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C areer Resource Guide to
Grants, Scholarships, Other Financial Resources and
Ferguson Career Resource Guide to Grants, Scholarships, and Other Financial Resources Copyright © 2007 by Infobase Publishing All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage or retrieval systems, without permission in writing from the publisher. For information contact Ferguson An imprint of Infobase Publishing 132 West 31st Street New York, NY 10001 ISBN 978-0-8160-6491-5 (hardcover) ISBN 978-1-4381-1045-5 (e-book) Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Ferguson career resource guide to grants, scholarships, and other financial resources. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 0-8160-6491-1 (alk. paper) 1. Student aid—United States. 2. Scholarships—United States. 3. Grants-in-aid— United States. I. J.G. Ferguson Publishing Company. LB2337.4.F47 2007 378.3—dc22 2006017904 Ferguson books are available at special discounts when purchased in bulk quantities for businesses, associations, institutions, or sales promotions. Please call our Special Sales Department in New York at (212) 967-8800 or (800) 322-8755. You can find Ferguson on the World Wide Web at http://www.fergpubco.com Text design by David Strelecky Cover design by Salvatore Luongo Printed in the United States of America VB MSRF 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 This book is printed on acid-free paper.
Contents Part I: Introduction and Overview Foreword
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Introduction
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Part II: Essays
Undergraduate
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Graduate
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Medicine/Health Care
Undergraduate
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Graduate
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Open to All Majors
College Planning Timeline
3
Financial Planning for Your College Education: A High School Timeline
8
Choosing a College
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Choosing a College Major
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Writing College Admissions and Scholarship Essays
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Applying for Student Loans
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Work-Study Programs
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Getting the Most Out of College Savings Plans
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The Ins and Outs of Athletic Scholarships
34
The Ins and Outs of Military Scholarships
38
Financial Aid for Students with Disabilities
42
Is Graduate School Right for You?
48
Undergraduate
139
Graduate
153
Performing Arts
Undergraduate
159
Graduate
173
Science
Undergraduate
185
Graduate
195
Social Sciences
Undergraduate
199
Graduate
206
Visual Arts/Design
Undergraduate
215
Graduate
227
Vocational Education
Part III: Directory
Financial Aid by Major
Business
Undergraduate
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Graduate
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Education
Undergraduate
66
Graduate
71
Engineering/Computer Science/Mathematics
Undergraduate
237
Graduate
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Student Profile-Based Aid Dependents of Veterans
267
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Students 283 Minorities
295
People with Disabilities
391
Undergraduate
72
Theological Studies and Members of Religious Denominations
445
Graduate
92
United Negro College Fund Scholarships
459
Women
471
Media Arts
Part IV: Further Resources
Other Types of Financial Aid Athletic Scholarships
Undergraduate
531
Graduate
532
Early Awareness Programs
534
Military Scholarships
Undergraduate
536
Graduate
547
Study Abroad
Undergraduate
552
Graduate
564
Federal Financial Aid Programs and Offices
575
State Financial Aid Programs and Offices
578
Bibliography/Further Reading
630
Financial Aid Newsletters and Magazines
637
Financial Aid Web sites
639
Part I
introduction and overview
Foreword
Brad Barnett, Senior Associate Director of Financial Aid and Scholarships, James Madison University President (2005–06), Virginia Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators
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ation was one where the scholarship dollars came from SAU, but I found out about them through my church. My choir director at church had knowledge of choir scholarships offered at SAU. He encouraged me to audition, and the end result was that I received a full-tuition scholarship. The financial aid officer at SAU was also a huge help in assisting me when applying for federal aid and securing federal grant dollars to help with expenses my scholarships did not cover. In the end, I graduated from SAU only having to take out a $1,000 Perkins Loan for the entire four years. Of course, there was more to it than just getting money. Growing up, my mother taught me the value of a dollar and that if you don’t have the money to buy something, then chances are you don’t need it. So, I stayed away from loan money as much as possible and “lived within my means.” Because of that, I graduated basically debt free, which gave me a fabulous start to life after college. A few years later, I decided to return to school to pursue a graduate degree at the Medical College of Virginia at Virginia Commonwealth University. I received a graduate assistantship in the financial aid office that paid for all of my tuition and gave me 20 hours a week of paid work. I found out about this opportunity by simply walking into the financial aid office to ask about applying for aid. Just like my undergraduate career, I was able to secure significant aid directly from the college. I took out a bit more loan money in graduate school, in part because I got married while I was pursuing my degree and my wife was also a student at the time. However, we took out as little as possible, so we graduated with a minimal amount of debt. The point of my personal story is to say that whatever your circumstances, college can be affordable. Financial aid is typically available if you do the work to find it. Talking with people you know in churches, civic organizations, and high schools is a great way to start your private scholarship search. Taking advantage of free scholarship searches on the Internet can be beneficial
t has been said that death and taxes are the only constants in life. Well, I believe you can add one more item to this list—a college education is expensive. There was a time when college did not cost as much as it does today, but the reality is that if you want to secure a higher-education degree you must pay for it. You might ask yourself: “Can I make college affordable?” Rest assured, it is possible to make the dream of a college education a reality. In fact, I am living proof of it. I wasn’t always a financial aid officer or president of the Virginia Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (VASFAA). At one time, I was a boy with a dream of going to college, a boy from a background that made it unlikely that this would happen. The short version of my story is that my mother and father divorced when I was very young. Both my parents have been married three times, and my mother’s second husband died when I was a senior in high school. So, if you are reading this book and thinking that your family situation is one that lends itself towards not going to college, think again. The majority of my childhood was spent in a household with an annual income below the poverty line. There was even a point in my childhood when my mother, brother, stepfather, and I lived in a tent. Don’t get me wrong, the one constant I had from both of my parents despite everything was love and support. That was never in question, and I learned a great deal from my childhood. I love my parents dearly, and I know they feel the same way about me. But, growing up in the woods of Arkansas, with poverty-level income, in a split family where neither parent had attended college did not make the odds of me going to college good. However, both my parents wanted me to attend college. In fact, after my mother’s second husband died, she decided to go to college. She secured a bachelor’s degree, two master’s degrees, and is now extremely successful. And, yes, she used financial aid to help pay for her education. So, how did I pay for college? I benefited immensely from scholarship aid while attending Southern Arkansas University (SAU) for my undergraduate degree. My situvii
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by getting people to look for you by simply answering a few questions about your interests and background. Using books like this one to learn about what is available is also a good place to start your research. I will be the first to admit that if you are someone who needs money to attend college, like I did, it will be a bit more difficult to walk away debt free now. College costs have continued to rise annually at a rate higher than the general rate of inflation. The federal government has not provided a significant increase in grant dollars in several years, and many states have only seen small increases in available grant aid from their own legislative bodies. The fact is, grant aid from government sources are not keeping pace with college costs. I have spent the better part of my professional career helping students find ways to pay for college, and the good news is that there are still ways to help make college more affordable. In an ideal world, you have started saving for college early—very early. If you are a student reading this book, then hopefully you started saving for college when you landed your first summer job. If you are a parent, then in a perfect world you started saving for your children’s education as soon as they were born. If you are a new parent, welcome your child into the world, hug your spouse, and then head off to see your financial planner or visit a bank to open a college savings plan. Early savings and planning are the best approaches to saving for college. This book will give you some insight into several avenues you can take to start that process. However, if college is right around the corner and you are just beginning to think about how to pay for it, then your options are a bit more limited. In most cases you will now be dependent on the financial aid you can secure from the federal and state governments, college, and private resources. You have your work cut out for you in making sure all available options are covered, but this is not an insurmountable task. Millions of students each year attend college utilizing solely these avenues to pay for college. The process of finding aid can be confusing, but there are many college financial aid officers out there who are willing to assist you. Additionally, this book will provide you some insight into sources of funding that you might be able to utilize to pay for college. The most legwork you will probably have to do is in the realm of private scholarships. There are millions of dollars available from countless resources. If you put enough time and energy into this process, you could come away with
some funds from this effort. I have seen several students enter college with up to a dozen private scholarships that they secured by doing a lot of research and submitting numerous scholarship applications. When you begin the process of finding private scholarships, it is important to understand that most of the time you will apply for many more scholarships than you will actually receive. The competition can be steep. It is also possible that you will receive no awards, but, remember, you don’t have a chance of receiving any unless you apply. Securing financial aid to help pay for college is only half of the issue when it comes to ensuring that college is affordable. How much you spend is the other half. There are certain required costs that go along with a college education (e.g., tuition and mandatory fees, books, and room and board costs if you live on campus). However, what a student spends above that is determined by individual spending habits, and this is where a lot of students get into trouble. Credit cards, unnecessary loans, poor budgeting skills, and the freedom of being out from under a parent’s watchful eye can lead to early financial problems. I am a big believer in financial literacy for students. Parents, if you have not taught your children moneymanagement skills and how to properly budget, please do so immediately before it is too late. Students, if you have never created a budget, I suggest that you develop the skills to do so before you get into financial trouble. As a result of the continuing increase in college costs and governmental grant aid not keeping pace with costs, those of us in the financial aid field are seeing an increasing number of students taking out loans to pay for college. It has reached the point where in many cases the loans offered through the federal aid programs are still not enough, so students are going to private sources for what we typically call an “alternative” or “private” loan. Additionally, colleges are becoming more creative in how they spend institutional dollars, and in many cases are allocating millions more in aid than in prior years to address this issue. In some cases, families are dipping into their savings, even retirement funds, to help pay for college. Congress has provided tax breaks for college costs, authorized 529 Plans to help families save for college, and increased the savings limit for the Coverdell Education Savings Plan to help encourage saving for college, but paying for college can still be challenging for those who are not able to take advantage of these options. College can be expensive, so don’t make it harder on yourself than necessary. Do the research and apply for all
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sources of federal, state, and institutional aid available. If you learn how to properly manage your money and locate free sources of aid by using tools like this book, you should be able to limit your debt so your postcollege life can be more enjoyable and less of a financial struggle. Brad Barnett received a bachelor of science degree from Southern Arkansas University, with a major in psychology and a minor in business. He then received a master of science degree in rehabilitation counseling, specializing in mental health, from the Medical College of Virginia at Virginia Commonwealth University. He has
been involved in the financial aid and/or rehabilitation professions for the past 14 years, currently serving as the senior associate director of financial aid and scholarships for James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia. Prior to this, he served as an assistant director of the financial aid office at Virginia Commonwealth University. He was the 2005–06 president of the Virginia Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators. He has served on a variety of association committees and has conducted numerous workshops and presentations on topics such as financial aid and money management for non–financial aid professionals.
Introduction
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he importance of higher education is increasing, and so is the cost of obtaining it. In the last decade, tuition at public and private four-year colleges has increased by 54 and 37 percent, respectively, according to The College Board. To find the pathway to personal and professional success, students must determine the education they need and find a way to receive and afford that education. College or graduate school costs can seem overwhelming, but don’t lose heart. There are ways to find dollars for college. In fact, there are many options. Ferguson Career Resource Guide to Grants, Scholarships, and Other Financial Resources is a directory of tools to help you pay for college tuition and related expenses. It features financial assistance resources (scholarships, grants, awards, loans, and other programs), helpful essays, and Web sites and print resources that will help you plan and pay for your college education. This book will help you learn how and where to look for financial aid, and what kinds of aid are available. Looking for financial aid can seem confusing, but take it one step at a time and you’ll soon be an expert. The steps outlined below will get you started.
use the FAFSA and EFC derived from that document to award those funds, some colleges may require additional documents to determine need for institutional aid. For example, several private colleges require students to also complete the College Scholarship Service Profile in addition to the FAFSA. If the financial need formula shows that you do not need aid, you may have saved yourself a lot of time and work. Even if you do not need financial aid, read the section below on scholarships, grants, and fellowships (financial aid that you do not have to repay). You may qualify for awards based on particular skills or interests.
Step 2: Contact Financial Aid Offices
If you determine that you do need financial aid, start looking right away. Finding the many kinds of aid that may be available to you takes time and energy. Starting early can improve your chances of obtaining aid. Get off to a good start by contacting the financial aid offices of the schools you are considering. The financial aid packages different colleges offer you may be a determining factor in your final selection. Each college or university has its own requirements, and failing to learn about them can slow down or jeopardize your financial aid. To learn as much as you can about each school’s financial aid process, ask a financial aid officer the following questions:
Step 1: Determine Your Financial Need
First, determine whether you actually need financial aid. Use the formula that colleges and funding sources use to determine financial need: the cost of attendance minus the expected family contribution (EFC). The cost of attendance includes the cost of schooling (tuition, fees, books, and supplies) plus living expenses (room and board, travel, and incidental expenses). Every school can supply an estimated average cost of attendance. The expected family contribution (EFC) is based on family income and expense information you provide on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Subtract the EFC from the cost of attendance at a particular educational institution to determine what your financial need would be if you attended that school. It is important to note that while all colleges who award federal aid are required to
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What types of financial aid do you offer? What are your guidelines for requesting financial aid? n What application materials do you require? n What are the deadlines for submitting financial aid requests? n What effect will my request for financial aid have on my admission? n Will your school be able to cover my total financial need? n
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Will the school cover my financial need for four years? n When will you notify me of my eligibility for financial aid? n What other sources of aid should I know about? Get to know the aid administrators. Tell them about any unusual circumstances or expenses you have. They may be able to help you. Each school has its own procedures and forms, but most (including any school that awards federal aid) of them also use the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. You should also visit the Web sites of colleges and universities to learn more about available financial aid options.
Step 3: Complete the FAFSA
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the form you must complete to apply for federal assistance of any kind. Complete the FAFSA first, and complete it as soon after January 1 as possible. Note that you will have to provide tax return information on your FAFSA. While it is ideal to complete your federal and state tax returns before you fill out your FAFSA, do not wait to submit your FAFSA if your parents’ tax return is not available; instead, submit estimated tax information with the FAFSA. It is imperative that you meet the priority filing deadlines at your chosen schools so as not to miss out on receiving the best aid package possible. In some cases, missing the priority filing could cost you thousands of dollars in grant assistance. Applications are accepted as of January 1 each year, and the earlier you apply, the better your chances of receiving what you need. If you apply late, you will miss out on aid that has already been awarded. It can take several weeks to process the application. Experts suggest that students submit the FAFSA whether they think they qualify for aid or not. Many colleges and universities use it in their aid decisions. Some forms of private assistance are only available after you have been rejected for federal aid. The FAFSA form is available in high schools and colleges, by telephone (800-4-FEDAID), and online (http://www.fafsa.ed.gov).
Step 4: Learn About the Types of Financial Aid
In addition to the excellent resources available in this book, information about student aid is available in the reference section of the library. Look under “financial aid”
or “student aid.” The Internet also has a wealth of financial aid information. Some helpful Web sites are mentioned at the end of this book. (If you do not have a computer, use one at your local library or school.) All of these resources can help you learn more about the three basic kinds of financial aid: n
Money you don’t have to pay back (grants, scholarships, awards, fellowships). n Money you must pay back (loans). n Money you earn as you go (military tuition assistance programs, work-study programs, employer tuition reimbursement programs). n You may need to combine more than one type of financial aid to cover all of the costs of higher education, so learn about, consider, and apply for as many forms of aid as you can.
Money You Do Not Have to Pay Back
First, look for sources of funds you do not have to pay back. They fall into four categories: grants, scholarships, awards, and fellowships. Grants Grants are monetary awards that do not have to be repaid. There are three kinds: grants based on financial need, grants based on financial need that also require applicants to meet other non-financially based criterion, and grants that support a specific project.
Based on Financial Need. The federal government sponsors two grants that are based entirely on financial need: the Pell Grant and the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG). Both require that applicants submit the FAFSA in order to be considered. To apply for the Pell and FSEOG grants, consult Funding Education Beyond High School: The Guide to Federal Student Aid of the U.S. Department of Education. This publication is available for download at http://studentaid.ed.gov/students/publications/student_guide/2006-2007/ index.html. n Grants Based on Financial Need That Also Require Applicants to Meet Other Non–Financially Based Criterion. Two new grants were created by the Higher Education Reconciliation Act of 2005: the Academic Competitiveness Grant (for first- and second-year undergraduates) and the National Science and Mathematics n Grants
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Access to Retain Talent Grant, also known as the National SMART Grant (for third- and fourthyear undergraduates). Students must be Pell Grant-eligible to apply for these new grants, as well as meet other eligibility requirements (such as minimum GPA and interest in a particular field of study. For more information on the Academic Competitiveness Grant and the National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant, visit http://studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/students/english/NewPrograms. jsp. n Grants That Support a Specific Project. The federal government and other organizations offer funds to support research in specific areas. The sponsor generally requires that applicants submit grant proposals for evaluation. This type of grant is most common in applications for graduate study. Contact the U.S. Department of Education for more information on these grants. Scholarships Scholarships are usually short-term monetary awards. Like grants, they do not have to be repaid. Scholarships are offered by a variety of providers. Each scholarship provider sets the criteria for application, which can range from financial need to special hobbies and interests to academic excellence. This is an area in which creative thinking and research can help you find dollars. Think of all of the kinds of scholarships for which you may be eligible. First, consider your major and minor subjects. Some organizations offer scholarships especially for students who are entering certain fields such as biology, health care, or computer science. Next, think about your hobbies, talents, and interests. Your ability in sports, music, or creative writing, or your interest in the environment or in helping others might help finance your education. Find all of the scholarships for which you might qualify and apply for as many as you can. Awards Awards are generally given in recognition of achievement, either to a promising young individual moving up in his or her career field or to an experienced professional for a lifetime of achievement. Many awards include a monetary stipend; others don’t grant any money at all but are valuable recognition by one’s peers and excellent resume-builders.
Fellowships Fellowships generally are offered at the graduate, postgraduate, or doctoral level, often for research projects or dissertation assistance.
Money That Must Be Paid Back
Few individuals who need financial aid can put together enough scholarships to pay for school entirely with “free money.” Most students also need loans. Whether loans are federal, state, or private, they must be paid back. The largest sources of student financial aid in the United States are the government’s Federal Student Aid Office Programs. They account for 70 percent of all student financial aid. All federal loans require the completion of the FAFSA. The government makes loans to students and to parents. See “Federal Financial Aid Programs and Offices” in Section IV of this book for more information on government loan programs. Funds are also available from Federal Family Education Loan Program-participating state guaranty agencies, as well as state-sponsored loan programs. To find available educational loans in your home state, log on to the U.S. Department of Education’s Web site, http://wdcrobcolp01. ed.gov/Programs/EROD/org_list.cfm?category_cd=SGA, for links to your state’s guaranty agency. Private loans are also available from a wide variety of banks and other financial entities. Major student loan providers include the National Education Loan Network and SallieMae. For more on loans, read the essay, “Applying for Student Loans” in Part II.
Money That Is Paid While Attending School
Many colleges, universities, and other organizations offer alternate forms of financial aid. Some require students to work to earn the financial aid. Others give students credit on different bases. Military Service Benefits Branches of the U.S. military offer a number of tuition assistance programs. See “Military Scholarships” in Part III of this book for more information on tuition assistance programs offered by the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines, and Navy. Work-Study Programs Work-study programs allow you to earn money by working while you go to school. These programs may involve work on or off campus. Work-study programs are avail-
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able through colleges and universities, private sources, state sources, and the Federal Work-Study Program. Ask financial aid counselors about opportunities at the schools you are considering. For information on the Federal Work-Study Program, see the current edition of Funding Education Beyond High School: The Guide to Federal Student Aid, which is published by the U.S. Department of Education. Employer Tuition Support If you are working, ask whether your employer has an educational assistance program. Many employers recognize the importance of helping employees advance. An added advantage to employer-provided educational assistance is that up to $5,250 received for courses, both undergraduate and graduate level, is exempt from taxes. Visit the Internal Revenue Service’s Web site for additional information (http://www.irs.gov/publications/p970/ch11.html).
How to Use This Book
Ferguson Career Resource Guide to Grants, Scholarships, and Other Financial Aid Resources is organized to help readers quickly locate resources in their particular interest area, as well as their level of education. The book has four parts: Part I, “Introduction and Overview” (the section you are reading now); Part II, “Essays;” Part III, “Directory;” and Part IV, “Further Resources.” Part II, “Essays,” offers thoughtful commentary on key financial aid- and college-related issues. Topics of interest include how to choose a major, how to choose a college, essay-writing tactics for financial aid and admissions essays, savings plans for colleges, military scholarships, work-study options, athletic scholarships, student loan programs, and financial aid options for students with disabilities. In addition, a financial aid planning timeline and a college planning timeline are also included in this section. Part III, “Directory,” is the largest section of the book. It features thousands of financial aid resources in its three main subsections: “Financial Aid by Major,” “Student Profile–Based Financial Aid,” and “Other Types of Financial Aid.” The “Financial Aid by Major” section is further organized into federal and state financial aid resources, financial aid resources by major field of study [business, education, engineering/computer science/mathematics, media arts, medicine/health care, open to all majors, performing arts, science, social sciences, visual arts/design, and
vocational education. Each section is divided into aid for undergraduate education, followed by aid for graduate education. The “Student Profile–Based Financial Aid” section features specialized undergraduate and graduate financial aid resources for dependents of veterans; lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender students; minorities; people with disabilities; theological studies and students of specific religious denominations; United Negro College Fund scholarships; and women. “Other Types of Financial Aid” provides information on aid from a variety of sources, such as athletic scholarships, early awareness programs, military scholarships, and study abroad programs. Each entry in the Directory section of this book is organized in the following manner: name of organization, street address, telephone number (if available), e-mail address (if available), URL (if available), and descriptive overview of financial aid offered by the organization. The descriptive overview of financial aid offered by the organization features the following components to help you learn more about each award: Scholarship Name Academic Area. This section lists the major field of study that is required to be eligible for the award. More than 250 majors are listed in this book. (For a complete list of majors, see the end of this article.) Note: some financial aid is available to students pursuing majors in any field. In this instance, the word “open” is used to denote that students in any major may apply for the award. n Age Group. This section tells you the academic level at which the funds can be used. For example, financial aid classified under “undergraduate students” must be used for undergraduate study, although it is important to note that this designation does not exclude high school students (in certain cases) from applying for the funds; it just means that the funds can only be used at the undergraduate level. Aid classified under “graduate students” or “medical students” must be used at these respective academic levels. n Eligibility. This section details the requirements necessary to be considered for funds. Criteria include grade level (high school seniors, college sophomores, graduate students, etc), grade point average, ACT/SAT scores, U.S. citizenship, n n
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residence in a particular state, minority status, disability status, and extracurricular activities. Some organizations have very specific eligibility requirements, others just a few. To ensure that you are eligible for a specific award, it is always a good idea to contact the organization providing the award for complete requirements. n Application Process. This section tells you how to apply for the funds, whether it be by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, downloading a scholarship application at an association’s Web site, submitting an audition tape, or contacting a scholarship coordinator for details. In addition, this section provides (when available) a list of other materials that you may be required to submit with your application, such as academic transcripts, ACT/SAT scores, letters of recommendation, proof of enrollment or acceptance at a college or university, samples of artwork, birth certificate, essays, financial documents, resume, curriculum vita, and so on. n Amount. This section details the dollar amount of the award. It is important to keep in mind that award lengths vary. Some financial aid is available only for one year, while other awards may be renewed annually for up to four or five years if the recipient meets renewal requirements. Unless otherwise stipulated, this section lists award amounts for one-time use or one year of academic study. Contact the award provider to learn if the award you are interested in is available for more than one year and the renewal requirements. It is important to note that dollar amounts may also vary based on the availability of funding. Be sure to contact the award provider for current award amounts. n Deadline. This section lists, when available, the deadline for submitting your application and all supporting documents. It is important to keep in mind that deadlines change year to year and some types of financial aid do not have deadlines. Contact the award provider for the latest information on deadlines. Part IV: Further Resources includes detailed listings of federal and state financial aid programs and offices; helpful books, magazines, and Web sites about financial aid and college planning; and three indexes: geographic location, academic major, organization name.
Majors
The following is a complete of the majors covered by the financial aid resources listed in this book. Following each major in parentheses is the name of the section in Part III in which you can find financial aid resources related to your major of interest. Also refer to the majors index to at the end of this book to find the exact page numbers for specific financial aid listings. (Business) Actuarial science (Business) Advertising (Business) Aerospace (Engineering/Computer Science/Mathematics) African American studies (Social Sciences) Agricultural economics (Science) Agriculture (Science) Agronomy (Science) Anthropology (Social Sciences) Aquaculture (Vocational Education) Archaeology (Social Sciences) Architecture (Engineering/Computer Science/ Mathematics) Assessment (Social Sciences) Astronomy (Science) Athletics (administration) (Athletics) Athletics (equipment management) (Athletics) Athletics (journalism) (Athletics) Athletics (open) (Athletics) Athletics (training) (Athletics) Athletics (turfgrass science) (Athletics) Automation (Vocational Education) Automotive (Vocational Education) Aviation (Vocational Education) Aviation (maintenance) (Vocational Education) Behavioral sciences (Social Sciences) Biochemistry (Science) Bioinformatics (Science) Biology (Science) Biophysics (Science) Broadcasting (Media Arts) Business (open) (Business) Business administration (Business) Chemistry (Science) Classical studies (Social Sciences) Communications science (Media Arts) Computer science (Engineering/Computer Science/ Mathematics) Construction trades (Vocational Education) Cosmetology (Vocational Education) Counseling (Social Sciences)
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Court reporting (Vocational Education) Criminal justice (Social Sciences) Culinary arts (Vocational Education) Disability services (Social Sciences) Disability studies (Social Sciences) Earth science (Science) Economics (Social Sciences) Education (Education) Electrical energy (Engineering/Computer Science/ Mathematics) Engineering (aerospace/aviation) (Engineering/Computer Science/Mathematics) Engineering (agricultural) (Engineering/Computer Science/Mathematics) Engineering (architectural) (Engineering/Computer Science/Mathematics) Engineering (audio) (Engineering/Computer Science/ Mathematics) Engineering (automotive) (Engineering/Computer Science/Mathematics) Engineering (biological) (Engineering/Computer Science/Mathematics) Engineering (chemical) (Engineering/Computer Science/Mathematics) Engineering (civil) (Engineering/Computer Science/ Mathematics) Engineering (computer) (Engineering/Computer Science/Mathematics) Engineering (construction) (Engineering/Computer Science/Mathematics) Engineering (cost) (Engineering/Computer Science/ Mathematics) Engineering (electrical) (Engineering/Computer Science/Mathematics) Engineering (fire protection) (Engineering/Computer Science/Mathematics) Engineering (geological) (Engineering/Computer Science/Mathematics) Engineering (industrial) (Engineering/Computer Science/Mathematics) Engineering (manufacturing) (Engineering/Computer Science/Mathematics) Engineering (marine) (Engineering/Computer Science/ Mathematics) Engineering (materials science) (Engineering/Computer Science/Mathematics) Engineering (mechanical) (Engineering/Computer Science/Mathematics) Engineering (mining) (Engineering/Computer Science/ Mathematics)
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PART II
ESSAYS
COLLEGE PLANNING TIMELINE
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Read, read, read! Sign up for summer classes that cover subjects that you find particularly challenging. Many community colleges offer classes to high school students who need to hone certain skills, such as math or writing. Visit your local library to access reference books and study guides that will help you prepare for college entrance exams.
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office. Spending money for this type of assistance is generally not necessary. Begin researching the ins and outs of financial aid. Become familiar with the different types of loans, scholarships, and other forms of financial funding. The Student Guide, which provides an overview of financial aid from the federal government, is a great place to start. You can download a copy by visiting http://studentaid. ed.gov/students/publications/student_guide/ index.html, or order a print copy by calling 800-433-3243. Continue researching all possible scholarships. You can use a scholarship search engine such as the one provided by CollegeNET.com (http:// www.collegenet.com/about/index_html), or ask your guidance counselor to direct you to scholarships for which you may be qualified. You should also discuss financial aid with your family. Do your parents’ employers or any organizations they support offer scholarships or other financial aid? (Your parents can check with their company benefits office or the organizational headquarters regarding possible sources of college funding.) (Note: In most cases, it is a good idea to steer clear of fee-based scholarship services. A wealth of free information on financial aid is available on the Internet, through professional associations and colleges and universities, through your guidance counselors, and at the library. Beware of fee-based scholarship services that do not provide what they promise, as well as other scholarship scams as you conduct your research. Visit http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/ edcams/scholarship and http://www.finaid.org/ scholarships/scams.phtml for more information on how to avoid scholarship scams.) Stay focused on your studies. Stay involved with your extracurricular activities.
Such courses will identify your weak subjects, review trouble areas, and offer practice exams. One major test-preparation organization is Kaplan, Inc. Visit its Web site, http://www.kaplan.com, for more information.
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Use this time wisely by scheduling campus visits to colleges that you’d like to attend. Call ahead and arrange for an on-campus tour, where you can sit in on a class, stay in a dorm, tour libraries and other facilities, and meet financial aid and admissions officials. Don’t forget to tour the campus neighborhood—can you see yourself living here for the next four years? Athletes planning to play sports at National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)-affiliated colleges should check with the association regarding adding their name to the NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse, which makes student-athletes’ grades and games statistics known to colleges throughout the United States. Visit http://www.ncaaclearinghouse.net/ncaa/ NCAA/general/index_general.html for more information. Continue to narrow your list of colleges. Visit CollegeBoard’s Web site, http://apps.collegeboard.com/search/index.jsp, to search for colleges by area, size, or other affiliation.
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Teen Ink.com posts college essays written by students all over the United States at its Web site, http://teenink.com/College/Essays.html. Read them to get inspiration for your own work. You may also want to visit the Web sites of colleges you are considering—they often post the best essays of the past year.
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SENIOR YEAR Be prepared for a busy year! Not only will you have to stay on top of your class work and exams, but you’ll be overwhelmed with the details, paperwork, and deadlines of getting your college applications and financial aid forms turned in on time. Are you ready?
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Submit your completed FAFSA as soon after January 1 as possible. Register for the SAT Subject Tests (http://www. collegeboard.com/student/testing/sat/about/ SATII.html), if necessary. Meet with your counselor regarding possible scholarships and other financial aid possibilities. Keep tabs on your applications. Send additional information, if necessary. Monitor the status of your FAFSA and Student Aid Report (SAR). The SAR should be available within a month following your FAFSA submission. Use your PIN to access your FAFSA information. Contact the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 800-433-3243 if you have any questions. Continue to research possible scholarships. Complete all scholarship applications. Study! Study! Study! It may be tempting to sit back and coast the rest of your senior year, but colleges will monitor any sudden changes in your grades.
Wait for letters of college acceptance. Wait for letters announcing your scholarship and grant awards. Continue to apply for scholarships that have later deadlines. Review the financial aid package and award offers you receive. The amount of financial assistance you receive from each college and government sources should factor into your final college choice. Many schools mandate May 1 as the final day to accept an offer of admission. Complete any paperwork that may be needed to finalize your
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FINANCIAL PLANNING FOR YOUR COLLEGE EDUCATION: A HIGH SCHOOL TIMELINE
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s a high school freshman or sophomore, you may think it is too early to begin planning how to finance your college education. But as college tuition continues to increase rapidly and competition for financial aid grows, it is important that you treat your financial education (learning about college costs, types of financial aid available, etc.) as importantly as you view your academic studies. In short, the sooner you start preparing for the financial demands of college, the better off you will be. This essay provides useful tips on the steps you should be taking during each year of high school.
their Web sites or contact their admission offices for more information. Many Web sites provide information on college costs; check out Section IV of this book for an annotated list of financial aid Web sites. Besides the Internet, other research tools that you can use include your school’s guidance office, college fairs, and the experiences of friends and family.
DETERMINE YOUR FAMILY’S FINANCIAL STATUS Now is the time to discuss your college plans with your parents. Let them know you are aware of the benefits of a college education, and are determined to pursue a degree. Ask your parents the following questions:
FRESHMAN YEAR Research Average College Costs Even though you still have your entire high school career ahead of you, it’s never too early to consider college. It’s a good idea to start considering whether you want to attend a state university or private school and, if you plan to attend a state school, whether you will be attending a school in your state or one that is located in another state. The type of school that you attend, as well as its location, will be key factors in determining financial costs for you and your family. For example, The College Board reports that tuition at four-year private colleges was $21,235 in 2005–06, as compared to $5,491 at four-year public colleges. This may encourage you to attend a public school to save money on tuition. But if you attend a public school that is not in your state of residence, you will be charged higher tuition than a student who actually lives in that state. For example, tuition for Illinois residents who attend the University of Illinois was only $3,521 per semester in 2005–06, but was a whopping $10,564 per semester for students who resided out of state. This is not to say you should only consider attending public institutions within your state. Rather, you should have a complete picture when planning your financial strategy. If you already have some schools in mind, visit
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Duly informed, you will have a clearer picture of your true financial status. Keep in mind your parents’ amount of help may be limited, especially if you have siblings already enrolled in college or who will soon be college bound.
SOPHOMORE YEAR Start Saving for College by Getting a Part-Time Job One great way to start saving for your college education is by getting a part-time job. How much will you earn watching television or hanging out with friends after school or on the weekends? Zero dollars. Part-time employment 8
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will not only add to your college savings, it will teach you the valuable lesson of budgeting your time efficiently. It also looks good on a college application. Many employers will work around a student’s school schedule, or give preference for weekend hours. Look for employment in areas you enjoy—caddying at a golf course, retail work at a store you frequent, or hosting at an eatery frequented by students. If you find work you enjoy, chances are you will view it as a positive experience, rather than a chore. However, if you worry about making good grades with a tough class load this year, you may want to consider summer employment instead.
Take Advanced Placement (AP) Classes Are you eligible for AP classes? If so, you would be wise to take them. They may have a tougher curriculum and require higher expectations, but AP classes in math, English, history, language, or science have a double bonus: they can earn you a point higher for your total grade point average, and potential class exemption in college.
Learn More about Financial Aid Options and Scholarships According to the American Council of Education, more than 8 million college students receive some form of financial aid annually. Use the Internet to familiarize yourself with the difference between subsidized and unsubsidized loans or school-based and private scholarships. Check out http://www.collegeanswer.com/paying/scholarship_search/pay_scholarship_search.jsp for free access to a nationwide award database sponsored by College Answer and Scholarship Experts.
JUNIOR YEAR Begin Aggressively Researching Applicable Scholarships and Financial Aid Most students add to their total amount of college money with federal loans and grants, but funding can also be gained through scholarship awards. The key is finding them. Where are the scholarship dollars? The largest amounts come from the schools themselves. Start researching scholarships suited to your financial needs, talents, or academic standing at any of the colleges you are considering. Some schools also award scholarships within a particular college or specific major. If you know which school you plan to attend, inquire with the school’s financial aid department, or log onto the school’s Web site for scholarship details such as eligibility, application procedures, deadlines, and other requirements.
Begin Close to Home Ask you guidance counselor for help in researching scholarships earmarked for residents of your local town, county, or state. Does your village board reward students with good grades and exemplary citizenship? Does your particular state have scholarships or grants set aside for their residents? The state of Delaware, for instance, has many incentives and financial assistance programs available only to students residing in state. Visit http://www.doe.state.de.us/high-ed/scholarships. htm to see this state’s offerings. Contact your state’s education department to learn more about special offers to residents. Your local library should also hold a wealth of information regarding scholarships and other forms of state-funded financial aid. There are also numerous national competitions from corporate sponsors, such as the Xerox Corporation (offers combination scholarship and internship, http://www. xerox.com), the Walt Disney Company Foundation (scholarship, plus incidental allowance, http://www.ja.org/programs/programs_schol_dis.shtml) and Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (public and employee scholarships, http://www. walmartfoundation.org/wmstore/goodworks/scripts/ index.jsp). Do a scholarship search on the Internet for a participating list of businesses, and all details on each program. Also visit http://www.nationalmerit.org/sponsorship.php for more details on National Merit Scholarships sponsored by more than 300 businesses, corporations, and company foundations. Don’t forget scholarships awarded to members of certain organizations such as social and religious groups, unions, professional and special interest groups, as well as the military. Depending on the scholarship, recipients or their parent should have membership in the organization. The Knights of Columbus, for example, offers an annual scholarship for members with intent to study at a Catholic college or university. (http://www.kofc.org/members/ scholarships/index.cfm) Many employers have special scholarships designated to employees or children of employees. Your parents should inquire with the human resource department or company Web site to gather more details. Your current part-time job could also be a source for additional college money. Many employers have scholarships for outstanding student employees, such as McDonald’s Corporation. They designate an annual $1,000 scholarship for its college-bound employees per state, in addition to a national McScholar of the Year award worth $5,000. (http://www.mcdonalds.com/usa/good/people/ scholarship.html)
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It’s important to note that not all scholarships are academic in nature. Others stress community service, athletic or artistic ability, or ethnic pride. One example is the United Negro College Fund (UNCF). The oldest minority assistance organization in the nation, the UNCF provides financial and technical assistance to deserving minorities, as well as operating support to 39 historically black colleges and universities in the United States. For more information, visit http://www.uncf.org. Still other scholarships are based on future career aspirations, or living with a disability. The site, http://www.heath.gwu. edu, for example, provides information and links to disability-related scholarships.
Become Familiar with Available Grants and Student Loans at Both the State and Federal Level According to the U.S. Department of Education, more than $67 billion dollars are disbursed annually to students in the form of loans, grants, and other campus-based aid. Visit http://www.studentaid.ed.gov for more information. Here is a quick summary of available federal aid: Federal Pell Grants Eligibility: financial need Maximum amount: $4,050 Other details: Students do not repay grants; amount of grant money will depend on cost of school and student’s status Federal Student Loans (Subsidized, Unsubsidized, PLUS programs) Eligibility: Subsidized loans are financially based. Unsubsidized loans are offered to all. PLUS loans are offered to parents of dependent college students. Maximum amount: Varies according to financial need and status Other details: Payment schedules and interest rates vary for each loan
tion. Save your money. Your high school guidance counselor, members of the college admission and financial aid departments, and your parents can do the job—for free. Besides, it’s doubtful school officials and foundation organizers would be willing to discuss such sensitive information with anyone other than the student.
SENIOR YEAR Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) serves as a common application for all federally funded financial assistance. Many states and schools also use the FAFSA as part of their non-federal aid programs. The late fall months are a good time to tackle the FAFSA. Though the final deadline for the school year falls in the summer (actual dates will vary from year to year), the earlier you turn in a completed FAFSA the better, as funding is given out on a first-come, first-served basis. Attempt to file soon after January 1 of the year for which you are requesting aid. (Note: Any applications sent to the U.S. Department of Education before January 1 will be considered ineligible) Applications are still accepted via mail, but file electronically if possible. To do so, you will need a personal identification number, or PIN, which will enable you to track your application status, and will serve as an electronic signature. Your PIN is necessary to electronically apply for any type of financial aid and to check on the status of paper claims. Log on to http://www.pin.ed.gov/PINWebApp/appinstr.jsp to apply for your PIN online. You will receive e-mail notification of your number in about four hours, as opposed to seven to 10 days via regular mail. You must also be aware of these other FAFSA steps: ■
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Take Advanced Placement (AP) exams. Take AP exams to receive exemptions from some college courses. This will free up your college schedule for other classes or lighten your class load. Verify that your exam scores will count toward college credit. Your guidance counselor will be able to provide assistance on this matter. Take College Level Examination Program (CLEP) exams. The College Level Examina-
tion Program differs from AP exams, in that it awards credit towards your college degree. CLEP exams cover general subjects such as science or math, or a particular subject such as a foreign language. Contact your college of choice to see if it offers CLEP exams. Consider attending a community college. Consider attending a local community college for the first year or two of your college career. You can save money two ways: by completing your core classes at a less expensive institution, and living at home to save on dorm fees and other living expenses. Consider commuting to college. You can save thousands of dollars in dorm fees by attending a four-year college located near your home. Reciprocity and Two-for-One. Do you wish to attend a state school, but are wary of its nonresident tuition? Many state-funded schools offer reciprocity to students who reside in neighboring states or have intention to reside in the state after graduation. Also, if a sibling already attends a state university, your family may qualify for a two-for-one tuition package. Find out if these offers are available by contacting the admission offices of the colleges in which you are interested in attending. “Be All You Can Be.” The United States Armed Forces offer generous college financial programs, up to $50,000 in some cases, to those who sign up for active duty. You can choose to serve your term before or after obtaining your college degree. Research your options by visiting http://rotc.com or http://www.military.com. Volunteer. Consider giving your time and service in exchange for college financial assistance. Organizations such as the Peace Corps (http:// www.peacecorps.gov) and AmeriCorps (http:// www.americorps.org) work with communities to build housing, provide health and education programs, and participate in homeland security projects. Learn more about these programs by visiting their Web sites.
CHOOSING A COLLEGE
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ome students know from the start of high school exactly what college they want to attend, whether it is a lifelong dream to attend their parent’s alma mater, an Ivy League school, or a community college just down the street. For the majority of students, however, choosing a college will probably be among the hardest decisions they will ever make. There are many factors to consider before picking the ultimate school. Here are some questions to ponder that may prove helpful as you choose a college.
If this is your plan of action, make sure your credits will indeed be transferable—don’t waste your time and money on classes that won’t be recognized by four-year colleges and universities. If you are undecided on a course of study, then perhaps a two-year community college is your best option. Attending a community college will give you the opportunity to take a variety of classes and find out exactly where your interests and talents lie.
Vocational Schools
WHAT TYPE OF COLLEGE IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
Vocational, or trade, schools teach students the skills needed to perform a particular job, such as automotive repair or plumbing. Vocational schools are either nonprofit or proprietary institutions and are found throughout the nation. It should be noted that many vocational school programs, such as hair and beauty, are not eligible for financial aid or funding from some student college savings programs.
Community Colleges For some students, the two-year associate degree awarded by community colleges is sufficient to help them achieve their desired career goal. There are plenty of career options available for those who obtain a two-year degree and who do not go on to a four-year college. These include opportunities in health care, computer science, engineering technology, fashion, hospitality, and many other career fields. Others choose community colleges as a way to prepare for a four-year college, save money, or learn more about educational options if they are unsure of their career choice. Students whose grade point average or college entrance score is not on par with the expectations of a university often use their time at a community college to improve their grades, obtain more experience in a particular area, or prepare themselves to study courses at the college level. Many students also opt to take core classes at community colleges and transfer course credit toward a bachelor’s degree at another school. In order to make the most of their educational dollars, many students take advantage of the lower cost per credit hour (compared to larger schools) charged at community college. Another financial plus: many students live at home during their community college days, which saves on boarding fees.
Four-Year Colleges and Universities In addition to offering baccalaureate and graduate degrees, four-year colleges and universities typically provide more comprehensive facilities and a broader range of majors than those offered at two-year colleges. These types of colleges can be divided into two categories: public and private. State and local governments subsidize public institutions, allowing for lower tuition costs. Private schools do not rely on government funding and must rely on tuition, grants, and endowments. Private schools can be further defined by the special interest they serve. For example, Loyola University, with its many campuses nationwide, is known for its Jesuit Catholic affiliation. Morehouse College and Spelman College, both located in Atlanta, Georgia, hold reputations as leading institutions of learning for African-American men and women, respectively, although both schools are open to students from all races. Mount Holyoke College in Massachusetts and Saint Mary’s College in Indiana are examples of women-only colleges. 12
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WHAT ACADEMIC PROGRAMS DOES THE SCHOOL OFFER? This is the basic, most important question to ask when gathering your long list of colleges. Identify the major you plan to declare. Are you planning to study business? Then you’ll want to include schools with a stellar reputation for their business program. Interested in a writing career? You’ll want to find schools with strong creative writing or journalism programs. If you are undecided, but leaning toward liberal arts, then it wouldn’t make sense to include the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, which is internationally known for its programs in science and technology. Though a school’s reputation is important, it shouldn’t be the final factor when weighing your decision. Instead, determine if the school has the program to fit your goals. You can receive just as fine an education at a small college as you would at a large state university. The key point is finding out what path will be most beneficial to you.
WHAT ARE THE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS? If the school’s average SAT score is 1300, and yours is only 900, you may want to think twice about adding the school to your dream list. Unless you wow the admissions board with a prize-winning college essay, you will want to consider schools with admission requirements you can meet. In certain cases, schools will offer admission to students with low college entrance scores—if they have a high grade point average or vice versa. Athletics, or participation in extracurricular activities, can also play a role in college acceptance. In these cases, the student is offered probationary admission, meaning they need to keep their grades at a certain level until graduation from high school, or attend remedial classes during the summer.
CAN YOU AFFORD IT? Affordability is another important topic. The tuition difference between public and private schools is huge. According to The College Board, in 2005–06, average tuition at public four-year institutions was $5,491. Average tuition at private four-year institutions was $21,235. Although private schools cost more than public schools, this is not to say that private schools, or even public schools outside of your state of residence (which charge higher tuition), should be kept off limits. Many private schools offer a higher amount of financial aid in order to attract qualified students who may
be wary of high tuition costs. And many students, after exhausting every available aid package, grant, and scholarship, find themselves turning to student loans in order to finance their education. The question to ask: Is attending this school the best way to reach my goal regardless of the cost? If the answer is yes, add it to your list now and worry about the financing after you are accepted. Scholarships, academic and athletic, are other variables in the affordability debate. For example, if your heart is set on studying at a Big 10 college, but a smaller, lesser-known, but equally qualified college offers you a sizable scholarship, that may change your decision—right? Accepting the scholarship and admission to the smaller school will still provide you with a strong education, as well as reduce your total financial burden come graduation time.
WHERE DO YOU WANT TO STUDY? Location, for some students, is key to college planning. College is not just about studying a particular discipline, but also a time for personal growth and experience. Some students attracted to the activities and excitement of the big city desire schools located in large cities such as Los Angeles or Chicago. Others prefer the quiet and small town charm that often comes with a rural college. Still others see college as an opportunity to relocate to a long admired area such as University of California-San Diego’s oceanside campus, New York University’s metropolitan campus, or perhaps a place totally unlike where they grew up.
HOW IMPORTANT IS COLLEGE AND CLASS SIZE? Campus size is also an important factor to consider. State universities often have large, rambling campuses, as well as locations off-site. Do you mind having to walk long distances—or in some cases, bike—to get to your class? Some large universities even hold classes at other campus locations. Or would you rather have the convenience of having classes in one or two buildings on the cozy, but charming campus, of a smaller college? Experience has a lot to do with class size preference. Did you attend a private high school with a small student body? If so, you may have some adjustments to make when attending a large multicampus university. It’s not uncommon for hundreds of students to be enrolled in freshmanlevel classes. Were you part of a graduating class of 1,500? If so, it may take some time to adjust to a smaller studentto-teacher ratio, where quiet, nonparticipating students are
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easily singled out. What type of learning environment is best for you?
WHAT ABOUT YOUR FELLOW STUDENTS? You will want to do some research on the college’s student demographics. What is the male/female ratio? What is the number of undergraduate versus graduate students? Does the school have student diversity? You’ll also want to know the retention rate of the college—the number of students returning after the first year of college. The higher the retention rate, the better. If students transfer or leave the college, you’ll want to ask the reasons why. If the college offers a four-year degree, find out the percentage of students who pursue a graduate degree or other professional education. Most colleges maintain a student profile that can be accessed on its Web site. If not, you can contact the school’s office of student affairs for the latest profile statistics.
WHAT KIND OF FACILITIES DOES THE COLLEGE OFFER? You will want to consider the type of classrooms and libraries located on campus, and depending on your intended major, science and computer laboratories, theaters, and art studios as well. If you plan to live on campus, you will want to research your options. How far are the dormitories from classroom buildings? Are residence halls co-ed, or are there options for female-only or male-only housing? Students with a physical disability should be especially cognizant of these issues; you’ll want to learn about wheelchair accessibility in dorm rooms as well as public spaces, distance to classrooms, and elevator access. Does the school offer a virtual tour on its Web site? If so, take it. You’ll get a feel for the campus—from educational facilities to the student center—without ever leaving your house.
WHAT ABOUT CAMPUS LIFE? No one, not even your parents, expects you to study 24 hours a day. College life should offer a range of extracurricular activities ranging from intramural sports to political clubs to Greek life. Again, the question to ask is, what is important to you? Organized sports, a fitness center, or perhaps a ski club will be important school assets to students who are athletic or just enjoy exercising. For
some students at large universities and colleges, fraternities and sororities are a way to meet fellow students with the same interests or goals. Perhaps religion plays an especially strong role in your life. In that case, you would want to learn about houses of worship, student religious groups, and the overall role that religion plays (if any) on your campus.
NARROWING YOUR CHOICES Once you create your dream list of colleges and universities, it’s time to narrow down to three or four—or more if you’re willing to complete applications and pay the fees. Attend college fairs in your area to find out about schools on your list, or perhaps learn about schools in which you are not aware. College fairs are held several times a year; ask your guidance counselor for upcoming dates in your area, or look for advertisements in your local paper. Visit http://test.nacacnet.org/MemberPortal/Events/CollegeFairs for more information on college fairs in your area. You can also use the Internet to learn about colleges. Some popular college search Web sites include http:// nces.ed.gov/globallocator and http://www.petersons. com/ugchannel/code/searches/srchCrit1.asp?path=ug. fas.college. You simply enter information about yourself (such as your interests and GPA) and what you are looking for in a college (size, location, and programs). The search will then list all colleges located within the boundaries you set. As you begin to accumulate information on each college—brochures, application forms, financial aid information, statistics gathered from the Internet—stay organized by creating a separate file or folder for each school. Once you have narrowed your college list to a manageable number, create a list of the pros and cons for each school. One school may have a great business program, but hardly any campus life to offer. Another has an equally known program, but few on-campus residence halls. Still another is offering you a sizable scholarship. Once you have written down each point, review your list; the schools with the most negatives should be removed from your list. At this time, you should also talk to your family about your choices. Consider your parents’ opinions, especially if they are going to help foot the educational bill. If you have siblings, ask them for their input, also. Perhaps they attended or know someone who attended one of the colleges on your list. What better way to find out about a school than from someone who has already gone there?
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CAMPUS VISITS All the research in the world is no substitute for actually seeing the colleges that interest you. Arrange campus visits as early as possible. The summer before senior year is the perfect time for visiting distant campuses. Save weekends or school holidays to visit colleges near your community. Before visiting a college, you will want to arrange for a formal campus tour online, or by calling the school’s visitor coordinator. Campus tours will include visits to different classroom buildings, residence halls, libraries, and student centers. Make time to explore on your own to get a feel for the college’s atmosphere. Schedule an appointment with the admission counselor and financial aid counselor, as well as a department staff of your intended major. Now is the time to ask pertinent questions. If possible, attend a class so you can experience how students and teachers interact with each other. Allow extra time to visit the area surrounding the campus. Are there restaurants and stores within walking distance? What about public transportation? Can you be part of this “community” for the next four to five years? Take notes on each visit and include them in your files. After reviewing each college file, you can eliminate the schools that did not prove favorable after the campus visit. Send a completed application to the schools left on your short list, and wait, wait, wait. Hopefully, that “fat letter” of acceptance will come your way!
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES American Association of Community Colleges http://www.aacc.nche.edu The association offers a list of two-year technical and vocational institutions at its Web site. CampusTours.com http://www.campustours.com Visit this Web site to take virtual tours of thousands of colleges and universities throughout the United
States. In addition to the tours, information on enrollment, tuition, majors, admission requirements, and athletics is provided. Community College Web http://www.mcli.dist.maricopa.edu/cc This Web site provides a searchable database of nearly 1,300 community colleges that is searchable by geographical region, alphabetical order, and keyword. ECampusTours.com https://www.ecampustours.com This Web site offers 360-degree virtual tours of hundreds of colleges and universities, as well as information on college planning, financial aid, and careers. National Association of College Admission Counseling http://test.nacacnet.org/MemberPortal/Events/ CollegeFairs Visit the association’s Web site for a list of national college fairs. National Center for Education Statistics http://nces.ed.gov/globallocator The Center’s Web site offers a comprehensive college search engine. You can search by college name, location, and type of institution. Peterson’s College Planner: Student Edition http://www.petersons.com/ugchannel/code/searches/ srchCrit1.asp?path=ug.fas.college The “Find a School” section offers a searchable database of thousands of colleges and universities. Information on location, enrollment, SAT/ACT scores, tuition, and level of admission difficulty is provided for each institution.
CHOOSING A COLLEGE MAJOR
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hoosing a college major represents one of the first important life decisions you will make as a young adult. Don’t let this scare you, though; think of it as the beginning of a new phase in your life. This new phase will be full of self-discovery and personal exploration. Determining the right college major is a journey. Along the way you will learn more about who you are and who you want to be. Few people know exactly what they want to major in when they begin college. Those who claim to know usually discover new interests in college that cause them to rethink their options. You’ll find that those options seem endless. In Choosing Your College Major: How to Chart Your Ideal Path, Dr. Randall S. Hansen states that the most important piece of advice he gives to students who are choosing a major is this: Don’t panic. After all, choosing your college major represents a big step in your life, but you always have options, and you can always expand upon what you learn as you go along. It is a fact that college life will help you discover your true interests. And more than half of all students will change their majors at least once, according to the National Research Center for College and University Admissions.
let any test dictate your future, take it for what it is—a good place to start the self-analysis process. Students who are already in college will find that their college career centers offer interest inventory assessments as well. You can also find online assessments—most of which charge a fee. Careerkey.com offers one such personality test that you can complete online for a modest price. A more expensive assessment is available at DiscoverYourPersonality.com. Many more can be found by doing a simple online search. Ultimately, it is up to you to decide if you think such an assessment is worth taking. Just be sure to keep in mind that if you do pay for such an assessment, the results should be only a guiding factor in your search for a major. Your values, goals, and your motivations for what you want out of a job and career also play a large role in choosing a college major. In other words, what are you looking for in a career? Do you view your future career as a means of achieving status? Is money a motivator? Or are you seeking something that contributes to the well-being of society, but will probably never make you rich?
DEVELOP A STRATEGY Choosing a college major involves strategizing. Your motivations and goals play a big role in this process. Will your major be a stepping stone towards a graduate degree? If so, you may want to think about the undergraduate options for entrance into medical school, law school, or a graduate program in another area. According to Choosing and Using Your Major, published by University Career Service at the University of Virginia, this is an important consideration. Will your college career end in four years, or are you preparing for an advanced education? The other two strategies this publication emphasizes are choosing a major that helps you develop as a human being and devising a marketable combination of majors and minors that will be most beneficial to you in the current marketplace. A combination of these two strategies should contribute to your marketability as a well-rounded applicant.
SO WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO WITH YOUR LIFE? Chances are you have been facing this question, in one form or another, ever since you were little. And your response has likely changed since your kindergarten days. Your interests have grown with you, and now it is time to think about those interests and how they will influence your job prospects. If you are still in high school, a good place to start is with your guidance counselor. He or she should have materials to help you take inventory of your interests. While some experts caution that traditional “interest inventory” activities are not reliable enough to base “major” decisions on, they do serve at least one good purpose—they make you start thinking about what you really like and don’t like to do. So while you should never 16
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Finally, you should closely examine your abilities when you are in this initial stage of research. If you hated math in high school and struggled to get a passing grade, majoring in a math-intensive field like engineering might not be a good match for you. On the other hand, if you excelled in English classes and found your classes to be both stimulating and rewarding, you might choose to look into careers that involve communication. Whatever your academic strengths and weaknesses, you should have a basic idea as to your learning capabilities and your aptitudes for different subject matter. Your high school counselors or your college adviser are good sources of help in this area as well. Since they will have knowledge of your scholastic aptitude, make an effort to discuss any questions or concerns you have about your strengths or weaknesses in a subject area. They can help you understand the types of courses that will be best suited for you. Once you’ve narrowed your options to a few majors that you would like to explore in depth, there is still a lot of research to be done. You have a list of possible majors at this point, so it’s time to find out more about them. There are many, many publications available that offer a wealth of information on choosing college majors. First, take a look at your college’s course catalog and the individual curriculums for the majors you are interested in. If the courses look intriguing, that’s a good sign. Even if some of them look a little scary, don’t despair—you should expect to be challenged in your courses. After all, the goal is to strive to enrich your experience in a subject matter. You aren’t expected to be an expert when you are just beginning. At this stage you should also visit your library or bookstore. The number of publications out there describing college majors is enormous. Books such as The Princeton Review’s Guide to College Majors provide additional information about college majors that you won’t find in your college’s course catalog. You’ll discover fun facts about the major and potential careers and salary ranges. Of added value are related majors that you might want to explore. This can really prove valuable if you are still contemplating the pros and cons of a major because you might find that you’ve overlooked a related major that better suits your interests. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occupational Outlook Handbook (available online at http://www.bls.gov/oco) is also a good resource. Here you will find out about current salary ranges and projected job opportunities in all fields. For example, if you are thinking of going into teaching and you want to make sure that there is going to be a need for teachers in four or five years, this is the resource to consult.
TALK TO YOUR FRIENDS, FAMILY, TEACHERS, AND OTHER PROFESSIONALS The human factor also plays a critical role in this big decision, so be sure to connect with peers, professors, family, and professionals. This is extremely important. You really should strive to base this first big decision about a college major on a well-rounded and thoroughly researched process. However, you don’t want to base your decision on what looks good on paper, or solely on what you think. Your peers offer a great source of support. After all, they are going through the same thing that you are. Talk to them about their career goals and how they are approaching the process of deciding on a major. Just knowing that you are not alone in this experience helps ease the stress. Your peers can also motivate you to become involved in more activities as well. In fact, students advise that becoming involved in as many extracurricular activities and student organizations that interest you is one of the best ways to find your true passions. Simply put, if you’re interested in something, college is the place to dive in and give it a try. No other place will offer you so many social opportunities pertaining to such a diversified group of topics. Join, join, join. It’s the only way to discover things about yourself that you’d never discover without trying. Additionally, your family provides unique insight into who you are. Nobody knows you like they do. While you want to make sure that you make up your own mind and are not pushed to do something you don’t want to do, listening to and considering their opinions is usually a smart move. College professors and advisers are also important sources of guidance. If you are serious about a major, make an appointment to talk with the department head of the major. It is professors’ jobs to teach students about what their field has to offer. Don’t be shy or assume someone is too busy to talk to you. To the contrary! Most professors love to tell you all about their field and why it is so exciting to them. They’ll also be able to give you good advice as to the opportunities that exist for graduates. They will know what recent graduates are doing and might even be able to put you in contact with some. After all, a recent graduate can tell you the realworld implications of working in an entry-level job in a given field. This leads us to consider professionals at all levels in a field. If you go about this from a reverse perspective— knowing the jobs or careers in which you are interested,
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but still unsure about the best major to pursue—make a phone call or send an e-mail to the companies you want to work for or the professionals themselves. Your college should also be able to provide you with alumni contacts who will be happy to discuss their careers with you. They have been in your shoes at one time in their lives, so who better to speak with? Set up a time to visit with them in their place of employment. You might even request to shadow them for a day to learn even more about their jobs. Speaking to professionals in a field can be very helpful, particularly in that it will teach you that there are many paths to a given career. For example, you might assume that the account executive you speak to at an advertising firm has a degree in marketing or business, only to find out he or she majored in education in college. This point brings up something that should ease your mind. Choosing and Using Your Major puts it this way: The relationship of college majors to career fields varies. It isn’t true that you are locking yourself into a career field with any given major. Now, that is not to say that some careers don’t require specific majors. Obviously if you want to be a marine biologist, you must study marine biology. Or if you want to become an engineer, you must study engineering. Yet there are many careers that have much less rigid requirements. And many college majors don’t lead to any one specific job or career. Often your leadership activities outside of the college classroom or your volunteer and internship experience will make you a strong candidate for a job—no matter your college major. This is all the more reason to make your college experience a well-rounded one. Your journey begins right now. You are reading and thinking about your college major at this very moment. You have learned, however, that there is no need to panic. Many students start college undecided about a major, and that is perfectly normal. You have plenty of time to explore introductory courses before making that official declaration. Declaring a major sometime around your third or fourth semester of college won’t cause you any lost time or money. In fact, you’ll probably save some paperwork by not declaring too early—and having to change! As Dr. Hansen points out in Choosing a College Major: How to Chart Your Ideal Path, studies show that most people change careers four or five times during their lifetimes. In other words, you’ll face many important decisions in your lifetime. Yes, choosing your college major represents your first big decision as an adult, but it is only the first of many. And you can’t go wrong with pursuing something that makes you happy.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES The Career Key http://www.careerkey.org This online career assessment is available for a small fee. The College Board http://www.collegeboard.com/csearch/majors_careers/ profiles The College Board offers a Major & Career Profiles section on its Web site, which provides a detailed overview of majors and careers, including questions to ask when searching for college programs, recommended high school classes, typical college classes, degree requirements, and career options. Occupational Outlook Handbook http://www.bls.gov/oco The Occupational Outlook Handbook provides comprehensive information on careers, including job duties, educational requirements, earnings, and employment outlook. It is available in print and online. The Princeton Review http://www.princetonreview.com/college/default.asp The Princeton Review provides an overview of hundreds of majors, as well as a Career Quiz, at its Web site. What Can I Do With a Major in...? http://www.uncwil.edu/stuaff/career/Majors http://www3.ashland.edu/services/cardev/cdm-major. html http://www.utexas.edu/student/careercenter/careers http://www.asu.edu/studentaffairs/career/Students/ ChoosingAMajor/whatcanIdowith.htm http://career.utk.edu/students/majors.asp Many colleges and universities provide helpful information to students interested in learning more about educational and career options as they relate to a specific major. The Web sites listed above are good examples of such resources. You can find additional Web sites by performing a Web search using the following phrase: “What Can I Do With a Major in... (add the major of your choice)?” While content differs by Web site, most of these sites offer an overview of the major and a list of necessary personal skills, related careers, typical employers, professional organizations, and Web links for further study.
WRITING COLLEGE ADMISSIONS AND SCHOLARSHIP ESSAYS
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hen your application is up for committee review, will it stand out from the rest of the pack? Not a chance—if based only on transcripts and test scores. Every other high school student has, like you, been busy earning top grades, participating in extracurricular activities, and scoring high marks on the SAT and ACT. Your transcripts have been recorded, and unless you plan to retake your college entrance exams, there is no chance of improving your scores. Even letters of recommendation are up to the discretion of the teachers or employers writing them. At this point, the only part of the application process that you can control is the essay. Your essay is only as good as the effort you put forth. The essay is the one part of your application (whether you are applying to college or a scholarship) that will give the judging committee a sense of who you are, as if they are meeting you, if only through your words. Here are some tips to make that first impression a winner.
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KNOW THE RULES
It’s a good idea to read past award-winning essays for inspiration and to get a feel for what judges deem worthy. There are several great Web sites that post students’ college essays from all over the United States. Check out http://www.teenink.com/College/Essays.html, where you can read current essay topics ranging from high school popularity to knitting to an experience with a life-altering illness. Some corporate sponsors will post scholarship winners’ essays on their site or, at the very least, a personal profile of the winner. Check out http://target. com/target_group/community_giving/index.jhtml for a sample profile. University Web sites can be another source of inspiration. Connecticut College, for example, posts essays that their admission and financial aid committees found to be especially creative and noteworthy. Visit http://www.conncoll.edu/admissions/essays for a list of students’ work that won them a coveted “fat letter” of acceptance.
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submission. The same holds true if your essay falls under the minimum word count. Double check for specified font size, line spacing, and margins. Think twice before turning in a handwritten essay. Not only will a printed essay look neater, it will also be easier to read. If you don’t have access to a computer and printer, ask a friend to type it for you, or use the computer at your school or local library. If you are applying for financial aid, make sure you fit the award. Every organization has special criteria students must meet in order to win a scholarship. If you find you need to reinvent your personality or values to fit the organization’s pre-set idea of a scholar, then move on. Chances are you can find another scholarship better suited to you and your goals.
Know the due date, and give yourself ample time to complete the application. Understand the nature of the essay question. If the prompt asks for your opinion on capital punishment, don’t rehash your state’s stand on it. Rather, do you agree or disagree with the issue? Can you elaborate on how you came to this decision? Does your essay need a title? Have you stayed within the allotted page or word count? Are you running 500 words over the specified word count? If so, then edit your essay to fit the requirements. Otherwise, committee judges may disqualify an overly wordy 19
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KNOW THE ORGANIZATION AND ITS JUDGES
DOS AND DON’TS OF WRITING AN ESSAY
If you are applying for scholarships or other financial aid from a professional association or company, you need to learn about the organization’s values and work. Assigned essay topics are not random questions compiled by the funding organization. Rather, they specify some sort of connection between the student and the organization’s work or values. For example, the Target Corporation prides itself in forging close ties to the community and sponsoring many voluntary activities. It makes sense then that the recent essay topic posed to students vying for its $25,000 All-Around Scholarship focused on that topic—their own personal record of volunteer service. The software giant Microsoft asks scholarship candidates to write about their technical passion outside of the classroom setting. You can do your research by visiting the Web site of each organization. Some university Web sites may also provide a list of faculty members assigned to the financial aid or scholarship committee. A little investigative work may yield a special interest or position you can use to connect to the judging committee.
There are right and wrong ways to do everything, and essays are no exception. Keep the following points in mind as you write your essay.
WRITING THE STATEMENT OF PURPOSE Many college admissions essays take shape as a statement of purpose. This style does not rely on an answer to a standard question such as “who is your favorite poet,” or “if you had 1 million dollars . . .” Instead it tells of your life so far and your interests and achievements in high school. It provides you with an opportunity to boast of your successes! Don’t just list your good qualities; incorporate them into a story. Tell the judges who or what inspired you along the way. Provide a particular instance to breathe life into your essay. For example, an illness in your family led you to volunteer at a local hospital, which in turn sparked an interest in a future career in medicine. Meeting a dedicated civic leader inspired you to pursue study in government or public policy. Covering a local election for your journalism class encouraged you to pursue a career as a newspaper reporter. Write your essay to portray your personal qualities and interests as unique. Details and purpose will not only engage a reader to want to finish the essay, they will serve to make you memorable. After all, when award time comes, you will want to be remembered. To read more about Statement of Purpose essays, visit http://statementofpurpose.com/whatis.html.
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Use a great introduction. Grab the attention of your reader with your opening sentence. Pose a question, or start with a dramatic line or famous quote. Be yourself. As stated before, the point of an essay is to give the judges a better picture of you. In the case of a college application, are you someone who can make a contribution to the school’s student body? If you are applying for financial aid, are you worthy of this scholarship? Are you someone who echoes the values and goals of the corporate sponsor or association? Be original. Don’t borrow other peoples’ anecdotes and experiences. Be yourself. Come up with anecdotes or experiences that will personalize your essay, and set it apart from the rest of the applicants. It is a lot easier to write about something you know, and care about deeply, than other peoples’ experiences. Answer the question correctly. If the essay portion of the application asks you to identify the most inspirational person you’ve met, don’t write paragraphs on Abraham Lincoln. Unless you have a time machine in your garage, you’ve never personally met him. Don’t overuse the thesaurus. Your chances of being accepted to a college or winning a scholarship don’t increase with each $100 word used. Consider using more nouns and verbs instead of a slew of adjectives. They will make your writing more crisp, vivid, and interesting. Use imagery. Don’t just tell us you worked as a kids’ summer camp counselor. Paint a picture of what the campgrounds looked like, the activities you organized, and the personality of the kids assigned to your group. Wrap it up right. A good conclusion is as important as your introduction. Don’t settle for a mere summary of your essay. Closing words such as “in conclusion” and “therefore” have become cliché. Did you learn something profound from your experience as a summer counselor? Did this experience change your outlook or life goals? Your essay will appear more polished if
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your closing statement ties into your opening thoughts in a creative manner. Have others read your essay. Recruit as many people as possible to read and critique your essay. If possible, ask people to read your essay aloud. You will be surprised by how many mistakes you can catch when you actually hear a passage, instead of merely reading the words. Write. Rest. Revise. Allow yourself plenty of time so you can let your essay “rest” a day or so before attempting a revision. With a fresh approach, you may come up with another angle or different descriptive word. Also, you may catch mistakes missed during your first read.
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Find a topic that you are passionate about. It could be something controversial such as abortion versus the right to life, or a less touchy subject such as your favorite sport. It could be something personal such as your volunteer work at a local shelter. Regardless of the topic, if you believe in it wholeheartedly, chances are your feelings will be reflected in your writing. Evaluate your role models. What traits do they possess that earn your respect and admiration? Sure, you can name prominent people in the news, but don’t forget to look closer to home— your family and friends, teachers, and even employers. Did your grandparents immigrate to the United States in hopes of a better life? Tell their story and how their decision changed your destiny. By finding this connection, you are giving the judges a glimpse of your life and your own interesting story. Short on ideas? No ideas on what to write about yourself? Talk with family and friends, even your teachers. Sometimes it’s helpful to have an outsider describe how they perceive you and your goals. Evaluate your life experiences. Can you pinpoint the moment you decided you wanted to become a nurse? Or a chemist? Or an artist? Write about that moment!
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Write about your diversity. Have you struggled with your ethnicity, gender, a disability, or financial need? Tell your story and spotlight how you overcame your difference, or used your particular diversity to your advantage.
CONSIDER PROFESSIONAL HELP You may want to invest in a professional editing service. One such service is EssayEdge.com (http://www. essayedge.com), a fee-based, Internet editing resource. This organization only uses Harvard-educated editors—from a variety of industry backgrounds—to read and edit students’ admissions and scholarship essays. Though they make necessary corrections and suggest rewrites to improve content and grammar, editors are adamant about maintaining the original tone of students’ work. In addition to helping students with admissions and scholarship essays, EssayEdge.com’s services also include work with essays needed for law school, medical school, and graduate school applications. Their fee is determined by the word count of the original essay, with prices ranging from just under $50 to $300 on up; turnaround time is 24 to 48 hours from the time the unedited essay is electronically submitted. According to EssayEdge.com, 80 percent of its nearly 9,000 customers in 2004–05 were accepted into their top-choice college. There are numerous editing services located nationwide. Check your local phone book or the Internet to find one to match your needs. Is it worth the cost to use a professional editing service? Perhaps—especially if your writing style, or that of your parents and your friends, is not up to par. Remember, however, that you will be using your own funds to raise your chances of admission or winning or receiving access to college money.
WHAT ARE THE JUDGES LOOKING FOR? Most organizations review applications in similar ways— weeding out candidates until they get to the top tier of students. Here is an easier way to visualize their scrutiny, according to http://www.scholarshiphelp.org: ■
Phase one: All applications are checked to see if properly completed and sent with required transcripts and letters of recommendation. Sloppy applications or those lacking important information may be sent back to the student or, at
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the discretion of the screener, eliminated. Conducted by administrative staff. Phase two: Academic achievement is measured and ranked. Applicants with high GPAs and test scores are kept as possible candidates. Conducted by administrative staff, and possibly some members of the judging committee. Phase three: At this point in the process, all candidates are now equal, regardless of their class ranking or SAT scores. The only variable is a well-written essay. Judges are not just looking for a tally sheet of activity memberships or achievements. They want to know what kind of person you are. What are your interests? Your goals for the future? How have your life experiences formed your personality and ideals so far? Of course interpretation of your essay is subjective to the individual judge, what he or she values as relevant, perhaps even his or her mood at the initial time of reading. If your essay touches a chord with one judge and not the others, your message may move that one judge to argue in your favor.
sometimes made. Perhaps you can send your application in two parts: personal data and letters of recommendation, followed by the essay a few days later. Notify the proper office to explain your situation, and give good reason for the anticipated delay. It’s certainly worth a shot.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES EssayEdge.com http://www.essayedge.com EssayEdge is a fee-based, Internet editing resource. Visit its Web site for the following free resources: sample essays, advice on writing essays and asking for recommendations, a college search engine, and an essay-writing course. ScholarshipHelp.org http://www.scholarshiphelp.org For tips on writing scholarship essays and the application process, visit ScholarshipHelp’s Web site.
THE LATE APPLICATION
StatementofPurpose.com http://statementofpurpose.com/index.html This Web site provides comprehensive advice on writing the Statement of Purpose.
The deadline for your application is quickly approaching, and your essay is nowhere near completion. Should you give up on this opportunity for college admission or financial help? Of course not. While most institutions are very strict about their deadlines, exceptions are
TeenInk.com http://www.teenink.com/College/Essays.html The essay section of this Web site features nearly 400 samples of top-quality college essays.
APPLYING FOR STUDENT LOANS
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fter receiving federal- and state-sponsored financial aid, grants, scholarships, and money from college savings plans, many students are still unable to meet the rising cost of college. Student loan programs, funded by the federal government, state government, or private lenders, can help students and their families borrow money to help with educational costs. Read on to learn what is available for your situation.
The amount of money available is substantial. Students can borrow anywhere from $2,625 to $18,500 annually, depending on their academic year of study. (Note: In July 2007, these amounts will increase to $3,500 to $20,500, respectively.) Interest rates are fixed at 6.8 percent annually. [Note: In the past, an origination fee (a certain percentage of the loan) was charged by the government or the lending agent to help with the cost of the loan. Through July 1, 2006, a maximum 2 percent fee will continue to be charged for the FFEL. The percentage will gradually decrease until July 1, 2010, when it is completely eliminated. Although, FFEL lenders have the option of charging a lesser fee, many FFEL lenders are waiving the fees entirely. A 3 percent fee will be charged for the FFDL through July 1, 2007. The percentage will gradually decrease until July 1, 2010, when it becomes fixed at 1 percent. Loan disbursements, which are generally made twice an academic year, are made directly to the school to pay for charges on the student’s account. These charges could be tuition, fees, room and board, books, or other charges the student may be able to put on the account. (Note: Students who are enrolled for just one semester typically receive a one-time disbursement.) Any remaining funds can be paid to the student for other educational expenses, or kept on account for the next academic year. However, the student must provide the school with authorization to keep a refund on the account for future charges. Students have 10 to 30 years to pay Stafford Loans. Deferment may be granted if the student can prove certain situations such as enrollment at approved secondary school programs (at least half-time status), approved fellowships, or unemployment. Participation in a volunteer or work program after graduation can cancel a portion of a Stafford Loan. Visit http://studentaid.ed.gov/students/ publications/student_guide/index.html or http://www. staffordloan.com for more information.
FEDERAL LOANS Stafford Loans The Stafford Loan program is the largest source of government financial aid available to undergraduate and graduate students. There are two types of Stafford Loans—the William D. Ford Direct Loan Program, referred to as the Direct Loan Program (FFDL), and the Federal Family Educational Loan Program, commonly referred to as the FFEL Program. Both have the same eligibility requirements and differ only in the source of funding and payment options. The Direct Loan Program offers student and parent loans with funding directly from the federal government. The FFEL Program (referred to as Stafford Loans or Federal Stafford Loans) receives its funding from financial institutions, such as banks, credit unions, or a savings and loan. Schools participate in either the FFDL or FFEL program. Regardless of which program the school uses, the eligibility criteria for loans are the same. The main difference is the funding source. For the purposes of this section of the book, any reference to “Stafford Loans” refers to loans from the Direct Loan Program or the FFEL Program, unless specifically stated otherwise. Stafford Loans can be further identified as subsidized or unsubsidized. Subsidized Stafford Loans are based on financial need; the federal government pays interest on the loan until six months after the student ceases being enrolled at least half-time and begins payment on the account. Unsubsidized loans do not have financial requirements and begin to accrue interest as soon as the loan is disbursed.
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Parents can seek financial assistance with a Parent PLUS Loan. This is an unsubsidized loan. Parents must pass a credit check and have a dependent child enrolled at least half time at an approved college or university. There are two types of Parent PLUS Loans similar to the Stafford Loan: Direct PLUS Loans and Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFEL) Plus Loans. Each loan is identical in its requirements, interest, and repayment options; only the lending house differs. Parents can only apply for either a Direct PLUS Loan or a FFEL PLUS Loan, but not to both. However, similar to the Stafford Loan programs, the college will choose to participate in the Direct Loan Program or FFEL Program, and parents must apply for a Parent PLUS from the program the school uses. Applicants who have trouble passing the credit check requirements can still qualify for a PLUS Loan with the help of a guarantor or endorser. The total loan amount peaks at the full tuition cost, minus any other funding from other sources—loans, grants, and scholarships. The interest rate for PLUS Loans is fixed: 8.5 percent for FFELP PLUS Loans (that are provided by banks) and 7.9 percent for Direct PLUS Loans (that are provided by the federal government). (Note: there is a chance that federal legislation may standardize these interest rates; check with your financial aid counselor about the latest legislation regarding interest rates.) . A fee, up to 4 percent of the total loan, is charged to help with the cost of the loan. Interest on the loan begins as soon as the first disbursement payment is made; parents have 60 days to begin payment after full disbursement. PLUS Loan disbursements are made directly to the school in two payments. The first is applied to tuition, room and board, and fees; the other is allotted to other educational expenses. Any remaining funds can be received by the parents, endorsed to the student, or kept on account for the next academic year. For more information, visit http://studentaid.ed.gov/students/publications/student_guide/20062007/index.html or http://www.parentplusloan.com. Federal Graduate PLUS Loan are available to graduate students with an acceptable credit history. Graduate students may borrow funds up to the total cost of their education (minus any financial aid received). Applicants must be enrolled at least half time and U.S. citizens or noncitizen permanent residents. The interest rate for Graduate PLUS Loans is fixed at 8.5 percent. A loan origination fee and a guarantee fee may be charged. Contact your loan provider for more information.
Perkins Loans Students with financial hardship may take out a low-interest Perkins Loan. The school acts as the lender for this
loan, using funds appropriated by the federal government, with a share coming from the school itself. Undergraduates may borrow up to $4,000 a year and graduate students up to $6,000 a year at 5 percent interest. There is no fee to apply for this type of loan. Funding for this program is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so it is important to apply for this loan early. Funds are disbursed twice yearly, either directly to your school accounts, or sent to you in the form of a check. (Note: Students who are enrolled for just one semester typically receive a onetime disbursement.) Students are given up to 10 years to repay a Perkins loan, with the first payment due within nine months after the student ceases to be enrolled at least half time. Depending on the circumstances, a deferment or forbearance may be granted. Interest will continue to accrue, without the monthly payments. Perkins loans may be cancelled if the student agrees to participate in work or volunteer programs after graduation. Visit http://studentaid.ed.gov/students/publications/student_guide/index. html for more information on Perkins Loans.
STATE LOANS There are also funds available from FFELP-participating state guaranty agencies. For example, the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) offers numerous financial aid packages to in-state students, as well as college savings plans and prepaid tuition plans. If you live in Illinois, visit http://www.collegezone.com for more information on available financial aid available from the ISAC. To find available educational loans in your home state, log on to the U.S. Department of Education’s Web site, http://wdcrobcolp01.ed.gov/Programs/EROD/org_list. cfm?category_cd=SGA, for links to your state’s guaranty agency. (Note: Not all states offer loan programs; check with your state’s department of education or student assistance commission for details.)
PRIVATE LOANS After receiving grants, scholarships, and the maximum federal and state sponsored loans available to them, students may still fall short of the funding needed to finance a college education. In these cases, they may want to apply for a private student loan, also known as alternative education loan. Eligibility requirements such as past credit history, U.S. citizenship or permanent residency status, school, or field of study can also affect assigned interest rates and fees. Since these loans carry higher interest rates
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and fees, some of which change during the grace period vs. the repayment period, students should consider private loans only after exhausting other financing options. Use the Internet to search for private loan programs, or ask your school’s guidance office for help in acquiring the perfect loan for your needs. Here are some available programs:
National Education Loan Network The National Education Loan Network (NelNet), offering private and federal loans, as well as consolidation loans, is one of the country’s largest lenders with about $3 billion in student loan programs. It offers undergraduates up to $120,000; graduate students, $180,000; with no limit loans for students enrolled in medical or other health care studies. NelNet loans allow 20 to 25 years for repayment, depending on the loan type and amount. For more information, visit http://www.nelnet.net.
SallieMae SallieMae is a major provider of all types of educational loans—federal, private, and consolidation loans. This company currently owns or manages 9 billion student loans. Qualified students can borrow anywhere from $100,000 to $220,000 depending on their status, field of study, and chosen institution. Loans carry a variable interest rate, with a fee based on 0 to 6 percent of the total amount borrowed. Borrowers have 15 to 20 years to repay their loan. One program offered by SallieMae is the Community College Loan, available for students pursuing an associate degree or Title IV certification program. A minimum of $1,000 up to the total cost of tuition, less other aid money, is available for qualified students. For more information, visit http://www.salliemae.com.
APPLYING FOR A STUDENT LOAN Your first step in applying for a federal student loan is completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); information given on the FAFSA will generate a Student Aid Report (SAR). The academic institution uses the student’s SAR information to determine the loan amount. The FAFSA, and personal identification number application, can be submitted online or in hard copy format. Completing a FAFSA is important, even if you are not anticipating a federal loan, since many state agencies and schools consider FAFSA and SAR information when allotting funding. Note that a FAFSA must be submitted annually. Also, keep aware of pressing deadlines since some federal dollars (Perkins Loan, Federal Supplemen-
tal Educational Opportunity Grant) are limited and there aren’t always enough funds to provide an award to all eligible applicants. Once the budget is spent, you’ll have to wait until next year, or find funding elsewhere.
IT’S TIME TO PAY . . . Payment arrangements depend on the type of loan. Some loans stipulate that payment begins after the first disbursement; others hold off payments until a short time after graduation, but begin to accrue interest on the principal until then. Some loans do not accrue interest until after graduation. Payments on a loan are done on a monthly basis; arrangements can be to receive a monthly statement, automatic withdrawal from a checking account, or online payment. Be aware of all details—some private loans carry a penalty if a loan is paid off ahead of schedule.
CANCELING A LOAN AND LOAN FORGIVENESS Some students are able to cancel certain loans or earn money towards educational expenses by participating in work or volunteer programs or other opportunities. Any funding received is considered taxable income for that particular year. Here are a few options to consider if you would like to cancel a loan or seek loan forgiveness:
Volunteer Programs Service in AmeriCorps is one way to earn college money. The network of AmeriCorps volunteers works with a variety of nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and faith-based groups to provide educational and health assistance, public safety, and environmental duties. Eligible volunteers can receive up to $4,725 for one year of AmeriCorps service to pay college tuition and other educational expenses at an accredited school or certification program. Part-time AmeriCorps volunteers are eligible to receive partial funding. The money can also be designated to pay off qualified existing student loans—most federal and state loans, except PLUS loans. Payments are made directly to the school or lender and are considered taxable income. Visit http://www.americorps.gov/about/ac/ index.asp for more information. Also, you can search the Internet for other similar volunteer programs.
Military Options A tour of duty with the armed forces, active or reserve, can help you earn educational funding. Here are some examples:
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The Montgomery GI Bill—Active Duty (MGIB AD) offers up to 36 months of educational benefits for full-time students enrolled in an accredited college or university. Eligibility includes completion of at least two years of active duty in any branch of the U.S. military (or four years in the Selected Reserve), or an honorable discharge. Applicants must also have a high school diploma, GED, or in some cases 12 hours of college credit, and have made a monthly contribution into the program for 12 months during service. Don’t wait too long to take advantage of these funds—the MGIB AD is available only up to 10 years after formal separation from military service. Visit http://www.gibill.com or http:// www.gibill.va.gov for more details. The Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance Program is available to dependents of U.S. veterans who have died or were disabled during service, are currently detained by a foreign power, or identified as missing in action. Eligibility requirements depend on the relationship to the veteran. Visit http://www. gibill.va.gov/pamphlets/CH35/CH35_Pamphlet_General.htm for complete details.
Consolidating Loans What is a consolidation loan? It’s a total or partial combination of student loans into one new loan, regardless of lender or original loan type. The benefit of consolidating students loans is twofold: the convenience of one monthly payment and, in most cases, a much lower interest rate. Student loans may be consolidated using loans from the federal government or state guaranty agencies. Visit http:// loanconsolidation.ed.gov/borrower/bapply.shtml for more information on Federal Direct Consolidation Loans.
Defaulting on a Student Loan Some students have difficulty paying their student loans due to unemployment, sickness, or an unfinished degree. This poses serious consequences that may be irreversible. A defaulted student loan is sent to a collection agency, which will make every effort to collect. Collection methods include garnishing wages and withholding Social Security benefits or income tax refunds. Professionals such as doctors, nurses, and lawyers will be denied reapplication for licensure. The most serious, and hardest to correct, is the black mark a defaulted loan will place on your credit history. Is it worth it? For information on how to avoid default, or ways to correct a defaulted loan, please visit http://www.ed.gov/offices/OSFAP/DCS/ index.html.
Teaching Teachers working full- or part-time can cancel a portion, 15 to 30 percent, of their Perkins or Stafford Loans. The total amount of forgiveness depends on the length of service—a minimum of one year, with the largest amount awarded to teachers serving at least five years. Schools must serve elementary or secondary students from low-income families. Learn more by visiting the Web site (http://www.aft.org) of the American Federation of Teachers.
Heal or Advise Health and legal professionals can also participate in a variety of loan forgiveness programs located throughout the United States and abroad. Many of these programs require doctors, nurses, therapists, and lawyers to practice in underserved, rural communities or economically disadvantaged areas. Visit the American Association of Medical Colleges Web site, http://www.aamc.org/students/financing/repayment/start.htm, to find a medically geared loan repayment program, or the Web site (http:// www.equaljusticeworks.org) of Equal Justice Works for more information.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES American Association of Medical Colleges http://www.aamc.org/students/financing/repayment/ start.htm Visit this Web site for a list of state and private loan repayment/forgiveness programs for physicians. AmeriCorps 1201 New York Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20525 202-606-5000, 202-606-3472 (TTY)
[email protected] http://www.americorps.gov/about/ac/index.asp Contact AmeriCorps for information on receiving college funding in exchange for volunteer service. Equal Justice Works 2120 L Street, NW, Suite 450 Washington, DC 20037-1541 202-466-3686
[email protected] http://www.equaljusticeworks.org
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Contact Equal Justice Works for information on loan forgiveness programs for lawyers. Federal Direct Consolidation Loans Information Center 800-557-7392
[email protected] http://loanconsolidation.ed.gov/borrower/bapply.shtml Contact the center for information on Federal Direct Consolidation Loans.
National Education Loan Network (Nelnet) http://www.nelnet.net Nelnet is one of the largest private education lenders in the United States. SallieMae http://www.salliemae.com SallieMae is one of the largest private education lenders in the United States.
Federal Student Aid Information Center http://studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/students/ english/index.jsp Contact the Federal Student Aid Information Center for comprehensive information on federal student aid programs.
Student Loan Network 877-328-1565 http://www.staffordloan.com Visit the Student Loan Network’s Web site for information on Stafford Loans. Note: This is a private organization that is not affiliated with the federal government.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) 800-433-3243, 800-730-8913 (TTY) http://www.fafsa.ed.gov Visit the FAFSA’s Web site to learn more about submitting the application online or via regular mail.
U.S. Department of Education: Addressing Your Defaulted Student Loan http://www.ed.gov/offices/OSFAP/DCS/index.html Visit this Web site for information on what to do if you default on a federally sponsored loan.
Funding Education Beyond High School: The Guide to Federal Student Aid http://studentaid.ed.gov/students/publications/ student_guide/2006-2007/index.html Funding Education Beyond High School: The Guide to Federal Student Aid provides comprehensive resource on grants, loans, and work-study programs that are available from the U.S. Department of Education.
U.S. Department of Education: State Guaranty Agencies http://wdcrobcolp01.ed.gov/Programs/EROD/org_list. cfm?category_cd=SGA This Web site provides a list of state guaranty agencies.
Montgomery G.I. Bill http://www.gibill.com or http://www.gibill.va.gov Visit these Web sites to learn more about education benefits for military service.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance Program http://www.gibill.va.gov/pamphlets/CH35/CH35_ Pamphlet_General.htm Visit this Web site for information on the Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance Program.
WORK-STUDY PROGRAMS
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clinics, and nursing homes. They may also participate in conservation programs such as helping to save wetlands or restoring historical sites.
STATE WORK-STUDY (SWS) PROGRAMS State-funded work-study programs are also available to eligible students. Employment is ideally linked with a student’s course of study. Financial need is necessary to be eligible for all of these programs, though other requirements vary by state. Most programs require U.S. citizenship (or legal immigrant status) and proven state residency; priority funding is awarded to students who have full-time status. Students must also not have any student loans in default. Program awards are set up by the financial aid office of each school, but may vary depending on how much money is allocated by the state. For example, students participating in Minnesota’s SWS program can earn up to $1,500 annually. In Pennsylvania, however, students can earn up to $7,200 a year, half during the school year and the remainder during the summer. Students employed under the SWS program work part time during the school year (about 10 to 15 hours a week); this number increases to full time during summer break. Students can work on campus or off, in jobs similar to those provided by the FWS program. Some work-study programs can function as internships, especially if they are linked to a student’s major.
FEDERAL WORK-STUDY (FWS) PROGRAM Eligible schools are allocated federal funds to provide employment to eligible students at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Currently, 3,400 universities and colleges nationwide participate in the FWS program. Eligible students must show financial need, and annual FWS earnings cannot exceed their maximum federal work-study award, an amount determined by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Undergraduates are paid hourly at minimum wage or more, depending on the skills needed for the particular job; graduate students are often given an annual salary. Work hours must be arranged to accommodate a student’s class schedule and cannot exceed 19 hours per week. Students are matched to jobs that relate to their major, or they provide community service. Employers contribute 25 percent of the student’s salary. Jobs can be located on or off campus. Campus jobs may include food service, providing security, or departmental research assistance. Other jobs involve student services such as library work, tutoring, or campus social and health services. Schools participating in the FWS program must direct at least 7 percent of their funding to off-campus jobs in local communities. Such jobs strive to better the life or environment of residents, many of whom reside in low-income neighborhoods. Students may serve as summer camp counselors, tutor preschool or elementary children, provide literacy work for new immigrants, work in child-care centers, or assist in area hospitals,
PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT, NON–WORK-STUDY Many colleges and universities also offer part-time jobs to students who are not participating in a federal- or state-funded program. In these cases, students need not demonstrate financial need, only a desire to work. Jobs are located on campus, but in a variety of settings. For example, at Saint Xavier University, located in Chicago, 28
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Illinois, students can work in the groundskeeping department maintaining campus grounds and gardens, or they can check student identification cards at the athletic center, or work as lab assistants in the department of nursing. At the University of California-San Diego, students can work part time at the university book store stocking shelves, staffing the retail desk, or helping students find the correct textbook and supplies. Students with sales experience and computer knowledge can work in computer sales or support. They might help customers with hardware and software questions and purchases, and stock merchandise. Both jobs pay about $7.50 an hour, with work schedules of up to 19 hours per week.
The key is to start early, as many work-study jobs are filled quickly, and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Federal work-study jobs are posted in August. If you don’t find your dream job in the beginning of the semester, don’t despair. Job opportunities can become available during the middle of the school year due to vacancies, or as need arises. Don’t be afraid to be choosy when it comes to accepting a position. It’s as important to find a job that fits with your school schedule and course load, and gives important work experience, as it is to find one that provides financial benefits.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES APPLYING FOR THE JOB For federal or state work-study programs, your first step in the job search process is submitting the FAFSA to determine your amount of federal work-study award. Employment opportunities for such programs, as well as part-time non–work-study jobs, can be found at your school’s financial aid office or student employment center. You can also research job opportunities in the classified section of your campus newspaper, local newspaper, or department newsletter. Let your teachers, guidance counselor, and friends know you are interested in employment—they may be privy to jobs before they are posted to the general student body. You can also search your school’s Web site for available job opportunities and descriptions.
Information for Financial Aid Professionals Library http://www.ifap.ed.gov/IFAPWebApp/topicPag.jsp Visit this site to learn about the Federal Work-Study Program, potential off-campus employers and their requirements, and student eligibility. U.S. Department of Education http://web99.ed.gov/GTEP/Program2.nsf/ 9f7174e36cc662958525645d005843b9/edc608c712d fa15f852563bc00540460?OpenDocument This site offers information regarding the Federal WorkStudy Program, including program description and student eligibility requirements.
GETTING THE MOST OUT OF COLLEGE SAVINGS PLANS
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xpect to pay anywhere from $42,000 to $107,000 for a four-year college or university education, according to The College Board. Does paying for college seem unattainable? Think again. Never before have there been so many possibilities when it comes to saving for college. There are federal- and state-funded programs, as well as privately funded savings plans, available to accommodate every tax bracket and level of contribution. Read on to learn about some of the major college savings plans. Regardless of your financial status, it’s important to take advantage of at least one of these programs—the benefits of a college education are truly priceless.
owner does not matter when naming a beneficiary, but does when changing beneficiary status. Plans differ by state. For example, some state plans are available only to those claiming state residency. Other plans are open to out of state residents, but charge a broker’s commission to such accounts. Some states have rules concerning taxable withdrawals, while others do not. Enrollment fees, advisor and management fees, and fund expenses are other details that vary by state. While each state has its own level of maximum funding, most average about $225,000 per account; sufficient estimates to fund a five-year college education at even the most expensive private college. Check with your state to determine your particular cap and tax rules. 529 College Savings Plans may only receive cash contributions; physical assets, stocks and bonds, or other investments may not be included. Also, account funds may only be used toward education expenses at qualified institutions in order for withdrawals to remain tax-free. Schools—two-year, four-year, and trade or vocational schools—are deemed eligible if they participate in federal student aid programs. Besides tuition, expenses include room and board, school or athletic fees, books, and other supplies. If the beneficiary chooses not to pursue a college degree, the owner may name a new beneficiary to the account. The owner may also request an account refund; but doing so will result in a sizable tax penalty of about 10 percent. For more information on this type of plan, visit http:// www.collegesavings.org/faq/529savings.htm.
STATE SAVINGS 529 PLANS 529 Plans are so named after Internal Revenue Code Section 529, which allows each state to create its own college savings plan or prepaid tuition plan. The purpose of each plan is to help families save money for future college expenses tax-free during its accumulation period.
College Savings Plans More than 30 institutional providers offer some type of state 529 College Savings Plan, with each one managed by a participating investment firm. Some well-known firms include Fidelity Investments, Putnam, Alliance Capital, and T. Rowe Price. Firms act as plan managers for the account, meaning they have control over how the funds are invested and managed. College savings accounts are given different names according to each plan manager. Some well-known accounts include Tomorrow’s Scholar, NextGen College Investing Plan, and College Save. The person opening the account is considered the owner, and has control over the management of the funds, as well as the power to withdraw funds. The owner may also choose to change management, or firm, if they are not satisfied with the return of the investment. By law, accounts may not move from one manager to another more than one time per year. The owner may name or change beneficiaries for the account. Relation to the
Prepaid Tuition Plans The 529 Prepaid Tuition Plan allows for the purchase of tuition credit or certificates—often through monthly contributions—at today’s prices to be presented when the beneficiary is ready to enter college. This plan is linked to participating state-funded schools, but some states allow credits to be used at select in-state private schools or out-of-state public schools. The individual purchasing the account is designated as owner, and has power to 30
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control the funds including withdrawals and refunds, and naming the beneficiary. Anyone can make contributions to a prepaid tuition plan. Many people choose a prepaid plan to lock in a tuition price. If a one-year tuition credit is purchased at today’s prices for a newborn, that beneficiary is entitled to one year of college at that cost regardless of the school’s tuition price 18 years later. Drawbacks to this plan? Only tuition costs are covered; expenses for room and board, fees, or supplies must be met by other means. Many schools also enforce a time limit for students to finish their degrees. Keep in mind the value of each credit or certificate will vary from school to school. For example, a 10 percent tuition credit may be worth more at one institution or less at another, depending on the school’s final tuition amount. More importantly, investing in a prepaid tuition plan does not guarantee school acceptance. Despite these obstacles, many families are drawn to this type of program. In fact, its popularity has forced some states to put a hold on new enrollees. For more information on this type of plan, visit http:// www.collegesavings.org/faq/529prepaid.htm.
will be taxable, including an additional 10 percent tax. This tax can be avoided if the balance is rolled over to another family member’s Coverdell ESA. There are limitations to the Coverdell ESA. The account does not have a maximum cap, but can receive no more than $2,000 a year in contributions. Anyone can contribute to this account, including the beneficiary, but must meet income limitations. According to the Internal Revenue Service, a contributor’s income should be less than $110,000 (modified adjusted gross income), or $220,000 if filing jointly. What if the designated beneficiary decides not to pursue a college education, or chooses a noneligible school, such as a beauty school or nail academy? The custodian could then choose to roll over the account’s balance into another family member’s ESA, or use the funds to pay for another beneficiary’s private elementary or high school tuition and expenses. For more information on Coverdell Education Savings Accounts, visit http://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc310.html or http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=107636,00. html.
Education Savings Bond Program
FEDERAL SAVINGS PLANS The federal government offers the Coverdell Education Savings Account and the Education Savings Bond Program.
Coverdell Education Savings Account The Coverdell Education Savings Account (ESA) is a federal savings program to help parents and students save for all education-related expenses. This program was originally referred to as Education IRA, but renamed to honor one of its congressional advocates, Senator Paul Coverdell of Georgia. The owner of the account is referred to as the “custodian”; the “beneficiary” is the future recipient of the funds. Beneficiaries must be under the age of 18, or have a special need. The custodian cannot be named as a beneficiary of the same account. Funds are distributed once the beneficiary becomes of age. If applied towards tuition at an eligible educational institution, or for related expenses, money is tax-free. However, if a balance remains in the fund after tuition is paid, then the amount is taxable to the beneficiary, including an additional 10 percent penalty tax. Exceptions to the penalty tax include receipt of a scholarship, or the beneficiary’s death or disablement. Any balance in the fund must be disbursed within one month of the beneficiary’s 30th birthday. Any earnings from the fund
The Education Savings Bond Program, also known as the Tax-Free Interest for Education Program, comes in the form of U.S. Savings bonds. These bonds are a very safe form of investment because the U.S. federal government backs them. Bonds must be a Series EE or I and can be purchased from any bank, savings and loan, or through employer programs. Series EE bonds purchased before May 2005 earn an adjustable interest rate; those purchased in May 2005 and after earn a fixed interest rate. Paper EE Bonds are sold at half the face value; electronic EE Bonds are sold at face value. Series I Bonds earn a flexible interest rate and are sold at face value. The interest-earning period for both types of bonds is 30 years. The bonds must be owned for at least one year before redemption. Penalties exist for bonds that are cashed in within five years of ownership. The purchaser is considered the owner of the bond. There is no need to name the beneficiary, or the reason for purchase, at the time of purchase. In fact, mature bonds can be used for purposes other than education, but the interest will be subject to tax. To avoid this tax, the bond must be used to pay for all educational expenses— tuition and fees—at approved colleges and universities or vocational schools. Room and board, books, and such expenses are not covered. Eligible institutions are those that participate in federally assisted programs.
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Be sure to purchase bonds in small denominations, as any funds not used for educational purposes are taxable. Visit http://savingsbonds.gov/indiv/products/eebonds_ glance.htm and http://savingsbonds.gov/indiv/products/ ibonds_glance.htm for more information.
Private or Custodial Accounts UGMA/UTMA Accounts (accounts created under the Uniform Gifts to Minors or Uniform Transfers to Minors Acts) are examples of custodial accounts. The greatest incentive to this type of program is its tax savings. UGMAs and UTMAs unearned incomes are taxed at the child’s income tax bracket—usually at 5 to 10 percent—once the child reaches 14. Until then, a portion of the account’s income is taxed according to the parent’s tax bracket, the remaining at the lower minor’s bracket. The limit of tax-free contribution is pretty high—up to $11,000 annually for a single tax payer, and up to $22,000 for couples. The true owner of a UGMA or UTMA is the designated child on the account. While the child is a minor, the custodian (usually a parent) maintains control of the account, and can choose the direction and type of investment. However, once the child reaches majority (as mandated by the state of residence) the funds are made available. This may, at times, cause potential problems. For example, the child’s goal may differ from the parent’s. Even if the parent planned the account to pay for a child’s college education, the child may choose to use the money to open a business, travel, invest, or use it for less desirable purposes. Visit the Web sites of private financial aid providers, such as Franklin Templeton Investments (http:// www.franklintempleton.com), for more information on UGMA/UTMA accounts. A Roth IRA is another example of a custodial account. While considered a retirement plan, many Roth IRAs are earmarked for future college expenses. Contributions are made with after-tax income, freeing any growth earnings and fund distributions as taxable income. Annual contributions must not exceed $4,000 (or $5,000 for those over age 50) as of 2006. It also has annual income caps on eligibility—$110,000 for single tax filers, $160,000 for married joint filers. Visit http://www.rothira.com or http://www. fairmark.com/rothira/roth101.htm for more details.
AFFINITY PROGRAMS Consumers are urged to make purchases from affiliated vendors in order to receive monthly rebates. These rebates can be deposited into 529 Plans managed by the program, or an existing college savings plan. Affinity programs
should not be used as a primary savings plan; the rebate percentages are just too small. Rather, they should be used as a way to accelerate your savings fund. The BabyMint (http://www.babymint.com) and Upromise (http://www.upromise.com) programs offer college savings plans for serious shoppers. The strategy here is simple: shop at participating merchants and get a percentage (up to 50 percent) of your total purchase back to apply to a 529 or ESA of your choice. Earn an additional 1 percent of your total purchase if you use the BabyMint credit card or Upromise Citicard. This credit will be applied by the affinity programs directly to their 529 Plan, your designated college savings plan, or be sent to you on a monthly basis. Upromise is the larger of the two programs, with more than 30,000 participating vendors including nationwide retail chains and restaurants, grocery stores, gas stations, vacation vendors, and magazines. Purchase can be made in the stores themselves, through catalogs, or online. Family members and friends can also contribute their Upromise credits or BabyMint dollars to your savings plan. Referrals resulting in memberships can also add to your plan—up to 1 percent of your referral’s monthly account total. BabyMint also offers a Tuition Rewards Program where your rebates are matched by participating private colleges and universities. For example, if your rebate account holds $1,000, it would be worth $2,000 at a BabyMint-affiliated college. Money accrued through this program can only be applied to tuition; room and board, fees, books, and miscellaneous expenses must be paid via other means. Currently, 150 institutions are on board. Even if your school of choice is not on the list, you can still use your BabyMint money as planned, though less the matching funds.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES BabyMint 888-427-1099
[email protected] http://www.babymint.com Contact BabyMint for more information on its college savings program. College Savings Plans Network http://www.collegesavings.org Those interested in learning more about 529 College Savings Plans will find this Web site a helpful resource. The Web site lets users choose their state from a drop-down list and gives state-specific savings plan options.
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Internal Revenue Service 800-829-1040 http://www.irs.gov Contact the IRS for more information on Coverdell Education Savings Accounts. Savingforcollege.com http://www.savingforcollege.com Teaching individuals everything they need to know about 529 Savings Plans is the primary objective of this independent Web site, which provides overviews and news relating to saving for college, but does not try to sell anything other than extended use of its compiled material. For a monthly fee, users can gain access to detailed information (though this fee-based service is primarily geared for tax professionals). Parents, however, can compare 529 Plans, 529 Plan
ratings, find a 529 professional in a directory, read the latest 529 news, and more—for free. U.S. Department of the Treasury Series EE and I Bureau of the Public Debt Division of Customer Assistance PO Box 1328 Parkersburg, WV 26106-1328 http://savingsbonds.gov/indiv/indiv.htm Contact the U.S. Department of the Treasury for more information on its Education Savings Bond Program. Upromise http://www.upromise.com Contact Upromise for more information on its college savings program.
THE INS AND OUTS OF ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIPS
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up recruiting guidelines and schedules, and stipulates the number and amount of scholarships each school may offer. Participating schools are grouped into three divisions according to the size of their sports program. Divisions I and II schools offer athletic scholarships; Division III schools do not.
tudents who excel in sports have another way to fund their college education—athletic scholarships. In addition to the traditional forms of financial options such as federal, state, and private loans, grants, and scholarships, they are eligible for scholarships earmarked for athletic ability. Top student-athletes are offered financial assistance to attend school and compete in athletics—from well-known sports such as football and basketball, to less mainstream sports such as fencing and sailing.
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WHO FUNDS ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIPS? Athletic, or sports, scholarships are funded by private organizations and colleges and universities under the guidance of various athletic associations of which the schools belong. Athletic scholarships provided by private organizations are funded by private companies and are not governed by any athletic associations. These scholarships reward students who excel in a variety of sports, and some are specific to gender or disability. Colleges and universities offer athletic scholarships to talented high school athletes in a variety of sports. Most colleges and universities with a sports program belong to an athletic association whose purpose is to govern competition between schools and to advocate for the best interests of student athletes.
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Division I. Schools within this division have huge athletic programs, many of which receive national television coverage. Division I schools are further categorized into I-A or I-AA schools with requirements for the number of home games, scheduling criteria, and stadium attendance. Division I schools offer sports scholarship amounts as set by the NCAA; they offer a number of full scholarships. Division I-A schools are required to offer full tuition scholarships for a number of roster spots for football, men’s basketball, and women’s basketball. Other sports do not have this stipulation. Some examples of Division I schools? The University of Illinois, the University of Southern California, the University of Notre Dame, and Pennsylvania State University. Division II. Division II schools’ athletic programs work within a set budget similar to other college departments. This budget is awarded to students according to need and/or performance. Although the NCAA allows a specific amount of scholarship funding, many colleges choose not to give out the maximum amount, or divide the money among several team members. Students must often subsidize their scholarship money with a combination of other funding—student loans, grants, and other scholarships. Examples of Division II schools include Northern Kentucky University, Central Missouri State University, and North Dakota State University. Division III. Schools participating at this level do not offer athletic scholarships, only those based on merit.
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National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics is the governing body for many smaller colleges in the United States, about 350 in all. Sports budgets at such schools tend to be smaller as compared to those with NCAA Division I, which translates to fewer or smaller athletic scholarships. Member schools include Aquinas College, Eastern Oregon University, Fresno Pacific University, and Ursuline College.
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CREATING AN ATHLETIC RESUME Elite student athletes are often strongly courted by college recruiters to participate in their programs. What should you do if representatives from Big Ten schools aren’t attending your home games or visiting you at home? Take action and put yourself in the spotlight! Put together an athletic resume package to highlight your talents on the court, as well as off. Here are some key points to hit: ■
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Your cover letter should be addressed to the head coach of your desired sport program and the school by name. This will show you’ve actually done your research instead of simply putting together a mass mailing. Include information regarding your academic history. Besides your GPA, and ACT or SAT scores, list all Advanced Placement classes you’ve taken. Show the coach you’ll be able to survive the school’s curriculum as well as the workouts. List all of your extracurricular activities—that means honor societies, social or special interest clubs, community service, and part-time jobs. Do you have other talents besides an overpowering fastball? If you play an instrument, paint, or sing in the choir, include this information on your resume. Let the coach know you are talented in more ways than on the field. List all high school sports teams in which you’ve participated. Put together a game tape or DVD
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Since many sports programs need to have their early intent choices in place by the end of September or October for the following year, industry veterans recommend that you send resume packages out by the end of your sophomore or the beginning of your junior year in high school. University and college coaches receive thousands of resumes annually, which far outnumber the available positions on a team. Give yourself the advantage by sending out as many copies of your resume as possible—at least 25, but more is better. Send resume packages to every school you are interested in attending, and keep your eyes peeled for new schools that might fit the bill.
THE ATHLETIC TIMELINE Like anything worthwhile, vying for an athletic scholarship takes time, effort, and precision planning. A year-byyear preparation timeline will keep you from fumbling your scholarship prospects.
Freshman Year Build your academic muscles by enrolling in core classes, as well as a college-bound curriculum. Play your favorite sport or join a high school team.
Sophomore Year Continue to concentrate on your classes, and perhaps begin to take elective classes. If you are eligible for honors classes, take them. They will help boost your total GPA,
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and they’ll look impressive on your athletic resume. Now is the time to begin your college research. Find out which schools are appealing not only for their sports program, but for what they can offer academically. If possible, attend a college game or two. It’s a great way to get a feel for the atmosphere of collegiate-level competition. The summer between sophomore and junior year is a good time to start sending out your athletic resumes. Some students choose to use the services of a professional athletic recruiter, though the fee they charge won’t necessarily improve your chances of obtaining a scholarship. Your efforts, coupled with the help of your guidance counselor and high school coach can yield the same results.
if you sign an NLI, you commit to playing on a college’s team for one year. As a result, other schools must respect this agreement, and cease all recruitment. The NLI was originally designed to prevent strong recruitment tactics by schools vying for the same student athlete. It also protects the student by ensuring, once the NLI is signed, a spot on the team’s roster. In the past, a student’s sports scholarship could be legally given to another player with superior skills. All NCAA Division I and most Division II schools participate in the NLI. Check the NLI Web site for all details of the agreement, and signing requirements. Study hard—it’s almost graduation time!
Junior Year
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This is going to be a busy year! If you haven’t already done so, you should send out any remaining athletic resumes and register with the NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse. The Clearinghouse is important because it will make your statistics, both academic and athletic, known to prospective schools nationwide. (Visit http://www. ncaaclearinghouse.net/ncaa/NCAA/common/index. html for more information.) Academically, keep up with your studies and prepare to take your college entrance exams. Research colleges and make on-campus visits. Be sure to apply for scholarships that are not sports-related. Chances are, even with an athletic scholarship, you will need extra financial to help meet the cost of college. Apply for every scholarship, grant, and student loan you possibly can. Athletically, you will want to play your best every game—you’ll never know who’s watching! On July 1, after you complete your junior year of high school, you can begin formal contact with college coaches and members of college athletics departments. Any contact before this date must be made by correspondence or via phone.
Senior Year Send out your senior sports fall schedule to your short list of colleges as soon as possible. You’ll want to give recruiters every opportunity to see you play. You may be given a verbal agreement for scholarship funding, or asked to give a verbal agreement to play for a particular college team, or. It’s important to note that such agreements are just that—verbal. Unless it’s in writing, it can be rescinded at any time. Find out the National Letter of Intent (NLI) deadline for your particular sport. (Visit http://www.national-letter. org for more information on the NLI). The NLI is a binding agreement between the student athlete and college;
Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972 brought about equality in the way men and women received federally funded educational resources—and changed the world of women’s collegiate sports. Title IX gives women more choices in individual and team sports, locker rooms and facilities that are equal in quality to those used by male athletes, and more opportunities to receive athletic scholarships. Visit http://www1.ncaa.org/ membership/ed_outreach/gender_equity/faq.html#apply for more information on this important federal law.
IS PURSUING A SPORTS SCHOLARSHIP THE BEST WAY TO PAY FOR COLLEGE? If this is your only hope for college money, then the answer is no. Most student athletes lucky enough to receive a sports scholarship still find themselves in need financially and must turn to traditional forms of financial aid. If you are lucky enough to be offered a sports scholarship, be ready to work hard. College sports are played on a much higher level than what you may have been used to in high school. If you were the team star, be prepared to relinquish the title. You will most likely be just one of many of the biggest, fastest, and strongest student athletes from the nation vying for a spot on the starting team. Along with your studies, you’ll be expected to participate in team practices, meetings, and conditioning exercises. Travel to away games (if your performance warrants a seat on the bus or plane) will certainly add to the pressure of completing schoolwork or studying for exams. Students who can’t meet the expectations of making a passing grade or stellar athletic performance may risk losing their scholarship. However, if you are able to handle
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the pressures of college and excel in your sport, then the answer is an absolute yes.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES For more information on athletic associations, sports programs and schedules, and eligibility requirements, contact the following organizations: National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics 23500 West 105th Street Olathe, KS 66061 913-791-0044 http://naia.collegesports.com National Collegiate Athletic Association 700 West Washington Street, PO Box 6222 Indianapolis, IN 46206-6222 317-917-6222 http://www.ncaa.org National Junior College Athletic Association 1755 Telstar Drive, Suite 103 Colorado Springs, CO 80920 719-590-9788 http://www.njcaa.org
FinAid.com http://www.finaid.org/otheraid/sports.phtml Provides concise information on scholarships and financial aid for student athletes. Also provides links to athletic associations and a variety of private sports scholarships. National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse http://www.ncaaclearinghouse.net/ncaa/NCAA/ common/index.html Visit this Web site for information on how to register with the NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse. National Letter of Intent http://www.national-letter.org Visit this Web site for information on the National Letter of Intent. NextStep Magazine.com http://www.nextstepmagazine.com Provides helpful information on the process of athletic recruitment, as well as insightful essays on the dos and don’ts of applying for an athletic scholarship.
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any students turn to the military as a way to finance their college education, receive relevant work training, and serve their country at the same time. Some students even choose to stay in the service after meeting their commitments, and spend their entire careers in the military. Read on to learn more about educational financing options provided by the U.S. military, state and local government, and private organizations.
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RESERVE OFFICERS’ TRAINING CORPS (ROTC)
U.S. SERVICE ACADEMIES Each branch of the military maintains its own four-year school of higher learning. Students enrolled in each academy receive full tuition, with a monthly stipend for four years, and study a concentration of courses toward a bachelor’s of science. Training at this level is demanding, and many well-known politicians, world leaders, and business executives are among these institutions’ alumnae. Entrance, or appointment, to a military academy is highly competitive, allowing only students with the highest GPAs and college entrance scores. Most academies also rely on a student’s recommendation from a member of the U.S. Congress or academy official. What will you learn? Students at service academies study a core curriculum heavy on science, engineering, and mathematics, along with physical training and military leadership. Students at the Coast Guard Academy also study courses in naval architecture or marine environmental science. After graduation from the Air Force or Navy/Marine academy, students must complete a five-year tour of active duty. Graduates of the Army academy must complete a minimum of five years of active duty. Graduates of the Coast Guard’s Officer Candidate School must complete three years of active duty. Students graduate with the rank of second lieutenant in the Army, Air Force, or Marines, and as ensigns in the Navy or Coast Guard. For more information on U.S. military academies, visit the following Web sites:
Students taking this route receive full or partial funding of their college education, plus expenses for books, fees, and a monthly stipend. ROTC scholarships are merit based. ROTC programs are offered as an elective program at many colleges and universities throughout the United States as a means to recruit, educate, and train qualified students as commissioned officers. Each branch maintains admissions guidelines, applications, and list of participating schools at their respective Web sites. The following sections provide a breakdown of ROTC programs by service branch.
Air Force ROTC To be eligible for this program, students must be U.S. citizens and between the ages of 17 to 31 (from the date their commission begins). Candidates must pass a medical exam, be physically fit, and have correctible vision. They must also hold a high school diploma or the equivalent, and have acceptable ACT or SAT scores. In addition to regular college course work, cadets must also take courses in military training, leadership labs, and physical training. Commitment varies with a student’s major and required training. Most graduates are required to serve a four-year commitment as an officer on active duty. Pilots must commit to 10 years after pilot training; navigators, six years after training; and aviation battle managers, six years after training. 38
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For more information on the Air Force ROTC, visit http://www.afrotc.com.
Army ROTC In order to qualify for Army ROTC, students should be citizens of the United States, be between the ages of 17 and 26, meet physical standards, and meet certain educational requirements—high school diploma or GED, high school GPA of at least 2.5, and minimum SAT (920) and SAT (19) scores. In addition to their usual college course load each semester, students, or cadets, are required to take one military science or related class per semester. During the first two years of college, cadets participate in the ROTC Basic Course where they learn military skills as well as leadership skills. No commitment to military service is required at this time, allowing many students to fully explore this career/educational option. During the last two years of college, cadets take advanced courses in military tactics, team organization, military planning and decision-making. Cadets graduating from the Army ROTC must commit to at least three to four years of full-time duty. Some cadets may choose to serve a longer, part-time commitment in the Army Reserve or National Guard, allowing them the opportunity to pursue a nonmilitary career full time. Two-, three-, and four-year scholarships of up to $20,000 (plus allowances for books and fees) are available.
For more information on Army ROTC, visit http:// www.goarmy.com/rotc.
Navy and Marine ROTC The Navy and Marine branches of the military are served by the Navy ROTC (NROTC). Candidates must meet academic and physical standards including U.S. citizenship, age requirements (17 to 23), high school diploma or the equivalent, and qualified college entrance scores. In addition to their normal college course load, NROTC students, referred to as midshipmen, take calculus, physics, English grammar and composition, and classes in national security and American military affairs. Midshipmen receive four years of full tuition, including books, fees, and a monthly stipend. NROTC scholarships for technical degrees such as engineering, computer science, or physics can award five years of full tuition. NROTC graduates are commissioned as ensigns and have a military obligation of eight years—four years of active duty, and the remaining four as selective reserve, or inactive ready-reserve. For more information, https:// www.nrotc.navy.mil.
OTHER PROGRAMS Other military programs can also provide educational assistance in exchange for time in service. Here are some popular military programs:
Montgomery GI Bill The Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) is an education incentive for those enlisted in all branches of the military. Service men and women have the option of “buying” into this financial service during their tour of duty, with a monthly deduction of $100 from their pay for the first 12 months of duty. In return, the MGIB provides up to 36 months of benefits, with final benefit amounts dependent on the length of service. Money from the MGIB can be used toward educational expenses at accredited universities, colleges, technical schools, and vocational schools. Currently, veterans with two years of service can receive $840 monthly, or $30,240 lifetime. Those with three or more years of service can receive $1,034 a month, or $37,224 lifetime. Service in the Reserves and National Guard can also qualify you for educational funding. MGIB benefits must be taken no later than 10 years after the last tour of duty. Immediate family members of veterans may also be able to benefit from the MGIB. More detailed information on the MGIB can be
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found by contacting the various military branches or by visiting http://www.gibill.com.
Military College Funds Military College Funds (MCFs) are available to enlisted personnel for help in paying for college. Because aid provided by MCFs are usually used to supplement, or boost, funding received from the MGIB, this program is often referred to as “kicker.” MCFs are an option selected at the time of enlistment; participation in the MGIB is necessary to be eligible for these funds. Funds from this program are awarded based on merit—those eligible must earn above-average scores on military qualification exams. Other important requirements include status (nonofficers only) and participation in a military occupational specialty. The amount of funding received from a MCF depends on the branch of military, as well as the length of duty (two to four years). Military College Fund benefits expire 10 years after separation from the military.
Tuition Assistance Some branches of the military provide tuition assistance to eligible personnel and reserves. Studies can be pursued via online courses or during leave time. Money from this program is not a loan, but rather a payment toward an associate or bachelor’s degree. The amount of funding varies from branch to branch—the Air Force offers up to $3,500 per year; Navy, $3,000 annually; and the Marines and Coast Guard, up to $4,500 annually. The Army does not have a separate tuition assistance program; it offers funding through the Montgomery GI Bill and its College Fund. Many students use the tuition assistance program, along with the MGIB program, to fund their college education. Eligibility requirements and service commitments vary according to each military branch. For more information, visit each branch’s Web site.
NON-MILITARY OPTIONS State and Local Government State and local governments also offer college funding to active, reserve, and retired members of the military and their dependents. Visit the military financial aid section of this book for a list of available programs.
Private Organizations Veterans’ organizations, professional associations, and colleges and universities offer financial aid to active, reserve, and retired members of the military and their dependants. Examples of such organizations include the Army Aviation Association of America (http://www.quad-a.org), Coast Guard Mutual Assistance (http://www.cgmahq.org), the Fleet Reserve Association (http://www.fra.org), the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans (https:// www.horatioalger.com), and the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (http://www.nmcrs.org). Visit the military financial aid section of this book for a list of available programs.
IS THE MILITARY RIGHT FOR ME? The educational rewards of joining the military are appealing. For some, it may be the best way to fund a college education. Read on to weigh the pros and cons of a military education.
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PROS ■ Great way to pay for college. ■ Good job training and work experience. ■ Good physical training. ■ Opportunity to travel and experience other countries and cultures. ■ Provides life direction and discipline. ■ Great military benefits for self and family. ■ Paves the path for a military career.
This is an incentive offered to highly qualified service personnel at the time of enlistment; those signing up for the program cannot participate in the MGIB. Personnel must also be eligible for certain military occupational specialties in order to qualify for this program. The amount the military will pay for a student’s loan is in accordance to the number of years in service. The loan in question must originate from an accredited source and must not be in default. The total amount of repayment varies from branch to branch—the Army and Navy will pay up to $65,000 versus the Air Force’s limit of $10,000. For more information, contact the various military branches.
CONS ■ The commitment service is long and unavoidable. ■ Pay is not that good for enlisted servicemen. ■ There is little freedom regarding personal decisions. ■ The military lifestyle may be too strict and rigid for some. ■ There is always the threat of war and risk of injury or even death.
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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES For information about the Reserve Officer Training Corps, contact the following organizations: Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) AFROTC Admissions 551 East Maxwell Boulevard Maxwell AFB, AL 36112-5917 866-423-7682 http://www.afrotc.com Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) U.S. Army ROTC Cadet Command Ft. Monroe, VA 23651 800-USA-ROTC
[email protected] http://www.goarmy.com/rotc Montgomery GI Bill http://www.gibill.com Visit this Web site for more information on the Montgomery GI Bill.
For more information about the many educational opportunities and programs offered by all branches of the military, their eligibility requirements, and service commitments, contact the following braches of the military: U.S. Air Force http://www.airforce.com
U.S. Army http://www.goarmy.com U.S. Coast Guard http://www.gocoastguard.com U.S. Marines http://www.marines.com U.S. Navy http://www.navy.com Military.com http://www.military.com This site provides thorough information regarding educational opportunities offered by all branches of the military. Learn about specific programs, scholarships, and commitment and eligibility requirements. Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps Red Cross, Naval Education and Training Professional Development Building 853 Pensacola, FL 32501 800-NAV-ROTC
[email protected] https://www.nrotc.navy.mil
FINANCIAL AID FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
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he percentage of first-year college students who report having a disability has more than tripled since the late 1970s. A rise in the awareness and diagnosis of learning disabilities accounts for some of this tremendous enrollment jump. More significantly, however, students with disabilities who would have been steered away from college in the past now recognize that it’s a great way to prepare for an interesting career and to take fuller control of their lives. Heading off to college ranks right up there as one of life’s major transitions. For the disabled student, it’s particularly important to start laying the foundation for a good college experience early. Here are some tips to help you get into the school of your choice, locate a variety of financial aid options, and make a smooth transition once you’re on campus.
If you’re disappointed with your score and feel you can improve on it, consider retaking the exam.
CHOOSING A SCHOOL You’ve decided what kind of career or degree program interests you. Now it’s time to make a list of schools that offer those programs. Your high school counselor will have some suggestions, but you should also do your own research on colleges and universities by using reference books and the Internet, and talking to people who have been to college about their experiences. Don’t forget to consider two-year colleges. It is estimated that 60 percent of all students with disabilities choose two-year colleges. After you’ve made a preliminary list of schools that offer your chosen course of study, start narrowing the list based on other criteria. One of the things you’ll need to decide is how important a school’s disability services are to you. By law, all colleges must be accessible to students with disabilities; so many students with disabilities consider available disability services as just one factor in their decision-making process. They also consider qualities such as the availability of a desired major, private versus public institution, cost, setting, class size, research facilities, two-year versus four-year, and so on. Yet a number of students believe that the strength of a college’s disability services can have a huge impact on their academic success or failure. Whatever the criteria on which you ultimately base your decision, you’ll definitely want to inquire about disability services at all of the colleges on your list. One of the most important things you can do is to prepare a list of questions for potential colleges and universities regarding your needs and how they will address them. After you come up with your questions, share your list with your parents, teachers, counselors, and case managers in case they have any additional suggestions. Having as many people as possible who are familiar with you review your list of questions will help ensure that your questions
STARTING NOW You can’t start preparations too soon. Even if you’re only in the ninth or tenth grade, it’s time to begin considering your options. Talk with school counselors or independent-living-center counselors about careers that pique your interest. Sign up for college-prep courses or consider taking a few college-level classes at a community college. Tackling tough courses now will make it easier once you’re in college. And purchase the best computer you can afford, since they’ve become a necessity on most campuses. You should also obtain extensive documentation from medical professionals regarding your disability (in addition to the information that is found in your Individualized Education Program). This documentation will be necessary for you to obtain many accommodations when you are in college. Doing well on precollege exams such as the SAT (http://www.collegeboard.com/ssd/student/index.html) and ACT (http://www.act.org/aap/disab/index.html) is also going to give you a head start on getting into the college of your choice. If you need any sort of test-taking accommodations, don’t be shy about asking for them. 42
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When you find an institution that you are interested in, take the time to meet with staff from the school’s office that coordinates disability services. Try to get a feel for the personnel of the office: how helpful they are, how com-
fortable you are with them. While your overall impression of them should not be the only reason you decide whether or not to attend that institution, you should have a clear idea of what you can or cannot expect from them, and factor that into your planning process. Be sure to attend any orientations or programs for prospective students with disabilities that the school may have. Besides being informative, they will also serve to introduce you to other students with disabilities who might have already encountered some of the same obstacles that you have, and might be able to offer useful suggestions. They will also provide you with an opportunity to forge friendships with others who are facing many of the same things you are, as you anticipate your postsecondary education options.
FINDING THE FUNDS If you’re worried about how to pay for college, you’re not alone. Every three years, the HEATH Resource Center, a national clearinghouse on postsecondary education for individuals with disabilities, publishes a statistical profile on first-year college students with disabilities. Among its findings, the 2001 study showed that students with disabilities are more likely than their peers without disabilities to be significantly concerned about paying for their education. The good news is that with some perseverance, you can find financial aid that will cover, or at least offset, the expense of college. One of the sources that many college students with disabilities depend on is Vocational Rehabilitation (VR), a government-funded program. The purpose of VR is to help individuals with disabilities maximize their employment, economic self-sufficiency, and integration into society. It’s very important to contact your local VR office as early as possible. If you’re a junior in high school, you should apply now to find out if you’re eligible for assistance. Once VR determines your eligibility, you’ll begin meeting with a counselor who will help you map out a long-term career plan. In most states, VR will pay for tuition, books, reader and interpreter services, and technological aids or devices. It’s unlikely, however, that all of your expenses will be covered by VR. You’ll need to look into funding from other sources, too, such as grants, scholarships, loans, and workstudy. The benefit of grants and scholarships is that they do not have to be repaid. Some scholarships are given to specific disability populations (contact the HEATH Resource Center for a partial list). However, these scholarships are usually limited and in small amounts ranging from $500 to $1,000. Some colleges and universities also offer
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scholarships for students with disabilities, so it’s important to contact disability services at the colleges you’re considering. For a broader choice of scholarships, consider those that have nothing to do with your disability, but depend instead on your career goals, military experience, ethnic background, religious affiliation, extracurricular activities, and so forth. To search for current scholarships, see the “Directory” portion of this book (which includes financial aid resources for students with disabilities, as well as general financial aid). You can also research scholarships on the Internet (see “Further Resources” for specific Web sites) and at your local or school library. Loans are a form of financial aid that must be repaid over an extended period of time after you finish college. Work-study allows you to work to earn money to cover your college expenses. One of the best sources of information about loans and work-study programs is the financial aid officer at each college to which you apply. Other sources of financial assistance for students with disabilities include Supplemental Security Income (http:// www.ssa.gov/notices/supplemental-security-income), a federal program that provides assistance to people who are aged, blind, or disabled and have little or no income, and Social Security Disability Insurance (http://www.ssa. gov/dibplan/index.htm), which assists certain students who have been employed, who have a parent who has filed for Social Security, or who have a deceased parent. Discuss these options with your VR counselor or contact the Social Security administration office. Here are some final thoughts about applying for financial aid: You’ll be dealing with reams of paperwork. It’s vital that you meet the deadlines and provide accurate information. Ask someone to proofread your forms and applications. During the application process, contact the colleges’ financial aid offices to confirm that your data is being processed. It doesn’t hurt to ask your VR counselor to stay in touch with the colleges, too.
NOW YOU’RE IN COLLEGE! One of the most important differences between high school and college for a person who is disabled is the manner in which his or her needs are addressed and served. In college, you are your own advocate, you are responsible for making your needs known. In high school, the educational system creates your Individualized Education Program (IEP) for you, identifies which services you need, and you can expect to receive the necessary support and services. In college, there is no IEP; you must request the same services that were previously identified and provided for you. In high
school, classes are modified for you according to your disability; in college they are not. Prepare yourself for this and create strategies to deal with the difference. You can request certain modifications, but the actual course work requirements will not be modified. Consider things like assistive technology or using a facilitator in class to assist with note taking. These are things you may be required to fund yourself, so it’s a good idea to research how you’ll do this while you’re still in high school. The 1973 Rehabilitation Act and 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act states: “No otherwise qualified individual with a disability shall, solely by reason of his/her disability, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity of a public entity.” But, despite these laws, it is up to you to advocate for your rights under the law. No matter how excellent a college or university is at providing accommodations for disabled students, you know better than anyone what your needs are. So it’s up to you to make requests. Some accommodations are simple, such as a student with low vision asking to be seated in the front row. Other accommodations require creativity, like the student with a learning disability who asks a professor to incorporate tactile demonstrations into her instruction. Getting to know other students with disabilities on campus will give you a chance to share ideas and accommodation strategies. Shifting into self-advocacy can be a dramatic change for students who have previously relied on counselors, parents, or teachers to handle matters for them. Students with disabilities find that one of their biggest adjustments is learning to speak up for themselves. Because they were assisted via an IEP in high school, they may have never talked about their disability and how it affects them academically. It’s a good idea to start practicing these types of conversations before you get to college. Learning how to be a self-advocate is, in itself, a powerful skill, something you should aspire to gain from your time in college. You’ll need to remind yourself of that occasionally when you face obstacles along the way to getting your degree and pursuing a rewarding career.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES ACT Inc. Services for Students With Disabilities http://www.act.org/aap/disab/index.html ACT Inc. provides reasonable accommodations to students with disabilities who are taking the ACT Assessment.
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Association on Higher Education and Disabilities (AHEAD) PO Box 540666 Waltham, MA 02454 781-788-0003 (TTY)
[email protected] http://www.ahead.org AHEAD is an organization that addresses the need for upgrading the quality of services and support available to persons with disabilities in postsecondary education. It provides a variety of useful brochures to disabled students at a low cost. Beacon College 105 East Main Street Leesburg, FL 34748 352-787-7660 http://www.beaconcollege.edu Beacon is the only accredited college in the United States with a program exclusively for students with learning disabilities that offers a baccalaureate of arts degree. College and Career Programs for Deaf Students Gallaudet University 800 Florida Avenue, NE Washington, DC 20002 http://gri.gallaudet.edu/ccg/index.html At this Web site, you’ll find excellent information that is intended for deaf students but is applicable to other disabilities as well. The College Board Services for Students With Disabilities PO Box 6226 Princeton, NJ 08541-6226 609-771-7137
[email protected] http://www.collegeboard.com/ssd/student/index.html The College Board offers testing accommodations (SAT Reasoning and Subject Tests, Advanced Placement Tests, PSAT/NMSQT) for students with disabilities. It also offers a scholarship search engine (http://apps. collegeboard.com/cbsearch_ss/welcome.jsp), which lists awards that total more than $3 billion. You can search by specific major and a variety of other criteria. CollegeNET http://mach25.collegenet.com/cgi-bin/M25/index The CollegeNET Web site features a scholarship database of more than 600,000 scholarships worth
more than $1.6 billion. You can search by keyword or by creating a personality profile of your interests. DO-IT University of Washington PO Box 355670 Seattle, WA 98195-5670 206-685-3648 (Voice/TTY), 888-972-3648 (Voice/TTY)
[email protected] http://www.washington.edu/doit DO-IT (Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology) works to increase the participation of individuals with disabilities in academic programs and careers. It offers a variety of useful publications and resources, including College: You Can Do It!, College Funding Strategies for Students with Disabilities, and Preparing for College: An Online Tutorial. FastWeb LLC 444 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 3100 Chicago, IL 60611 800-FASTWEB http://www.fastweb.com The FastWeb Web site is an excellent source of information for planning for college and beyond. It includes information on admissions, scholarships, and financial aid, and tips on college life. It offers a free search of the nation’s largest database of local, national, and college-specific scholarships. Federal Trade Commission 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Northwest Washington, DC 20580 202-326-2222 http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/edcams/scholarship Contact the Federal Trade Commission to report fraud and for tips on avoiding scholarships scams. FinAid http://www.finaid.org FinAid is an excellent Web site that focuses on financial aid. It offers calculators to help determine total school costs and financial need, and links to free financial aid searches. It also reviews many books on financial aid for undergraduates and for graduates. Funding Your Education Federal Student Aid Information Center PO Box 84 Washington, DC 20044-0084
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800-433-3243 http://studentaid.ed.gov/students/publications/FYE/ index.html This is a free booklet for students from the U.S. Department of Education. It is available in both English and Spanish. HEATH Resource Center 2121 K Street, NW, Suite 220 Washington, DC 20037 202-973-0904 (Voice/TTY), 800-544-3284
[email protected] http://www.heath.gwu.edu The HEATH Resource Center is the American Council on Education’s national clearinghouse on postsecondary education for people with disabilities. Its Web site features useful publications (such as Financial Aid for Students with Learning Disabilities and Creating Options: A Resource on Financial Aid for Students With Disabilities) and articles written by disabled students. Institute on Disability / UCED 10 West Edge Drive, Suite 101 Durham, N.H. 03824 603-862-4320 (Voice/TTY)http://www.iod.unh.edu The institute seeks to “provide a coherent universitybased focus for the improvement of knowledge, policies, and practices related to the lives of persons with disabilities and their families.” It publishes Postsecondary Education: A Choice for Everyone, which provides tips on preparing for college while in high school, an overview of the differences between high school and college for students with disabilities, and advice on choosing the right college. Landmark College River Road South Putney, VT 05346 802-387-6718 http://www.landmarkcollege.org Landmark College is one of the few colleges in the United States that is designed exclusively for students with dyslexia, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or other specific learning disabilities. National Center on Secondary Education and Transition Institute on Community Integration University of Minnesota 150 Pillsbury Drive, SE, 6 Pattee Hall
Minneapolis MN 55455 612-624-2097
[email protected] http://www.ncset.org The center provides support and information to students with disabilities who are pursuing higher education and other postsecondary options. National Technical Institute for the Deaf Rochester Institute of Technology 52 Lomb Memorial Drive Rochester, NY 14623 585-475-6400 (Voice/TTY)
[email protected] http://www.ntid.rit.edu Affiliated with the Rochester Institute of Technology, the National Technical Institute for the Deaf is the world’s largest technological college for students who are deaf or hard of hearing. Parent Advocacy Coalition for Educational Rights (PACER) Center 8161 Normandale Boulevard Minneapolis, MN 55437 952-838-9000 (Voice), 952-838-0190 (TTY)
[email protected] http://www.pacer.org This is a national network of parents that advocates educational opportunities for young people and adults with disabilities. Scholarship America One Scholarship Way PO Box 297 St. Peter, MN 56082 507-931-1682, 800-537-4180 http://www.scholarshipamerica.org Scholarship America works through its local Dollars for Scholars chapters throughout the country. In 2003, it awarded more than $29 million in scholarships to more than 35,000 students. Scholarships.com LLC 473 Central Avenue, Suite 6 Highland Park, Illinois 60035 847-432-1700 http://www.scholarships.com Scholarships.com offers a free college scholarship search engine (although you must register to use it) and financial aid information.
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Social Security Administration Benefits for People With Disabilities 6401 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21235 800-772-1213, 800-325-0778 (TTY) http://www.ssa.gov/disability Contact the Social Security Administration for more information on financial aid options available through its Supplemental Security Income and Social Security Disability Insurance programs.
disabilities. The programs can help to negotiate financial assistance with postsecondary institutions. Vocational Rehabilitation Offices To find one in your community: ■ ■ ■
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Look under the “State Government” pages of the phone book. Check with the local health and human services office. Call your local independent living center.
Request a list from the National Rehabilitation Information Center, 4200 Forbes Boulevard, Suite 202, Lanham, MD 20706, 800-346-2742 or 301-4595984 (TTY),
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IS GRADUATE SCHOOL RIGHT FOR YOU?
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ou’ve almost completed your undergraduate education, and the question nags at you: “Should I enter the job market or should I go on to grad school?” This essay provides an overview of graduate degrees, admissions and personal requirements, financial aid options, and advice on how to decide if continuing on to graduate school is the best option for you.
TYPES OF GRADUATE DEGREES There are two types of graduate degrees—the master’s and doctorate. Students enter master’s degree programs after they earn their undergraduate degree, and doctoral programs after they earn their master’s degree. A master’s degree is awarded after completion of advanced study in a particular field. Such programs typically last about two or three years. The most popular degrees conferred are master of arts (M.A.) degrees and master of science (M.S.) degrees. Other master’s degrees are awarded in fine arts, library science, and business. During the first year of a master’s program, expect to take foundation course work required for your particular degree. Different professors will supervise your work, but a faculty adviser will monitor your overall performance. During this time you will begin to narrow your academic focus within your major. More required course work will follow in the second year, but much of your time will be spent on your master’s thesis or research paper, which highlights your expertise in a particular subject area or specialty, or in preparation for a comprehensive examination or final project. A doctorate is the highest academic degree, lasting anywhere from three to eight years. Three types of doctorate degrees are awarded. ■
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programs can last anywhere from three to more than seven years of study. During the first three years or so, depending on the doctoral program, expect to complete required course work in your major. You might obtain a research appointment working with professors in your field of interest, or be assigned teaching duties at the undergraduate level. You will be expected to develop a thesis or complete a series of exams before allowed to continue in the program. Your doctoral dissertation will be the main focus of your remaining years in the program. Much time will be spent researching and writing your dissertation as proof you have mastered knowledge in a particular field or specialty. Teaching duties may still exist, though they will be supervised less by faculty; lessons of your own design may be used to teach these classes. Your doctoral program will conclude with the successful presentation and defense of your dissertation before a committee of faculty members. Professional doctorates, lasting about three to four years, include thorough study in a particular field, practical experience, original research and thesis (required for certain professional doctorates), and examination for licensure. Some fields that require professional doctorates include medicine, law, veterinary medicine, and dental science. For example, students working toward a medical degree will spend their early years of study completing necessary course work, such as anatomy, physiology, genetics, and studies in neuroscience. The remaining years consist of various rotations where medical students interact with patients under the supervision of doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals. Honorary doctorates are awarded to individuals who have made an impressive contribution to a particular field. For example, actor Bill Cosby, a longtime advocate of education, holds honor-
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well. The letters should attest to your character and study and work ethic, as well as your past academic achievements. Interview. Many schools require a personal interview before granting admission, perhaps due to fierce competition for few positions in a graduate program. This is also one final judging moment to see if the applicant “matches” the application as well as the program desired.
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CAN YOU AFFORD GRADUATE SCHOOL? Very few people are able to afford graduate school without some sort of financial assistance. Here are some options on how to fund your graduate education:
Fellowships Fellowships are essentially merit-based scholarships awarded to promising students by the government, schools, or private organizations. Students are paid to continue their studies in a field approved or supported by the originator of the fellowship. In addition to paid tuition, fellows are provided an annual stipend, living allowance, and other benefits.
Research Assistantships/Teacher Assistantships Graduate students can help pay for their education by becoming a research assistant (RA) or teacher assistant (TA). RAs and TAs work within their particular department by teaching classes at the undergraduate level, grading research papers, proctoring exams, assisting in laboratories and libraries, moderating study groups, performing research, and handling other duties as needed by departmental faculty. In exchange, RAs and TAs receive a modest annual stipend from the department. Funding is provided by the school, and is at the discretion of faculty members.
Loans Unless you are independently wealthy, chances are you will turn to a number of available government loan programs. In fact, according to a recent National Postsecondary Student Aid Study, 95 percent of medical students undertake student loans to finance medical school. Recipients of fellowships and/or scholarships must often resort to student loans to help them make ends meet.
Your Workplace Companies often provide their employees full or partial tuition reimbursement so that they may attend graduate programs, especially if it will help improve job performance or productivity. Contact your company’s human resources department to find out if this is part of your benefits package.
WHAT’S IT WORTH? You’re in a graduate program to advance your intellect, master a field of interest, and perform good deeds for all humankind. That said, is there real money to be made with a graduate degree? It all depends on your specialty. Certain industries require an advanced degree in order to get licensure, such as law or medicine. Then there are industries that usually require an advanced degree, especially if the specialty, such as engineering or counseling, is highly competitive. Others, such as teachers, nurses, accountants, or journalists have numerous employment opportunities with simply a four-year, or in some cases, a two-year degree. However, salaries are higher, and career advancements faster for those with a graduate degree. A 2005 survey conducted by the National Association of Colleges and Employers provides a good example of the benefits of graduate education for mechanical engineers. A mechanical engineer with a bachelor’s degree earned $50,286 in 2005, but those with master’s degrees and doctorates earned $59,880 and $68,299, respectively. College is not for everyone, and to a greater degree, the same holds true for graduate school. Here are some questions to ask yourself before committing to graduate education: ■
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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES About.com: Graduate School http://gradschool.about.com This Web site covers every imaginable topic regarding graduate school and features advice from people who have been in the trenches—graduates of master’s and doctorate programs! Subjects covered include the admission process, recommendation letters, and the pros and cons of earning an advanced degree. The site also sponsors a lively forum where discussions range from educational burnout to raising a low GPA. GradSchools.com http://www.gradschools.com This site is considered one of the most comprehensive sources of graduate school information available online. You can search for graduate programs nationwide by school or discipline, as well as create a personalized student profile, which allows school recruiters to contact you.
National Association of Graduate-Professional Students (NAGPS) 209 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20003 202-543-0812
[email protected] http://www.nagps.org The NAGPS acts as an advocate for graduate and professional students. It also serves as a clearinghouse for student organizations, services, employment opportunities, and events of interest. Petersons.com http://www.petersons.com This Web site provides useful tips on how to get started in your search for the best graduate school and program. It provides a planning timeline to keep you organized, as well as an online practice exam for a variety of standardized tests needed for admittance into graduate and professional schools. The Princeton Review http://princetonreview.com The Princeton Review gives sound advice on how to choose a graduate school and program, financing options, and the ins and outs of the graduate school admission process. School Guide Publications http://www.graduateguide.com This company publishes a variety of college guides aimed at high school students focused on pursuing postsecondary education. One publication, Graduate School Guide, provides a detailed listing of graduate schools and programs located throughout the country, as well as financing options, important standardized testing dates, and student interest response cards.
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BUSINESS—UNDERGRADUATE The following financial aid resources are available to students who are interested in studying business and related fields at the undergraduate level. application. *Amount: $2,500 minimum. *Deadline: June 17.
Alice L. Haltom Educational Fund PO Box 1794 Houston, TX 77251
[email protected] http://www.alhef.org Scholarship Name: Alice L. Haltom Educational Fund. *Academic Area: Management. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be actively pursuing an education for a career in information and records management. The scholarship is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a personal statement, three letters of recommendation, and official transcripts. Visit the fund’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000 to $2,000. *Deadline: May 1.
Colorado Society of CPAs Educational Foundation Attn: Gena Mantz, Scholarship Coordinator 7979 East Tufts Avenue, Suite 1000 Denver, CO 80237-2845 303-773-2877, 800-523-9082
[email protected] http://www.cocpa.org/student_faculty/scholarships.asp Scholarship Name: General College Scholarship. *Academic Area: Accounting. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be declared accounting majors who are attending a Colorado college or university and who have completed at least eight semester hours of accounting courses (with at least one at an intermediate level). They also must demonstrate academic achievement by maintaining at least a 3.0 GPA. The scholarship is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with transcripts. Visit the society’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: June 30 and November 30.
American Public Transportation Foundation Attn: Pamela Boswell 1666 K Street, NW, Suite 1100 Washington, DC 20006 202-496-4803
[email protected] http://www.apta.com/services/human_resources/ program_guidelines.cfm Scholarship Name: Dan M. Reichard Jr. Scholarship. *Academic Area: Business administration, management. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate dedication to pursuing careers in the business administration/ management area of the transit industry. They also must be enrolled in a fully accredited institution, maintain at least a 3.0 GPA (B) in course work that is relevant to the industry or required of a degree program, and either be employed by or demonstrate a strong interest in entering the public transportation industry. College sophomores (30 hours or more satisfactorily completed), juniors, and seniors may apply for scholarships. The scholarship is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a letter of nomination, an essay, three letters of recommendation, a copy of completed FAFSA form, official transcripts, verification of enrollment, and a copy of the college’s fee schedule. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an
Colorado Society of CPAs Educational Foundation Attn: Gena Mantz, Scholarship Coordinator 7979 East Tufts Avenue, Suite 1000 Denver, CO 80237-2845 303-773-2877, 800-523-9082
[email protected] http://www.cocpa.org/student_faculty/scholarships.asp Scholarship Name: General High School Scholarship. *Academic Area: Accounting. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be Colorado high school seniors who are enrolled in the upcoming summer or fall semester at a Colorado community college or Colorado college or university that offers a program (or transferable credit) in accounting. Applicants must demonstrate academic achievement with a GPA of at least 3.0. Students also must be enrolled in at least six semester or quarter hours. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with transcripts and ACT or SAT scores. Visit 57
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the society’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: March 1. Colorado Society of CPAs Educational Foundation Attn: Gena Mantz, Scholarship Coordinator 7979 East Tufts Avenue, Suite 1000 Denver, CO 80237-2845 303-773-2877, 800-523-9082
[email protected] http://www.cocpa.org/student_faculty/scholarships.asp Scholarship Name: Gordon Scheer College Scholarship. *Academic Area: Accounting. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be declared accounting majors who are attending a Colorado college or university and who have completed at least eight semester hours of accounting courses (with at least one at an intermediate level). They also must demonstrate academic achievement by maintaining at least a 3.0 GPA. The scholarship is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with transcripts and a letter of reference from an accounting professor. Visit the society’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,250. *Deadline: June 30. Electronic Document Systems Foundation Attn: EDSF Scholarship Awards 608 Silver Spur Road, Suite 280 Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274-3616 310-265-5510
[email protected] http://www.edsf.org/scholarships.cfm Scholarship Name: Electronic Document Systems Foundation Document Communication Scholarship Program. *Academic Area: Business, computer science, engineering (open), graphic design. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time students who are committed to pursuing a career in the field of electronic document communication in the areas of: document preparation, production and/or document distribution, including 1:1 marketing; graphic communication and arts; e-commerce; imaging science, printing, web authoring, electronic publishing, computer science, engineering, or telecommunications. Applicants must also maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. The scholarship is also available to graduate students. *Application
Process: Applicants must submit 10 copies of a completed application package. Applicants must include a covering letter, their academic details, two half- to full-page essays, a list of their extracurricular professional and academic activities, transcripts, two letters of recommendation, and samples of creative work (optional) in their application packets. Visit the foundation’s Web site for further details. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: May 15. Florida Institute of CPAs Educational Foundation Attn: Betsy Wilson, Scholarship Coordinator 325 West College Avenue, PO Box 5437 Tallahassee, FL 32301 850-224-2727, ext. 200
[email protected] http://www1.ficpa.org/ficpa/Visitors/Careers/ EdFoundation/Scholarships/Available Scholarship Name: Florida Institute of CPAs Educational Foundation Scholarship. *Academic Area: Accounting. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be declared accounting majors in their fourth or fifth year at a college or university in Florida. A complete list of eligible schools is posted on the foundation’s Web site. The scholarship is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should contact their school’s accounting scholarship chairperson in January to receive updated information and an application. To find out who this chairperson is at your school, contact the foundation’s scholarship coordinator. An application and a transcript should be submitted to the school’s accounting scholarship chairperson, who, along with other faculty, will select applicants to submit to the foundation. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: March 15. Government Finance Officers Association Attn: Scholarship Committee 203 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2700 Chicago, IL 60601-1210 312-977-9700
[email protected] http://www.gfoa.org/services/scholarships.shtml Scholarship Name: Frank L. Greathouse Government Accounting Scholarship. *Academic Area: Accounting, finance. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time undergraduate students preparing for a career in state and local government finance. They also must
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be completing at least their junior year of study at the time of award distribution and be citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. or Canada. The scholarship is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a proposed career plan, transcripts, a resume, and a letter of recommendation (from an academic advisor or department chair). Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $3,500. *Deadline: February 3. Government Finance Officers Association Attn: Scholarship Committee 203 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2700 Chicago, IL 60601-1210 312-977-9700
[email protected] http://www.gfoa.org/services/scholarships.shtml Scholarship Name: George A. Nielsen Public Investor Scholarship. *Academic Area: Business administration, finance. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be employees of a local government or public entity planning to enroll in an undergraduate program in public administration, finance, or business administration. They also must have been employed by a state, local government, or other public entity for at least one year, as well as be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or Canada. The scholarship is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a statement describing their work experience, transcripts, a resume, and an employer’s letter of recommendation. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $2,500 to $5,000. *Deadline: February 3. Institute of Management Accountants Inc. Attn: Susan Bender 10 Paragon Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-1718 800-638-4427, ext. 1543
[email protected] http://www.imanet.org/ima/docs/3400/3352.pdf Scholarship Name: Stuart Cameron and Margaret McLeod Memorial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Accounting, finance. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants should be full- or part-time students residing in the U.S. or Puerto Rico
who are active student participants in the institute. They also must maintain a minimum 2.8 GPA. One outstanding applicant from the pool of Memorial Education Fund Scholarship applicants will be awarded this scholarship. The scholarship is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a one-page resume, a personal statement, and proof of enrollment in a program in management accounting, financial management, or information technology. Visit the institute’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $5,000, plus an all-expenses-paid trip to the institute’s annual conference. *Deadline: February 15. Institute of Management Accountants Inc. Attn: Liz Brueck 10 Paragon Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-1718 800-638-4427, ext. 1543
[email protected] http://www.imanet.org/ima/docs/3400/3352.pdf Scholarship Name: Memorial Education Fund Scholarship. *Academic Area: Accounting, finance. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants should be full- or part-time students residing in the U.S. or Puerto Rico who are active student participants of the institute. They also must maintain a minimum 2.8 GPA and be IMA student members. The scholarship is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a one-page resume, a personal statement, and proof of enrollment in a program in management accounting, financial management, or information technology. Visit the institute’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000 to $2,500. *Deadline: February 15. Junior Achievement (JA) Walt Disney Company Foundation Scholarship One Education Way Colorado Springs, CO 80906 888-4-JA-ALUM
[email protected] http://studentcenter.ja.org/aspx/PayCollege/ ScholarshipSearch.aspx Scholarship Name: Walt Disney Company Foundation Scholarship. *Academic Area: Business administration. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility:
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Applicants must be high school seniors, graduating before June 30, and have excellent academic and extracurricular credentials. Only exceptional applicants are encouraged to apply. Applicants must also have completed the JA Company Program or JA Economics Program. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, official transcripts, SAT/ACT scores, and three letters of recommendation. Visit the JA Web site to download an application. *Amount: Four-year full tuition scholarship. *Deadline: February 1. National Society of Accountants (NSA) Scholarship Foundation Attn: Susan E. Noell 1010 North Fairfax Street Alexandria, VA 22314-1574 703-549-6400, ext. 1312, 800-966-6679, ext. 1312
[email protected] http://www.nsacct.org/foundation.asp?id=430 Scholarship Name: NSA Student Scholarship. *Academic Area: Accounting. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be undergraduates enrolled in a degree program at an accredited two- or four-year college or university and be majoring in accounting with a “B” or better average. They must also be U.S. or Canadian citizens. High school students are not eligible to apply. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application along with official, sealed transcripts, and letters of recommendation. Visit the society’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $500 to $2,000. *Deadline: March 10. Phi Chi Theta Educational Foundation Attn: Mary Ellen Lewis, Scholarship Committee Chair 1886 South Poplar Street Denver, CO 80224-2271 303-757-2535
[email protected] http://www.phichitheta.org/foundation/foundation.htm Scholarship Name: Phi Chi Theta Educational Foundation Scholarships. *Academic Area: Business (open), economics. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be members of Phi Chi Theta in good standing who have completed at least one semester or two quarters of college work and enrolled in classes for the upcoming year. The scholarship is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with an essay, a
statement of their career goals, a description of their contributions to Phi Chi Theta, a list of school and community involvement areas, official transcripts, and two letters of recommendation. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $500 to $1,000. *Deadline: May 1. Public Relations Society of America Foundation 33 Maiden Lane, 11th Floor New York, NY 10038-5150 212-460-1424
[email protected] http://www.prsa.org/_About/prsafoundation/ scholarships.asp Scholarship Name: Gary Yoshimura Scholarship. *Academic Area: Public relations. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be members of the Public Relations Student Society of America. *Application Process: Applicants must submit an essay on a designated topic. Contact the society for essay guidelines and application details. *Amount: $2,400. *Deadline: Varies. Public Relations Society of America Foundation 33 Maiden Lane, 11th Floor New York, NY 10038-5150 212-460-1424
[email protected] http://www.prsa.org/_About/prsafoundation/ scholarships.asp Scholarship Name: Public Relations Society of America Champions/Betsy Plank Scholarship Program. *Academic Area: Public relations. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be Public Relations Students Society of America (PRSSA) members in their junior or senior year in college. They must also demonstrate commitment and leadership in PRSSA and the public relations professions. *Application Process: Contact the society for application details. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: Varies. Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Foundation SHRM Student Awards 1800 Duke Street Alexandria, VA 22314-3499 800-283-SHRM
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Scholarship Name: Dr. Lisa Burke, SPHR Scholarship. *Academic Area: Human resources. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled as undergraduate students and have completed their sophomore years majoring in human resources or related subject. Applicants also must be national student members of the SHRM, maintain a minimum C average, and pay more than 50 percent of their college expenses. *Application Process: Applicants must submit two copies of a completed application, one official transcript, and four copies of the following: resume, personal statement, and three letters of recommendation. Contact the foundation to obtain an application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: March 1. Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Foundation Contact: Sandi Peyton, SHRM Foundation Administrator Attn: Scholarship Selection Committee 1800 Duke Street Alexandria, VA 22314 703-535-6020
[email protected] http://www.shrm.org/students/ags_published/CMS_ 003104.asp Scholarship Name: SHRM Foundation Scholarship. *Academic Area: Human resources. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be SHRM national student members. Undergraduate applicants must have maintained at least a 3.0 GPA and completed at least 55 semester hours of course work in a human resources (HR) major or HR emphasis area, including at least one human resources management course. The scholarship is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants must submit three copies of a completed application, a resume, and two letters of recommendation. Applicants must also submit original transcripts (one only). *Amount: $2,500. *Deadline: October 15. Society of Satellite Professionals International Attn: Tamara Bond, Membership Director The New York Information Technology Center 55 Broad Street, 14th Floor New York, NY 10004 212-809-5199
[email protected] http://www.sspi.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subart iclenbr=56
Scholarship Name: Society of Satellite Professionals International Scholarship Program. *Academic Area: Satellite technology. *Age Group: High school seniors, undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate academic and leadership achievement, commitment to pursuing education and career opportunities in the satellite industry or a field making direct use of satellite technology, and show potential for a significant contribution to the satellite communications industry. *Application Process: The application process has been divided into two parts. Applicants who successfully pass stage one of the application process will be invited to apply for stage two. To apply for stage one, applicants should submit a completed application along with current transcripts. Information about stage two of the process will be provided to applicants who pass stage one. Visit the society’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $2,000 to $5,000. *Deadline: February 28 (for stage one). Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants Attn: Molly Wash, Scholarship Coordinator VSCPA Educational Foundation PO Box 4620 Glen Allen, VA 23058 800-733-8272
[email protected] http://www.vscpa.com/CPAStudent_Zone/Awards_ and_Scholarships/Undergrad_Scholarship.aspx Scholarship Name: Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants Undergraduate Scholarship. *Academic Area: Accounting. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens who are enrolled in an accredited Virginia college or university with the intent to pursue a bachelor’s degree in accounting. They also should have completed at least three hours of accounting and be registered for at least three more. Applicants should also be maintaining at least a 3.0 GPA. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with an essay, a letter of recommendation from a faculty member, a resume, transcripts, and any additional documentation that proves enrollment in additional accounting credit hours. Visit the society’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: April 17.
BUSINESS—GRADUATE The following financial aid resources are available to students who are interested in studying business and related fields at the graduate level. Scholarship Name: Gordon Scheer College Scholarship. *Academic Area: Accounting. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be declared accounting majors who are attending a Colorado college or university and who have completed at least eight semester hours of accounting courses (with at least one at an intermediate level). They also must demonstrate academic achievement by maintaining at least a 3.0 GPA. The scholarship is also available to undergraduate students.*Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with transcripts and a letter of reference from an accounting professor. Visit the society’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,250. *Deadline: June 30.
Alice L. Haltom Educational Fund PO Box 1794 Houston, TX 77251
[email protected] http://www.alhef.org Scholarship Name: Alice L. Haltom Educational Fund. *Academic Area: Management. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be actively pursuing an education for a career in information and records management. The scholarship is also available to undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a personal statement, three letters of recommendation, and official transcripts. Visit the fund’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000 to $2,000. *Deadline: May 1.
Florida Institute of CPAs (FICPA) Educational Foundation Attn: Betsy Wilson, Scholarship Coordinator 325 West College Avenue Tallahassee, FL 32301 850-224-2727, ext. 200, 800-342-3197
[email protected] http://www1.ficpa.org/ficpa/Visitors/Careers/ EdFoundation/Scholarships/Available Scholarship Name: FICPA Educational Foundation Scholarship. *Academic Area: Accounting. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be declared accounting majors in their fourth or fifth year at a college or university in Florida. A complete list of eligible schools is posted on the foundation’s Web site. The scholarship is also available to undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should contact their school’s accounting scholarship chairperson in January to receive updated information and an application. To find out who this chairperson is at their school, they should contact the foundation’s scholarship coordinator. An application and a transcript should be submitted to the school’s accounting scholarship chairperson, who will then select applicants to submit to the foundation. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: March 15.
Colorado Society of CPAs Educational Foundation Attn: Gena Mantz, Scholarship Coordinator 7979 East Tufts Avenue, Suite 1000 Denver, CO 80237-2845 303-773-2877, 800-523-9082
[email protected] http://www.cocpa.org/student_faculty/scholarships.asp Scholarship Name: General College Scholarship. *Academic Area: Accounting. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be declared accounting majors who are attending a Colorado college or university and who have completed at least eight semester hours of accounting courses (with at least one at an intermediate level). They also must demonstrate academic achievement by maintaining at least a 3.0 GPA. The scholarship is also available to undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with transcripts. Visit the society’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: June 30; November 30. Colorado Society of CPAs Educational Foundation Attn: Gena Mantz, Scholarship Coordinator 7979 East Tufts Avenue, Suite 1000 Denver, CO 80237-2845 303-773-2877, 800-523-9082
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Government Finance Officers Association Scholarship Committee 203 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2700 62
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Chicago, IL 60601-1210 312-977-9700 http://www.gfoa.org/services/scholarships.shtml Scholarship Name: Daniel B. Goldberg Scholarship. *Academic Area: Finance. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be currently enrolled full time in graduate programs that prepare students for careers in state and local government finance. They also must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or Canada. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a statement detailing their proposed career plan, transcripts, a resume, and a letter of recommendation (from their academic advisor or dean). Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $10,000. *Deadline: February 3. Government Finance Officers Association Scholarship Committee Chicago, IL 60601-1210 312-977-9700 http://www.gfoa.org/services/scholarships.shtml Scholarship Name: Frank L. Greathouse Government Accounting Scholarship. *Academic Area: Finance. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time graduate students preparing for a career in state and local government finance. They also must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or Canada. The scholarship is also available to undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a statement detailing their proposed career plan, transcripts, a resume, and a letter of recommendation (from academic advisor or department chair). Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $3,500. *Deadline: February 3. Government Finance Officers Association Scholarship Committee 203 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2700 Chicago, IL 60601-1210 312-977-9700 http://www.gfoa.org/services/scholarships.shtml Scholarship Name: George A. Nielsen Public Investor Scholarship. *Academic Area: Business, finance. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be employees of a local government or public entity planning to enroll in a graduate
program in public administration, finance, or business administration. A state, local government, or other public entity also must have employed them for at least one year, and they must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or Canada. The scholarship is also available to undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a statement describing their work experience, transcripts, a resume, and an employer’s letter of recommendation. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $2,500 to $5,000. *Deadline: February 3. Government Finance Officers Association Scholarship Committee 203 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2700 Chicago, IL 60601-1210 312-977-9700 http://www.gfoa.org/services/scholarships.shtml Scholarship Name: Public Employee Retirement Research and Administration Scholarship. *Academic Area: Business, finance, social sciences. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be full- or part-time students enrolled in graduate programs in public administration, finance, business, or social sciences. They also must aim to prepare for a career in state and local government, focusing on public-sector retirement benefits, and be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or Canada. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a statement detailing their proposed career plan, transcripts, a resume, and a letter of recommendation (from an academic advisor or dean). Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $4,000. *Deadline: February 3. Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) Attn: Liz Brueck 10 Paragon Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-1760 800-638-4427, ext. 1543
[email protected] http://www.imanet.org/ima/docs/3400/3352.pdf Scholarship Name: Memorial Education Fund Scholarship. *Academic Area: Accounting, finance, information technology. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants should be full- or part-time students residing in the United States or
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Puerto Rico who are active student participants of the IMA. They also must maintain a minimum 2.8 GPA. The scholarship is also available to undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a onepage resume, a personal statement, two letters of recommendation, and proof of enrollment in a program in management accounting, financial management, or information technology. Visit the institute’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000 to $2,500. *Deadline: February 15. Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) Attn: Liz Brueck 10 Paragon Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-1760 800-638-4427, ext. 1543
[email protected] http://www.imanet.org/ima/docs/3400/3352.pdf Scholarship Name: Stuart Cameron and Margaret McLeod Memorial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Accounting, finance, information technology. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants should be full- or part-time students residing in the United States or Puerto Rico who are active student participants in the IMA. They also must maintain a minimum 2.8 GPA. One outstanding applicant from the pool of Memorial Education Fund Scholarship applicants will be awarded this scholarship. The scholarship is also available to undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a onepage resume, a personal statement, two letters of recommendation, and proof of enrollment in a program in management accounting, financial management, or information technology. Visit the institute’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $5,000, plus all expenses paid for a trip to the IMA’s annual conference. *Deadline: February 15. Phi Chi Theta Educational Foundation Attn: Scholarship Committee 1886 South Poplar Street Denver, CO 80224 303-757-2535
[email protected] http://www.phichitheta.org/foundation/programs.htm Scholarship Name: Phi Chi Theta Educational Foundation Scholarship. *Academic Area: Business, economics. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be members of Phi Chi Theta in good standing,
have completed at least one semester or two quarters of college work in the United States, and be enrolled in classes for the upcoming year. The scholarship is also available to undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with an essay, a statement of their career goals, a description of their contributions to Phi Chi Theta, a list of school and community involvement areas, official transcripts, and two letters of recommendation. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $500 to $1,000. *Deadline: May 1. Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Foundation Scholarship Selection Committee 1800 Duke Street Alexandria, VA 22314 703-535-SHRM http://www.shrm.org/students/ags_published/CMS_ 003104.asp Scholarship Name: Society for Human Resource Management Foundation Scholarship. *Academic Area: Human resources. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be SHRM national student members. They must be enrolled in a master’s degree program pursuing an emphasis area in human resources and have completed at least 12 hours of graduate course work with at least a 3.5 GPA. The scholarship is also available to undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicants must submit three copies of a completed application, a resume, and two letters of recommendation. They also must submit original transcripts (one only). *Amount: $5,000. *Deadline: October 15. Society of Satellite Professionals International (SSPI) Attn: Tamara Bond, Membership Director The New York Information Technology Center 55 Broad Street, 14th Floor New York, NY 10004 212-809-5199, ext. 16
[email protected] http://www.sspi.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subart iclenbr=56 Scholarship Name: SSPI Scholarship Program. *Academic Area: Broadcasting, business, law, government, meteorology, satellite technology. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate academic and leadership achievement, commitment to pursuing education
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and career opportunities in the satellite industry or a field making direct use of satellite technology, and show potential for a significant contribution to the satellite communications industry. The scholarship is also available to high school seniors and undergraduate students. *Application Process: The application process is divided into two parts. Applicants who successfully pass stage one of the application process will be invited to apply for stage two. To apply for stage one, applicants should submit a completed application along with current transcripts. Information about stage two of the process will be provided to applicants who pass stage one. Visit the society’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $2,000 to $5,000. *Deadline: February 28 (for stage one). Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants Attn: Molly Wash, Scholarship Coordinator VSCPR Educational Foundation Inc.
PO Box 4620 Glen Allen, VA 23058-4620 800-733-8272
[email protected] http://www.vscpa.com/CPAStudent_Zone/Awards_and_ Scholarships/VSCPA_Grad_Scholarship.aspx Scholarship Name: Graduate Scholarship. *Academic Area: Accounting. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens who are enrolled in an accredited Virginia college or university graduate degree program in accounting. They also must demonstrate academic achievement by maintaining at least a 3.0 GPA as undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with an essay, a letter of recommendation from a faculty member, a resume, and transcripts. Visit the society’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: April 17.
EDUCATION—UNDERGRADUATE The following financial aid resources are available to students who are interested in studying education and related fields at the undergraduate level. and participate in community service activities. The scholarship is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a photocopy of their AAHPERD membership card or membership application form, three letters of recommendation, official transcripts from all college work completed, and a short biographical sketch. Materials should be mailed to the appropriate district contact. Visit the alliance’s Web site to download an official application and to determine your district contact. *Amount: $1,000 (undergraduates), plus a three-year AAHPERD membership. *Deadline: October 15.
Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Fred Rogers Memorial Scholarship c/o Michele Fowble 5220 Lankershim Boulevard North Hollywood, CA 91601-3109 818-754-2802 http://www.emmys.tv/foundation/rogersscholar.php Scholarship Name: Fred Rogers Memorial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Education, film/video, media arts (open). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be undergraduates at accredited colleges or universities who are pursuing degrees in early childhood education, child development/child psychology, film/television production, media arts, music, or animation. Applicants must have the ultimate goal of working in the field of children’s media. Particular attention will be given to student applicants from inner city or rural communities. The scholarship is also available to graduate students.*Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a personal statement, transcripts, and two letters of recommendation. Visit the academy’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $10,000. *Deadline: January 31.
American Association of Physics Teachers Attn: Programs Department One Physics Ellipse College Park, MD 20740 301-209-3344
[email protected] http://www.aapt.org/Grants/lotze.cfm Scholarship Name: Barbara Lotze Scholarship for Future Teachers. *Academic Area: Education. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in a two- or four-year college (or high school seniors who are accepted into one), intend on becoming high school physics teachers, and U.S. citizens who can demonstrate academic achievement. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application along with transcripts, a letter stating why they should be considered for the scholarship, and a copy of their birth certificate (or other proof of citizenship). Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $2,000. *Deadline: December 1.
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AHPERD) Attn: Deb Callis 1900 Association Drive Reston, VA 20191-1598 708-476-3400, 800-213-7193, ext 405
[email protected] http://www.aahperd.org/aahperd/template. cfm?template=presidents_scholarships.html Scholarship Name: Ruth Abernathy Presidential Scholarship. *Academic Area: Dance, physical education, recreation, wellness. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be current members of the AHPERD (or join at time of application) who are majoring in the field of health, physical education, recreation, or dance. They also must be full-time students with a junior or senior status at a baccalaureate-granting college or university, maintain a 3.5 out of 4.0 GPA, demonstrate exceptional leadership abilities,
California Teachers Association (CTA) CTA Scholarship Committee Human Rights Department, c/o Manuel Ayan PO Box 921 Burlingame, CA 94011-0921 650-697-1400 http://www.cta.org/InsideCTA/ScholarshipsWorkshops/ ScholarshipsWorkshops.htm 66
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Scholarship Name: CTA Scholarship for Members. *Academic Area: Education. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be current and active CTA members, demonstrate high academic achievement, and be full-time students in an accredited institution of higher education. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, two letters of recommendation, CTA membership verification, and official transcripts. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $2,000. *Deadline: January 27. California Teachers Association (CTA) CTA Scholarship Committee Human Rights Department, c/o Manuel Ayan PO Box 921 Burlingame, CA 94011-0921 650-697-1400 http://www.cta.org/InsideCTA/ScholarshipsWorkshops/ ScholarshipsWorkshops.htm Scholarship Name: L. Gordon Bittle Memorial Scholarship for Student CTA (SCTA). *Academic Area: Education. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time students enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program who wish to pursue a career in public education. They also must maintain at least a 3.5 GPA in high school or demonstrate high academic achievement in college. Applicants must be active members of the Student CTA. The scholarship is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, two letters of recommendation, SCTA membership verification, and official transcripts. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $2,000. *Deadline: January 27. Hawaii Education Association (HEA) 1649 Kalakaua Avenue Honolulu, HI 96826 808-949-6657, 866-653-9372
[email protected] http://www.heaed.com/HEA_Scholarships.html Scholarship Name: Student Teacher Scholarship. *Academic Area: Education. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be the children of HEA members (parent(s) must have been members for at least one year) or members of the HEA themselves (for at least one year) who are ready to begin their student
teaching experience. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with college transcripts, a 300-word personal statement, a financial aid form, and one recommendation from a college faculty member. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $3,000. *Deadline: April 1. Indiana State Teachers Association (ISTA) ISTA Scholarships 150 West Market Street, Suite 900 Indianapolis, IN 46204-2875 317-263-3400, 800-382-4037 http://www.ista-in.org/sam.cfm?xnode=1467 Scholarship Name: Educator Scholarship. *Academic Area: Education. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating Indiana high school seniors who are planning to attend a college or university to pursue a teaching license. They also must have a parent or legal guardian who is an active member of the ISTA and demonstrate academic achievement, community involvement, cocurricular activity involvement, and leadership ability. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with current official high school transcripts, three letters of recommendation, and a typed essay (topic outlined on the application). Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: March 3. International Technology Education Association (ITEA) Foundation for Technology Education FTE Undergraduate Scholarship 1914 Association Drive, Suite 201 Reston, VA 20191-1539 703-860-2100
[email protected] http://www.iteaconnect.org/I3d.html Scholarship Name: Foundation for Technology Undergraduate Scholarship. *Academic Area: Education. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be members of the ITEA and current, full-time undergraduate students majoring in technology education teacher preparation. They also must be freshmen, sophomores, or juniors at the time of application and maintain at least a 2.5 GPA. *Application Process:
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Applicants must submit four copies of a letter of application, a resume, transcripts, and three faculty letters of recommendation. Visit the association’s Web site for further application details. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: December 1. International Technology Education Association (ITEA) ITEA/EEA-Ship Undergraduate Scholarship 1914 Association Drive, Suite 201 Reston, VA 20191-1539 703-860-2100
[email protected] http://www.iteaconnect.org/I3a.html Scholarship Name: International Technology Education Association/EEA-Ship Undergraduate Scholarship. *Academic Area: Education. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be members of the ITEA and current, full-time undergraduate students majoring in technology education teacher preparation. They also must be freshmen, sophomores, or juniors at the time of application and maintain at least a 2.5 GPA. *Application Process: Applicants must submit four copies of a letter of application, a resume, transcripts, and three faculty letters of recommendation. Visit the association’s Web site for further application details. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: December 1. International Technology Education Association (ITEA) Foundation for Technology Education (FTE) Litherland/FTE Scholarship 1914 Association Drive, Suite 201 Reston, VA 20191-1539 703-860-2100
[email protected] http://www.iteaconnect.org/I3b.html Scholarship Name: Litherland/Foundation for Technology Education Scholarship. *Academic Area: Education. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be members of the ITEA and current, full-time undergraduate students majoring in technology education teacher preparation. They also must be freshmen, sophomores, or juniors at the time of application and maintain at least a 2.5 GPA. *Application Process: Applicants must submit four copies of a letter of application, a resume, transcripts, and three faculty
letters of recommendation. Visit the association’s Web site for further application details. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: December 1. Iowa State Education Association (ISEA) Attn: Scholarship Committee 777 Third Street Des Moines, IA 50309 515-471-8000, 800-445-9358 http://www.isea.org/members/scholarships.htm Scholarship Name: Iowa State Education Association Education Scholarship. *Academic Area: Education. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Applicants must be the sons or daughters of ISEA members who have completed at least 60 semester hours of their undergraduate degree in education. Applicants must also be members of the National Education Association or a similar state student organization in the state where the applicants are attending college. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with transcripts and a written statement detailing their intentions of becoming a teacher. Applicants should contact the ISEA state headquarters or UniServ unit (contact information located on ISEA’s Web site) to request an application. *Amount; $1,000. *Deadline: February 1. Maryland Agriculture Teachers Association (MATA) Attn: Ms. Jamie Picardy, MATA Consultant 403 Oakington Road, PO Box 536 Havre de Grace, MD 21078 410-939-9030, 800-205-9737
[email protected] http://iaa.umd.edu/MATA/elcScholars.htm Scholarship Name: Elmer L. Cooper Scholarship. *Academic Area: Agriculture, education. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors. There are two scholarships available in this program. One is for a high school senior who intends on becoming an agriculture teacher, and the other is for an outstanding FFA member who intends on majoring in any area of agriculture. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the association to receive an application. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Contact the association for deadline information. National Cattlemen’s Foundation Attn: Beef Industry Scholarship 9110 East Nichols Avenue, Suite 300
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[email protected] http://www.nationalcattlemensfoundation.org/ SCHOLARSHIP.aspx Scholarship Name: Beef Industry Scholarship. *Academic Area: Agriculture, communications, education. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled full time in a two- or four-year institution of higher learning with an intent on majoring in a field related to the beef industry—education, communications, production, or research. They must also demonstrate commitment to the beef industry through classes, internships, or life experiences. High school seniors may also apply for this scholarship. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a one-page letter expressing career goals, two letters of recommendation, and a 750-word essay. *Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,500, plus expenses paid to attend the organization’s annual convention and trade show. *Deadline: September 30. National Institute for Labor Relations Research Attn: Future Teachers Scholarships 5211 Port Royal Road, Suite 510 Springfield, VA 22151 703-321-9606
[email protected] http://www.nilrr.org/scholarships.htm Scholarship Name: Applegate/Jackson/Parks Future Teacher Scholarship. *Academic Area: Education. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be college students majoring in education who demonstrate academic achievement and an interest in the work of the institute. The scholarship is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application, transcripts (or letter of college acceptance), and a 500-word essay on the principles of voluntary unionism. Applications should be submitted between October 1 and December 31. Visit the institute’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: December 31. National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) NOAA/Hollings Scholarship Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education
PO Box 117, MS 36 Oak Ridge, TN 37831-0117 202-482-3384
[email protected] http://www.orau.gov/noaa/HollingsScholarship Scholarship Name: Ernest F. Hollings Scholarship Program. *Academic Area: Agriculture, biology, computer science, education, engineering (open), life sciences, marine sciences, mathematics, physical sciences, social sciences. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time undergraduate students, studying one of the aforementioned academic areas, who will be juniors in the fall academic term at an accredited college/university in the United States or U.S. territories. They also must be U.S. citizens and maintain at least a 3.0 GPA. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, two reference forms (to be completed and submitted by referees), and official transcripts. Visit the NOAA’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Up to $8,000. *Deadline: May 23. Phi Delta Kappa (PDK) International Scholarship Programs PO Box 789 Bloomington, IN 47402-0789 800-766-1156
[email protected] http://www.pdkintl.org/awards/pros_eds.htm Grant Name: Grant for Prospective Educators. *Academic Area: Education. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be undergraduate PDK members who are education majors or current high school seniors whose intended college major is education. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application along with a 500-word (or less) essay, academic transcript, and two letters of reference. Visit PDK’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $500 to $5,000. *Deadline: February 1. Society of Physics Students (SPS) SPS Scholarship Committee One Physics Ellipse College Park, MD 20740 301-209-3007
[email protected] http://www.spsnational.org/programs/spsscholarships. htm
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Scholarship Name: Society of Physics Students Future Teacher Scholarship. *Academic Area: Education, physics. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be college juniors or seniors who demonstrate a high level of scholarship and active participation in SPS programs. They also must be participating in a teacher education program and plan to pursue a career in physics
education. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with official transcripts, two letters of recommendation, and a statement from an advisor verifying participation in a teacher education program. Visit the society’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $2,000. *Deadline: February 15.
EDUCATION—GRADUATE The following financial aid resources are available to students who are interested in studying education and related fields at the graduate level. California Agricultural Teachers’ Association (CATA) PO Box 834 Elk Grove, CA 95759-0834 916-714-2970 http://www.calagteachers.org/Applications/ ScholarshipApplication.doc Scholarship Name: California Agricultural Teachers’ Association Scholarship. *Academic Area: Education. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be fifth-year post-baccalaureate students who are completing teacher certification requirements to become agriculture teachers. Applicants must also become members of the CATA while they are student teaching. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a description of their leadership or service activities, an essay on why they want to teach agriculture, resume, a description of how they are funding their student teaching experience, two letters of recommendation, and unofficial transcripts. One photocopied complete set of these materials should be submitted along with the originals. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $500. *Deadline: May 15.
Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Fred Rogers Memorial Scholarship Attn: Michele Fowble 5220 Lankershim Boulevard North Hollywood, CA 91601-3109 818-754-2802 http://www.emmys.tv/foundation/rogersscholar.php Scholarship Name: Fred Rogers Memorial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Education, film/video, media arts. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be graduates students at accredited colleges or universities who are pursuing degrees in early childhood education, child development/ child psychology, film/television production, media arts, music, or animation. Applicants must have the ultimate goal of working in the field of children’s media. Particular attention will be given to student applicants from inner city or rural communities. The scholarship is also available to undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a personal statement, transcripts, and two letters of recommendation. Visit the academy’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $10,000. *Deadline: January 31.
National Institute for Labor Relations Research Attn: Future Teachers Scholarships 5211 Port Royal Road, Suite 510 Springfield, VA 22151 703-321-9606
[email protected] http://www.nilrr.org/scholarships.htm Scholarship Name: Applegate/Jackson/Parks Future Teacher Scholarship. *Academic Area: Education. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be college students majoring in education who demonstrate academic achievement and an interest in the work of the institute. The scholarship is also available to undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application, transcripts (or letter of college acceptance), and a 500-word essay on the principles of voluntary unionism. Applications should be submitted between October 1 and December 31. Visit the institute’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: December 31.
American Association of School Administrators 801 North Quincy Street, Suite 700 Arlington, VA 22203 703-875-0706
[email protected] http://www.aasa.org/awards/content. cfm?ItemNumber=2175 Scholarship Name: Educational Administration Scholarship. *Academic Area: Education. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be graduate students intending to pursue public school superintendency as a career. *Application Process: Applicants must submit one original and six photocopies of a completed application, a personal statement, and three letters of recommendation. Candidates must be recommended by a dean and at least one faculty member. Visit the association’s Web site in May to download an application. *Amount: $2,000. *Deadline: September 30. 71
ENGINEERING/COMPUTER SCIENCE/ MATHEMATICS—UNDERGRADUATE The following financial aid resources are available to students who are interested in studying engineering, computer science, mathematics, and related fields at the undergraduate level. and Economic Resource for America.” Applicants should also submit a 300-word description about their high school ground water project and/or practical environmental work experience Visit the organization’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000 to $2,000. *Deadline: June 1.
American Ground Water Trust Scholarship Application PO Box 1796 Concord, NH 03302 603-228-5444 http://www.agwt.org/scholarships.htm Scholarship Name: Amtrol Inc. Scholarship. *Academic Area: Engineering (water supply and treatment). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors intending on pursuing a career in a ground water-related field. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with two letters of recommendation and a 500-word essay on “Ground Water: An Important Environmental and Economic Resource for America.” Visit the organization’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000 to $2,000. *Deadline: June 1.
American Ground Water Trust Scholarship Application PO Box 1796 Concord, NH 03302 603-228-5444 http://www.agwt.org/scholarships.htm Scholarship Name: Ben Everson Scholarship. *Academic Area: Engineering (water supply and treatment). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors entering their freshman year in a full-time academic program of study at a fouryear accredited university or college, intending on pursuing a career in a ground water-related field. They must either have completed a science/ environmental project in high school that directly involved ground water resources, or had an out-ofschool experience related to the environment and natural resources. They also must be U.S. citizens or legal residents of the U.S., with a minimum 3.0 GPA. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with two letters of recommendation and a 500-word essay on “Ground Water: An Important Environmental and Economic Resource for America.” Applicants should also submit a 300-word description about their high school ground water project and/or practical environmental work experience. Visit the organization’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $2,500. *Deadline: June 1.
American Ground Water Trust Scholarship Application PO Box 1796 Concord, NH 03302 603-228-5444 http://www.agwt.org/scholarships.htm Scholarship Name: Baroid Scholarship. *Academic Area: Engineering (water supply and treatment). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors entering their freshman year in a full-time academic program of study at a four-year accredited university or college, intending on pursuing a career in a ground water-related field. They must either have completed a science/environmental project in high school that directly involved ground water resources, or had an out-of-school experience related to the environment and natural resources. They also must be U.S. citizens or legal residents of the U.S., with a minimum 3.0 GPA. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with two letters of recommendation and a 500-word essay on “Ground Water: An Important Environmental
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6603-228-544 http://www.agwt.org/scholarships.htm Scholarship Name: Thomas M. Stetson Scholarship. *Academic Area: Engineering (water supply and treatment). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors entering their freshman year in a full-time academic program of study at a fouryear accredited university or college, intending on pursuing a career in a ground water-related field. They must either have completed a science/ environmental project in high school that directly involved ground water resources, or had an outof-school experience related to the environment and natural resources. They also must be U.S. citizens or legal residents of the United States, with a minimum 3.0 GPA, and must be attending a college or university located west of the Mississippi River. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with two letters of recommendation and a 500-word essay on “Ground Water: An Important Environmental and Economic Resource for America.” Applicants should also submit a 300-word description about their high school ground water project and/or practical environmental work experience. Visit the organization’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: June 1. American Helicopter Society/Vertical Flight Foundation 217 North Washington Street Alexandria, VA 22314-2538 703-684-6777
[email protected] http://www.vtol.org/VFFSchoForm.pdf Scholarship Name: Vertical Flight Foundation Engineering Scholarship. *Academic Area: Engineering (aerospace/aviation). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time students in accredited schools of engineering and be enrolled through the following full academic year. The scholarship is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, official transcripts, and a letter of recommendation. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000 to $4,000. *Deadline: February 1.
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Foundation 1801 Alexander Bell Drive, Suite 500 Reston, VA 20191-4344 703-264-7500, 800-639-AIAA http://www.aiaa.org/content.cfm?pageid=226 Scholarship Name: AIAA Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship Program. *Academic Area: Engineering (open), science (open). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be college sophomores, juniors, and seniors, have completed at least one quarter or semester of academic work, maintain a 3.3 GPA, be pursuing some field of science or engineering encompassed by the technical activities of the AIAA, and must be or become an AIAA student member. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with three letters of recommendation, transcripts, and an essay. Visit the association’s Web site for essay topics and to download an application. *Amount: $2,000 to $2,500. *Deadline: January 31. American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) Attn: AIChE Awards Administrator 3 Park Avenue New York, NY 10016-5901 212-591-7107
[email protected] http://students.aiche.org/pdfs/othmernat.pdf Scholarship Name: AIChE/Donald F. & Mildred Topp Othmer National Scholarship Award. *Academic Area: Engineering (chemical). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be AIChE national student members and be nominated by their student chapter advisor. The student chapter advisor makes his or her nomination based on the applicant’s academic record, participation in their AIChE chapter, and personal statement. Applicants must have completed approximately 50 percent of their degree requirements and course work. *Application Process: The student chapter advisor must submit a completed nomination form, a letter of nomination, and a personal statement from the nominee. Visit the institute’s Web site to download a nomination form. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: May 10. American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) Attn: AIChE Awards Administrator 3 Park Avenue
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[email protected] http://students.aiche.org/pdfs/mcketta_schol.pdf Scholarship Name: John J. McKetta Undergraduate Scholarship. *Academic Area: Engineering (chemical). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be chemical engineering undergraduate students (incoming juniors or seniors only), planning careers in the chemical engineering process industries. They also must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. It is preferred that applicants be student members of the AIChE and demonstrate leadership or activity in either their AIChE student chapter or other university-sponsored campus activities. Applicants must attend Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology accredited schools in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, official transcripts, a two-page essay, student advisors’ nomination forms, and two letters of recommendation (in English). Visit the institute’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $5,000. *Deadline: May 12. American Nuclear Society (ANS) Attn: Scholarship Coordinator 555 North Kensington Avenue LaGrange Park, IL 60526 708-352-6611 http://www.ans.org/honors/scholarships Scholarship Name: ANS Incoming Freshman Scholarship. *Academic Area: Engineering (nuclear). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high-school seniors who have enrolled, full time, in college courses and are pursuing science, mathematics, and/or technical courses with an interest in working in nuclear science and technology. Applicants should also demonstrate a high level of academic achievement. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with official transcripts with seal and two confidential reference forms. All application materials must be mailed in one packet. Visit the society’s Web site to download an official application. *Amount: $2,000. *Deadline: April 1. American Nuclear Society (ANS) Attn: Scholarship Coordinator 555 North Kensington Avenue
LaGrange Park, IL 60526 708-352-6611 http://www.ans.org/honors/scholarships Scholarship Name: ANS Undergraduate Scholarships. *Academic Area: Engineering (nuclear). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be college sophomores, juniors, or seniors and U.S. citizens (or possess a permanent resident visa). Four scholarship will be awarded to undergraduate students who have completed one year in a course of study leading to a degree in nuclear science, nuclear engineering, or a nuclear-related field and who will be sophomores in the upcoming academic year. A maximum of 21 scholarships will be awarded to students who have completed two or more years and will be entering as juniors or seniors. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with official transcripts with seal, a letter of recommendation from sponsoring organization, and three confidential reference forms. All application materials must be mailed in one packet. Visit the society’s Web site to view a list of individual undergraduate scholarships and additional requirements by scholarship. Some scholarships require additional essays. An application form can also be downloaded from the society’s Web site. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: February 1. American Public Transportation Foundation 1666 K Street, NW, Suite 1100 Washington, DC 20006 202-496-4800
[email protected] http://www.apta.com/services/human_resources/ program_guidelines.cfm Scholarship Name: Louis T. Klauder Scholarship. *Academic Area: Engineering (electrical), engineering (mechanical). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate a dedication to pursuing careers in the rail transit industry as electrical or mechanical engineers. They also must be enrolled in a fully accredited institution, maintain at least a 3.0 GPA (B) in course work that is relevant to the industry or required of a degree program, and either be employed by or demonstrate a strong interest in entering the public transportation industry. College sophomores (30 hours or more satisfactorily completed), juniors, and seniors, or those seeking
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advanced degrees may apply for scholarships. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a letter of nomination, an essay, three letters of recommendation, a copy of their completed FAFSA form, official transcripts, verification of enrollment, and a copy of their academic fee schedule. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $2,500 minimum. *Deadline: June 17. American Public Transportation Foundation 1666 K Street, NW, Suite 1100 Washington, DC 20006 202-496-4800
[email protected] http://www.apta.com/services/human_resources/ program_guidelines.cfm Scholarship Name: Parsons Brinckerhoff-Jim Lammie Scholarship. *Academic Area: Engineering (transportation). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate a dedication to pursuing public transportation engineering careers. They also must be enrolled in a fully accredited institution, maintain at least a 3.0 GPA (B) in course work that is relevant to the industry or required of a degree program, and either be employed by or demonstrate a strong interest in entering the public transportation industry. College sophomores (30 hours or more satisfactorily completed), juniors, and seniors, or those seeking advanced degrees may apply for scholarships. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a letter of nomination, an essay, three letters of recommendation, a copy of a completed FAFSA form, official transcripts, verification of enrollment, and a copy of their academic fee schedule. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $2,500 minimum. *Deadline: June 17. American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) PO Box 28518 1711 Arlingate Lane Columbus, OH 43228-0518 800-222-2768 http://www.asnt.org/keydocuments/awards/ engineering.htm Scholarship Name: ASNT Engineering Undergraduate Award. *Academic Area: Engineering (nondestructive testing). *Age Group: Undergraduate students.
*Eligibility: Applicants must be undergraduate students enrolled in an engineering program at a university accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology or its equivalent and choosing nondestructive testing as a field of specialization. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a nomination form, a nominating letter, official transcripts, three letters of recommendation from faculty members, and a personal statement. Visit the society’s Web site to download a nomination form. *Amount: $3,000. *Deadline: December 15. American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) PO Box 28518 1711 Arlingate Lane Columbus, OH 43228 800-222-2768 http://www.asnt.org/keydocuments/awards/oliver.htm Scholarship Name: Robert B. Oliver ASNT Scholarship. *Academic Area: Technology (nondestructive testing). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in an undergraduate degree, associate degree, or postsecondary certificate program that includes studies in nondestructive testing. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, four copies of an original manuscript on nondestructive testing, a transcript detailing nondestructive course work that they have taken, official transcripts, and letter from a school official verifying enrollment. Visit the society’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $2,500. *Deadline: February 15. American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) Foundation Attn: Administrator ASABE Foundation Scholarship Fund 2950 Niles Road St. Joseph, MI 49085-9659 269-429-0300
[email protected] http://www.asabe.org/membership/students/ foundation.html Scholarship Name: ASABE Foundation Scholarship. *Academic Area: Engineering (agricultural), engineering (biological). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be college sophomores and juniors, student members of the
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ASABE, and enrolled in an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology- or Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board-accredited degree program in the United States or Canada. They also must maintain at least a 2.5 GPA, attest to the need for financial aid, and be able to verify that graduation from their agricultural or biological degree program assures eligibility for the Professional Engineer (PE) licensing examination. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a letter that formally requests the ASABE Foundation Scholarship; the letter should include the student’s ASABE member number and document the accreditation of the engineering program. The letter should also state the student’s GPA, expected graduation date, and include proof that the degree program assures eligibility for the PE licensing examination. Visit the society’s Web site for additional information. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: March 15. American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) Foundation ASABE Student Engineer of the Year Scholarship 2950 Niles Road St. Joseph, MI 49085-9659 269-429-0300
[email protected] http://www.asabe.org/membership/students/ engscholar.html Scholarship Name: ASABE Student Engineer of the Year Scholarship. *Academic Area: Engineering (agricultural), engineering (biological). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must have completed at least one full year of undergraduate study and must not be a graduating senior in the semester/term in which they are applying. They also must be majoring in an agricultural/biological engineering curriculum that is accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology or the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board, student members of the ASABE, and maintain a GPA of at least 3.0. Applicant should demonstrate excellence in scholarship and outstanding character. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with the signature of the department head and an essay, not exceeding 500 words, addressing the subject: “My Goals in the Engineering Profession.” Visit the society’s Web site for additional information. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: March 15.
American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) Foundation John L. and Sarah G. Merriam Scholarship Fund 2950 Niles Road St. Joseph, MI 49085-9659 269-429-0300
[email protected] http://www.asabe.org/membership/merriam.html Scholarship Name: John L. and Sarah G. Merriam Scholarship. *Academic Area: Engineering (agricultural), engineering (biological). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be college sophomores or juniors, student members of the ASABE with a biological or agricultural engineering major (emphasis of study in soil and water), and have at least a 2.5 GPA. Applicant’s curriculum should be accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology or the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a letter that formally requests consideration for the Merriam Scholarship. The letter should include the applicant’s ASABE member number, the name of the accredited engineering program that the applicant is attending, and the student’s grade point average. It should also explain why the applicant has selected the soil and water discipline as his or her focus of study. Visit the society’s Web site for additional information. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: March 15. American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) Foundation Attn: Administrator Adams Scholarship Fund 2950 Niles Road St. Joseph, MI 49085-9659 269-429-0300
[email protected] http://www.asabe.org/membership/students/grant1. html Scholarship Name: William J. Adams Jr. and Marijane E. Adams Scholarship. *Academic Area: Engineering (agricultural), engineering (biological). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must have completed at least one full year of undergraduate study and must not be a graduating senior in the semester/term in which they are applying. They also must be majoring in an agricultural/biological engineering curriculum that is accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology
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or the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board, have a special interest in agricultural machinery product design and development, demonstrate financial need, and maintain a GPA of at least 2.5. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a letter that formally states interest in the Adams Scholarship and includes his or her ASABE member number. The following criteria should be verified in the letter: the extent of the applicant’s financial need and why the applicant has selected the design and development of new agricultural machinery products as the area of focus for his or her degree. Applicants should limit their letter to no more than two pages. Visit the society’s Web site for additional information. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: March 15. American Society of Certified Engineering Technicians (ASCET) PO Box 239 Wesson, MS 39191 601-643-9079
[email protected] http://www.ascet.org/AidArt.htm Grant Name: Joseph C. Johnson Memorial Grant. *Academic Area: Engineering technology. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be majoring in engineering technology and maintain at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. They also must be ASCET members and U.S. citizens or legal residents. Applicants in a two-year program should apply in the first year to receive the grant for their second year. Applicants in a four-year program who apply in the third year may receive the grant for their fourth year. Applicants must be qualified for financial aid under the Federal College Work-Study Program. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, verification of financial need (from their financial aid office or dean/registrar of engineering technology), transcripts, and three letters of recommendation. Contact the ASCET to request an application. *Amount: $750. *Deadline: Varies. American Society of Certified Engineering Technicians (ASCET) PO Box 239 Wesson, MS 39191 601-643-9079
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Scholarship Name: Joseph M. Parish Memorial Grant. *Academic Area: Engineering technology. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be majoring in engineering technology and maintain at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. They also must be ASCET student members and U.S. citizens or legal residents. Applicants in a two-year program should apply in the first year to receive the grant for their second year. Applicants in a four-year program who apply in the third year may receive the grant for their fourth year. Applicants must be qualified for financial aid under the Federal College Work-Study Program. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, verification of financial need (from their financial aid office or dean/registrar of engineering technology), and transcripts. Contact the ASCET to request an application. *Amount: $500. *Deadline: Varies. American Society of Certified Engineering Technicians (ASCET) PO Box 239 Wesson, MS 39191 601-643-9079
[email protected] http://www.ascet.org/AidArt.htm Grant Name: Small Cash Grant Program. *Academic Area: Engineering technology. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors in the last five months of the academic year who will be enrolled in an engineering technology curriculum no later than six months following selection for award. Applicants must also be ASCET members with passing grades in their present curriculum. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, transcripts, and a letter of recommendation. Contact the ASCET to request an application. *Amount: $100. *Deadline: Varies. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Attn: Maisha Phillips, Coordinator, Student Development Three Park Avenue New York, NY 10016-5990 212-591-8131
[email protected] http://www.asme.org/education/enged/aid/scholar.htm Scholarship Name: ASME Scholarship. *Academic Area: Engineering (mechanical). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors, undergraduate, or
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graduate students pursuing degrees and careers in mechanical engineering. They must also be ASME members. Eligibility requirements vary. Visit the society’s Web site to obtain specific scholarship eligibility requirements. *Application Process: Online applications are available from February 1 through March 15. Only ASME members can apply by using their registered e-mail address and membership number to log in. Contact the society for further application details. *Amount: $1,000 to $10,000. *Deadline: March 15.
exemplary work history, financial need, extracurricular involvement, and a high degree of interest in naval engineering. The scholarship is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with three signed and sealed letters of recommendation and official, sealed transcripts. Visit the association’s Web site to download an official application. *Amount: $2,500 (undergraduate students). *Deadline: February 15.
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Auxiliary Attn: Alverta E. Cover 5425 Caldwell Mill Rd Birmingham, AL 35242 205-991-6109
[email protected] http://www.asme.org/auxiliary/scholarshiploans Scholarship Name: American Society of Mechanical Engineers Auxiliary Undergraduate Scholarship. *Academic Area: Engineering (mechanical). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must apply in their junior years and demonstrate financial need, ASME participation, and academic achievement. They also must be U.S. citizens and be enrolled in a U.S. school in an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology accredited mechanical engineering department. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, three letters of recommendation, and official transcripts. Visit the society’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $2,000. *Deadline: March 15.
American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) Foundation Attn: Scholarships 1800 East Oakton Street Des Plaines, IL 60018 847-699-2929
[email protected] http://www.asse.org Scholarship Name: American Society of Safety Engineers Foundation Scholarship. *Academic Area: Engineering (safety). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be student members of the ASSE. This Society offers a variety of scholarships with varying eligibility requirements. Visit the Society’s Web site to view a list of available scholarships and specific eligibility requirements. Scholarships are also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with supporting materials, including a 300-word personal statement about their career goals and why they are seeking a degree in a safety-related field. Visit the society’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: December 1.
American Society of Naval Engineers 1452 Duke Street Alexandria, VA 22314-3458 703-836-6727
[email protected] http://www.navalengineers.org/Programs/Scholarships/ sc_info.htm Scholarship Name: American Society of Naval Engineers Scholarship. *Academic Area: Engineering (ocean/naval). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be applying for the scholarship for use during their last year of undergraduate study. They also must be U.S. citizens who demonstrate academic achievement,
Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA) Educational Foundation Attn: Norma Corrales, Director, Scholarships and Awards Program 4400 Fair Lakes Court Fairfax, VA 22033-3899 703-631-6149, 800-336-4583, ext. 6149
[email protected] http://www.afcea.org/education/scholarships/ undergraduate/pub1.asp Scholarship Name: AFCEA Distance Learning/Online Scholarship. *Academic Area: Computer science, engineering (aerospace), engineering (chemical), engineering (computer), engineering (electrical),
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physics, mathematics. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens currently enrolled in full-time distance learning or online programs majoring in mathematics, physics, electrical, chemical, systems or computer engineering, and computer science. Applicants must have completed at least 30 semester hours of study (or equivalent) to be eligible to apply. Applicants must also have completed at least two semesters of calculus. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application. Applications are available on the foundation’s Web site each December. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: June 1. Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA) Educational Foundation Attn: Fred H. Rainbow, Vice President and Executive Director 4400 Fair Lakes Court Fairfax, VA 22033-3899 703-631-6149, 800-336-4583, ext. 6149
[email protected] http://www.afcea.org/education/scholarships/ undergraduate/pub3.asp Scholarship Name: AFCEA Lockheed Martin Orincon IT Scholarship. *Academic Area: Computer science, engineering (aerospace), engineering (chemical), engineering (computer), engineering (electrical), physics, mathematics. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens attending an accredited four-year college or university in the greater San Diego, California area. Applicants must be enrolled full time as sophomores or juniors majoring in electrical, computer, chemical, systems or aerospace engineering, computer science, physics, or mathematics. Applicants must also maintain at least a 3.5 GPA. Students enrolled in distance learning or online programs are not eligible to apply. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, at least two letters of recommendation, and official transcripts. Applications are available on the foundation’s Web site each January. *Amount: $3,000. *Deadline: May 1. Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA) Educational Foundation Attn: Fred H. Rainbow, Vice President and Executive Director 4400 Fair Lakes Court Fairfax, VA 22033-3899
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[email protected] http://www.afcea.org/education/scholarships/ undergraduate/pub2.asp Scholarship Name: General John A. Wickham Scholarship. *Academic Area: Computer science, engineering (aerospace), engineering (chemical), engineering (computer), engineering (electrical), physics, mathematics. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens attending an accredited four-year college or university. They also must be enrolled full-time as sophomores or juniors majoring in electrical, computer, chemical, systems or aerospace engineering, computer science, physics, or mathematics and maintain at least a 3.5 GPA. Students enrolled in distance learning or online programs are not eligible to apply. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, at least two letters of recommendation, and official transcripts. Applications are available on the foundation’s Web site each January. *Amount: $2,000. *Deadline: May 1. Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA) Educational Foundation Attn: Fred H. Rainbow, Vice President and Executive Director 4400 Fair Lakes Court Fairfax, VA 22033-3899 703-631-6149, 800-336-4583, ext. 6149
[email protected] http://www.afcea.org/education/scholarships/ undergraduate/Bragunier.asp Scholarship Name: William E. “Buck” Bragunier Scholarship for Outstanding Leadership. *Academic Area: Computer science, engineering (aerospace), engineering (chemical), engineering (computer), engineering (electrical), physics, mathematics. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens attending an accredited four-year college or university in the greater San Diego, California area. Applicants must also demonstrate academic excellence and a commitment to university and/or local community leadership. They also must be enrolled full time as sophomores or juniors majoring in electrical, computer, chemical, systems or aerospace engineering, computer science, physics, or mathematics and maintain at least a 3.5 GPA.
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Students enrolled in distance learning or online programs are not eligible to apply. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, at least two letters of recommendation, and official transcripts. Applications are available on the foundation’s Web site each January. *Amount: $2,000. *Deadline: May 1. ASM Materials Education Foundation c/o National Merit Scholarship Corporation 1560 Sherman Avenue, Suite 200 Evanston, IL 60201-4897 847-866-5100
[email protected] http://www.asminternational.org/Content/ NavigationMenu/ASMFoundation/MeritScholarships/ merit.htm Scholarship Name: ASM Materials Education Foundation National Merit Scholarship. *Academic Area: Engineering (materials science). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must indicate an interest in materials science and engineering as National Merit Semi-Finalists in high school. *Application Process: Contact the National Merit Scholarship Corporation to obtain application details. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: Contact the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. ASM Materials Education Foundation Scholarship Program 9639 Kinsman Road Materials Park, OH 44073-0002 440-338-5151
[email protected] http://www.asminternational.org/Content/ NavigationMenu/ASMFoundation/ UndergraduateScholarships/Undergraduate.htm Scholarship Name: ASM Materials Education Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship Program. *Academic Area: Engineering (materials science). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be student members of ASM International. They also must have intended or declared majors in metallurgy or materials science engineering and have completed at least one year of college. Applicants majoring in related science or engineering disciplines will be considered if they demonstrate a strong academic emphasis and interest in materials science. Applicants for the need-based G.A. Roberts, N.J. Grant, W.P. Woodside,
and J. Haniak Scholarships must have junior or senior standing in the fall at an accredited North American university. International students are only eligible to apply for scholarships that are not need-based. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a personal statement, transcripts, two letters of recommendation, and a current photo. Visit the society’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: May 1. Associated General Contractors (AGC) of America AGC Education and Research Foundation 2300 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 400 Arlington, VA 22201 703- 837-5342
[email protected] http://www.agc.org/page.ww?section=AGC+Foundatio n&name=James+L.+Allhands+Student+Essay+Com petition Contest Name: James L. Allhands Student Essay Competition. *Academic Area: Construction trades, engineering (construction). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be senior-level students in four- or five-year Accreditation Board for Engineering Technology or American Council for Construction Educationaccredited university construction management or construction-related engineering programs. *Application Process: Applicants must submit one original and two copies of an essay (no longer than 10 pages) and an essay abstract. Visit the foundation’s Web site in July to download an application. *Amount: $300 to $1,000. *Deadline: November 1. Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) ACM Local Activities 1515 Broadway, 17th Floor New York, NY 10036
[email protected] http://www.acm.org/chapters/stu/upe/upe_award.html Scholarship Name: UPE ACM Student Chapter Scholarship Award. *Academic Area: Computer science. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time students who are ACM members and members of the ACM student chapter at their academic institution. They also must have a GPA above 3.5. The scholarship is also available to graduate students.
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*Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with three letters of recommendation, official transcripts, and a statement of participation in the ACM student chapter at the applicant’s academic institution. Visit the society’s Web site to download an application form. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: June 30. Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering (AACE) International Attn: Charla Miller 209 Prairie Avenue, Suite 100 Morgantown, WV 26501 304-296-8444, 800-858-COST
[email protected] http://www.aacei.org/education/scholarship.shtml Scholarship Name: AACE International Undergraduate Scholarship. *Academic Area: Business administration, construction trades, engineering (agricultural), engineering (architectural), engineering (chemical), engineering (civil), engineering (cost), engineering (electrical), engineering (industrial), engineering (manufacturing), engineering (mechanical), engineering (mining). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be currently enrolled full-time students who have achieved at least second-year academic standing in a program related to cost engineering/cost management. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with transcripts, a list of extracurricular activities, and an essay on the value of study in cost engineering. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Varies. Association of Engineering Geologists (AEG) Attn: Paul Santi, Department of Geology and Geological Engineering Colorado School of Mines Berthoud Hall Golden, CO 80401 303-273-3108
[email protected] http://www.aegfoundation.org/index2.php Scholarship Name: Marliave Fund/Scholarship. *Academic Area: Engineering (geological). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be seniors who are presently enrolled full time in a college or university degree
program that is directly applicable to engineering geology or geological engineering. They also must be student members of the AEG. The scholarship is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application form along with official transcripts of all undergraduate work, copies of pertinent publications and abstracts, three letters of reference, and a statement of career goals. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. The application package must be submitted through the applicant’s major professor, AEG student chapter advisor, or department chair. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: April 15. Association of Engineering Geologists (AEG) Attn: Robert A. Larson, Martin L. Stout Scholarship Committee Chair 13376 Azores Avenue Sylmar, CA 91342 818-362-0363
[email protected] http://www.aegfoundation.org/index2.php Scholarship Name: Martin L. Stout Scholarship. *Academic Area: Engineering (geological). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants should be undergraduate geology majors in their sophomore through senior year with an environmental or engineering geology emphasis. Student membership in the AEG is required at the time of the award. If you are not currently a student member, you may submit a membership application and dues to AEG Headquarters with a copy included with your scholarship application. The scholarship is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should submit an original completed application form along with four photocopies. Confidential evaluations submitted on the Appraisal of Applicant Form are required from each of two professors who have knowledge of the applicant’s achievements. These forms must accompany the application in envelopes sealed by the professors. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: February 1. Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) Attn: CAS Trust Scholarship Coordinator 4350 North Fairfax Drive, Suite 250 Arlington, VA 22203
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[email protected] http://www.casact.org/academ/scholarship.htm Scholarship Name: CAS Trust Scholarship Program. *Academic Area: Mathematics. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. or Canadian citizens or permanent residents who have been admitted as full-time students to U.S. or Canadian colleges or universities. Applicants also must have demonstrated high scholastic achievement and strong interest in mathematics or mathematics-related fields. Preference will be given to applicants who have passed an actuarial exam and who have not yet won either this or another Society of Actuaries or CAS scholarship. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, an essay, two nomination forms, and official transcripts. Visit the trust’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,500. *Deadline: May 1. EasyAid.com PO Box 124 Youngtown, AZ 85363
[email protected] http://www.easyaid.com/computer Scholarship Name: Computer Science Scholarship. *Academic Area: Computer science. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be attending a postsecondary institution and majoring in a computer-related discipline. The scholarship is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicant must apply via EasyAid.com. Mailed submissions are not accepted. Applicants should submit their personal contact information and an essay that answers the question, “What is the greatest impact that computers have had on the world in the last 15 years?” Visit the company’s Web site to apply. *Amount: $500. *Deadline: March 15. Electronic Document Systems Foundation (EDSF) Attn: EDSF Scholarship Awards 608 Silver Spur Road, Suite 280 Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274-3616 310-265-5510
[email protected] http://www.edsf.org/scholarships.cfm Scholarship Name: EDSF Document Communication Scholarship Program. *Academic Area: Business, computer science, engineering (open), graphic
design. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time students who are committed to pursuing a career in the field of electronic document communication in the areas of: document preparation, production and/or document distribution, including 1:1 marketing; graphic communication and arts; e-commerce; imaging science, printing, web authoring, electronic publishing, computer science, engineering, or telecommunications. Applicants must also maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. The scholarship is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants must submit 10 copies of a completed application package. Applicants must include a covering letter, their academic details, two half- to full-page essays, a list of their extracurricular professional and academic activities, transcripts, two letters of recommendation, and samples of creative work (optional) in their application packets. Visit the foundation’s Web site for further details. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: May 15. Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) EAA Scholarship Department PO Box 3086 Oshkosh, WI 54903-3086 920-426-6823
[email protected] http://www.eaa.org/education/scholarships Scholarship Name: David Alan Quick Scholarship. *Academic Area: Engineering (aeronautical), engineering (aerospace). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be college juniors or seniors in good standing who are pursuing degrees in aerospace or aeronautical engineering. Applicants must be well rounded and involved in school/community activities and aviation. Applicants must also be current members of the EAA or recommended by a current EAA member. *Application Process: Applicants must visit the association’s Web site to submit an online application. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: March 1. Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) EAA Scholarship Department PO Box 3086 Oshkosh, WI 54903-3086 920-426-6823
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Scholarship Name: Hansen Scholarship. *Academic Area: Engineering (aeronautic), engineering (aerospace). *Age Group: College students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be students in good academic standing enrolled in an accredited college, university, or technical college pursuing a degree in aerospace or aeronautical engineering. Applicants must demonstrate financial need. Applicants must be well rounded and involved in school/community activities and aviation. Applicants must also be current members of EAA or recommended by a current EAA member. *Application Process: Applicants must visit the Association’s Web site to submit an online application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: March 1. Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) EAA Scholarship Department PO Box 3086 Oshkosh, WI 54903-3086 920-426-6823
[email protected] http://www.eaa.org/education/scholarships Scholarship Name: Payzer Scholarship. *Academic Area: Biological sciences, engineering (open), mathematics, and physical sciences. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be accepted or enrolled in an accredited college, university, or postsecondary school that emphasizes technical information. Applicants must be majoring in and pursuing a professional career in engineering, mathematics, or the physical or biological sciences. Applicants must be well rounded and involved in school/community activities and aviation. Applicants must also be current members of EAA or recommended by a current EAA member. *Application Process: Applicants must visit the Association’s Web site to submit an online application. *Amount: $5,000. *Deadline: March 1. Fluid Power Educational Foundation 3333 North Mayfair Road, Suite 211 Milwaukee, WI 53222 414-778-3364
[email protected] http://www.fpef.org/Education/scholar.html Scholarship Name: Fluid Power Educational Foundation Scholarships. *Academic Area: Engineering (open), engineering (manufacturing), and technology. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be planning to or attending a Fluid
Power Key School. Visit the foundation’s Web site to review a Key School Directory. High school seniors and college students may apply for this scholarship. *Application Process: Applicants must contact their school, college, or university for application details. The applicant’s educational institution submits the required forms on behalf of the student it selects. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: Varies. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) IEEE EMBS Executive Office 445 Hoes Lane, PO Box 1331 Piscataway, NJ 08855-1331 732-981-3433
[email protected] http://www.ieee.org/portal/site/mainsite/menuite m.818c0c39e85ef176fb2275875bac26c8/index. jsp?&pName=corp_level1&path=membership/ students/awards&file=sc_meddesign. xml&xsl=generic.xsl Contest Name: Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBS) Undergraduate Student Design Competition. *Academic Area: Engineering (biological). *Eligibility: Applicants must be IEEE EMBS undergraduate student members. *Application Process: Applicants must design and build an original device or product not currently offered on the market that applies engineering principles and technology to problems in medicine and biology. Design entries of 10 pages or less should be submitted with a title page, applicant’s name, address, telephone, school name, abstract or summary background, purpose and scope, discussion of technical description with analysis support, conclusion, and specifications. A separate verification of project success must be supported either with videotape and/or photographs. Visit the institute’s Web site for further application details. *Amount: $100 to $300. *Deadline: June 1. Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE) 3577 Parkway Lane, Suite 200 Norcross, GA 30092 800-494-0460
[email protected] http://www.iienet.org/public/articles/index.cfm?Cat=525 Scholarship Name: IIE Undergraduate Scholarships. *Academic Area: Engineering (industrial). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be active institute members. New
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member applications must be completely processed prior to the end of September in order for students to be eligible. Applicants must be enrolled full time in undergraduate industrial engineering programs and must maintain a minimum 3.4 GPA. Visit the institute’s Web site for specific scholarship eligibility requirements. *Application Process: Applicants may not apply directly for any scholarships except the IIE Council of Fellows Undergraduate Scholarship. Applicants must be nominated by IIE department heads. Visit the institute’s Web site for further application/nomination details and to download nomination forms. *Amount: Up to $4,000. *Deadline: November 15. Intel International Science & Engineering Fair (ISEF) Science Service 1719 N Street, NW Washington, DC 20036 202-785-2255 http://www.sciserv.org/isef Contest Name: Intel International Science & Engineering Fair. *Academic Area: Engineering (open). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school students who compete in a local fair that’s affiliated with Intel ISEF and be selected to represent that fair at Intel ISEF. Contact Science Service, founders of the ISEF, or visit their Web site to find affiliated local fairs. Application Process: Visit the Science Service-Intel ISEF Web site to obtain application details. *Amount: Up to $50,000. *Deadline: Contact Science Service for details. Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) Inc. Attn: Liz Brueck Scholarship Selection Committee 10 Paragon Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-1718 800-638-4427, ext. 1543
[email protected] http://www.imanet.org/ima/docs/3400/3352.pdf Scholarship Name: IMA Memorial Education Fund Scholarship. *Academic Area: Accounting, finance, information technology. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants should be full- or part-time students residing in the United States or Puerto Rico who are active student participants of the institute. They also must maintain a minimum 2.8 GPA. The scholarship is also available to graduate
students. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a one-page resume, a personal statement, and proof of enrollment in a program in management accounting, financial management, or information technology. Visit the institute’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000 to $2,500. *Deadline: February 15. Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) Inc. Attn: Liz Brueck Scholarship Selection Committee 10 Paragon Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-1718 800-638-4427, ext. 1543
[email protected] http://www.imanet.org/ima/docs/3400/3352.pdf Scholarship Name: Stuart Cameron and Margaret McLeod Memorial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Accounting, finance, information technology. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants should be full- or part-time students residing in the United States or Puerto Rico who are active student participants in the institute. They also must maintain a minimum 2.8 GPA. One outstanding applicant from the pool of Memorial Education Fund Scholarship applicants will be awarded this scholarship. The scholarship is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a one-page resume, a personal statement, and proof of enrollment in a program in management accounting, financial management, or information technology. Visit the institute’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $5,000, plus an all-expenses-paid trip to the institute’s annual conference. *Deadline: February 15. The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS) TMS Student Awards Program 184 Thorn Hill Road Warrendale, PA 15086 724-776-9000, ext. 259
[email protected] http://www.tms.org/Students/AwardsPrograms/ Scholarships.html Scholarship Name: TMS Student Awards Program. *Academic Area: Engineering (materials science). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be sophomores or juniors, members
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of the Material Advantage student program, enrolled full-time in metallurgical/materials science engineering program at a qualified college or university. Additional eligibility requirements may apply depending on the scholarship for which applicants are applying. Contact the Society for further details. Some scholarships are also available to graduate students.*Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a personal statement, transcripts, and three official recommendation forms. Applicants may apply for up to three of the six scholarship programs. Visit the society’s Web site to download an application and recommendation forms. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: May 15. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) NASA Headquarters NASA Education Program Office of Education Code N Washington, DC 20546-0001 202-358-0103 http://education.nasa.gov/divisions/higher/overview/ F_pathfinder_scholarship.html Scholarship Name: NASA Science and Technology Scholarship Program. *Academic Area: Computer science, engineering (open), life sciences, mathematics, and physical sciences. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be undergraduate students pursuing degrees in engineering, mathematics, computer science, physical science, or life science. *Application Process: Contact the NASA Education Program for details. *Amount: Up to $20,000. *Deadline: Varies. National Fire Protection Association Attn: Christine Ellis 1 Batterymarch Park Quincy, MA 02169-7471 617-770-3000
[email protected] http://www.nfpa.org/itemDetail.asp?categoryID=1076& itemID=25796&URL=Learning/Public%20Education/ Scholarships,%20awards,%20grants/ Other%20scholarships Scholarship Name: Frank J. Fee Jr. Award. *Academic Area: Engineering (fire protection). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Scholarship will
be awarded to students enrolled in the Department of Fire Protection Engineering at the University of Maryland. Scholarship will be granted based upon the student’s academic record, fire protection interest, and academic potential. *Application Process: Contact the association or the University of Maryland Undergraduate Advising Office (301-4053992) for details. *Amount: $5,000. *Deadline: April 1. National Fire Protection Association Attn: Christine Ellis 1 Batterymarch Park Quincy, MA 02169-7471 617-770-3000
[email protected] http://www.nfpa.org/itemDetail.asp?categoryID=1076& itemID=25796&URL=Learning/Public%20Education/ Scholarships,%20awards,%20grants/ Other%20scholarships Scholarship Name: Percy Bugbee Scholarship. *Academic Area: Engineering (fire protection). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Scholarship will be awarded to students at Worcester Polytechnic Institute who demonstrate excellence in academic achievement and intend to perform a thesis or graduate project activity aimed at improving fire protection engineering methods. *Application Process: Contact the association or a Worcester Polytechnic Institute (508-831-5000) departmental advisor for details. *Amount: $5,000. *Deadline: April 1. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) NOAA/Hollings Scholarship Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education PO Box 117, MS 36 Oak Ridge, TN 37831-0117 202-482-3384
[email protected] http://www.orau.gov/noaa/HollingsScholarship Scholarship Name: Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship Program. *Academic Area: Marine science. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be undergraduate students studying ocean and marine sciences who will be juniors in the fall academic term at an accredited college/university in the United States or U.S. territories. Applicants must also be U.S. citizens and maintain at least a 3.0 GPA. *Application Process:
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Applicants must submit a completed application, two reference forms (to be completed and submitted by referees), and official transcripts. Visit the NOAA’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Up to $8,000. *Deadline: May 23. National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association Barry K. Wendt Scholarship Program 1605 King Street Alexandria, VA 22314 703-525-8788
[email protected] http://www.nssga.org/careerscholarships/scholarships. cfm Scholarship Name: Barry K. Wendt Commitment Award and Scholarship. *Academic Area: Engineering (open). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be students from engineering schools who plan to pursue careers in the aggregates industry. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a letter of recommendation (academic), and a personal statement. One additional letter of recommendation from an employer should be included if the applicant has work experience in the aggregate industry. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: April 30. National Security Agency (NSA) PRISP Application 9800 Savage Road, Suite 6779 Ft. George G. Meade, MD 20755-6779 410-854-4725 http://www.nsa.gov/careers/students_4.cfm Scholarship Name: Pat Roberts Intelligence Scholars Program (PRISP). *Academic Area: Computer science, engineering (computer), engineering (electrical), foreign languages. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must maintain a full course load and a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 for the duration of their participation in the program. They must also be eligible to obtain a high-level security clearance. Upon successful completion of senior year and graduation, students will have an employment obligation to the NSA equal to 1.5 times the length of educational support provided. Visit the agency’s Web site for additional specific eligibility requirements for each category. The program is also open to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a resume online during open season. The
resume must include the following: name, complete address, e-mail address, phone number(s), name and address of college, college major, unweighted GPA, class size and rank, extracurricular activities, and leadership positions held. Additionally, the following materials must be mailed: a one-page essay, unofficial transcripts, and a description of the undergraduate program with an outline of current and anticipated courses. Visit the agency’s Web site for additional application information for individual scholarships. *Amount: Up to $25,000. *Deadline: October 30. National Security Agency (NSA) STOKES Application 9800 Savage Road, Suite 6779 Ft. George G. Meade, MD 20755-4725 410-854-4725 http://www.nsa.gov/careers/students_4.cfm Scholarship Name: The Stokes Educational Scholarship Program. *Academic Area: Computer science, engineering (computer), engineering (electrical), foreign languages, mathematics. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors or undergraduate students, U.S. citizens, and have a minimum SAT score of 1600 or ACT score of 25 and at least a 3.0 GPA out of 4.0. Applicants must work during the summer at the NSA in areas related to their course of study. Selected winners are required to work for the NSA after college graduation for at least one-and-one-half times the length of study. Applicants must maintain at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale each semester after their freshman year. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a resume online during open season and submit, by mail, a letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, or advisor, a one-page essay, and an official high school or college transcript. Applicants should also submit a photocopy of their SAT/ACT scores and up to three pages of supplemental information, if desired. Visit the agency’s Web site for additional information in specific major categories. *Amount: Full tuition. *Deadline: November 30. National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) Attn: Erin Garcia Reyes, Practice Division Manager 1420 King Street Alexandria, VA 22314-2794 703-684-2800
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Scholarship Name: Professional Engineers in Industry Scholarship. *Academic Area: Engineering (open). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be college sophomores, juniors, or seniors sponsored by a NSPE/PEI member. Students who are children, dependents, or relatives of NSPE members are given preference in the scholarship selection process. Students must have completed a minimum of two semesters or three quarters of undergraduate engineering studies in a program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology and have a minimum GPA of 2.5. The scholarship is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with two letters of recommendation from professors, transcripts, a resume, and a list of professional organizations in which they participates. Visit the society’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $2,500. *Deadline: April 1. Salute to Education Inc. PO Box 833425 Miami, FL 33283 305-476-7709
[email protected] http://www.stescholarships.org/SC_categories.html Scholarship Name: Salute to Education Mathematics/ Computer Science Scholarship. *Academic Area: Computer science, mathematics. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors who attend a Miami-Dade or Broward County, Florida, high school and who also reside in one of these counties. They must also be legal residents of the United States, have a minimum weighted GPA of 3.0, demonstrate a commitment to service by participating in at least one school or community organization, and intend to pursue a college degree at an accredited institution after graduation. Applicants should have demonstrated exemplary performance in all advanced courses in trigonometry, calculus, business, marketing, and computer science. They should also be involved in math clubs, academic competitions, and peer tutoring. *Application Process: Applicants must apply online. Supporting materials should be mailed as detailed on the online application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: Visit the organization’s Web site for updated deadline information.
Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration (SME) Attn: Mary O’Shea, Scholarship Coordinator 8307 Shaffer Parkway Littleton, CO 80127 303-973-9550, 800-763-3132 http://www.smenet.org/education/Students/sme_ scholarships.cfm Scholarship Name: Coal and Energy Division Scholarship. *Academic Area: Engineering (mining). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be SME student members in good standing, currently enrolled in a mining or mineral engineering program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, and have completed their sophomore year. They also must be recommended by their departmental chairperson. Applicants must also be engaged in coal-related activities. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the scholarship coordinator via an online form to receive an application. Visit the society’s Web site for further information. *Amount: Up to $1,500. *Deadline: October 30. Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration (SME) Attn: Mary O’Shea, Scholarship Coordinator 8307 Shaffer Parkway Littleton, CO 80127 303-973-9550, 800-763-3132 http://www.smenet.org/education/Students/sme_ scholarships.cfm Scholarship Name: Environmental Division Scholarship. *Academic Area: Engineering (mining), environmental science. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be SME student members in good standing, currently enrolled in an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology accredited course of study, and have completed their sophomore year. They also must be recommended by their departmental chairperson. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the scholarship coordinator via online form to receive an application. Visit the society’s Web site for further information. *Amount: Up to $2,000. *Deadline: October 30. Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration (SME) Attn: Mary O’Shea, Scholarship Coordinator 8307 Shaffer Parkway
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Littleton, CO 80127 303-973-9550, 800-763-3132 http://www.smenet.org/education/Students/sme_ scholarships.cfm Scholarship Name: Eugene P. Pfleider Memorial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Engineering (mining). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be SME student members in good standing, currently enrolled in a postsecondary program, and have completed their sophomore year. Applicants must also be recommended by their departmental chairperson. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the scholarship coordinator via an online form to receive an application. Visit the society’s Web site for further information. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: November 30. Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration (SME) Attn: Mary O’Shea, Scholarship Coordinator 8307 Shaffer Parkway Littleton, CO 80127 303-973-9550, 800-763-3132 http://www.smenet.org/education/Students/sme_ scholarships.cfm Scholarship Name: Gerald V. Henderson Industrial Minerals Memorial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Economics, engineering (mining), geology. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be SME student members in good standing, currently enrolled in an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology accredited course of study, and have completed their sophomore year. They also must be recommended by the departmental chairperson. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the scholarship coordinator via an online form to receive an application. Visit the society’s Web site for further information. *Amount: Up to $2,000. *Deadline: October 15. Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration (SME) Attn: Mary O’Shea, Scholarship Coordinator 8307 Shaffer Parkway Littleton, CO 80127 303-973-9550, 800-763-3132 http://www.smenet.org/education/Students/sme_ scholarships.cfm Scholarship Name: Mineral & Metallurgical Processing Division Scholarship. *Academic Area: Engineering
(materials science). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be SME student members in good standing, currently enrolled in an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology accredited course of study, and have completed their sophomore year. The applicant’s degree program must include course work in minerals processing, hydrometallurgy and/or metallurgical engineering. Applicants must also be recommended by their departmental chairperson. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the scholarship coordinator via an online form to receive an application. Visit the society’s Web site for further information. *Amount: $1,000 to $2,000. *Deadline: October 7. Society for the Advancement of Material and Process Engineering (SAMPE) 1161 Park View Drive, Suite 200 Covina, CA 91724-3751 626-331-0616, 800-562-7360
[email protected] http://www.sampe.org/studentp.html Scholarship Name: Undergraduate Awards Program. *Academic Area: Engineering (materials science), engineering (technology). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be SAMPE student chapter members and either college freshmen, sophomores, or juniors. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with transcripts and a one-page, signed statement demonstrating their knowledge of material processing technologies as related to their interests. Visit the society’s Web site to download an application and to view additional information about the categories in which an applicant can apply. *Amount: $750 to $2,000. *Deadline: February 1. Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) SAE Engineering Scholarships 400 Commonwealth Drive Warrendale, PA 15096-0001 724-776-4970
[email protected] http://students.sae.org/awdscholar/scholarships Scholarship Name: SAE Undergraduate Scholarships. *Academic Area: Engineering (automotive). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must aim to pursue a postsecondary
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degree and career in engineering. Eligibility requirements vary depending on the specific scholarship for which applicants are applying. Visit the society’s Web site for details on eligibility requirements. High school seniors and undergraduate students may apply for these scholarships. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, official transcripts, education and employment record, and a personal statement. Visit the association’s Web site for further application details and to download an application. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: Varies. Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) Education Foundation Scholarship Review Committee One SME Drive, PO Box 930 Dearborn, MI 48121 313-425-3300, 800-733-4763, ext. 3300
[email protected] http://www.sme.org/cgi-bin/smeefhtml.pl?/foundation/ scholarships/fsfccsa.htm&&&SEF& Scholarship Name: E. Wayne Kay Community College Scholarship. *Academic Area: Engineering (manufacturing). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors or full-time undergraduate students enrolled in a degree program in manufacturing or a closely related field at a two-year community college or trade school in the United States or Canada. They also must maintain a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, an application cover sheet, a personal statement, resume, official transcripts, and two letters of recommendation. Visit the society’s Web site to download an application. A variety of other related scholarships are also available at the state and local level. Contact the SME Education Foundation for details. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: February 1. Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) Education Foundation Scholarship Review Committee One SME Drive, PO Box 930 Dearborn, MI 48121 313-425-3300, 800-733-4763, ext. 3300
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Scholarship Name: E. Wayne Kay High School Scholarship. *Academic Area: Engineering (manufacturing). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school students in their senior year who commit to enroll in a manufacturing engineering or technology program at an accredited college or university as a full time freshman. They also must maintain a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, an application cover sheet, a personal statement, a resume, official transcripts, and two letters of recommendation. Visit the society’s Web site to download an application. A variety of other related scholarships are also available at the state and local level. Contact the SME Education Foundation for details. *Amount: Up to $2,500. *Deadline: February 1. Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers 601 Pavonia Avenue Jersey City, NJ 07306 201-798-4800, 800-798-2188
[email protected] http://www.sname.org/scholarships_graduate.htm Scholarship Name: Undergraduate Scholarship. *Academic Area: Architecture, engineering (ocean/ naval). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be society members (at least one year prior to application) and attend a U.S. or Canadian college or university. Graduate students are also eligible for this scholarship. *Application Process: Applicants should request an application by e-mail from the scholarship chair. Along with a completed application, applicants should submit any additional supporting materials requested on the application. Visit the society’s Web site for additional application information. *Amount: Up to $12,000. *Deadline: February 1. Society of Petroleum Engineers Inc. Professional Development Coordinator 222 Palisades Creek Drive, PO Box 833836 Richardson, TX 75083-3836 972-952-9393, 800-456-6863, ext. 359 http://www.spe.org/spe/jsp/basic/0,2396,1104_12167_ 0,00.html Scholarship Name: Gus Archie Memorial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Engineering (petroleum). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors, achieve
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an SAT score of at least 1200 or an ACT score of at least 27, and show intent to enroll in a program in an accredited petroleum engineering program. To renew the scholarship, the student must maintain a 3.0/4.0 GPA and must be enrolled in at least 14 credit hours per semester. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a statement of intent to pursue petroleum engineering. Visit the society’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $5,000, renewable for three additional years. *Deadline: April 30. Society of Plastics Engineers Foundation 14 Fairchild Drive Brookfield, CT 06804 203-740-5447
[email protected] http://www.4spe.org/foundation/scholarships.php Scholarship Name: General Scholarship. *Academic Area: Engineering (plastics). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be attending two- or four-year colleges or universities as full-time students and demonstrate an interest in the plastics industry. They also must enroll in classes that would be beneficial to a career in the plastics industry, such as plastics engineering, polymer science, chemistry, physics, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, and industrial engineering. Applicants must also demonstrate financial need. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with three recommendations, transcripts, and a one- to two-page statement telling why the applicant is applying for the scholarship, his or her qualifications, and educational and career goals. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Up to $4,000. *Deadline: January 15. Society of Satellite Professionals International (SSPI) Attn: Tamara Bond, Membership Director The New York Information Technology Center 55 Broad Street, 14th Floor New York, NY 10004 212-809-5199, ext. 16
[email protected] http://www.sspi.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subart iclenbr=56 Scholarship Name: SSPI Scholarship Program. *Academic Area: Satellite technology. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must
demonstrate academic and leadership achievement, commitment to pursuing education and career opportunities in the satellite industry or a field making direct use of satellite technology, and show potential for a significant contribution to the satellite communications industry. High school seniors, undergraduate students, and graduate students may apply. Applicants must be matriculated or accepted in an accredited college or university program at the time of scholarship award. *Application Process: The application process is divided into two parts. Applicants who successfully pass stage one of the application process will be invited to apply for stage two. To apply for stage one, applicants should submit a completed application along with current transcripts. Information about stage two of the process will be provided to applicants who pass stage one. Visit the society’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $2,000 to $5,000. *Deadline: February 18 (for stage one). SPIE-The International Society for Optical Engineering SPIE Scholarship Committee PO Box 10 Bellingham, WA 98227-0010 360-676-3290, ext. 659
[email protected] http://www.spie.org/CommunityServices/ StudentsAndEducators/index.cfm?fuseaction=Scho larships Scholarship Name: SPIE Scholarship. *Academic Area: Engineering (optical). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled fulltime in an undergraduate optics, photonics, imaging, optoelectronics program or related discipline at an educational institution for the academic year in which the award will be used (not applicable to high school students). Applicants must be SPIE student members and either high school seniors or undergraduate and graduate students *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, two letters of recommendation, an essay, and an Annual Scholarship Award Report (if reapplying). Visit the society’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: January 6. Triangle Education Foundation (TEF) Attn: Chairman, TEF Scholarship & Loan Committee 120 South Center Street
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[email protected] http://www.triangle.org/tef/programs/scholarships Scholarship Name: Triangle Education Foundation Scholarship. *Academic Area: Engineering (open). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be undergraduate student members who are currently studying engineering and other hard sciences. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and active involvement in their chapters on campus or in the community. Most scholarships require a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Eligibility requirements vary. Visit the foundation’s Web site for specific scholarship eligibility requirements. The scholarship is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, two letters of recommendation, and transcripts. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an
application. *Amount: $1,000 to $5,000. *Deadline: February 15. Virginia Society of Professional Engineers 5206 Markel Road, Suite 300 Richmond, VA 23230 804-673-4545
[email protected] http://www.vspe.org/FrameEdu.htm Scholarship Name: Virginia Society of Professional Engineers Scholarship. *Academic Area: Engineering (open). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be students attending one of the eight engineering schools in Virginia and demonstrate academic excellence. *Application Process: The scholarship is rotated among the schools, and the dean of the school makes the recommendation to the society. Contact the society to obtain further application details. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: Varies.
ENGINEERING/COMPUTER SCIENCE/ MATHEMATICS—GRADUATE The following financial aid resources are available to students who are interested in studying engineering, computer science, mathematics, and related fields at the graduate level. American Nuclear Society (ANS) Attn: Scholarship Coordinator 555 North Kensington Avenue LaGrange Park, IL 60526 708-352-6611 http://www.ans.org/honors/scholarships Scholarship Name: ANS Graduate Scholarships. *Academic Area: Engineering (nuclear), nuclear science. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or possess a permanent resident visa and must be graduate students enrolled in programs (in the United States) leading to an advanced degree in nuclear science, nuclear engineering, or a nuclearrelated field. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with official transcripts with seal, a letter of recommendation from a sponsoring organization, and three confidential reference forms. All application materials must be mailed in one packet. Visit the society’s Web site to view a list of individual graduate scholarships and additional requirements by scholarship. An application form can also be downloaded from the society’s Web site. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: February 1.
American Helicopter Society/Vertical Flight Foundation 217 North Washington Street Alexandria, VA 22314-2538 703-684-6777
[email protected] http://www.vtol.org/VFFSchoForm.pdf Scholarship Name: Vertical Flight Foundation Engineering Scholarship. *Academic Area: Engineering (aerospace/aviation). *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time students in accredited schools of engineering and be enrolled through the following full academic year. The scholarship is also available to undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, official transcripts, and a letter of recommendation. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000 to $4,000. *Deadline: February 1. American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Foundation 1801 Alexander Bell Drive, Suite 500 Reston, VA 20191-4344 703-264-7500, 800-639-AIAA http://www.aiaa.org/content.cfm?pageid=227 Scholarship Name: AIAA Graduate Scholarship. *Academic Area: Engineering (aerospace/aviation). *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants should indicate, by their approved department research, an interest in research related to aeronautics or astronautics. They also must have completed at least one quarter or semester of academic work, maintain a 3.3 GPA, and be or become an AIAA student member. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with three letters of recommendation, transcripts, and an essay. Visit the association’s Web site for essay topics and to download an application. *Amount: $5,000 and $10,000. *Deadline: January 31.
American Public Transportation Foundation 1666 K Street, NW, Suite 1100 Washington, DC 20006 202-496-4803
[email protected] http://www.apta.com/services/human_resources/ program_guidelines.cfm Scholarship Name: Louis T. Klauder Scholarship. *Academic Area: Engineering (electrical), engineering (mechanical). *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate dedication to pursuing careers in the rail transit industry as electrical or mechanical engineers, be enrolled in a fully accredited institution, maintain at least a 3.0 GPA (B) in course work that is relevant to the industry or required of a degree program, and either be employed by or demonstrate a strong interest in entering the public transportation industry. The 92
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scholarship is also available to undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a letter of nomination, an essay, three letters of recommendation, a copy of their completed FAFSA form, official transcripts, verification of enrollment, and a copy of their fee schedule for academic study. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $2,500 minimum. *Deadline: June 17.
also be ASME members. Eligibility requirements vary by scholarship. Visit the society’s Web site to obtain specific scholarship eligibility requirements. Scholarships are also available to high school seniors and undergraduate students. *Application Process: Online applications are from February 1 through March 15. Only ASME members can apply by using their registered e-mail address and membership number to log in. Contact the society for further application details. *Amount: $1,000 to $10,000. *Deadline: Varies.
American Public Transportation Foundation 1666 K Street, NW, Suite 1100 Washington, DC 20006 202-496-4803
[email protected] http://www.apta.com/services/human_resources/ program_guidelines.cfm Scholarship Name: Parsons Brinckerhoff-Jim Lammie Scholarship. *Academic Area: Engineering (transportation). *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate dedication to pursuing public transportation engineering careers, enrolled in a fully accredited institution, maintain at least a 3.0 GPA (B) in course work that is relevant to the industry or required of a degree program, and either be employed by or demonstrate a strong interest in entering the public transportation industry. The scholarship is also available to undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a letter of nomination, an essay, three letters of recommendation, a copy of their completed FAFSA form, official transcripts, verification of enrollment, and a copy of their fee schedule for academic study. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $2,500 minimum. *Deadline: June 17.
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Auxiliary Attn: Warren Leonard Three Park Avenue New York, NY 10016 212-591-7846
[email protected] http://www.asme.org/auxiliary/scholarshiploans Scholarship Name: ASME Auxiliary Graduate Scholarship Program. *Academic Area: Engineering (mechanical). *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be pursuing a master’s or doctoral degree in mechanical engineering and demonstrate financial need, ASME participation, and academic achievement. They also must be U.S. citizens (except for the Rice-Cullimore Scholarship) and be enrolled in a U.S. school in an Accreditation Board for Engineering Technology accredited mechanical engineering department. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, three letters of recommendation, and official transcripts. Visit the society’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $2,000. *Deadline: March 15.
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Attn: Maisha Phillips, Coordinator, Student Development Three Park Avenue New York, NY 10016 212-591-8131
[email protected] http://www.asme.org/education/enged/aid/scholar.htm Scholarship Name: ASME Scholarship Program. *Academic Area: Engineering (mechanical). *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be graduate students pursuing degrees and careers in mechanical engineering. They must
American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) 1452 Duke Street Alexandria, VA 22314-3458 703-836-6727
[email protected] http://www.navalengineers.org/Programs/Scholarships/ sc_info.htm Scholarship Name: ASNE Scholarship. *Academic Area: Engineering (ocean/naval). *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be applying for the scholarship for one year of graduate study. Applicants must be U.S. citizens who demonstrate
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academic achievement, an exemplary work history, financial need, extracurricular involvement, and a high degree of interest in naval engineering. They also must be members of the ASNE. The scholarship is also available to undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with three signed and sealed letters of recommendation and official, sealed transcripts. Visit the association’s Web site to download an official application. *Amount: $3,500. *Deadline: February 15. American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) Foundation Attn: Scholarships 1800 East Oakton Street Des Plaines, IL 60018 847-699-2929
[email protected] http://www.asse.org Scholarship Name: American Society of Safety Engineers Foundation Scholarship. *Academic Area: Engineering (safety). *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: This society offers a variety of scholarships with varying eligibility requirements. Visit the society’s Web site to view a list of available scholarships and specific eligibility requirements. Applicants for all scholarships must be student members of the ASSE. Scholarships are also available for undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with supporting materials, including a 300-word personal statement about their career goals and why they are seeking a degree in a safety-related field. Visit the society’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: December 1. Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) ACM Local Activities 1515 Broadway, 17th Floor New York, NY 10036
[email protected] http://www.acm.org/chapters/stu/upe/upe_award.html Scholarship Name: UPE ACM Student Chapter Scholarship Award. *Academic Area: Computer science. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time students who are ACM members and members of the ACM student chapter at their academic institution. They also must have a GPA above 3.5. The scholarship is also available to undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with three letters of
recommendation, official transcripts, and a statement of participation in the ACM student chapter at their academic institution. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application form. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: June 30. Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering (AACE) International Attn: Charla Miller 209 Prairie Avenue, Suite 100 Morgantown, WV 26501 304-296-8444, 800-858-COST
[email protected] http://www.aacei.org/education/scholarship.shtml Scholarship Name: AACE International Graduate Scholarship. *Academic Area: Business administration, construction trades, engineering (agricultural), engineering (architectural), engineering (chemical), engineering (civil), engineering (cost), engineering (electrical), engineering (industrial), engineering (manufacturing), engineering (mechanical), engineering (mining). *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants should be currently enrolled full-time students who are pursuing graduate study in a program related to cost engineering/cost management. These programs include: agricultural engineering, architectural engineering, building construction, business administration, chemical engineering, civil engineering, industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, mining engineering, electrical engineering, and quantity surveying. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with transcripts, a list of extracurricular activities, and an essay on the value of study in cost engineering. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Varies. Association of Engineering Geologists (AEG) Attn: Paul Santi, Department of Geology and Geological Engineering Colorado School of Mines Berthoud Hall Golden, CO 80401 303-273-3108
[email protected] http://www.aegfoundation.org/index2.php Scholarship Name: Marliave Fund/Scholarship. *Academic Area: Engineering (general). *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants
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must be presently enrolled full time in a college or university degree program that is directly applicable to engineering geology or geological engineering. They also must also be student members of the Association of Engineering Geologists. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application form along with official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work, copies of pertinent publications and abstracts, three letters of reference, and a statement of their career goals. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. The application package must be submitted through the applicant’s major professor, AEG student chapter advisor, or department chair. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: April 15. Association of Engineering Geologists (AEG) Attn: Robert A. Larson, Martin L. Stout Scholarship Committee Chair 13376 Azores Avenue Sylmar, CA 91342 818-362-0363
[email protected] http://www.aegfoundation.org/index2.php Scholarship Name: Martin L. Stout Scholarship. *Academic Area: Engineering (geological). *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants should be graduate students with an environmental or engineering geology emphasis. Student membership in the AEG is required at the time of the award. Current non-members may submit a membership application and dues to AEG headquarters with a copy included with the scholarship application. The scholarship is also available to undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should submit an original completed application form along with four photocopies. Confidential evaluations submitted on the appraisal of applicant form are required from each of two professors who have knowledge of the applicant’s achievements. These forms must accompany the application in envelopes sealed by the professors. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: February 1. Audio Engineering Society Educational Foundation Inc. 60 East 42nd Street, Room 2520 New York, NY 10165 212-661-8528 http://www.aes.org/education/edu_foundation.html
Grant Name: Audio Engineering Society Educational Foundation Graduate Student Grant. *Academic Area: Engineering (audio). *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree program (typically four years) at a recognized college or university, with a demonstrated commitment to audio engineering or a related field. They also must be accepted into a graduate academic program leading to a master’s or higher degree. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application, the first three pages of which include essays on past achievements and future plans, and a list of references that should be filled out by the applicant. The final two pages should be copied in duplicate and sent to the recommending faculty members or other persons more familiar with the qualifications of the applicant. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: May 15. EasyAid.com PO Box 124 Youngtown, AZ 85363
[email protected] http://www.easyaid.com/computer Scholarship Name: Computer Science Scholarship. *Academic Area: Computer science. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be attending a postsecondary institution and majoring in a computer-related discipline. The scholarship is also available to undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicant must apply via EasyAid.com. Mailed submissions are not accepted. Applicants should submit their personal contact information, and an essay that addresses the question, “What is the greatest impact that computers have had on the world in the last 15 years?” Visit the company’s Web site to apply. *Amount: $500. *Deadline: March 15. Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE) 3577 Parkway Lane, Suite 200 Norcross, GA 30092 800-494-0460
[email protected] http://www.iienet.org/public/articles/index.cfm?Cat=525 Scholarship Name: IIE Graduate Scholarship. *Academic Area: Engineering (industrial). *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled full time in a graduate industrial engineering
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program and maintain a minimum 3.4 GPA. They also must be active institute members. New member applications must be completely processed prior to the end of September in order for students to be eligible. Visit the institute’s Web site for specific scholarship eligibility requirements. *Application Process: Applicants may not apply directly for the scholarship. Applicants must be nominated by IIE department heads. Visit the institute’s Web site for further application/nomination details and to download nomination forms. *Amount: Up to $4,000. *Deadline: November 15 (for nomination form). Institute of Transportation Engineers 1099 14th Street, NW, Suite 300 West Washington, DC 20005-3438 202-289-0222
[email protected] http://www.ite.org/education/Harold_F_Hammond.asp Scholarship Name: Harold F. Hammond Scholarship. *Academic Area: Engineering (transportation). *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be planning to pursue a master’s degree in transportation engineering, with principal course work in traffic engineering, geometric design, and/or transportation planning. Applicants must have, or will have, earned a bachelor’s degree by December and be qualified for unconditional admission to the graduate study program at their chosen host university. They also must begin graduate study in transportation on a full-time basis by January. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, an essay, a resume, a prospective course list, four reference forms, official transcripts, and a FAFSA report. Visit the institute’s Web site to download an application and reference form. *Amount: $3,000. *Deadline: April 1. Institute of Transportation Engineers 1099 14th Street, Suite 300 West Washington, DC 20005-3438 202-289-0222
[email protected] http://www.ite.org/education/scholarships.asp Fellowship Name: Institute of Transportation Engineers Fellowships. *Academic Area: Engineering (transportation). *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants should demonstrate academic achievement and be attending a full-time graduate program in transportation within 12 months of the
closing date of their application. Applicants should visit the institute’s Web site for additional eligibility requirements for individual fellowships. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with an essay discussing their career objectives and reasons for pursuing a graduate degree in transportation. They also must submit three letters of recommendation. Visit the institute’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: April 1. Medical University of South Carolina Attn: Ms. Nancy Carder, Special Programs Office 165 Cannon Street, #402D PO Box 250851 Charleston, SC 29425 843-792-1469
[email protected] http://www.musc.edu/specialprograms/Templates/ Fellowship.htm Fellowship Name: Nuclear Engineering and Health Physics Fellowship. *Academic Area: Engineering (nuclear). *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants should have an undergraduate degree in the physical sciences, life sciences, or engineering. Applicants should also be U.S. citizens or permanent residents with at least one full year of graduate study remaining and attend a participating university. Visit the organization’s Web site for a list of participating universities. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with three letters of reference, official transcripts, and official GRE scores. Fellowship awardees are required to serve one three-month practicum. Visit the organization’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: A $1,700 monthly stipend. *Deadline: January 31. The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS) TMS Student Awards Program 184 Thorn Hill Road Warrendale, PA 15086 724-776-9000, ext. 259
[email protected] http://www.tms.org/Students/AwardsPrograms/ Scholarships.html Scholarship Name: International Symposium on Superalloys Scholarship. *Academic Area: Engineering (materials science). *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be “majoring in metallurgical and/or materials science and engineering with an emphasis on all aspects
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of the high-temperature, high-performance materials used in the gas turbine industry and all other applications.” They must also be members of the Material Advantage student program and enrolled full time in a metallurgical/materials science engineering program at a qualified college or university. The scholarship is also available to undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a personal statement, transcripts, and three official recommendation forms. Visit the society’s Web site to download an application and recommendation forms. *Amount: $2,000 plus $500 in travel reimbursements. *Deadline: March 15. National Fire Protection Association Attn: Christine Ellis 1 Batterymarch Park Quincy, MA 02169-7471 617-984-7244
[email protected] http://www.nfpa.org/categoryList.asp?categoryID=205& URL=Learning/Public%20Education/Scholarships,%2 0awards,%20grants Scholarship Name: David B. Gratz Scholarship. *Academic Area: Engineering (fire protection). *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be full- or part-time graduate students enrolled in fire science or fire engineering programs outside the U.S. or Canada who exhibit scholarship achievement, leadership qualities, concern for others/volunteerism, and contributions to international/national fire safety activities. *Application Process: Once nominated by their institution, applicants must submit a completed application, a personal statement, undergraduate and graduate transcripts, nomination letter(s), and a letter of recommendation. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $5,000 minimum. *Deadline: April 1. National Fire Protection Association Attn: Christine Ellis 1 Batterymarch Park Quincy, MA 02169-7471 617-984-7244
[email protected] http://www.nfpa.org/categoryList.asp?categoryID=205& URL=Learning/Public%20Education/Scholarships,%2 0awards,%20grants
Scholarship Name: John L. Jablonsky Scholarship. *Academic Area: Engineering (fire protection). *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be full- or part-time graduate students enrolled in a fire protection engineering program in the United States or Canada who exhibit scholarship achievement, leadership qualities, concern for others/volunteerism, and intention to pursue a career in fire safety engineering. *Application Process: Once nominated by their institution, applicants must submit a completed application, a personal statement, undergraduate and graduate transcripts, nomination letter(s), and a letter of recommendation. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $5,000 minimum. *Deadline: April 1. National Security Agency (NSA) Graduate Training Program 9800 Savage Road, Suite 6779 Ft. George G. Meade, MD 20755-6779 410-854-4725 http://www.nsa.gov/careers/students_4.cfm Scholarship Name: Graduate Training Program. *Academic Area: Engineering (computer), engineering (electrical). *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens who have majored as an undergraduate in engineering, computer science, or information operations, have a minimum 3.5 GPA (on a 4.0 scale), and are willing to relocate to Monterey, California, or Dayton, Ohio. Preferences may be stated, but are not guaranteed. Upon completion of the master’s program, program participants will be assigned to a permanent, full-time position at NSA headquarters in Ft. George G. Meade, Maryland. *Application Process: Applicants are applying for full-time employment with the NSA, during which time they will be attending graduate school. Applicants must agree to work for the NSA for a minimum of three times the length of paid schooling. Contact the NSA for further information about the application process. *Amount: Full-time salary, plus all tuition paid. *Deadline: November 30. National Security Agency (NSA) PRISP Application 9800 Savage Road, Suite 6779 Ft. George G. Meade, MD 20755-6779 410-854-4725 http://www.nsa.gov/careers/students_4.cfm
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Scholarship Name: Pat Roberts Intelligence Scholars Program (PRISP). *Academic Area: Computer science, engineering (computer), engineering (electrical), foreign languages. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must maintain a full course load and a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 for the duration of their participation in the program. They must also be eligible to obtain a high-level security clearance. Upon successful completion of senior year and graduation, students will have an employment obligation to NSA equal to 1.5 times the length of educational support provided. Visit the agency’s Web site for additional specific eligibility requirements for each category. The scholarship is also available to undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a resume online during open season. The resume must include the following: name, complete address, e-mail address, phone number(s), name and address of college, college major, unweighted GPA, class size and rank, extracurricular activities, and leadership positions held. Additionally, the following materials must be mailed: a one-page essay, unofficial transcripts, and a description of the graduate program with an outline of current and anticipated courses. Visit the agency’s Web site for additional application information for individual scholarships. *Amount: Up to $25,000. *Deadline: October 30. National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) Attn: Erin Garcia Reyes, Practice Division Manager 1420 King Street Alexandria, VA 22314-2794 703-684-2800
[email protected] http://www.nspe.org/scholarships/sc1-pei.asp Scholarship Name: Professional Engineers in Industry Scholarship. *Academic Area: Engineering (open). *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be sponsored by a NSPE/PEI member. Students who are children, dependents, or relatives of NSPE members are given preference in the scholarship selection process. Students must be enrolled in graduate study in a program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology. Applicants must also have a minimum GPA of 2.5. The scholarship is also available to undergraduate students.*Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with two letters of recommendation from
professors, transcripts, a resume, and a list of professional organizations in which they participate. Visit the society’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $2,500. *Deadline: April 1. Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Yanmar/SAE Scholarship SAE Award & Scholarship Program Staff 400 Commonwealth Drive Warrendale, PA 15096-0001 724-776-4970
[email protected] http://students.sae.org/awdscholar/scholarships Scholarship Name: Yanmar/Society of Automotive Engineers Scholarship. *Academic Area: Engineering (automotive). *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be citizens of North America (United States, Canada, Mexico) and full-time students enrolled in a graduate engineering or related science program. They also must be pursuing a course of study or research related to the conservation of energy in transportation, agriculture and construction, and power generation. Emphasis will be placed on research or study related to the internal combustion engine. The scholarship is also available to undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicants must submit an online application and send official transcripts to the SAE. Visit the society’s Web site to submit an online application. *Amount: $2,000. *Deadline: April 1. Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers 601 Pavonia Avenue Jersey City, NJ 07306 201-798-4800, 800-798-2188
[email protected] http://www.sname.org/scholarships_graduate.htm Scholarship Name: Graduate Scholarship. *Academic Area: Architecture, engineering (ocean/marine). *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be society members (at least one year prior to application) and must attend a United States or Canadian college or university. *Application Process: Applicants should request an application by e-mail from the scholarship chair. Along with a completed application, applicants should submit GRE scores and any additional supporting materials requested on the application. Visit the society’s Web site for additional application information. *Amount: Up to $12,000. *Deadline: February 1.
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Society of Satellite Professionals International (SSPI) Attn: Tamara Bond, Membership Director The New York Information Technology Center 55 Broad Street, 14th Floor New York, NY 10004 212-809-5199, ext. 16
[email protected] http://www.sspi.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subart iclenbr=56 Scholarship Name: SSPI Scholarship Program. *Academic Area: Satellite technology. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate academic and leadership achievement, a commitment to pursuing education and career opportunities in the satellite industry or a field making direct use of satellite technology, and show potential for a significant contribution to the satellite communications industry. The scholarship is also available to undergraduate students. *Application Process: The application process is divided into two parts. Applicants who successfully pass stage one of the application process will be invited to apply for stage two. To apply for stage one, applicants should submit a completed application along with current transcripts. Information about stage two of the process will be provided to applicants who pass stage one. Visit the society’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $2,000 to $5,000. *Deadline: February 28 (for stage one). SPIE-The International Society for Optical Engineering SPIE Scholarship Committee PO Box 10 Bellingham, WA 98227-0010 360-676-3290, ext. 659
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Scholarship Name: SPIE Scholarship. *Academic Area: Engineering (optical). *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled full-time in a graduate optics, photonics, imaging, optoelectronics program or related discipline at an educational institution for the academic year in which the award will be used. They also must be SPIE student members. The scholarship is also available to high school seniors and undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, two letters of recommendation, an essay, and annual scholarship award report (if reapplying). Visit the society’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: January 6. Triangle Education Foundation (TEF) Attn: Chairman, TEF Scholarship & Loan Committee 120 South Center Street Plainfield, IN 46168 317-837-9641
[email protected] http://www.triangle.org/tef/programs/scholarships Scholarship Name: Triangle Education Foundation Scholarship. *Academic Area: Engineering (open). *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be graduate student-members who are currently studying engineering and other “hard sciences.” They also must demonstrate financial need and active involvement in their chapters on campus or in the community. Most scholarships require a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Eligibility requirements vary. Visit the foundation’s Web site for specific scholarship eligibility requirements. The scholarship is also available to undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, two letters of recommendation, and transcripts. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000 to $5,000. *Deadline: February 15.
MEDIA ARTS—UNDERGRADUATE The following financial aid resources are available to students who are interested in studying media arts and related fields at the undergraduate level. Clips or tear sheets are not acceptable submission formats. Applicants should submit five copies of each complete entry, with a copy of the entry form attached to the front of each one. Visit the society’s Web site to download an entry form and to view additional specifications for submissions. *Amount: $250. *Deadline: December 16.
Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Fred Rogers Memorial Scholarship Attn: Michele Fowble 5220 Lankershim Boulevard North Hollywood, CA 91601-3109 818-754-2802 http://www.emmys.tv/foundation/rogersscholar.php Scholarship Name: Fred Rogers Memorial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Education, film/video, media arts (open). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be undergraduates at accredited colleges or universities who are pursuing degrees in early childhood education, child development/child psychology, film/television production, media arts, music, or animation. Applicants must have the ultimate goal of working in the field of children’s media. Particular attention will be given to student applicants from inner city or rural communities. The scholarship is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a personal statement, transcripts, and two letters of recommendation. Visit the academy’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $10,000. *Deadline: January 31.
American Copy Editors Society Attn: Kathy Schenck ACES Scholarships Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 333 West State Street Milwaukee, WI 53203 http://www.copydesk.org/scholarships.htm Scholarship Name: American Copy Editors Society Copy Editor Scholarship. *Academic Area: Publishing. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants should be college juniors or seniors who are interested in a career in copy editing. The scholarship is also available to graduate students and post-graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should submit five copies of the completed application and application packet materials, which includes a list of course work relevant to copy editing, an explanation of their copy editing experience, a 750-word essay, two letters of recommendation, copies of five to 10 headlines the applicant has written, and a copy of a story the applicant has edited with an explanation of the changes made and the circumstances (deadlines) under which it was edited. Visit the society’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000 to $2,500. *Deadline: October 15.
American Copy Editors Society Attn: Naomi Seldin, ACES Contest Committee Chairman 38309 Genesee Lake Road Oconomowoc, WI 53066 518-598-0177
[email protected] http://www.copydesk.org/contest.htm Contest Name: American Copy Editors Society Headline Contest. *Academic Area: Publishing. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants should be college students who work for a student publication. Students who have been employed by professional publications, as interns or otherwise, may enter work performed while so employed in the appropriate professional category. *Application Process: Applicants should submit an entry form along with copies of headlines as they appeared in print, or screen grabs in the case of online entries. Entries should be submitted as high-quality photocopies or scans on standard letter-size paper.
Broadcast Education Association 1771 N Street, NW Washington, DC 20036-2891 888-380-7222
[email protected] http://www.beaweb.org/scholarships/description.pdf Scholarship Name: Broadcast Education Association National Scholarships in Broadcasting. *Academic Area: Journalism. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time students who exhibit academic excellence and 100
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potential to be outstanding electronic media professionals. Applicants must also demonstrate high integrity and a well-articulated sense of personal and professional responsibility. Visit the Association’s Web site for specific eligibility requirements for individual scholarships. *Application Process: Applicants should visit the association’s Web site to view a list of specific available scholarships. Applications are available by request (mail, phone, or e-mail). *Amount: $1,250 to $5,000. *Deadline: October 12. Electronic Document Systems Foundation Attn: EDSF Scholarship Awards 608 Silver Spur Road, Suite 280 Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274-3616 310-265-5510
[email protected] http://www.edsf.org/scholarships.cfm Scholarship Name: Electronic Document Systems Foundation Document Communication Scholarship Program. *Academic Area: Business, communications, computer science, engineering (open), graphic design. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time students who are committed to pursuing a career in the field of electronic document communication in the areas of: document preparation, production and/ or document distribution, including 1:1 marketing; graphic communication and arts; e-commerce; imaging science, printing, Web authoring, electronic publishing, computer science, engineering, or telecommunications. Applicants must also maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. The scholarship is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants must submit 10 copies of a completed application package. Applicants must include a covering letter, their academic details, two half- to full-page essays, a list of their extracurricular professional and academic activities, transcripts, two letters of recommendation, and samples of creative work (optional) in their application packets. Visit the foundation’s Web site for further details. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: May 15. Indiana Broadcasters Association (IBA) 3003 East 98th Street, Suite 161 Indianapolis, IN 46280 317-573-0119, 800-342-6276
[email protected] http://www.indianabroadcasters.org
Scholarship Name: Indiana Broadcasters Association Scholarship for College Students. *Academic Area: Broadcasting, journalism. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must undergraduate students and Indiana residents who are currently attending IBA-member colleges/universities majoring in broadcasting, electronic media, telecommunications, or broadcast journalism. They also must be actively participating in a college broadcasting facility or working or interning for a commercial broadcasting facility. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application and college transcript request form. Visit the Association’s Web site to download an application and request form. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: March 21. Indiana Broadcasters Association (IBA) 3003 East 98th Street, Suite 161 Indianapolis, IN 46280 317-573-0119, 800-342-6276
[email protected] http://www.indianabroadcasters.org Scholarship Name: Indiana Broadcasters Association Scholarship for High School Seniors. *Academic Area: Broadcasting, journalism. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be second semester seniors at Indiana high schools, have a GPA of at least 3.0, be residents of Indiana, and plan to attend Indiana, IBA-member colleges/universities. They also must plan to major in broadcasting, electronic media, telecommunications, or broadcast journalism. Applicants must be actively participating in a high school broadcasting facility or working or interning for a commercial broadcasting facility. They also must have received credit in a high school broadcasting, electronic media, telecommunications, or broadcast journalism course. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application and high school transcript request form. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application and request a form. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: March 27. Iowa Broadcasters Association (IBA) PO Box 71186 Des Moines, IA 50325 515-224-7237
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Scholarship Name: Quarton-McElroy/IBA Scholarship. *Academic Area: Broadcasting. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Iowa, graduated from or about to graduate from an Iowa high school, and be enrolled in or enrolling full time in a broadcasting program at an IBA-approved Iowa two- or four-year college/university. Visit the association’s Web site to view a list of IBA-approved colleges/universities. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, an essay, transcripts, two letters of recommendation, and a copy of the applicant’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid report or Student Aid Report. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Up to $3,000 per year. *Deadline: April 1. Kansas Association of Broadcasters (KAB) Scholarship Committee 1916 Southwest Sieben Court Topeka, KS 66611-1656 785-235-1307
[email protected] http://www.kab.net/Programs/StudentServices/ BroadcastScholarshipProgram/default.aspx Scholarship Name: Broadcast Scholarship Program. *Academic Area: Broadcasting. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be Kansas residents attending or planning to attend a Kansas postsecondary institution and pursue full-time study in broadcasting or a related curriculum. Applicants must maintain at least a 2.5 GPA. High school seniors and college undergraduates may apply. *Application Process: Applicants must submit seven copies of a completed application, three letters of recommendation, and an essay. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: May 1. Michigan Association of Broadcasters Foundation MABF/abc12 Broadcasting Scholarship 819 North Washington Avenue Lansing, MI 48906 800-YOUR-MAB
[email protected] http://www.michmab.com/MABF/staoverview.html Scholarship Name: Michigan Association of Broadcasters Foundation/abc12 Broadcasting Scholarship. *Academic Area: Broadcasting. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants
must be college students currently pursuing careers in broadcast-related fields in the state of Michigan. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a cover letter, a resume, letters of recommendation, and an essay. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: December 15. Michigan Association of Broadcasters Foundation MABF/WOOD-TV8 Educational Scholarship 819 North Washington Avenue Lansing, MI 48906 800-YOUR-MAB
[email protected] http://www.michmab.com/MABF/staoverview.html Scholarship Name: Michigan Association of Broadcasters Foundation/WOOD-TV8 Educational Scholarship. *Academic Area: Broadcasting. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be college student currently pursuing a career in a broadcast-related field in the state of Michigan. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a cover letter, a resume, letters of recommendation, and an essay. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: December 15. Michigan Association of Broadcasters Foundation MABF/WXYZ-TV Broadcasting Scholarship 819 North Washington Avenue Lansing, MI 48906 800-YOUR-MAB
[email protected] http://www.michmab.com/MABF/staoverview.html Scholarship Name: Michigan Association of Broadcasters Foundation/WXYZ-TV Broadcasting Scholarship. *Academic Area: Broadcasting. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be college students currently pursuing careers in broadcast-related fields in the state of Michigan. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a cover letter, a resume, letters of recommendation, and an essay. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: December 15. Minnesota State Arts Board Park Square Court, Suite 200 400 Sibley Street St. Paul, MN 55101-1928 800-8MN-ARTS
[email protected] http://www.arts.state.mn.us/grants/artist_initiative.htm Scholarship Name: Artist Initiative Grant. *Academic Area: Media arts, performing arts (open), visual arts (open), writing. *Age Group: Open. *Eligibility:
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Applicants must be Minnesota residents, U.S. citizens or permanent residents, and at least 18 years old. Applicants must intend to expand their professional development in music, photography, media arts/ new media, literary arts, dance, theater, or visual arts. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, work samples, artist plan, budget, and a resume. Visit the Arts Board’s Web site to obtain specifications for work samples and artist plan, and to download an application. *Amount: $2,000 to $6,000. *Deadline: September 15. Missouri Broadcasters Association 1025 Northeast Drive Jefferson City, MO 65109 573-636-6692 http://www.mbaweb.org/TopStories.aspx?id=9 Scholarship Name: Missouri Broadcasters Association Scholarship Fund. *Academic Area: Broadcasting. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be Missouri residents currently attending a Missouri college, university, or an accredited tech/trade school. Applicants may also be graduating high school seniors who have been admitted to a Missouri institution of higher learning. Applicants must be enrolled or planning to enroll in a broadcast or related curriculum, which provides training and expertise applicable to a broadcast operation. They also must be full-time students and maintain at least a 3.0 GPA. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application and three letters of recommendation. Ten copies of both the application and the letters of recommendation are required. Contact the association to request an application. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: March 31. National Association of Farm Broadcasters Attn: Terry Henne, Chairman, NAFB Scholarship Program WSGW Radio 1795 Tittabawassee Road Saginaw, MI 48604 989-752-3456
[email protected] http://nafb.com/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=26 Scholarship Name: National Association of Farm Broadcasters College Scholarship. *Academic Area: Communications science, journalism. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be college juniors who are actively pursuing a degree in communications or journalism, with
a specialty in agricultural broadcasting. The scholarship is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a biographical form, transcripts, a statement detailing their career activities and interests, and personal references. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $2,500 and $3,000. *Deadline: April 30. National Cattlemen’s Foundation Attn: Beef Industry Scholarship 9110 East Nichols Avenue, Suite 300 Centennial, CO 80112 303-850-3347
[email protected] http://www.nationalcattlemensfoundation.org/ SCHOLARSHIP.aspx Scholarship Name: Beef Industry Scholarship. *Academic Area: Agriculture, communications, education. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled full time in a two- or four-year institution of higher learning with an intent on majoring in a field related to the beef industry—education, communications, production, or research. They must also demonstrate commitment to the beef industry through classes, internships, or life experiences. High school seniors may also apply for this scholarship. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a one-page letter expressing career goals, two letters of recommendation, and a 750-word essay. *Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,500, plus expenses paid to attend the organization’s annual convention and trade show. *Deadline: September 30. National Institute for Labor Relations Research 5211 Port Royal Road, Suite 510 Springfield, VA 22151 703-321-9606
[email protected] http://www.nilrr.org/scholarships.htm Scholarship Name: William B. Ruggles Right to Work Journalism Scholarship. *Academic Area: Journalism. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be college students majoring in journalism or a related major who demonstrate academic achievement and an interest in the work of the institute. The scholarship is also available to
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graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application, transcripts (or letter of college acceptance, and a 500-word essay on the principles of voluntary unionism and transcripts (or letter of college acceptance). Applications should be submitted between October 1 and December 31. Visit the institute’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $2,000. *Deadline: December 31. National Press Photographers Foundation 3200 Croasdaile Drive, Suite 306 Durham, NC 27705 919-383-7246
[email protected] http://www.nppa.org/professional_development/ students/scholarships Scholarship Name: National Press Photographers Foundation Scholarship. *Academic Area: Journalism, photojournalism. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time college students or students returning to college to finish their formal education. They also must demonstrate dedication to photojournalism, academic ability, and financial need. The scholarship is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application and portfolio including six or more photos (still photographers), three tear sheets (picture editors), or three short stories (video journalists). Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application and for further application details. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: March 1. The Newspaper Guild-CWA David S. Barr Award 501 Third Street, NW Washington, DC 20001-2797 202-434-7177 http://www.newsguild.org/awards/barr.php Award Name: David S. Barr Award. *Academic Area: Broadcasting, journalism. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Entries must be published work printed or broadcast between January 1 and December 31 of the previous year. High school students, undergraduate students, and graduate students may apply for this award. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a signed, completed application along with one original copy of the entry and four photocopies or tapes of their
work. A summary of the work and how that work helped right a wrong, corrected an injustice, or promoted justice and fairness should also be included with the entry. Visit the guild’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $500 (high school students); $1,500 (college students). *Deadline: January 31. Oklahoma Association of Broadcasters 6520 North Western, Suite 104 Oklahoma City, OK 73116 405-848-0771
[email protected] http://www.oabok.org/Careers/scholarships.html Scholarship Name: Ken R. Greenwood Student Assistance Fund. *Academic Area: Broadcasting. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be broadcast students attending a college/university in the state of Oklahoma who demonstrate financial need. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a request for financial assistance along with a letter from the applicant’s department head or professor. Contact the association for further application details. *Amount: Up to $250. *Deadline: Varies. Oklahoma Association of Broadcasters 6520 North Western, Suite 104 Oklahoma City, OK 73116 405-848-0771
[email protected] http://www.oabok.org/Careers/scholarships.html Scholarship Name: Oklahoma Association of Broadcasters Education Foundation Scholarship Program. *Academic Area: Broadcasting. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be juniors or seniors enrolled in an Oklahoma college or university broadcast program and majoring in broadcasting. They also must maintain a minimum B average in all courses, take at least 12 academic hours of coursework during the scholarship year, and plan to enter the broadcasting profession upon graduation. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application. Visit the association’s Web site in October to download an application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: December 16. Overseas Press Club Foundation Attn: William J. Holstein, President 40 West 45th Street New York, NY 10036
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[email protected] http://www.opcofamerica.org Scholarship Name: Overseas Press Club Foundation Scholarship. *Academic Area: Journalism. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must aspire to become foreign correspondents. The scholarship is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a cover letter, a resume, and an essay. The essay should be no longer than 500 words and concentrate on an area of the world or an international issue that is in keeping with the applicant’s interests. Visit the foundation’s Web site for further information that should be included in the cover letter and resume. *Amount: $2,000. *Deadline: December 1. Quill and Scroll Society Scholarship Committee University of Iowa School of Journalism and Mass Communication 100 Adler Journalism Building, Room E346 Iowa City, IA 52242 319-335-3457
[email protected] http://www.uiowa.edu/~quill-sc/Scholarships/index. html Scholarship Name: Edward J. Nell Memorial Scholarships in Journalism. *Academic Area: Journalism. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors who are national winners in either the Yearbook Excellence Contest or the International Writing/ Photography Contest. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, official transcripts, a cover letter, five selections of published work, and letters of endorsement from their principal, counselor, and/or adviser. Visit the society’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $500 to $1,500. *Deadline: May 10. Radio-Television News Directors Foundation (RTNDF) Attn: Irving Washington RTNDF Scholarships 1600 K Street, NW, Suite 700 Washington, DC 20006 202-467-5218
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Scholarship Name: The George Foreman Tribute to Lyndon B. Johnson Scholarship. *Academic Area: Broadcasting, journalism. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled full-time sophomores, juniors, or seniors at the University of Texas-Austin and interested in pursuing a career in electronic journalism. Several scholarships are available, but applicants may only apply for one scholarship through the foundation. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a resume, a one-page statement detailing their career goals, and a letter of reference from their dean or faculty advisor. One to three samples of the applicant’s journalistic skills, totaling 15 minutes or less, should also be submitted on audiocassette or videotape (VHS only), along with a script and a statement describing the role the applicant played in each story. Any additional credits for others working on the stories should also be included. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $6,000. *Deadline: May 8. Radio-Television News Directors Foundation (RTNDF) Attn: Irving Washington RTNDF Scholarships 1600 K Street, NW, Suite 700 Washington, DC 20006 202-467-5218
[email protected] http://www.rtnda.org/asfi/scholarships/undergrad.shtml Scholarship Name: The Lou and Carole Prato Sports Reporting Scholarship. *Academic Area: Broadcasting, journalism. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time college sophomores, juniors, or seniors who are pursuing careers in radio or television sports reporting. Several scholarships are available, but applicants may only apply for one scholarship through the foundation. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a resume, detailing their career goals, and a letter of reference from their dean or faculty advisor. One to three samples of the applicant’s journalistic skills, totaling 15 minutes or less, should also be submitted on audiocassette or videotape (VHS only), along with a script and a statement describing the role the applicant played in each story. Any additional credits for others working on the stories should also be included. Visit the
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foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: May 8. Radio-Television News Directors Foundation (RTNDF) Attn: Irving Washington RTNDF Scholarships 1600 K Street, NW, Suite 700 Washington, DC 20006 202-467-5218
[email protected] http://www.rtnda.org/asfi/scholarships/undergrad.shtml Scholarship Name: The Mike Reynolds Journalism Scholarship. *Academic Area: Broadcasting, journalism. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled full-time college sophomores, juniors, or seniors who have good writing ability, excellent grades, a dedication to the news business, strong interest in pursuing a career in electronic journalism, and a demonstrated need for financial assistance. Several scholarships are available, but applicants may only apply for one scholarship through the foundation. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a resume, a one-page statement detailing their career goals, and a letter of reference from the student’s dean or faculty advisor. One to three samples of the applicant’s journalistic skills, totaling 15 minutes or less, should also be submitted on audiocassette or videotape (VHS only), along with a script and a statement describing the role the applicant played in each story. Any additional credits for others working on the stories should also be included. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: May 8. Radio-Television News Directors Foundation (RTNDF) Attn: Irving Washington RTNDF Scholarships 1600 K Street, NW, Suite 700 Washington, DC 20006 202-467-5218
[email protected] http://www.rtnda.org/asfi/scholarships/undergrad.shtml Scholarship Name: Presidents’ Scholarship. *Academic Area: Broadcasting, journalism. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled full-time college sophomores, juniors, or seniors who are pursuing careers in radio and television news. Several scholarships are available,
but applicants may only apply for one scholarship through the foundation. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a resume, a one-page statement detailing their career goals, and a letter of reference from the student’s dean or faculty advisor. One to three samples of the applicant’s journalistic skills, totaling 15 minutes or less, should also be submitted on audiocassette or videotape (VHS only), along with a script and a statement describing the role the applicant played in each story. Any additional credits for others working on the stories should also be included. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $2,500. *Deadline: May 8. Society for Technical Communication Attn: Scott DeLoach, Scholarships 901 North Stuart Street, Suite 904 Arlington, VA 22203-1802 404-522-0003
[email protected] http://www.stc.org/scholarshipInfo_national.asp Scholarship Name: Society for Technical Communication International Scholarship Program. *Academic Area: Communications science. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time undergraduate students who are pursuing established degree programs in some area of technical communication. Applicants pursuing other communicationsrelated majors, such as general journalism, electronic communication engineering, computer programming, creative writing, or entertainment are not eligible. Applicants must have completed at least one year of postsecondary education and should have at least one full year of academic work remaining to complete their degree programs, although under exceptional circumstances an award may be granted to a student for the final halfyear. The scholarship is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, an essay, official transcripts, and two letters of recommendation. Visit the society’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,500. *Deadline: February 15. Society of Professional Journalists-Mid-Florida Pro Chapter Attn: Dr. Bonnie Jefferis, Coordinator of Mass Communications
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[email protected] http://www.spj.org/midflorida/danielleinfo.htm Scholarship Name: Danielle Cipriani TV News Scholarship. *Academic Area: Broadcasting, journalism. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of the
Mid-Florida Pro Chapter region (between Gainesville and Sarasota). They also must be television news or television production majors at a Florida college or university. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a career goals statement, a work sample (15 minutes or less) on VHS tape or DVD, and two letters of recommendation. Visit the society’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: November 1.
MEDIA ARTS—GRADUATE The following financial aid resources are available to students who are interested in studying the media arts and related fields at the graduate level. two letters of recommendation, copies of five to 10 headlines the applicant has written, and a copy of a story the applicant has edited with an explanation of the changes made and the circumstances (deadlines) under which it was edited. Visit the society’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000 to $2,500. *Deadline: October 15.
Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Fred Rogers Memorial Scholarship c/o Michele Fowble 5220 Lankershim Boulevard North Hollywood, CA 91601-3109 818-754-2802 http://www.emmys.tv/foundation/rogersscholar.php Scholarship Name: Fred Rogers Memorial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Education, film/video, media arts (open). *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be graduate students (master’s or Ph.D.) at accredited colleges or universities who are pursuing degrees in early childhood education, child development/child psychology, film/television production, music, and animation. Applicants must have the ultimate goal of working in the field of children’s media. Particular attention will be given to student applicants from inner city or rural communities. The scholarship is also available to undergraduate students.*Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a personal statement, transcripts, and two letters of recommendation. Visit the academy’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $10,000. *Deadline: January 31.
National Association of Farm Broadcasters Attn: Terry Henne, Chairman, NAFB Scholarship Program WSGW Radio 1795 Tittabawassee Saginaw, MI 48604 989-752-3456
[email protected] http://nafb.com/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=26 Scholarship Name: National Association of Farm Broadcasters College Scholarship. *Academic Area: Broadcasting, journalism. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be graduate students actively pursuing a degree in communication or journalism, with a specialty in agricultural. The scholarship is also available to undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a biographical form, transcripts, a statement detailing their career activities and interests, and personal references. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $2,500 and $3,000. *Deadline: April 30.
American Copy Editors Society Attn: Kathy Schenck ACES Scholarships Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 333 West State Street Milwaukee, WI 53203 http://www.copydesk.org/scholarships.htm Scholarship Name: American Copy Editors Society Copy Editor Scholarship. *Academic Area: Publishing. *Age Group: Graduate students, post-graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants should be potential professional copy editors, either still in college, or graduating students who have accepted full-time copy editing jobs or internships. The scholarship is also available to undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should submit five copies of the completed application and application packet materials, which includes: a list of course work relevant to copy editing, an explanation of their copy editing experience, a 750-word essay,
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[email protected] http://www.nilrr.org/scholarships.htm Scholarship Name: William B. Ruggles Right to Work Journalism Scholarship. *Academic Area: Journalism. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be college students majoring in journalism or a related major who demonstrate academic achievement and an interest in the work of the institute. The scholarship is also available to undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application, 108
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transcripts (or letter of college acceptance), and a 500-word essay on the principles of voluntary unionism. Applications should be submitted between October 1 and December 31. Visit the institute’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $2,000. *Deadline: December 31. National Press Photographers Foundation 3200 Croasdaile Drive, Suite 306 Durham, NC 27705 919-383-7246
[email protected] http://www.nppa.org/professional_development/ students/scholarships Scholarship Name: National Press Photographers Foundation Scholarship. *Academic Area: Photojournalism. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time college students or students returning to college to finish their formal education. They also must demonstrate dedication to photojournalism, academic ability, and financial need. The scholarship is also available to undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application and portfolio including six or more photos (still photographers), three tear sheets (picture editors), or three short stories (video journalists). Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application and for further application details. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: March 1. The Newspaper Guild-CWA David S. Barr Award 501 Third Street, NW Washington, DC 20001-2797 202-434-7177 http://www.newsguild.org/awards/barr.php Award Name: David S. Barr Award. *Academic Area: Broadcasting, journalism. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Entries must be published work printed or broadcast between January 1 and December 31 of the previous year. The award is also available to high school seniors and undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed, signed application along with one original copy of the entry and four photocopies or tapes. A summary of the work and how that work helped right a wrong, corrected an injustice, or promoted justice and fairness should also be included with the entry. Visit the association’s Web
site to download an application. *Amount: $1,500. *Deadline: January 31. Overseas Press Club Foundation Attn: William J. Holstein, President 40 West 45th Street New York, NY 10036 212-626-9220
[email protected] http://www.opcofamerica.org Scholarship Name: Overseas Press Club Foundation Scholarship. *Academic Area: Journalism. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must aspire to become foreign correspondents. The scholarship is also available to undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a cover letter, a resume, and an essay. The essay should be no longer than 500 words and concentrate on an area of the world or an international issue that is in keeping with the applicant’s interests. Visit the foundation’s Web site for further information that should be included in the cover letter and resume. *Amount: $2,000. *Deadline: December 1. Radio-Television News Directors Foundation (RTNDF) Attn: Irving Washington RTNDF Scholarships 1600 K Street, NW, Suite 700 Washington, DC 20006 202-467-5218
[email protected] http://www.rtnda.org/asfi/scholarships/graduate.shtml Scholarship Name: Abe Schechter Graduate Scholarship. *Academic Area: Broadcasting, journalism. *Age Group: Graduate students. Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled, or incoming, full-time graduate students who are interested in pursuing a career in electronic journalism. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a resume, a onepage statement detailing their career goals, and a letter of reference from the their dean or faculty adviser. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $2,000. *Deadline: May 8. Society for Technical Communication Contact: Scott DeLoach, Scholarship Selection Committee 901 North Stuart Street, Suite 904 Arlington, VA 22203
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[email protected] http://www.stc.org/scholarshipInfo_national.asp Scholarship Name: Society for Technical Communication International Scholarship Program. *Academic Area: Communications science, computer science, graphic design. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time students pursuing graduate degrees in technical writing, editing, graphical design, interface design, or Web design. The scholarship is also available to undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, official college transcripts, and two letters of recommendation. Visit the society’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,500. *Deadline: February 15. Society of Satellite Professionals International Attn: Tamara Bond, Membership Director The New York Information Technology Center 55 Broad Street, 14th Floor New York, NY 10004 212-809-5199, ext. 16
[email protected] http://www.sspi.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subart iclenbr=56 Scholarship Name: Society of Satellite Professionals International Scholarship. *Academic Area: Broadcasting, business, law, government, meteorology, satellite technology. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate academic and leadership achievement, commitment to pursuing education and career opportunities in the satellite industry or a field making direct use of satellite technology, and show potential for a significant contribution to the satellite communications industry. The scholarship is also available to high school seniors and undergraduate students. *Application Process: The application process is divided into two parts. Applicants who successfully pass stage one of the application process will be invited to apply for stage two. To apply for stage one, applicants should submit a completed application along with current transcripts. Information about stage two of the process will be provided to applicants who pass stage one. Visit the society’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $2,000 to $5,000. *Deadline: February 28 (for stage one).
United Methodist Communications Scholarship Committee Communications Resourcing Team-UMCom PO Box 320 Nashville, TN 37202-0320 888-278-4862
[email protected] http://umcom.org/pages/news.asp?class=6&ID=427&typ e=2&product_id=0 Fellowship Name: Stoody-West Fellowship. *Academic Area: Journalism. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be graduate students planning to pursue a degree in religious journalism. Applicants must be attending or planning to attend an accredited U.S. college or university. They also must demonstrate Christian commitment and involvement in the life of the United Methodist Church. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, official transcripts, three letters of recommendation, a personal photo, three writing samples, and a personal statement. Visit the organization’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $6,000. *Deadline: March 15. Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) Contact: Amy Lowe, WBCA Awards Program Manager 4646 Lawrenceville Highway Lilburn, GA 30047-3620 770-279-8027, ext. 102
[email protected] http://www.wbca.org/RobertsAward.asp Scholarship Name: Robin Roberts/WBCA Broadcasting Scholarship. *Academic Area: Communications science, journalism. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be female collegiate basketball players intending to pursue graduate study and careers in sports communication or journalism. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a nomination form (to be completed by WBCA member coaches), a letter of recommendation, proof of academic major and GPA, and a list of campus activities. Nomination forms are made available at the WBCA’s Web site in January. Nominations must be made through the online nomination form. *Amount: $4,000, plus $1,000 for travel to the national convention. *Deadline: Contact the association for more information.
MEDICINE/HEALTH CARE— UNDERGRADUATE The following financial aid resources are available to students who are interested in studying medicine/health care or related fields at the undergraduate level. a 200-word essay. Visit the academy’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $500. *Deadline: January 31.
American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Orthotic and Prosthetic Education and Development Fund 526 King Street, Suite 201 Alexandria, VA 22314 703-836-0788, ext. 206
[email protected] http://www.oandp.org/education/professional_ development/mckeever_scholarship.asp Scholarship Name: Dan McKeever Scholarship. *Academic Area: Medicine (orthotics and prosthetics). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must have completed their junior year in an accredited orthotics and prosthetics bachelor’s degree program. Applicants must also maintain at least a 3.0 GPA and demonstrate financial need. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, official transcripts, a recent W-2 or letter from their employer, a letter of recommendation, and a 200-word essay. Visit the academy’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: May 31.
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) Attn: Deb Callis 1900 Association Drive Reston, VA 20191-1598 800-213-7193, ext. 405
[email protected] http://www.aahperd.org/aahperd/template. cfm?template=presidents_scholarships.html Scholarship Name: Ruth Abernathy Presidential Scholarship. *Academic Area: Medicine (open). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be current members of AAHPERD (or join at time of application) who are majoring in the field of health, physical education, recreation, or dance. They must also be full-time students with a junior or senior status at a baccalaureate-granting college or university, maintain a 3.5 out of 4.0 GPA, demonstrate exceptional leadership abilities, and participate in school/community service activities. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a photocopy of the AAHPERD membership card or membership application form, three letters of recommendation, official transcripts, and a short biographical sketch. Materials should be mailed to the appropriate district contact. Visit the alliance’s Web site to download application and to locate the district contact. *Amount: $1,000 plus a three-year AAHPERD membership. *Deadline: October 15.
American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Orthotic and Prosthetic Education and Development Fund 526 King Street, Suite 201 Alexandria, VA 22314 703-836-0788, ext. 206
[email protected] http://www.oandp.org/education/professional_ development/chagnon_scholarship.asp Scholarship Name: Ken Chagnon Scholarship. *Academic Area: Medicine (orthotics and prosthetics). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be college students enrolled in an accredited orthotics and prosthetics technician program, and show exceptional technical aptitude Applicants must contribute to their own education financially, and demonstrate financial need. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a recent W-2 or letter from employer, a letter of recommendation, and
American Assembly for Men in Nursing Foundation 11 Cornell Road Latham, NY 12110-1499 518-782-9400, ext. 346
[email protected] http://www.aamn.org/aamnfoundationscholarships.htm Scholarship Name: American Assembly for Men in Nursing Foundation Scholarship. *Academic 111
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Area: Nursing (open). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be male students currently enrolled in nursing education programs. Applicants must maintain a minimum 2.75 GPA. A graduate scholarship is also available. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application and essay. Contact the foundation to learn when scholarships are being offered and obtain further information regarding application requirements and details. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: Varies. American Association of Colleges of Nursing One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530 Washington, DC 20036 202-463-6930
[email protected] http://aacn.campusrn.com/scholarships/scholarship_ rn.asp Scholarship Name: CampusRN/American Association of Colleges of Nursing Scholarship. *Academic Area: Nursing (open). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be completing an RN to baccalaureate program or enrolled in an accelerated baccalaureate degree nursing program. Applicants should be Campus RN members who possess at least a 3.25 GPA. Special consideration is given to students pursuing a nursing faculty career. A scholarship is awarded every two months. The scholarship is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application and submit an online profile on CampusRN. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application and to complete the online profile. *Amount: $2,500. *Deadline: January 1, March 1, May 1, July 1, September 1, November 1. American Association of Colleges of Nursing Attn: Robert Rosseter One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530 Washington, DC 20036 202-463-6930, ext. 231
[email protected] http://www.aacn.nche.edu/Media/NewsReleases/2004/ 04LydiasScholarship.htm Scholarship Name: Lydia’s Professional Uniforms/ American Association of Colleges of Nursing Excellence in Academics Nursing Scholarship. *Academic Area: Nursing (open). *Age Group: College juniors. *Eligibility: Applicants should be full-time
students attending an accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing program and possess a GPA of at least 3.5. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application and a 250-word essay describing career aspirations and financial need. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. Applications should be submitted by email. *Amount: $2,500. *Deadline: August 1, November 1. American Association of Colleges of Nursing Attn: Pam Malloy One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530 Washington, DC 20036-1120 202-463-6930 http://www.aacn.nche.edu/Education/financialaid.htm Scholarship Name: Monster Healthcare-American Association of Colleges of Nursing, Nursing Faculty Scholarship. *Academic Area: Nursing (education). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are full-time students enrolled in or accepted into either a baccalaureate-to-doctoral degree or a doctor of nursing practice program. The purpose of this scholarship is to increase the number of doctoral nursing faculty instructors; the applicant must intend to teach. The school of nursing that the applicant attends must provide an agreement letter from the dean to match at least 50 percent of the tuition at their academic institution. If positions are available, awardees must be willing to work at least 10 hours a week while enrolled in the doctoral program so that they can maintain clinical skills and obtain health care benefits. Evidence must be provided that a mentor/adviser agrees to work with the applicant throughout the student’s entire formal education process. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application and all associated forms along with two letters of recommendation, a one-page letter describing their personal and professional interest in nursing and nursing education, official transcripts, a curriculum vitae, and a letter of acceptance to nursing school. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $25,000. *Deadline: September 30. American Association of Neuroscience Nurses/ Neuroscience Nursing Foundation (NNF) NNF Scholarship Program 4700 West Lake Avenue Glenview, IL 60025
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[email protected] http://www.aann.org/nnf Scholarship Name: NNF Scholarship Program. *Academic Area: Nursing (neuroscience). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be registered nurses pursuing studies to advance careers in neuroscience nursing at the undergraduate level. Applicants must also maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. A graduate scholarship is also available. *Application Process: Applicants must submit one copy of application Form A and four copies of Form B and supporting materials. Supporting materials include a letter of acceptance or evidence of enrollment in the school applicants are attending or plan to attend, official transcripts, copy of current specialty certification card(s), copy of current RN license, resume, and personal statement. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,500. *Deadline: January 15. American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) Foundation Basic Midwifery Student Scholarship 8403 Colesville Road, Suite 1550 Silver Spring, MD 20910 240-485-1800 http://www.midwife.org/support.cfm?id=274 Scholarship Name: Basic Midwifery Student Scholarship. *Academic Area: Nursing (midwifery). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited basic midwifery program and have successfully completed one semester or module. They must also be members of ACNM, show academic achievement, and demonstrate financial need. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a brief statement of career goals and plans, a financial assessment form, a statement of financial need, and one letter of recommendation from a faculty member. Applicant’s program director must also complete the Program Director Form. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: March 18. American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) Foundation 8403 Colesville Road, Suite 1550 Silver Spring, MD 20910 240-485-1800
http://www.midwife.org/support.cfm?id=275 Scholarship Name: Mary Keller Scholarship Fund Award. *Academic Area: Nursing (midwifery). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be current residents of Michigan, enrolled in the nurse-midwife program at Case Western Reserve University, and agree to submit a data collection form to the ACNM Foundation within one year of scholarship award. They must also be members of ACNM, show academic achievement, and demonstrate financial need. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a brief statement of their career goals and plans, a financial assessment form, a statement of financial need, and one letter of recommendation from a faculty member. Visit the college’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: March 18. American Dental Association (ADA) Foundation 211 East Chicago Avenue Chicago, IL 60611 312-440-2547
[email protected] http://www.ada.org/ada/prod/adaf/prog_scholarship_ prog.asp Scholarship Name: Allied Dental Health Scholarship - Dental Hygiene. *Academic Area: Medicine (dental hygiene). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be entering their final year of study and currently attending a dental hygiene program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation, maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, and demonstrate a minimum financial need of at least $1,000. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application along with Academic Achievement Record Form and Financial Needs Assessment Form signed by school officials, a copy of the school’s letter of acceptance, and two completed reference forms. Applicants must also submit a typed, biographical sketch questionnaire. Application forms for all ADA foundation scholarships are available at dental schools and allied dental health programs and are disbursed by school officials. *Amount: Up to $1,000. *Deadline: August 15. American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) ADHA Institute for Oral Health Scholarship Award Program
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[email protected] http://www.adha.org/institute/Scholarship/index.htm Scholarship Name: American Dental Hygienists’ Association Institute for Oral Health Scholarship Program. *Academic Area: Medicine (dental hygiene). *Age Group: College sophomores, juniors, and seniors. *Eligibility: Applicants should be enrolled in accredited dental hygiene programs in the United States and have completed at least one year in the program and a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Applicants should also be active members of the Student American Dental Hygienists’ Association or the ADHA. Documented financial need of at least $1,500 is required. The scholarship is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with all required supporting materials. Visit the institute’s Web site for a detailed listing of required materials. A downloadable application is also available via the institute’s Web site. *Amount: $1,000 to $2,000. *Deadline: June 30. American Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education One Church Street, Suite 202 Rockville, MD 20850 301-738-2160
[email protected] http://www.afpenet.org/programs.htm Scholarship Name: American Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education Gateway To Research Scholarship.*Academic Area: Pharmaceutical science. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in a baccalaureate degree program and have completed at least one year of the degree program. All applicants must be enrolled for at least one full academic year after initiation of the award. Applicants must be nominated by faculty in a school of pharmacy accredited by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education or faculty in any college awarding baccalaureate degrees who are actively undertaking research in the pharmaceutical sciences. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. The scholarship is also available to pharmacy preprofessional degree students. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a copy of their
faculty advisor’s curriculum vitae, official transcripts, a letter of intent, and two completed Statements of Recommendation and Evaluation Forms. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application and required forms. *Amount: $4,000. *Deadline: January 27. American Health Care Association Attn: Adrienne Riaz-Khan 1201 L Street, NW Washington, DC 20005 202-898-6332 http://www.ahca.org/about/scholarship.htm Scholarship Name: James D. Durante Nurse Scholarship. *Academic Area: Nursing (assisted living). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must work for a long-term care facility that is a member of the American Health Care Association or the National Center for Assisted Living, and be enrolled in/accepted to an accredited LPN or RN school of nursing program. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, three letters of recommendation, and a personal statement. Contact the association to obtain an application and for further application details. *Amount: $500. *Deadline: Varies. American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) Foundation of Research and Education (FORE) 233 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 2150 Chicago, IL 60601-5800 312-233-1131
[email protected] http://www.ahima.org/fore/programs.asp Scholarship Name: FORE Merit Scholarship. *Academic Area: Medicine (information management). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must have at least one full semester of classes remaining in their course of study at the time the award is granted. Applicants must be members of AHIMA and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. Applicants must also demonstrate a commitment to volunteerism and the health information management profession. The scholarship is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with transcripts and references. An application is available for download each January at the foundation’s Web site. *Amount: $1,000 to $5,000.
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*Deadline: Contact the foundation for deadline information. American Holistic Nurses Association (AHNA) AHNA Headquarters PO Box 2130 Flagstaff, AZ 86003-2130 800-278-2462, ext. 10
[email protected] http://www.ahna.org/edu/assist.html Scholarship Name: Charlotte McGuire Scholarship. *Academic Area: Nursing (holistic). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be pursuing a holistic nursing education and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. Applicants must have experience and interest in healing and holistic nursing practice. They must also be current members of AHNA. The scholarship is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a financial statement, official transcripts, an essay, and two sponsorship letters. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: March 15. American Horticultural Therapy Association (AHTA) 3570 East 12th Avenue, Suite 206 Denver, CO 80206 303-322-2482, 800-634-1603 http://www.ahta.org/grantsAwards/awards.html Scholarship Name: Ann Lane Mavromatis Scholarship. *Academic Area: Therapy (horticulture). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants should have a declared major in the field of horticultural therapy or a related field with course work supporting the field of horticultural therapy, membership in the AHTA, a high level of academic achievement, evidence of financial need, and personal involvement in horticultural therapy through contribution to the development of the horticultural therapy program at their college or university or through participation in extracurricular horticultural therapy activities with a local, state, or national horticultural therapy organization. The scholarship is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Initial nominations must be made by July. Nomination forms are available on the association’s Web site in May of each year. Visit the association’s Web site to download a nomination form. After being nominated, a follow-up
application, requesting more detailed and specific information, will be sent directly to the applicant. *Amount: $500. *Deadline: Contact the association for specific deadline information. American Kinesiotherapy Association (AKTA) Attn: J. T. Magee Jr. Scholarship Committee Chairman 1816 Maple Shade Lane Richmond, VA 23227 800-296-2582
[email protected] http://www.akta.org/scholarship.htm Scholarship Name: Lou Montalvano Memorial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Medicine (kinesiotherapy). *Age Group: Undergraduate. *Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate academic excellence, exceptional promise as clinicians and educators, intention to pursue certification and careers in kinesiotherapy, and potential for professional leadership. They must be currently enrolled as undergraduate students in an association-accredited kinesiotherapy program and current members of the AKTA. The scholarship is also available to graduate students *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a cover letter, three recommendation forms, and official transcripts. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application and recommendation forms. *Amount: $500. *Deadline: May 1. American Medical Technologists (AMT) 710 Higgins Road Park Ridge, IL 60068-5765 800-275-1268 http://www.amt1.com/site/epage/9668_315.htm Scholarship Name: American Medical Technologists Member Scholarship. *Academic Area: Medicine (medical technology). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicant must be a member of the AMT and enrolled in a school accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicant’s course of study must lead to a career in a discipline certified by AMT. Applicants must also provide evidence of financial need or career goals. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, official transcripts, two letters of personal reference, and a personal statement. Visit the organization’s
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Web site to download an application. *Amount: One $2,500 and three $1,000 scholarships. *Deadline: April 1. American Medical Technologists (AMT) 710 Higgins Road Park Ridge, IL 60068-5765 800-275-1268 http://www.amt1.com/site/epage/9664_315.htm Scholarship Name: American Medical Technologists Student Scholarship. *Academic Area: Medicine (medical technology). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicant must be enrolled in a school accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicant’s course of study must lead to a career in a discipline certified by AMT. Applicants must also provide evidence of financial need or career goals. High school seniors may apply. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, official transcripts, two letters of personal reference, and a personal statement. Visit the organization’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $500. *Deadline: April 1. American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA) 1555 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 602 Arlington, VA 22209 703-243-2443
[email protected] http://www.apna.org/awards/janssenprogram.html Scholarship Name: Janssen Student Scholarship Program. *Academic Area: Nursing (psychiatric). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be nursing students pursuing studies in psychiatric mental health care. Graduate students may also apply. Contact the association for full eligibility requirements. *Application Process: Contact APNA in December for specific details about the scholarship. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Contact APNA for details. American School Health Association Attn: Pamela Dean 7263 State Route 43 PO Box 708 Kent, OH 44240 330-678-1601
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Scholarship Name: American School Health Association Scholarship. *Academic Area: Medicine (pediatric or adolescent dentistry or medicine, school health education, school nursing. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be college juniors or seniors enrolled full-time at an institute of higher education and maintain at least a 3.0 GPA. Applicants must have declared a major in school health education, school nursing, or pediatric or adolescent medicine or dentistry. Applicants with other school health specializations will be considered only if accompanied by a letter from the applicant’s academic advisor stating the program’s relationship to school health. The scholarship is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants must submit one original and seven copies of a completed application, resume, transcripts, personal statement, and three letters of recommendation. *Amount: $500. *Deadline: April 4. American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science Attn: Joe Briden, Scholarship Coordinator 7809 South 21st Drive Phoenix, AZ 85041-7736 301-657-2768 http://www.ascls.org/leadership/awards/amt.asp Scholarship Name: Alpha Mu Tau Undergraduate Scholarship. *Academic Area: Medicine (clinical laboratory science). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be college juniors or seniors and U.S. citizens attending a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences-accredited undergraduate clinical laboratory science program. They must be in, or entering into, their last year of study when the scholarship is awarded. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, letter of admission to program, two performance sheets, two letters of recommendation, a personal objectives statement, and transcripts. Original applications should be submitted along with four photocopies. Visit the society’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Up to $1,500. *Deadline: April 1. American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science Attn: Joe Briden, Scholarship Coordinator 7809 South 21st Drive Phoenix, AZ 85041-7736
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301-657-2768 http://www.ascls.org/leadership/awards/amt.asp Scholarship Name: Dorothy Morrison Undergraduate Scholarship. *Academic Area: Medicine (clinical laboratory science). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be college juniors or seniors and U.S. citizens attending a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences-accredited undergraduate clinical laboratory science program, and in or entering their last year of study. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, the letter of admission to program, two performance sheets, two letters of recommendation, a 500-word personal objectives statement, and transcripts. Original applications should be submitted along with four photocopies. Visit the society’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Up to $2,000. *Deadline: April 1. American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science Attn: Joe Briden, Scholarship Coordinator 7809 South 21st Drive Phoenix, AZ 85041-7736 301-657-2768 http://www.ascls.org/leadership/awards/amt.asp Scholarship Name: Ruth M. French Undergraduate Scholarship. *Academic Area: Medicine (clinical laboratory science). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be college juniors or seniors and U.S. citizens attending a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences-accredited undergraduate clinical laboratory science program. They must not complete their study before the award date of the scholarship. The scholarship is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, the letter of admission to program, two performance sheets, two letters of recommendation, a personal objectives statement, and transcripts. Original applications should be submitted along with four photocopies. Visit the society’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Up to $3,000. *Deadline: April 1. American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Dade Behring Student Scholarship Program 2100 West Harrison Street Chicago, IL 60612 312-738-1336
[email protected] http://www.ascp.org/careerlinks/scholarships/default. aspx Scholarship Name: Dade Behring Scholarship. *Academic Area: Medicine (medical technology). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in their third or fourth and final clinical year of education in a medical technologist program. To be eligible for these scholarships, applicants must be enrolled in a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences-accredited program, be either a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident, and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. They must also demonstrate leadership skills and a commitment to community service. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with official transcripts, three letters of recommendation, a 500-word essay, a list of community activities and leadership experiences, and two self-addressed, stamped legal-sized envelopes. Visit the society’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $2,500. *Deadline: November 11. American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) 33 West Monroe, Suite 1600 Chicago, IL 60603 312-541-4999, 800-267-2727
[email protected] http://www.ascp.org/careerlinks/scholarships/default. aspx Scholarship Name: ASCP Phlebotomy Scholarship. *Academic Area: Medicine (phlebotomy). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in or recent graduates of (within the past six months) a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences-approved phlebotomy training program, which is also approved by the applicant’s state department of health sciences. The program must meet the BOR Route 2 eligibility criteria. Applicants also must demonstrate leadership skills and a commitment to community service. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with two letters of recommendation, a 500-word essay, a list of their community activities and leadership experiences, and two self-addressed, stamped legalsized envelopes. Visit the society’s Web site in the summer to download an application. *Amount: $500. *Deadline: November 1.
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[email protected] http://www.ascp.org/careerlinks/scholarships/default. aspx Scholarship Name: ASCP Scholarship and Roche Diagnostics Scholarship: *Academic Area: Medicine (laboratory science). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be in their final clinical year of study in cytotechnologist, histotechnician, histotechnologist, medical laboratory technician, or medical technologist programs. Applicants must be enrolled in a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences- or Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs-accredited laboratory science program, be either a United States citizen or a permanent resident, and maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. He or she must also demonstrate leadership skills and a commitment to community service. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with official transcripts, three letters of recommendation, a 500-word essay, list of their community activities and leadership experiences, and two self-addressed, stamped legal-sized envelopes. Visit the society’s Web site in the summer to download an application. *Amount: $1,000 to $2,000. *Deadline: November 1. American Society of Electroneurodiagnostic Technologists Attn: Sheila R. Davis, Executive Director 426 West 42nd Street Kansas City, MO 64111 816-931-1120
[email protected] http://www.aset.org/foundation/education_ scholarships.php Grant Name: American Society of Electroneurodiagnostic Technologists Foundation Student Education Grant. *Academic Area: Medicine (electroneurodiagnostic technology). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled full-time in a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs-accredited electroneurodiagnostic (END) school or already employed in the END field. Applicants must plan on attending a continuing education program or a
two- or four-year college offering END programs. They must also display scholastic achievement and interest in serving as future faculty in the END profession. Early career professionals are also eligible to apply. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, personal statement, outline of proposed program of study, official copies of transcripts, and two letters of recommendation. *Amount: Up to $1,500. *Deadline: July 1. American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) Education and Research Foundation Scholarship Program 15000 Central Avenue, SE Albuquerque, NM 87123-3917 800-444-2778, ext. 2541
[email protected] http://www.asrt.org/content/ASRTFoundation/ AwardsandScholarships/Awards_Scholarships.aspx Scholarship Name: Elekta Radiation Therapy Educators Scholarship Program. *Academic Area: Medicine (education, radiologic sciences). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be educator therapists who are pursuing a baccalaureate degree to enhance their position as a program director, faculty member, clinical coordinator, or clinical instructor. They must be graduates of an accredited program in radiation therapy. Applicants must also be current ASRT members and registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), or hold an unrestricted state license. Applicants must have worked in a clinical or didactic setting as a radiation therapy educator for at least one of the past five years. The scholarship is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a written applicant interview, two completed evaluation forms, a resume, letter verifying employment as a radiation therapy educator for at least one of the past five years, and a copy of their current ARRT card or unrestricted state license. Visit the society’s Web site to download an application and evaluation forms. *Amount: $5,000. *Deadline: February 1. American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) Education and Research Foundation Scholarship Program 15000 Central Avenue, SE Albuquerque, NM 87123-3917
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[email protected] http://www.asrt.org/content/ASRTFoundation/ AwardsandScholarships/Awards_Scholarships.aspx Scholarship Name: Jeanette C. and Isadore N. Stern Scholarship. *Academic Area: Medicine (education, medicine [management], medicine [radiologic sciences]). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must have applied to an accredited certificate program related to radiologic sciences or plan to pursue an associate or baccalaureate degree in radiologic sciences. They must be graduates of an accredited program in the radiologic sciences. Applicants must also be current ASRT members and registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), or hold an unrestricted state license. They must have worked in a clinical or didactic setting in the radiologic sciences profession for at least one of the past five years. The scholarship is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a written applicant interview, two completed evaluation forms, a resume, a letter verifying employment as a radiation therapy educator for at least one of the past five years, and a copy of their current ARRT card or unrestricted state license. Visit the society’s Web site to download an application and evaluation forms. *Amount: Up to $1,000. *Deadline: February 1. American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) Education and Research Foundation Scholarship Program 15000 Central Avenue, SE Albuquerque, NM 87123-3917 800-444-2778, ext. 2541
[email protected] http://www.asrt.org/content/ASRTFoundation/ AwardsandScholarships/Awards_Scholarships.aspx Scholarship Name: Jerman-Cahoon Student Scholarship. *Academic Area: Medicine (radiologic science). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be currently enrolled in an entry-level radiologic sciences program. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents. Applicants must also have maintained a 3.0 GPA and demonstrate financial need. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, official transcripts, an evaluation form, and an essay. Visit the society’s
Web site to download an application and evaluation forms. *Amount: Up to $2,500. *Deadline: February 1. American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) Education and Research Foundation Scholarship Program 15000 Central Avenue, SE Albuquerque, NM 87123-3917 800-444-2778, ext. 2541
[email protected] http://www.asrt.org/content/ASRTFoundation/ AwardsandScholarships/Awards_Scholarships.aspx Scholarship Name: Monster Medical Imaging Educators Scholarship Program. *Academic Area: Medicine (radiologic science). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be educators who are pursuing their baccalaureate degree to enhance their position as a medical imaging program director, faculty member, clinical coordinator, or clinical instructor. Applicants must be graduates of an accredited program in medical imaging. Applicants must also be current ASRT members and registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), or hold an unrestricted state license. They must have worked in a clinical or didactic setting as a medical imaging educator for at least one of the past five years. The scholarship is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a written applicant interview, two completed evaluation forms, a resume, a letter verifying employment as a radiation therapy educator for at least one of the past five years, and a copy of current ARRT card or unrestricted state license. Visit the society’s Web site to download an application and evaluation forms. *Amount: $5,000. *Deadline: February 1. American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) Education and Research Foundation Scholarship Program 15000 Central Avenue, SE Albuquerque, NM 87123-3917 800-444-2778, ext. 2541
[email protected] http://www.asrt.org/content/ASRTFoundation/ AwardsandScholarships/Awards_Scholarships.aspx Scholarship Name: Siemens Clinical Advancement Scholarship. *Academic Area: Medicine (radiologic science). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must have applied to
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an accredited certificate program related to radiologic sciences or plan to study for an associate or baccalaureate degree with the intention of furthering their clinical practice in radiologic sciences. Applicants must be graduates of an accredited program in the radiologic sciences, current ASRT members and registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), or hold an unrestricted state license. Applicants must have worked in a clinical or didactic setting in the radiologic sciences profession for at least one of the past five years. The scholarship is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, written applicant interview, two completed evaluation forms, a resume, a letter verifying employment as a radiation therapy educator for at least one of the past five years, and a copy of current ARRT card or unrestricted state license. Visit the society’s Web site to download an application and evaluation forms. *Amount: $3,000. *Deadline: February 1. American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) Education and Research Foundation Scholarship Program 15000 Central Avenue, SE Albuquerque, NM 87123-3917 800-444-2778, ext. 2541
[email protected] http://www.asrt.org/content/ASRTFoundation/ AwardsandScholarships/Awards_Scholarships.aspx Scholarship Name: Varian Radiation Therapy Student Scholarship. *Academic Area: Medicine (radiologic science). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in an entrylevel radiation therapy program. They must be U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents. Applicants must also have maintained a 3.0 GPA, specifically in radiation therapy core curriculum, and demonstrate financial need. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, official transcripts, evaluation form, and an essay. Visit the society’s Web site to download an application and evaluation form. *Amount: $5,000. *Deadline: February 1. Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses Foundation Attn: Ingrid Bendzsa 2170 South Parker Road, Suite 300
Denver, CO 80231-5711 800-755-2676, ext. 328
[email protected] http://www.aorn.org/foundation/scholarships.asp Scholarship Name: Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses Foundation Scholarship. *Academic Area: Nursing (perioperative). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in perioperative nursing. Applicants must maintain a 3.0 out of 4.0 GPA and demonstrate financial need. The scholarship is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with transcripts. Visit the foundation’s Web site for additional application procedures. Applications are available for download from the foundation’s Web site beginning in January of each year. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: May 1. Association of Surgical Technologists (AST) Scholarship Department 6 West Dry Creek Circle Littleton, CO 80120 800-637-7433
[email protected] http://www.ast.org/Content/Education/Scholarships.htm Scholarship Name: AST National Honor Society Scholarship. *Academic Area: Medicine (surgery). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be members of the AST National Honor Society and in the process of or beginning the process of completing a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programsaccredited surgical assisting program. Applicants must also maintain at least a minimum 3.0 GPA. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application and resume. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: September 1. Association of Surgical Technologists (AST) Scholarship Department Foundation for Surgical Technology 6 West Dry Creek Circle Littleton, CO 80120 800-637-7433
[email protected] http://www.ast.org/Content/Education/Scholarships.htm Scholarship Name: Foundation for Surgical Technology Advanced Education Scholarship/Medical Mission
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Scholarship. *Academic Area: Medicine (surgery). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be active AST members who are pursuing advanced surgical technology education or who are seeking to perform medical missionary work. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, documented history of their AST involvement, official documentation of their education or mission program (including official course outline, fees, and transcripts, if applicable), and two letters of recommendation. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: Varies. Association of Surgical Technologists (AST) Scholarship Department Foundation for Surgical Technology 6 West Dry Creek Circle Littleton, CO 80120 800-637-7433
[email protected] http://www.ast.org/Content/Education/Scholarships.htm Scholarship Name: Foundation for Surgical Technology Surgical Technology Student Scholarship. *Academic Area: Medicine (surgery). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be currently enrolled in a surgical technology program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. Applicants must demonstrate superior academic ability and have financial need. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, official transcripts, an instructor evaluation form, and mentor section. Applicants should submit their applications to their instructor, who will complete the instructor evaluation form and return the complete application packet to the Foundation for Surgical Technology. Visit the AST’s Web site to download an application and required forms. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: April 1. Association of Surgical Technologists (AST) Scholarship Department 6 West Dry Creek Circle Littleton, CO 80120 800-637-7433
[email protected] http://www.ast.org/Content/Education/Scholarships.htm Scholarship Name: Thomson Delmar Learning Surgical Technology Scholarship. *Academic Area: Medicine
(surgery). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must submit evidence of enrollment in a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs-accredited program or of acceptance into the program. They must also maintain at least a 2.5 GPA. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application and personal statement. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: April 1. Association of Zoo Veterinary Technicians Laurie Page-Peck Scholarship Fund Attn: Sarah Snead The Wildlife Center of Virginia PO Box 1557 Waynesboro, VA 24431 540-942-9453
[email protected] http://www.azvt.org/azvteducation.htm Scholarship Name: Laurie Page-Peck Scholarship Fund. *Academic Area: Medicine (veterinary and medical technology). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be veterinary or medical technology students with an active interest in zoo veterinary technology. Applicants submitting papers for the scholarship must be enrolled in a veterinary or medical technology program or in an internship or other learning situation. If the applicant is enrolled in a veterinary technician program in the United States, the program must be accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association. *Application Process: Applicants must submit topic proposals to the scholarship committee for approval. Proposals must be made in abstract form (200 words or less). Contact Sarah Snead at The Wildlife Center of Virginia for further application details. *Amount: Up to $1,000. *Deadline: Varies. Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Attn: Scholarships 1776 D Street, NW Washington, DC 20006-5303 202-628-1776 http://www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm Scholarship Name: Madeline Pickett (Halbert) Cogswell Nursing Scholarship. *Academic Area: Nursing (open). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be citizens of the United States who are accepted or enrolled in an
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accredited nursing school in the United States. They also must demonstrate financial need and be members, descendents of members, or eligible for membership in the DAR. *Application Process: All applicants must obtain a letter of sponsorship from their local DAR chapter. Applicants should send a stamped, self-addressed business size envelope to obtain the name and address of their state scholarship chairman and an application. Visit the organization’s Web site for the mailing address. *Amount: $500. *Deadline: February 15, August 15. Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Attn: Scholarships 1776 D Street, NW Washington, DC 20006-5303 202-628-1776 http://www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm Scholarship Name: Mildred Nutting Nursing Scholarship. *Academic Area: Nursing (open). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be citizens of the United States who are attending an accredited school of nursing in the United States. Preference will be given to candidates from the greater Lowell, Massachusetts area. *Application Process: All applicants must obtain a letter of sponsorship from their local DAR chapter. Applicants should send a stamped, self-addressed business size envelope to obtain the name and address of their state scholarship chairman and an application. Visit the organization’s Web site for the mailing address. *Amount: $500. *Deadline: February 15, August 15. Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Attn: Scholarships 1776 D Street, NW Washington, DC 20006-5303 202-628-1776 http://www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm Scholarship Name: Occupational/Physical Therapy Scholarship. *Academic Area: Therapy (art), therapy (music), therapy (occupational), therapy (physical). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Citizens of the United States who are attending an accredited school of occupational therapy (including art, music, or physical therapy) in the United States may apply. Applicants must demonstrate financial need. *Application Process: All applicants must obtain a letter of sponsorship from their local
DAR chapter. Applicants should send a stamped, self-addressed business size envelope to obtain the name and address of their state scholarship chairman and an application. Visit the organization’s Web site for the mailing address. *Amount: $500. *Deadline: February 15, August 15. Emergency Nurses Association 915 Lee Street Des Plaines, IL 60016-6569 847-460-4004, 800-900-9659
[email protected] http://www.ena.org/foundation/grants Scholarship Name: Emergency Nurses Association Foundation Scholarship. *Academic Area: Nursing (emergency care). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Visit the association’s Web site for updates on eligibility requirements. Information is posted in December of each year. The scholarship is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the association for further information, or visit its Web site in late December. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Contact the association for deadline information. Foundation of the National Student Nurses’ Association (FNSNA) 45 Main Street, Suite 606 Brooklyn, NY 11201 718-210-0705 http://www.nsna.org Scholarship Name: FNSNA Nursing Student Scholarship. *Academic Area: Nursing (general). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens currently enrolled in state-approved schools of nursing or prenursing in associate degree, baccalaureate, or diploma programs. Awards are based on academic achievement, financial need, and involvement in nursing student organizations and community activities related to health care. Graduating high school seniors are not eligible. The scholarship is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, along with official transcripts and a $10 processing fee. The application is available from August though January at the association’s Web site. *Amount: Scholarships range from $1,000 to $5,000. *Deadline: January 13.
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Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) 6021 Morriss Road, Suite 111 Flower Mound, TX 75028 800-321-HOSA http://www.hosa.org/member/scholar.html Scholarship Name: Health Occupations Students of America Scholarship. *Academic Area: Medicine (open). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in a health occupations/health science education program and be a member of HOSA. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application; transcripts; proof of acceptance; a list of leadership activities, awards, and community involvement; three letters of recommendation; and a personal statement. Visit HOSA’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: April 15. International Order of the King’s Daughters and Sons Attn: Director, Health Careers Scholarship Department PO Box 1040 Chautauqua, NY 14722-1040 716-357-4951
[email protected] http://www.iokds.org/scholarship.html Scholarship Name: Health Careers Scholarship. *Academic Area: Medicine (open). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. or Canadian citizens enrolled full-time at an accredited college/university. Applicants must be preparing for careers in medicine, dentistry, nursing, pharmacy, physical or occupational therapy, and medical technologies. R.N. students must have completed their first year of schooling. Pre-med students are not eligible to apply. Applicants seeking M.D. or D.D.S. degrees must apply for at least the second year of medical or dental school. The scholarship is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Contact the order for further application details and to request an application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: April 1. Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists Attn: Mary Collins c/o American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) Foundation 222 South Prospect Avenue Park Ridge, IL 60068-4011 847-692-7050
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http://www.miana.org/scholarships/grant_application. doc Scholarship Name: Al Jarvis Research Scholarship. *Academic Area: Nursing (anesthesia). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be members of the AANA, enrolled in a nurse anesthesia educational program in Michigan, and be in good academic standing. The scholarship is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed abstract, a copy of institutional investigation committee/ review board approval, a letter of support from their research advisor or program director, and an estimate of the anticipated value of their research findings to nurse anesthesia. Visit the association’s Web site for detailed information about the abstract and application process. *Amount: $2,500. *Deadline: August 1. National Environmental Health Association (NEHA)/ American Academy of Sanitarians (AAS) Attn: Scholarship Coordinator, NEHA/AAS Scholarship 720 South Colorado Boulevard, Suite 970, South Tower Denver, CO 80246-1904 303-756-9090
[email protected] http://www.neha.org/scholarship/scholarship.html Scholarship Name: National Environmental Health Association/American Academy of Sanitarians Scholarship. *Academic Area: Public health. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: College juniors and seniors who are enrolled in an Environmental Health Accreditation Council (EHAC) or a NEHA Institutional/Educational or Sustaining Member school may apply. Visit the association’s Web site for a list of accredited programs and/or schools. The scholarship is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application along with official transcripts, two faculty letters of recommendation, and one letter of recommendation from an active NEHA member. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: February 1. National Gerontological Nursing Association 7794 Grow Drive Pensacola, FL 32514 800-723-0560
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http://http://www.ngna.org/pdfs/MOP%20Scholarship. pdf Scholarship Name: Mary Opal Wolanin Undergraduate Scholarship. *Academic Area: Nursing (gerontology). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled full or part time in a nationally accredited U.S. school of nursing and maintain at least a 3.0 GPA. Applicants must also intend to work in a gerontology/geriatric setting after graduation. Graduate students may also apply for the scholarship. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, two letters of recommendation, official transcripts, a personal statement no longer than 300 words, and a statement of financial support. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,500. *Deadline: June 1. National Health Service Corps 2099 Gaither Road, Suite 600 Rockville, MD 20850 800-221-9393
[email protected] http://nhsc.bhpr.hrsa.gov/join_us/scholarships.asp Scholarship Name: National Health Service Corps Scholarship. *Academic Area: Medicine (open). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be committed to providing primary health care in communities of greatest need. Applicants must be U.S. citizens enrolled, or accepted for enrollment, in a fully accredited U.S. allopathic or osteopathic medical school, family nurse practitioner program, nurse-midwifery program, physician assistant program, or dental school. The scholarship is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Contact the NHSC to request an application and for further application details. *Amount: Paid tuition and monthly stipend for up to four years of education. *Deadline: Varies. Oncology Nursing Society Foundation 125 Enterprise Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15275-1214 412-859-6100
[email protected] http://onsfoundation.org/?p=12909 Scholarship Name: Oncology Nursing Society Foundation Bachelor’s Scholarship. *Academic Area: Nursing (oncology). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled
in or have been accepted into a bachelor of nursing degree program at an accredited school of nursing. Applicants must have an interest in and commitment to oncology nursing. Applications are accepted for both RN and non-RN applicants, however, eligibility requirements vary. Contact the foundation or visit the foundation’s Web site for specific eligibility requirements. *Application Process: Applicants must submit one original and three copies of a completed application and transcripts, along with a $5 application fee. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $2,000. *Deadline: February 1. Pedorthic Footwear Foundation 7150 Columbia Gateway Drive, Suite G Columbia, MD 21046-1151
[email protected] http://www.pedorthics.org/pages. cfm?page=scholarship.html Scholarship Name: Pedorthic Footwear Foundation Scholarship for Pedorthic Education. *Academic Area: Medicine (orthotics and prosthetics, pedorthics, podiatry). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be at least 18 years old and have at least a high school diploma or equivalent. They must have prior experience related to footwear or foot care. Applicants are expected to sit for the certification exam within two years of completing course work supported by the foundation scholarship. The scholarship is also available to medical students. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application and three letters of recommendation. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: January 15. Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography 2745 North Dallas Parkway, Suite 350 Plano, TX 75093-8730 214-473-8057, 800-229-9506
[email protected] http://www.sdms.org/foundation/general.asp Scholarship Name: Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography Educational Foundation General Scholarship. *Academic Area: Medicine (sonography). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must attend or be accepted in an ultrasound program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health
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Education Programs or the Canadian Medical Association. They must also demonstrate academic excellence and financial need. High school seniors may also apply. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a Need Analysis Form, a copy of current Student Aid Report (SAR), and ACT/SAT scores and/or official transcripts. Visit the society’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $500. *Deadline: March 31, July 31, and November 30. Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography 2745 North Dallas Parkway, Suite 350 Plano, TX 75093-8730 214-473-8057, 800-229-9506
[email protected] http://www.sdms.org/foundation/presidential.asp Scholarship Name: Society of Diagnostic Medical Presidential Scholarship. *Academic Area: Medicine (sonography). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must display a high level of academic excellence and maintain the drive to work in the ultrasound profession. High school seniors may also apply. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a Need Analysis Form, a copy of current Student Aid Report (SAR), and ACT/SAT scores and/or official transcripts. Visit the society’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,500. *Deadline: July 31. Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography 2745 North Dallas Parkway, Suite 350 Plano, TX 75093-8730 214-473-8057, 800-229-9506
[email protected] http://www.sdms.org/foundation/dubinsky.asp Scholarship Name: Trudy Dubinsky Memorial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Medicine (sonography). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must exhibit dedication, professionalism, and love of ultrasound. High school seniors may also apply. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a Need Analysis Form, a copy of current Student Aid Report (SAR), and ACT/SAT scores and/ or official transcripts. Visit the society’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Between $500 and $1,000. *Deadline: July 31.
Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates (SGNA) Attn: SGNA Awards Committee 401 North Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL 60611-4267 312-321-5165, 800-245-7462 http://sgna.org/resources/RNadvancing.doc Scholarship Name: Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates RN Advancing Education Scholarship. *Academic Area: Nursing (gastroenterology). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be registered nurses working in gastroenterology who are pursing advanced education (B.S.N. or higher). Applicants may be full- or part-time nursing students, and must be members of the SGNA who maintain at least a 3.0 GPA. The scholarship is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a 500-word essay (see application for topic), two letters of recommendation, and transcripts. This organization awards the scholarship as a reimbursement. Applicants must submit a final copy of their transcripts to verify maintenance of the required 3.0 GPA. Amount: $1,000 (part-time students), $2,500 (full-time students). *Deadline: July 31. Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates (SGNA) Attn: SGNA Awards Committee 401 North Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL 60611-4267 312-321-5165, 800-245-7462 http://sgna.org/resources/RNscholarship.doc Scholarship Name: Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates RN General Education Scholarship. *Academic Area: Nursing (gastroenterology). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time, currently enrolled nursing students in accredited nursing programs who are maintaining at least a 3.0 GPA. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a two-page typed essay (see application for topic), two letters of recommendation, and transcripts. This organization awards the scholarship as a reimbursement. Applicants must submit a final copy of their transcripts to verify that maintenance of the required 3.0 GPA. *Amount: $2,500. *Deadline: July 31.
MEDICINE/HEALTH CARE—GRADUATE The following financial aid resources are available to students who are interested in studying medicine/health care and related fields at the graduate level and beyond. 737 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 800 Chicago, IL 60611 800-282-4867, ext. 3256
[email protected] http://www.perio.org/foundation/tar-reg.html Scholarship Name: Tarrson Regeneration Scholarship. *Academic Area: Medicine (dentistry). *Age Group: Postdoctoral scholars. *Eligibility: Applicants must be students who have been accepted into an accredited U.S. periodontal postdoctoral training program or first-year residents within the first six months of their periodontal postdoctoral training program. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a proposal abstract, transcripts, two letters of recommendation, an essay, and a curriculum vitae. Contact the AAP to request an application. *Amount: $37,000 per year, for up to three years. *Deadline: July 15.
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) Foundation PO Box 10729 Glendale, AZ 85318 623-376-9467
[email protected] http://www.aanpfoundation.org Scholarship Name: American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Foundation Scholarships. *Academic Area: Nursing (nurse practitioner). *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be current AANP student or full members and formally admitted to and taking classes in a fully accredited graduate program. Visit the AANP Foundation Web site for specific scholarship eligibility requirements. *Application Process: Applicants must contact the AANP Foundation to request application materials and obtain application details. Applicants must pay a $10 application fee. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: Varies.
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) Attn: Deb Callis 1900 Association Drive Reston, VA 20191-1598 703-476-3400, 800-213-7193, ext. 405
[email protected] http://www.aahperd.org/aahperd/template. cfm?template=presidents_scholarships.html Scholarship Name: Ruth Abernathy Graduate Scholarship. *Academic Area: Medicine (open), performing arts (dance), physical education. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be current members of the AAHPERD (or join at time of application) who are majoring in the field of health, physical education, recreation, or dance. They also must also be full-time students who have completed at least one semester of a graduate or doctoral program, maintain a 3.5 out of 4.0 GPA, demonstrate exceptional leadership abilities, and participate in community service activities. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a photocopy of their AAHPERD membership card or membership application form, three letters of recommendation, official transcripts from all graduate work completed, and a short biographical sketch. Materials should be
American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) Attn: Sharon K. Mellor, CAE, Executive Director AAP Educator Scholarship 737 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 800 Chicago, IL 60611 800-282-4867, ext. 3256
[email protected] http://www.perio.org/foundation/educator-scholarship.htm Scholarship Name: American Academy of Periodontology Educator Scholarship. *Academic Area: Medicine (dentistry). *Age Group: Postdoctoral scholars. *Eligibility: Applicants must have been accepted into or currently enrolled in a U.S. periodontal postdoctoral training program, intend to enter full-time teaching at a U.S. program, and be student members of the AAP at the time the scholarship is granted. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, transcripts, a curriculum vitae, a letter of nomination, two letters of recommendation, and an essay. Visit AAP’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $50,000. *Deadline: July 1. American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) Attn: Sharon K. Mellor, CAE, Executive Director Tarrson Regeneration Scholarship 126
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mailed to the appropriate district contact. Applicants should visit the alliance’s Web site to download an official application and to determine their district contact. *Amount: $1,500, plus a three-year AAHPERD membership. *Deadline: October 15. American Assembly for Men in Nursing Foundation PO Box 130220 Birmingham, AL 35213 205-802-7551
[email protected] http://www.aamn.org/aamnfoundationscholarships.htm Scholarship Name: American Assembly for Men in Nursing Foundation Scholarship. *Academic Area: Nursing (general). *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be male students currently enrolled in nursing education programs. They also must maintain a minimum 2.75 GPA. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application and essay. Contact the foundation to learn when scholarships are being offered and obtain further information regarding application requirements and details. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: Varies. American Association of Colleges of Nursing One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530 Washington, DC 20036-1120 202-463-6930
[email protected] http://aacn.campusrn.com/scholarships/scholarship_ rn.asp Scholarship Name: CampusRN/American Association of Colleges of Nursing Scholarship Fund. *Academic Area: Nursing. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in a master’s or doctoral program or enrolled in an accelerated master’s degree nursing program. They also should be Campus RN members who possess at least a 3.25 GPA. Special consideration is given to students pursuing a nursing faculty career. A scholarship is awarded every two months. The scholarship is also available to undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application and submit an online profile on CampusRN. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application and to fill out an online profile. *Amount: $2,500. *Deadline: January 1, March 1, May 1, July 1, September 1, and November 1.
American Association of Colleges of Nursing Attn: Pam Malloy One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530 Washington, DC 20036-1120 202-463-6930 http://www.aacn.nche.edu/Education/financialaid.htm Scholarship Name: Monster Healthcare-American Association of Colleges of Nursing Faculty Scholarship. *Academic Area: Nursing (education). *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are full-time students enrolled in or accepted into either a baccalaureate to doctoral degree or a doctor of nursing practice program. The purpose of this scholarship is to increase the number of doctoral nursing faculty instructors—the applicant must intend to teach. The school of nursing that the applicant attends must provide an agreement letter from the dean to match at least 50 percent of the tuition at their academic institution. If positions are available, awardees must be willing to work at least 10 hours a week while enrolled in the doctoral program so that they can maintain clinical skills and obtain health care benefits. Evidence must be provided that a mentor/adviser agrees to work with the applicant throughout the student’s entire formal education process. The scholarship is also available to undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application and all associated forms along with two letters of recommendation, a one-page letter describing their personal and professional interest in nursing and nursing education, official transcripts, a curriculum vitae, and a letter of acceptance to nursing school. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $25,000. *Deadline: September 30. American Association of Neuroscience Nurses/ Neuroscience Nursing Foundation NNF Scholarship Programs 4700 West Lake Avenue Glenview, IL 60025 888-557-2266
[email protected] http://www.aann.org/nnf Scholarship Name: Neuroscience Nursing Foundation Scholarship Program. *Academic Area: Nursing (neuroscience). *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be registered nurses
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pursuing studies to advance their careers in neuroscience nursing at the undergraduate or graduate level. They also must also maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. *Application Process: Applicants must submit one copy of application Form A and four copies of Form B and supporting materials. They also must submit a letter of acceptance or evidence of enrollment at the school applicants are attending or plan to attend, official transcripts, a copy of their current specialty certification card(s), a copy of their current RN license, a curriculum vitae, and a personal statement. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,500. *Deadline: January 15. American Dental Association (ADA) Foundation 211 East Chicago Avenue Chicago, IL 60611 312-440-2547
[email protected] http://www.ada.org/ada/prod/adaf/prog_scholarship_ prog.asp Scholarship Name: Dental Student Scholarship. *Academic Area: Medicine (dentistry). *Age Group: Dental students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be entering second-year students at the time of application and currently attending or enrolled at a dental school accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation, maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, and demonstrate a minimum financial need of $2,500. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application along with academic achievement record form and financial needs assessment form signed by school officials, a copy of their school’s letter of acceptance, and two completed reference forms. They also must also submit a typed, biographical sketch questionnaire. Application forms for all ADA Foundation scholarships are available at dental schools and allied dental health programs and are disbursed by school officials. *Amount: Up to $2,500. *Deadline: July 31. American Dental Education Association (ADEA) Attn: Monique Morgan ADEA Awards Selection Committee 1400 K Street, NW, Suite 1100 Washington, DC 20005 202-289-7201
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Scholarship Name: ADEA/Listerine Preventive Dentistry Scholarship. *Academic Area: Medicine (dentistry). *Age Group: Dental students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled full time at a U.S. dental school, nominated by their dean, and demonstrate a strong interest in preventative dentistry. They also must also be individual members of the ADEA. *Application Process: Applicants must submit four copies of the completed application form, a letter from their dean, a two-page personal statement, and a curriculum vitae. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $2,500. *Deadline: December 9. American Dental Education Association (ADEA) Attn: Monique Morgan ADEA Awards Selection Committee 1400 K Street, NW, Suite 1100 Washington, DC 20005 202-289-7201
[email protected] http://www.adea.org/Awards/default.htm Scholarship Name: ADEA/Oral-B Laboratories Scholarship for Dental Hygiene Students Pursuing Academic Careers. *Academic Area: Medicine (dentistry). *Age Group: Dental students. *Eligibility: Applicants must have graduated from an accredited dental hygiene program with an associate’s degree or certificate to practice dental hygiene. Applicants must be enrolled part time or full time in a degree completion program for a bachelor’s or graduate degree at an ADEA-member institution. Applicants must also maintain a commitment to pursuing an academic career and be individual members of the ADEA. Priority will be given to students enrolled in bachelor’s degree-completion programs. *Application Process: Applicants must submit four copies of the completed application, academic transcripts, a copy of a valid license to practice dental hygiene in the United States, a personal statement, letters of nomination, and a letter of recommendation. *Amount: $2,000. *Deadline: December 9. American Dental Education Association (ADEA) Attn: Monique Morgan ADEA Awards Selection Committee 1400 K Street, NW, Suite 1100 Washington, DC 20005 202-289-7201
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[email protected] http://www.adea.org/Awards/default.htm Scholarship Name: ADEA/Sigma Phi Alpha Linda DeVore Scholarship. *Academic Area: Medicine (dentistry). *Age Group: Dental students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral dental hygiene, education, or public health students enrolled part time or full time. They also must demonstrate a commitment to leadership, be in good academic standing, and be individual members of the ADEA. *Application Process: Applicants must submit four copies of the completed application, academic transcripts, a personal statement, a letter of nomination, and a letter of support. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000. Deadline: December 9.
http://www.afpenet.org/programs.htm Scholarship Name: AFPE First Year Graduate Scholarships. *Academic Area: Pharmaceutical sciences. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must pursue an advanced degree/Ph.D. in a college of pharmacy graduate program in the pharmaceutical sciences. Eligibility requirements vary by specific scholarship. Visit the foundation’s Web site to learn more about specific scholarship requirements. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, official transcripts, personal statement, and letters of recommendation (two to three). Visit the foundation’s Web site for more specific scholarship application details and to download an application. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: Varies.
American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) ADHA Institute for Oral Health Scholarship Award Program 444 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 3400 Chicago, IL 60611 800-735-4916
[email protected] http://www.adha.org/institute/Scholarship/index.htm Scholarship Name: ADHA Institute Scholarship Program. *Academic Area: Medicine (dental hygiene). *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants should have completed at least one year in a dental hygiene program and be active members of the Student ADHA or the ADHA. They should also have a minimum 3.0/4.0 GPA. Documented financial need of at least $1,500 is required for some scholarships. The scholarship is also available to undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with all required supporting materials. Visit the association’s Web site for a detailed listing of scholarships and required materials. A downloadable application is also available via the association’s Web site. *Amount: $1,000 to $2,000. *Deadline: June 30.
American Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education (AFPE) One Church Street, Suite 202 Rockville, MD 20850 301-738-2160
[email protected] http://www.afpenet.org/programs.htm Scholarship Name: AFPE “Gateway To Research” Scholarship. *Academic Area: Pharmaceutical sciences. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Each applicant, to be selected by a faculty member, must be enrolled in a Pharm.D. program, have completed at least two years of college, and be enrolled in at least the first year of the professional pharmacy curriculum. All applicants must be enrolled for at least one full academic year after initiation of the award. Students enrolled in joint Pharm.D./Ph.D. programs may not apply. The scholarship is also available to undergraduate students. Applicants must be nominated by faculty in a school of pharmacy accredited by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education or faculty in any college awarding baccalaureate degrees who are actively undertaking research in the pharmaceutical sciences. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, official transcripts, and two completed statements of recommendation and evaluation forms. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application and required forms. *Amount: $5,000. *Deadline: January 27.
American Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education (AFPE) One Church Street, Suite 202 Rockville, MD 20850 301-738-2160
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American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) Foundation of Research and Education 233 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 2150 Chicago, IL 60601-5800 312-233-1131
[email protected] http://www.ahima.org/fore/programs.asp Scholarship Name: Merit Scholarship. *Academic Area: Medicine (information management). *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must have at least one full semester of classes remaining in their course of study at the time the award is granted. They also must be members of the AHIMA, maintain a minimum of a 3.0 GPA, and demonstrate a commitment to volunteerism and the health information management profession. The scholarship is also available to undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with transcripts and references. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000 to $5,000. *Deadline: Contact the foundation for deadline information. American Holistic Nurses Association (AHNA) AHNA Headquarters PO Box 2130 Flagstaff, AZ 86003-2130 800-278-2462, ext. 10
[email protected] http://www.ahna.org/edu/assist.html Scholarship Name: Charlotte McGuire Scholarship. *Academic Area: Nursing (holistic). *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be pursuing a holistic nursing education, maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA, have experience and interest in healing and holistic nursing practice, and be current members of the AHNA. The scholarship is also available to undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, official transcripts, an essay, and two sponsorship letters. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: March 15. American Horticultural Therapy Association (AHTA) 3570 East 12th Avenue, Suite 206 Denver, CO 80206 303-322-2482, 800-634-1603
http://www.ahta.org/grantsAwards/awards.html Scholarship Name: Ann Lane Mavromatis Scholarship. *Academic Area: Therapy (horticulture). *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants should have a declared major in the field of horticultural therapy or a related field with course work supporting the field of horticultural therapy, membership in the AHTA, a high level of academic achievement, evidence of financial need, and personal involvement in horticultural therapy through contribution to the development of the horticultural therapy program at their college or university or through participation in extracurricular horticultural therapy activities with a local, state, or national horticultural therapy organization. The scholarship is also available to undergraduate students. *Application Process: Initial nominations must be made by July. Nomination forms are available on the association’s Web site in May of each year. Visit the association’s Web site to download a nomination form. After being nominated, a follow-up application, requesting more detailed and specific information, will be sent directly to the applicant. *Amount: $500. *Deadline: Contact the association for specific deadline information. American Kinesiotherapy Association (AKTA) Attn: J.T. Magee Jr. AKTA Scholarship Committee Chairman 1816 Maple Shade Lane Richmond, VA 23227 800-296-2582
[email protected] http://www.akta.org/scholarship.htm Scholarship Name: Lou Montalvano Memorial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Medicine (kinesiology). *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate academic excellence, exceptional promise as clinicians and educators, an intention to pursue certification and careers in kinesiotherapy, and potential for professional leadership. They also must be currently enrolled in an AKTA-accredited kinesiotherapy program and current members of the AKTA. The scholarship is also available to undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a cover letter, three recommendation forms, and official transcripts. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application and recommendation form. *Amount: $500. *Deadline: May 1.
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American Medical Association (AMA) Foundation Attn: Dina Lindenberg, Program Officer 515 North State Street Chicago, IL 60610 312-464-4193, 800-621-8335
[email protected] http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/category/14772. html Scholarship Name: AMA Foundation Physicians of Tomorrow Scholarship. *Academic Area: Medicine (physicians). *Age Group: Medical students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be rising fourth-year medical students who demonstrate academic achievement and/or financial need. *Application Process: Medical schools are granted one to three nominations based on enrollment. Contact the AMA Foundation program officer for further application details. *Amount: $10,000. *Deadline: May 31. American Medical Association (AMA) Foundation Attn: Dina Lindenberg, Program Officer 515 North State Street Chicago, IL 60610 312-464-4193, 800-621-8335
[email protected] http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/category/14772. html Scholarship Name: AMA Foundation Scholars Fund. *Academic Area: Medicine (physicians). *Age Group: Medical students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be medical students who demonstrate financial need and academic excellence. *Application Process: Applicants are nominated by their medical school deans. Contact the AMA Foundation program officer for further application details. *Amount: $1,000 (minimum). *Deadline: May 31. American Occupational Therapy Foundation Attn: Jane Huntington, Scholarship Coordinator 4720 Montgomery Lane PO Box 31220 Bethesda, MD 20827-1220 301-652-6611
[email protected] http://www.aotf.org/html/general_information.shtml Scholarship Name: American Occupational Therapy Foundation Scholarship. *Academic Area: Therapy (occupational). *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in an entry-level post-baccalaureate occupational therapy
educational program or occupational therapy assistant program. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with letters of reference and transcripts. Visit the foundation’s Web site for further information and to download an application. *Amount: $375 to $5,000. *Deadline: January 15. American School Health Association Attn: Pamela Dean 7263 State Route 43 PO Box 708 Kent, OH 44240 330-678-1601
[email protected] http://www.ashaweb.org/pdfs/scholapp05.pdf Scholarship Name: American School Health Association Scholarship. *Academic Area: Medicine (dentistry), medicine (education), medicine (school), medicine (school health). *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled full time at an institute of higher education and maintain at least a 3.0 GPA. They also must have declared a major in school health education, school nursing, or pediatric or adolescent medicine or dentistry. Applicants with other school health specializations will be considered only if they include, with the application, a letter from their academic adviser stating the program’s relationship to school health. The scholarship is also available to undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicants must submit one original and seven copies of a completed application, a resume, transcripts, a personal statement, and three letters of recommendation. *Amount: $500. *Deadline: April 4. American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science Attn: Joe Briden, AMTF Scholarship Coordinator 7809 South 21st Drive Phoenix, AZ 85041-7736 301-657-2768 http://www.ascls.org/leadership/awards/amt.asp Scholarship Name: Alpha Mu Tau Graduate Scholarship. *Academic Area: Medicine (clinical laboratory science). *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens who are accepted into or are enrolled in an approved master’s or doctoral program in areas related to clinical laboratory science including clinical laboratory education or management programs. Applicants
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cannot complete their education before the scholarship is awarded. Applicants must also be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a typewritten or computer-generated application along with two letters of recommendation, a 500-word personal objectives statement, and transcripts. Original applications should be submitted along with four photocopies. Visit the society’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000 for part-time students; $2,000 for full-time students. *Deadline: April 1. American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science Attn: Joe Briden, AMTF Scholarship Coordinator 7809 South 21st Drive Phoenix, AZ 85041-7736 301-657-2768 http://www.ascls.org/leadership/awards/amt.asp Scholarship Name: Ruth M. French Graduate or Undergraduate Scholarship. *Academic Area: Medicine (clinical laboratory science). *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens attending a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences-accredited graduate clinical laboratory science program and must not complete their study before the award date of the scholarship. The scholarship is also available to undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a typewritten or computer-generated application along with two letters of recommendation, a 500-word personal objectives statement, and transcripts. Original applications should be submitted along with four photocopies. Visit the society’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $3,000. *Deadline: April 1. American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) Education and Research Foundation Scholarship Program 15000 Central Avenue, SE Albuquerque, NM 87123-3917 800-444-2778, ext. 2541
[email protected] http://www.asrt.org/content/ASRTFoundation/ AwardsandScholarships/ElektaSch.aspx Scholarship Name: Elekta Radiation Therapy Educators Scholarship. *Academic Area: Medicine (radiologic science). *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be educator therapists who are
pursuing a master’s or doctoral degree to enhance their position as a program director, faculty member, clinical coordinator, or clinical instructor. They also must be graduates of an accredited program in radiation therapy, current ASRT members, registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or hold an unrestricted state license, and worked in a clinical or didactic setting as a radiation therapy educator for at least one of the past five years. The scholarship is also available to undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a written applicant interview, two completed evaluation forms, a resume, a letter verifying their employment as a radiation therapy educator for at least one of the past five years, and copy of current their ARRT card or unrestricted state license. Visit the society’s Web site to download an application and evaluation form. *Amount: $5,000. *Deadline: February 1. American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) Education and Research Foundation Scholarship Program 15000 Central Avenue, SE Albuquerque, NM 87123-3917 800-444-2778, ext. 2541
[email protected] http://www.asrt.org/Content/ ASRTFoundation/AwardsandScholarships/ AmershamManagementScholarship.aspx Scholarship Name: GE Healthcare Management Scholarship. *Academic Area: Medicine (management), medicine (radiologic science). *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must have applied to an accredited advanced degree program related to management and intend to further their careers in radiologic sciences. They also must be graduates of accredited programs in radiologic sciences, current ASRT members, registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or hold an unrestricted state license, and have worked in a clinical or didactic setting in the radiologic sciences profession for at least one of the past five years. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a written applicant interview, two completed evaluation forms, a resume, a letter verifying their employment as a radiation therapy educator for at least one of the past five years, and copy of their
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current ARRT card or unrestricted state license. Visit the society’s Web site to download an application and evaluation form. *Amount: Up to $5,000. *Deadline: February 1. American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) Education and Research Foundation Scholarship Program 15000 Central Avenue, SE Albuquerque, NM 87123-3917 800-444-2778, ext. 2541
[email protected] http://www.asrt.org/content/ASRTFoundation/ AwardsandScholarships/Stern.aspx Scholarship Name: Jeanette C. and Isadore N. Stern Scholarship Program. *Academic Area: Medicine (radiologic science). *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must have applied to an accredited certificate program related to radiologic sciences or plan to study for a master’s or doctoral degree with the intention of furthering their clinical practice in radiologic sciences. They also must be graduates of an accredited program in the radiologic sciences, current ASRT members, registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or hold an unrestricted state license, and have worked in a clinical or didactic setting in the radiologic sciences profession for at least one of the past five years. The scholarship is also available to undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a written applicant interview, two completed evaluation forms, a resume, a letter verifying their employment as a radiation therapy educator for at least one of the past five years, and a copy of their current ARRT card or unrestricted state license. Visit the society’s Web site to download an application and evaluation form. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: February 1. American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) Education and Research Foundation Scholarship Program 15000 Central Avenue, SE Albuquerque, NM 87123-3917 800-444-2778, ext. 2541
[email protected] http://www.asrt.org/content/ASRTFoundation/ AwardsandScholarships/MonsterSch.aspx Scholarship Name: Monster Medical Imaging Educators Scholarship. *Academic Area: Medicine
(management), medicine (radiologic science). *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be educators who are pursuing their master’s or doctoral degree to enhance their position as a medical imaging program director, faculty member, clinical coordinator, or clinical instructor. They also must be graduates of an accredited program in medical imaging, current ASRT members, registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or hold an unrestricted state license, and have worked in a clinical or didactic setting as a medical imaging educator for at least one of the past five years. The scholarship is also available to undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a written applicant interview, two completed evaluation forms, a resume, a letter verifying their employment as a radiation therapy educator for at least one of the past five years, and copy of their current ARRT card or unrestricted state license. Visit the society’s Web site to download an application and evaluation form. *Amount: $5,000. *Deadline: February 1. American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) Education and Research Foundation Scholarship Program 15000 Central Avenue, SE Albuquerque, NM 87123-3917 800-444-2778, ext. 2541
[email protected] http://www.asrt.org/content/ASRTFoundation/ AwardsandScholarships/Siemens.aspx Scholarship Name: Siemens Clinical Advancement Scholarship Program. *Academic Area: Medicine (radiologic science). *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must have applied to an accredited certificate program related to radiologic sciences or plan to study for a master’s or doctoral degree with the intention of furthering their clinical practice in radiologic sciences. They also must be medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals seeking to enhance their clinical practice skills and ability to provide excellent patient care, graduates of an accredited program in the radiologic sciences, current ASRT members, registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or hold an unrestricted state license, and have worked in a clinical or didactic setting in the radiologic sciences profession for at least one of the past five years.
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The scholarship is also available to undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a written applicant interview, two completed evaluation forms, resume, a letter verifying their employment as a radiation therapy educator for at least one of the past five years, and a copy of their current ARRT card or unrestricted state license. Visit the society’s Web site to download an application and evaluation form. *Amount: $3,000. *Deadline: February 1. Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN) Foundation Attn: Ingrid Bendzsa, Executive Assistant 2170 South Parker Road, Suite 300 Denver, CO 80231-5711 800-755-2676, ext. 328
[email protected] http://www.aorn.org/foundation/scholarships.asp Scholarship Name: AORN Foundation Scholarship Program. *Academic Area: Nursing (perioperative). *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in CCNE- or NLNACaccredited nursing programs, pursuing perioperative nursing master’s or doctoral degrees. They also must maintain a 3.0 out of 4.0 GPA and exhibit financial need. The scholarship is also available to undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with transcripts. Visit the foundation’s Web site for additional application procedures. Applications are available for download from the foundation’s Web site beginning in January of each year. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: May 1. Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Attn: Scholarships 1776 D Street, NW Washington, DC 20006-5303 202-628-1776 http://www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm Scholarship Name: Alice W. Rooke Scholarship. *Academic Area: Medicine (physician). *Age Group: Medical students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be citizens of the United States who demonstrate high scholastic standing and character and who have been accepted into or are pursuing an approved course of study to become a medical doctor (not pre-med) at an approved, accredited medical school. *Application Process: All applicants must obtain a letter of sponsorship from their local DAR chapter.
Applicants should send a stamped, self-addressed business size envelope to obtain the name and address of their state scholarship chairman and an application. Visit the organization’s Web site for the mailing address. *Amount: $5,000, renewable annually for a total of $20,000. *Deadline: April 15. Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Attn: Scholarships 1776 D Street, NW Washington, DC 20006-5303 202-628-1776 http://www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm Scholarship Name: Irene and Daisy MacGregor Memorial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Medicine (physician), nursing (psychiatric). *Age Group: Medical Students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be citizens of the United States who demonstrate high scholastic standing and character and who have been accepted into or are pursuing an approved course of study to become a medical doctor (not pre-med) at an approved, accredited medical school. Alternately, applicants may attend an approved course of study in the field of psychiatric nursing, graduate level, at accredited medical schools, colleges, or universities. A preference for females is stated if applicants are “equally qualified.” *Application Process: All applicants must obtain a letter of sponsorship from their local DAR chapter. Applicants should send a stamped, selfaddressed business size envelope to obtain the name and address of their state scholarship chairman and an application. *Amount: $5,000, renewable annually for a total of $20,000. *Deadline: April 15. Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Attn: Scholarships 1776 D Street, NW Washington, DC 20006-5303 202-628-1776 http://www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm Scholarship Name: Occupational/Physical Therapy Scholarship. *Academic Area: Therapy (art), therapy (music), therapy (occupational), therapy (physical). *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be citizens of the United States who are attending an accredited school of therapy in the United States. They also must demonstrate financial need. The scholarship is also available to undergraduate students. *Application Process: All applicants must obtain a letter of sponsorship from their local DAR chapter. Applicants should send a
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stamped, self-addressed business size envelope to obtain the name and address of their state scholarship chairman and an application. Visit the organization’s Web site for the mailing address. *Amount: $500. *Deadline: February 15, August 15. Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) 915 Lee Street Des Plaines, IL 60016-6569 847-460-4004, 800-900-9659
[email protected] http://www.ena.org/foundation/grants Scholarship Name: ENA Foundation Scholarship. *Academic Area: Nursing (emergency). *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Visit the association’s Web site for updates on eligibility requirements. Information is posted in December of each year. The scholarship is also available to undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the association for further information, or visit the Web site after December. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Contact the association for deadline information. Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) Attn: Nancy Gruthusen Division for Higher Education and Schools 8765 West Higgins Road Chicago, IL 60631-4194 773-380-2850, 800-638-3522
[email protected] http://www.elca.org/education/torrison.html Scholarship Name: Torrison Scholarship. *Academic Area: Medicine (physicians). *Age Group: Medical students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be ELCA members who have been accepted into medical school. They also should demonstrate strong academic merit and express an interest in working toward developing cures for currently incurable diseases. *Application Process: An ELCA minister, who is either on or off campus, must nominate applicants. Once an applicant has been formally nominated, an official application packet will be mailed. Visit the church’s Web site for additional information about the nomination process. *Amount: $5,000. *Deadline: March 15. Institute for Operations Research and Management Science Attn: George Miller Altarum PO Box 134001
Ann Arbor, MI 48113 734-302-4640
[email protected] http://www.informs.org/Prizes/scholarships.html Scholarship Name: Seth Bonder Scholarship for Applied Operations Research in Health Services. *Academic Area: Medicine (research). *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be students pursuing doctoral studies in health operations research or a related discipline. The scholarship is open to both U.S. citizens and international students. *Application Process: Applicants must submit three copies of a curriculum vitae, two letters of recommendation, a personal statement, and a twopage summary of their research proposal. *Amount: Up to $5,000. *Deadline: July 1. International Order of The King’s Daughters and Sons Attn: Director, Health Careers Scholarship Department PO Box 1040 Chautauqua, NY 14722-1040 http://www.iokds.org/scholarship.html Scholarship Name: Health Careers Scholarship Program. *Academic Area: Medicine (dentistry), medicine (medical technology), medicine (physician), nursing (open), pharmaceutical sciences, therapy (occupational), therapy (physical). *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. or Canadian citizens enrolled full time at an accredited college/university who are preparing for careers in medicine, dentistry, nursing, pharmacy, physical or occupational therapy, and medical technologies. Registered nursing students must have completed the first year of schooling. Pre-med students are not eligible to apply. Applicants seeking to become physicians or dentists must apply for at least the second year of medical or dental school. Undergraduate students may apply for select scholarships in the program. *Application Process: Contact the order for further application details and to request an application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: April 1. March of Dimes Education Services 1275 Mamaroneck Avenue White Plains, NY 10605
[email protected] http://www.marchofdimes.com/professionals/685_1368. asp
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Scholarship Name: March of Dimes Graduate Nursing Scholarship. *Academic Area: Nursing (neonatal), nursing (women’s health). *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be registered nurses enrolled in a graduate program in maternalchild nursing at the master’s or doctoral level. They also must have at least one academic term to complete after May of the year in which the scholarship is awarded, and be members of at least one of the following professional organizations: the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses; the American College of NurseMidwives; or the National Association of Neonatal Nurses. Previous recipients and March of Dimes employees and their family members are not eligible. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a letter of recommendation (from a faculty member), and an essay. Visit the organization’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $5,000. *Deadline: January 16. Medical University of South Carolina Attn: Ms. Nancy Carder, Special Programs Office 165 Cannon Street, #402D, PO Box 250851 Charleston, SC 29425 843-792-1469
[email protected] http://www.musc.edu/specialprograms Fellowship Name: Nuclear Engineering and Health Physics Fellowship Program. *Academic Area: Engineering (nuclear), physics (health). *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants should have an undergraduate degree in the physical sciences, life sciences, or engineering. They also should be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, have at least one full year of graduate study remaining, and attend a participating university. Visit the organization’s Web site for a list of participating universities. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with three letters of reference, official transcripts, and official GRE scores. Fellowship awardees are required to serve a threemonth practicum. Visit the organization’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,700 monthly stipend. *Deadline: January 31. Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America Inc. National Office 1821 University Avenue W, Suite S256 St. Paul, MN 55104-2897
651-917-6256, 800-541-5454
[email protected] http://www.myasthenia.org/research/MGFA_ StudentFellowship.pdf Fellowship Name: Student Fellowship. *Academic Area: Medicine (physician), medicine (research). *Age Group: Graduate students, medical students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be interested in researching the scientific basis of myasthenia gravis or related neuromuscular conditions as well as dedicated to the humane care of laboratory animals. They also must intend to include minorities in their research study populations. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a letter of interest along with a summary of their proposed research and its significance, a proposed budget, a curriculum vitae, and a letter of recommendation from a sponsor who has approved the proposed research study. *Amount: $3,000. *Deadline: March 15. National Association of School Nurses (NASN) Attn: Advancement Award Chair PO Box 1300 Scarborough, ME 04070-1300 207-883-2117, 877-627-6476
[email protected] http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=86 Scholarship Name: NASN Educational Advancement Award. *Academic Area: Nursing (school). *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be currently employed school nurses who are NASN members wishing to advance their education beyond a bachelor’s degree. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a photocopy of their state RN license, and written verification of current employment as a school nurse. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,500. *Deadline: October 15. National Gerontological Nursing Association 7794 Grow Drive Pensacola, FL 32514-7072 800-723-0560
[email protected] http://www.ngna.org/all.php?l=resources&x=8 Scholarship Name: Mary Opal Wolanin Graduate Scholarship. *Academic Area: Nursing (gerontology). *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be nursing students with a major in gerontology/geriatric nursing, enrolled in a
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minimum of six credits at nationally accredited nursing program in the United States, and maintain at least a 3.0 GPA. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, two letters of recommendation, official transcripts, a personal statement no longer than 300 words, and a statement of financial need. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,500. *Deadline: June 1. National Health Service Corps (NHSC) 2099 Gaither Road, Suite 600 Rockville, MD 20850 800-221-9393
[email protected] http://nhsc.bhpr.hrsa.gov/join_us/scholarships.asp Scholarship Name: National Health Service Corps Scholarship Program. *Academic Area: Medicine (dental), medicine (physician assisting), medicine (physicians), nursing (midwifery), nursing (nurse practitioner). *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be committed to providing primary health care in communities of greatest need. They also must be U.S. citizens enrolled, or accepted for enrollment, in a fully accredited U.S. allopathic or osteopathic medical school, family nurse practitioner program, nursemidwifery program, physician assistant program. Undergraduate students may apply for select scholarships in this program, or dental school. *Application Process: Contact the NHSC to request an application and for further application details. *Amount: Paid tuition and monthly stipend. *Deadline: Varies. Nurses Educational Funds (NEF) Inc. 304 Park Avenue South, 11th Floor New York, NY 10010 212-590-2443
[email protected] http://www.n-e-f.org Scholarship Name: NEF Scholarship. *Academic Area: Nursing (open). *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be baccalaureateprepared registered nurses who are in need of scholarship assistance for graduate study. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and members of a professional nursing association. They also must either be enrolled full time in a National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission- or Commission
on Collegiate Nursing Education-accredited nursing master’s degree program or enrolled full or part time in a doctoral program in nursing or a nursing related field. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a $20 application processing fee, proof of nursing registration, proof of nursing association membership, proof of U.S. citizenship, a goal statement essay, reference forms, and official transcripts. Visit the NEF’s Web site to download an application and required forms. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: March 1. Oncology Nursing Society Foundation RIDC Park West 125 Enterprise Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15275-1214 412-859-6100
[email protected] http://onsfoundation.org/?p=12909 Scholarship Name: Oncology Nursing Society Foundation Doctoral Scholarship. *Academic Area: Nursing (oncology). *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be currently enrolled in, or applying to, a doctoral nursing degree or related program. They also must be interested in and committed to oncology nursing and in continuing their education by pursuing a doctoral degree in nursing. Applicants must also have current licenses to practice as registered nurse. *Application Process: Applicants must submit one original and three copies of a completed application, transcripts, and two letters of recommendation. Applicants must also submit a $5 application fee. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $2,000-$5,000. *Deadline: February 1. Oncology Nursing Society Foundation 125 Enterprise Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15275 412-859-6100
[email protected] http://onsfoundation.org/?p=12909 Scholarship Name: Oncology Nursing Society Foundation Master’s and Post-Masters Nurse Practitioner Certificate Scholarship. *Academic Area: Nursing (oncology). *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be currently enrolled in, or applying to, a master’s nursing degree or postmasters nurse practitioner certificate program at a Nursing Accrediting Commission- or Commission on
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Collegiate Nursing Education-accredited accredited School of Nursing. Applicants must be interested in and committed to oncology nursing and have a current license to practice as a registered nurse. *Application Process: Applicants must submit one original and three copies of a completed application and transcripts. Applicants must also submit a $5 application fee. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $3,000. *Deadline: February 1. Pedorthic Footwear Foundation 7150 Columbia Gateway Drive, Suite G Columbia, MD 21046-1151
[email protected] http://www.pedorthics.org/pages. cfm?page=scholarship.html Scholarship Name: Pedorthic Footwear Foundation Scholarships . *Academic Area: Medicine (pedorthics), medicine (podiatry). *Age Group: Under graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must have prior experience related to footwear or foot care. Contact the foundation for more information regarding eligibility requirements. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application and three letters of recommendation. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: January 15. Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates (SGNA) Attn: SGNA Awards Committee 401 North Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL 60611-4267 312-321-5165, 800-245-7462 http://sgna.org/resources/RNadvancing.doc Scholarship Name: Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates RN Advancing Education Scholarship. *Academic Area: Nursing (gastroenterology). *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be registered nurses working in gastroenterology who are pursing advanced education (BSN or higher). Applicants may be full- or part-time nursing students, and must be members of the SGNA who maintain at least a 3.0 GPA. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a 500-word essay (see application for topic), two letters of recommendation, and transcripts. This organization awards the scholarship as a reimbursement.
Applicants must submit a final copy of their transcripts to verify maintenance of the required 3.0 GPA. Amount: $1,000 (part-time students), $2,500 (full-time students). *Deadline: July 31. Student American Veterinary Medical Association (SAVMA) 1931 North Meacham Road, Suite 100 Schaumburg, IL 60173 847-925-8070
[email protected] http://www.avma.org/noah/members/savma/ committees/ivsrc_scholarship_guidelines.pdf Scholarship Name: International Veterinary Student Relations Committee International Exchange Scholarship. *Academic Area: Medicine (veterinary). *Age Group: Veterinary students. *Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate a strong desire to participate in a veterinary-related international exchange. They also must be SAVMA members and have completed their international exchange within one year of the application deadline. *Application Procedure: Applicants must submit a completed application, a letter of intention, a letter of recommendation, and an estimated budget. They also must contact the SAVMA international exchange officer prior to application submittal. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $500. *Deadline: January 15. UNICO National Inc. Attn: Joan Tidona, Scholarship Director 271 U.S. Highway West Fairfield, NJ 07004 201-933-7982
[email protected] http://www.unico.org/scholarships.html Scholarship Name: Dr. Benjamin Cottone Memorial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Medicine (physician). *Age Group: Medical students. *Eligibility: UNICO touts itself as the largest Italian-American service organization in the United States. Italian-American medical students are eligible to apply. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the scholarship director to receive additional information and an application. (Note: The scholarship director distributes all rules and announcements regarding available scholarships.) *Amount: $5,000. *Deadline: Contact the scholarship director for deadline information.
OPEN TO ALL MAJORS— UNDERGRADUATE The following financial aid resources are open to undergraduate students of all majors. Check specific listings for eligibility requirements. All-Ink.com College Scholarship Program PO Box 50868 Provo, UT 84605-0868
[email protected] http://www.all-ink.com/scholarship.aspx Scholarship Name: All-Ink.com College Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in or planning to attend an accredited college or university program. They must also be United States citizens and maintain at least a 2.5 GPA. High school seniors may apply. The scholarship is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants must submit an online application, which includes an essay on who has had the greatest impact on their life, and an essay on what they hope to achieve after completing college. No mailed applications will be accepted. Visit the company’s Web site to apply. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: December 31.
site to download an application. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: March 31. American Automobile Association (AAA) Attn: Justin McNaull 202-942-2079
[email protected] http://www.aaa.com/travelchallenge Contest Name: AAA Travel High School Challenge. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: High school freshmen, sophomores, juniors, or seniors. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. residents attending high school (home schooling is included) who are at least 13 years of age and who have an interest in geography. *Application Process: Applicants should register via the organization’s Web site for the first round, online test. The top five contestants from each state go on to compete in individual state competitions in March. These exams are administered as written examinations. The winner from each state receives a paid trip, along with a guardian, to the national competition in Orlando, Florida. Interested applicants should visit the company’s Web site in the fall to register for the first-round test, take practice tests, and to obtain a complete set of instructions. *Amount: Up to $25,000. *Deadline: Applicants may register any time up until the online test date, but are advised to register early to avoid high Web site traffic.
American Association of Police Polygraphists (AAPP) PO Box 657 Waynesville, OH 45068-0657 888-743-5479
[email protected] http://www.policepolygraph.org/downloads/ scholarshipform.pdf Scholarship Name: American Association of Police Polygraphists Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be a child, grandchild, niece, nephew, or adopted/dependent child under the age of 23 with at least one parent or grandparent serving as a full, life, or honorably retired AAPP member in good standing. If the said member’s parent/grandparent is deceased, the member must have been in good standing of the AAPP at the time of death. High school seniors may also apply. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, official transcripts, two letters of recommendation, and a personal statement. Visit the association’s Web
American Fire Sprinkler Association 9696 Skillman Street, Suite 300 Dallas, TX 75243-8264 214-349-5965
[email protected] http://www.afsascholarship.org Scholarship Name: American Fire Sprinkler Association Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors in the United States who plan to further their education at a college/ university or certified trade school in the United States. *Application Process: Applicants must read 139
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the “Fire Sprinkler Essay” (approximately 3000 words) about automatic fire sprinklers and take a 10-question multiple-choice test. For each question answered correctly, students will receive one entry into the scholarship drawing. Visit the association’s scholarship Web site to enter the scholarship contest. *Amount: $5,000. *Deadline: September 1 and April 12. American Foreign Service Association (AFSA) Attn: Lori Dec, Scholarship Director 2101 E Street, NW Washington, DC 20037 202-944-5504
[email protected] http://www.afsa.org/scholar/index.cfm Award Name: American Foreign Service Association Merit Award. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: High school seniors who have at least one parent who is a member of AFSA or Associates of the American Foreign Service Worldwide and maintain a 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale may apply. This competition rewards academic and/or art accomplishments. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with official transcripts, two letters of recommendation, and an essay. Visit the association’s Web site for further information about essay topics and to download an application. *Amount: $1,500. *Deadline: February 6. American Police Hall of Fame 6350 Horizon Drive Titusville, FL 32780 321-264-0911
[email protected] http://www.aphf.org/scholarships.html Scholarship Name: The Police Family Survivor’s Fund. *Academic Area: Open. *Age group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be sons or daughters of officers killed in the line of duty. High school seniors may also apply. *Application Process: Contact the American Police Hall of Fame and Museum for application details. *Amount: $1,500 per year. *Deadline: Varies. American Radio Relay League Foundation Attn: Scholarship Program 225 Main Street Newington, CT 06111
860-594-0397
[email protected] http://www.arrl.org/arrlf Scholarship Name: American Radio Relay League Foundation Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must hold a valid ham radio license. Eligibility requirements vary. Visit the foundation’s Web site to obtain specific scholarship eligibility requirements. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application and official transcripts. They must also submit up to three letters of recommendation and an introductory letter (optional). Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Up to $10,000. *Deadline: February 1. American Society of Travel Agents Foundation 1101 King Street, Suite 200 Alexandria, VA 22314 703-739-2782
[email protected] http://www.astanet.com/education/scholarshiph.asp Scholarship Name: Joseph R. Stone Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be undergraduate students and have at least one parent employed in the travel industry (i.e., hotel, car rental, airlines, travel agency, etc.). They must also maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA and be residents, citizens, or legal aliens of the United States or Canada. *Application Process: Applicants must submit one original and three copies of a completed application and all supporting materials. They must also submit proof of enrollment, an official printed description of their curricula and statement of tuition, a personal essay, and proof of their parent’s or guardian’s employment. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $2,400. *Deadline: August 30. Books and Scholarships LLC Elwood Grimes Literary Scholarship 4525 Cherry Forest Circle Louisville, KY 40245 http://www.booksandscholarships.com/ Scholarship%20EGL.htm Scholarship Name: Elwood Grimes Literary Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating
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high school seniors or college students who are U.S. citizens and attending or planning to attend college at least part time. The scholarship is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application along with a copy of a letter of college acceptance and a 500 (or more)-word essay. The essay must be about Elwood Grimes’ book, The Rambled Soul of a 21st Century Man. *Amount: Awards vary. Up to $5,000 distributed among first, second, and third place winners. *Deadline: September 30. California Teachers Association (CTA) CTA Scholarship Committee Attn: Manuel Ayan, Human Rights Department PO Box 921 Burlingame, CA 94011-0921 650-697-1400 http://www.cta.org/InsideCTA/ScholarshipsWorkshops/ ScholarshipsWorkshops.htm Scholarship Name: California Teachers Association Scholarship for Dependent Children. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be dependents of an active, retired, or deceased CTA member. They also must be claimed as dependents on their parents’ current IRS forms, maintain at least a 3.5 GPA, and be high school seniors or current college students. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, two letters of recommendation, and official transcripts. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $2,000. *Deadline: January 27. Career College Foundation c/o Peterson’s, a part of the Thomson Corporation Princeton Pike Corporate Center 2000 Lenox Drive PO Box 67005 Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 202-336-6711
[email protected] http://www.careercollegefoundation.com Scholarship Name: Imagine America Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors from the United States or Puerto Rico. Students must meet the standard admissions requirements of the participating career college
to which they apply. Applicants must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA and demonstrate likelihood of successful completion of postsecondary education, financial need, and voluntary community service during their senior year. *Application Process: Applicants must submit an online application. Applicants should contact their guidance counselors or the foundation for further details. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: Varies. CareerFitter.com 918-477-2280
[email protected] http://www.careerfitter.com/scholarship/index.htm Scholarship Name: CareerFitter.com Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are enrolled in or accepted into a college or university and who maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA. The scholarship is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should apply online via the company’s Web site. The application includes a 250-word essay in which the applicant must address the question, “What is the perfect career for you, and why?” *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Deadlines vary by semester and by fund availability. Central Intelligence Agency Office of Public Affairs Washington, DC 20505 800-368-3886 http://www.odci.gov/employment/jobs/students_ scholar.html Scholarship Name: Undergraduate Scholarship Program. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors or college sophomores who are U.S. citizens and will be at least 18 years old by April 1. They must also achieve a minimum of 1000 SAT or 21 ACT score and a minimum 3.0 GPA. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and meet the same employment standards of permanent CIA employees, successfully completing both security and medical processing. Applicants must also be available to work in the Washington, D.C., area during periods of employment. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, SAT/ACT scores, names and ages of
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all family dependents and gross family income for current and previous years, a copy of their current FAFSA form, transcripts, and two letters of recommendation. Applicants must also pass a medical and psychological exam, polygraph interview, and extensive background investigation. Visit the CIA’s Web site to submit an online application. *Amount: Up to $18,000 per calendar year. *Deadline: November 1. Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation PO Box 442 Atlanta, GA 30301-0442 800-306-2653
[email protected] https://www.coca-colascholars.org/cokeWeb/jsp/ scholars/FourYearInstructions.jsp Scholarship Name: Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors who are U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. residents, temporary residents, refugees, asylees, Cuban-Haitian entrants, or humanitarian parolees. They must also maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA and plan to attend an accredited U.S. postsecondary institution. *Application Process: Applicants must submit an online application. The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation will contact applicants requesting further application materials if the application advances. *Amount: Up to $20,000. *Deadline: October 31. Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation PO Box 442 Atlanta, GA 30301-0442 800-306-2653
[email protected] https://www.coca-colascholars.org/cokeWeb/jsp/ scholars/TwoYearInstructions.jsp Scholarship Name: Coca-Cola Two-Year Colleges Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA, and plan to enroll in at least two courses during the next term at a two-year, degree granting institution. They must also have completed a minimum of 100 hours of community service in the 12 months prior to nomination. *Application Process: Applicants are nominated by their two-year, degree granting institution. Applicants are encouraged to visit their institution’s
financial aid office for details. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: May 31. CollegeNET Scholarship Review 805 SW Broadway, Suite 1600 Portland, OR 97205 http://www.collegenet.com/finaid/cn_scholar/info/ results Scholarship Name: CollegeNET Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must write an essay on a topic designated by CollegeNET. Applicants must apply to college online using a CollegeNET hosted application. Applicants must be accepted and thereafter enrolled in a college/university to which they applied via CollegeNET. Applicants are nominated to participate in the CollegeNet Scholarship competition by their college/university. High school seniors may apply for this scholarship. *Application Process: Visit CollegeNET’s Web site for further application details. *Amount: $5,000 to $10,000. *Deadline: March 31. Corporation for National and Community Service 1150 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 1100 Washington, DC 20036 866-291-7700
[email protected] http://www.nationalservice.org/scholarships Scholarship Name: Presidential Freedom Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school juniors or seniors who have contributed at least 100 hours of service within the 12 months prior to certifying, be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, and attend a public, private, charter, or parochial school located within one of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, an Indian tribal nation, a U.S. territory, or a Department of Defense school. Applicants must not have been previous Presidential Freedom Scholarship recipients. *Application Process: Contact the corporation or your guidance counselor for application details. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: July 1. Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Committee Services Office Attn: Scholarships 1776 D Street, NW Washington, DC 20006-5303 202-628-1776 http://www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm
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Scholarship Name: General Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate academic excellence, commitment to a field of study, and financial need. No prior affiliation with DAR is necessary. The scholarship is open to both females and males. *Application Process: All applicants must obtain a letter of sponsorship from their local DAR chapter. Applicants should send a stamped, self-addressed business size envelope to obtain the name and address of their state scholarship chairman and an application. Visit the organization’s Web site to obtain the address. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Deadlines vary. Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Committee Services Office Attn: Scholarships 1776 D Street, NW Washington, DC 20006-5303 202-628-1776 http://www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm Scholarship Name: Lillian and Arthur Dunn Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be sons or daughters of members of the DAR, citizens of the United States, and attending an accredited college or university in the United States. The scholarship is open to both females and males. *Application Process: All applicants must obtain a letter of sponsorship from their local DAR chapter. Applicants should send a stamped, self-addressed business size envelope to obtain the name and address of their state scholarship chairman and an application. *Amount: $2,000, renewable for four years of undergraduate study plus additional years of graduate study, if applicable. *Deadline: February 15. David and Dovetta Wilson Scholarship Fund 115-67 237th Street Elmont, NY 11003-39926 800-759-7512 http://www.wilsonfund.org/home.shtml Scholarship Name: David and Dovetta Wilson Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school graduating seniors who are active participants in community or religious activities and who demonstrate financial need. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a copy of their high school transcript, three letters of
recommendation, a W-2 or copy of standard financial aid form, a photo, and a $20 application fee. Visit the fund’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Up to $1,000. *Deadline: March 31. Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund PO Box 7307 New York, NY 10116-7307 http://www.davisputter.org Scholarship Name: Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be currently enrolled in an accredited degree-granting institution, exhibit a history of working for social and economic justice, and demonstrate financial need. The scholarship is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application along with a personal statement not to exceed 1,000 words describing their activism and perspectives on social change, transcripts, two letters of support, financial aid statements, and a headshot photograph. All application materials should be submitted along with two photocopies, comprising three complete packets. Visit the fund’s Web site to download an application and for additional information about social justice activism. *Amount: Up to $6,000. *Deadline: April 1. Discover Financial Services Attn: Discover Card Tribute Award Scholarship Program PO Box 30943 Salt Lake City, UT 84130-0943 http://www.discoverfinancial.com/data/philanthropy/ tribute.shtml Scholarship Name: Discover Card Tribute Award Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school juniors enrolled in accredited public or private high schools in the U.S. who have maintained at least a 2.75 GPA throughout their freshman and sophomore years. Applicants must demonstrate special talent, leadership, and community service while overcoming significant challenges. *Application Process: Visit Discover Financial Service’s Web site to obtain application details for next year’s award. *Amount: $2,500 and $25,000. *Deadline: Varies. EasyAid.com PO Box 124 Youngtown, AZ 85363
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[email protected] http://www.easyaid.com/scholarship_form.html Scholarship Name: Frank O’Neill Memorial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be attending a college, university, trade school, or technical institute and must not be receiving a full-tuition scholarship or waiver from another source. Residents of the United States and international students may apply. The scholarship is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicant must apply via EasyAid.com. Mailed submissions are not accepted. Applicants should submit their personal contact information and an essay (maximum of 1,000 words) on “how one person in particular has influenced your life in a positive way.” Visit the company’s Web site to apply. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: March 31. Additional deadlines for upcoming semesters are posted after the spring deadline has passed. Education Is Freedom Foundation 2711 North Haskell Avenue Dallas, TX 75204 866-EIF-EDUCATE http://www.educationisfreedom.com/default.asp Scholarship Name: Education is Freedom National Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school graduating seniors who are U.S. residents, maintain a GPA of at least 3.0, and will be enrolling in a full-time undergraduate program at an accredited two- or four-year college or university. They should also demonstrate financial need, a history of extracurricular activities and/or leadership roles, and an employment history. *Application Process: Applicants should apply online via the organization’s Web site between November 1 and January 15. No mailed applications are permitted. Visit the organization’s Web site to register and apply online. *Amount: $2,000. *Deadline: January 15. Elder & Leemaur Publishers PO Box 4169 Blaine, WA 98213 http://www.elpublishers.com/content/AboutUWS.php Scholarship Name: University Writing Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants should be graduating high school seniors or undergraduate students attending (or planning to attend) college in the United
States or Canada. *Application Process: Applicants must submit an essay, up to 500 words, responding to one of the topics posted on the company’s Web site. Visit the company’s Web site to view the current topics. Authors of top essays will receive scholarships and possible publication opportunities. *Amount: $500 (minimum). *Deadline: March 1. Foundation for the Preservation of Honey Bees Inc. 4-H Beekeeping Essay Contest PO Box 1337 Jesup, GA 31598-1337 912-427-4233
[email protected] http://abfnet.org/?page_id=73 Contest Name: 4-H Beekeeping Essay Contest. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: High school students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be active 4-H Club members who have not previously placed first, second, or third at the national level. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a 750- to 1,000word essay and a brief biographical sketch. Visit the foundation’s Web site for further application details. Applicants must submit essays to their state 4-H Office. State winners will then be sent to the foundation for consideration. *Amount: $50 to $250. *Deadline: Varies. Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) Attn: Amanda Howard 1421 Research Park Drive Lawrence, KS 66049-3859 800-472-7878, ext. 4424
[email protected] http://www.gcsaa.org/students/scholarships/default.asp Grant Name: Par Aide’s Joseph S. Garske Collegiate Grant Program. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors and be accepted at institutions of higher learning for the upcoming year. The grant program is available for children of GCSAA members who have been active members for five or more consecutive years. *Application Process: Contact Amanda Howard for application materials. *Amount: $2,500. *Deadline: March 15. Hawaii Education Association (HEA) 1649 Kalakaua Avenue Honolulu, HI 96826
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[email protected] http://www.heaed.com/HEA_Scholarships.html Scholarship Name: High School Senior Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be the children of HEA members (parent(s) must have been members for at least one year), and high school graduating seniors who plan to enroll in a two- or four-year college or university. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with high school transcripts, a 300-word personal statement, a financial aid form, and three recommendations from teachers. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: April 1. Hawaii Education Association (HEA) 1649 Kalakaua Avenue Honolulu, HI 96826 808-949-6657, 866-653-9372
[email protected] http://www.heaed.com/HEA_Scholarships.html Scholarship Name: Undergraduate College Student Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be the children of HEA members (parent(s) must have been members for at least one year), and enrolled full time in a two- or four-year college or university. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with college transcripts, a 300-word personal statement, a financial aid form, and a recommendation from a college faculty member. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: April 1. Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans 99 Canal Center Plaza Alexandria, VA 22314 703-684-9444 https://www.horatioalger.com/scholarships/apply.cfm Scholarship Name: Horatio Alger Scholarship Program. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time high school seniors with plans to enter college no later than the fall following graduation. They must have a strong commitment to pursuing a bachelor’s degree in an accredited institution, demonstrate
critical financial need and involvement in cocurricular and community activities, and maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA. They must also be U.S. citizens, or in the process of obtaining U.S. citizenship, and reside in the U.S. or attend a Department of Defense school. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application and copy of the front page of their parent/guardian’s individual tax return. Visit the association’s Web site to complete an online application. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: Varies. Indiana State Teachers Association (ISTA) ISTA Scholarships 150 West Market Street, Suite 900 Indianapolis, IN 46204-2875 317-263-3400, 800-382-4037 http://www.ista-in.org/sam.cfm?xnode=1467 Scholarship Name: ISTA Career Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors in Indiana who are planning to attend a college or university and who have a parent or legal guardian who is an active member of the ISTA. They also must demonstrate academic achievement, community involvement, cocurricular activity involvement, and leadership ability. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with current official high school transcripts, three letters of recommendation, and a typed essay (topic outlined on the application). Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000, renewable for three additional years. *Deadline: March 3. Jack Kent Cooke Foundation 44325 Woodridge Parkway Lansdowne, VA 20176 703-723-8000, 800-8498-6478
[email protected] http://www.jackkentcookefoundation.org/jkcf_web/ content.aspx?page=SchProg Grant Name: September 11 Grant. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be the dependant or spouse of a person killed or permanently disabled in the September 11 attacks on the Pentagon or World Trade Center, the crash of United Airlines Flight 93 in Pennsylvania, or the September and October 2001 anthrax attacks. Applicants must be able to demonstrate unmet financial need. *Application
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Process: Applicants should submit a completed application form along with a financial information statement; a cost of attendance worksheet; a copy of their billing statement from their college, university, or trade school; an official copy of their birth certificate (dependants) or marriage certificate (spouses); a letter from a physician (for those with a permanently disabled family member); and income tax returns. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download all required forms. *Amount: Up to $15,000/semester. These grants are not renewable, but applicants may reapply. *Deadline: February 17. Jack Kent Cooke Foundation 44325 Woodridge Parkway Lansdowne, VA 20176 703-723-8000, 800-498-6478
[email protected] http://www.jackkentcookefoundation.org/jkcf_web/ content.aspx?page=SchProg Scholarship Name: Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be currently enrolled in a two-year program (or recent graduates) and plan to transfer to a fouryear institution. Applicants must have a 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale, demonstrate unmet financial need, and also must receive a nomination from their school representative. Visit the foundation’s Web site for a listing of representatives, by state and school. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application and supporting materials. However, applicants must be nominated for this scholarship and cannot submit materials without having been nominated first. Application packet materials consist of an original plus four copies of the application, financial information forms, a nominee survey form, official transcripts, and two signed, sealed letters of recommendation. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download the required forms. *Amount: Up to $30,000. *Deadline: Contact the foundation for details. Junior Achievement (JA) One Education Way Colorado Springs, CO 80906 888-4-JA-ALUM
[email protected] http://studentcenter.ja.org/aspx/PayCollege/ ScholarshipSearch.aspx
Scholarship Name: Hugh B. Sweeny Award Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors who are graduating before June 30 of the year in which the scholarship is awarded and demonstrate extraordinary results in impacting the community through entrepreneurship and similar initiatives. They must also be qualified, upon graduation, to enroll at an accredited postsecondary educational institution, including trade school or community college; maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA; exemplify achievement, citizenship, creativity, leadership, and motivation; and demonstrate financial need. Applicants must also have completed JA Company Program or JA Economics. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, three letters of recommendation, a 500-word essay, official transcripts, SAT/ACT scores, and proof of family income. Visit the JA Web site to download an application. *Amount: $5,000. *Deadline: February 1. Junior Achievement (JA) Joe Francomano Scholarship One Education Way Colorado Springs, CO 80906 888-4-JA-ALUM
[email protected] http://studentcenter.ja.org/aspx/PayCollege/ ScholarshipSearch.aspx Scholarship Name: Joe Francomano Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors who are graduating before June 30 of the year in which the scholarship is awarded, maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA, and be qualified, upon graduation, to enroll at an accredited four-year college or university. They must also demonstrate academic achievement, leadership skills, and financial need. Applicants must also have completed JA Company Program or JA Economics. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, three letters of recommendation, a personal essay addressing a topic determined by JA, official transcripts, SAT/ACT scores, and proof of family income. Visit the JA Web site to download an application. *Amount: $20,000. *Deadline: February 1. Kansas Association of Broadcasters (KAB) Attn: Scholarship Committee 1916 Southwest Sieben Court
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[email protected] http://www.kab.net/Programs/StudentServices/ BroadcastScholarshipProgram/default.aspx Scholarship Name: KAB Broadcast Scholarship Program. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be Kansas residents who are attending or planning to attend (by the fall semester) a Kansas post-secondary institution (two-year or four-year college or vocational-tech/trade school). If attending a four-year college, applicants must be entering their junior year; if attending a two-year school, applicants must be entering their sophomore year. They must be enrolled or planning to enroll in a broadcast or related curriculum and maintain a 2.5 GPA. *Applicants must submit seven copies of a completed application and an essay. Application must be signed by college radio/TV department head or high school adviser/counselor, certifying the applicant meets the eligibility criteria. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Amount varies. *Deadline: May 1. National Association for Campus Activities Attn: Dionne Ellison, Scholarship Coordinator 13 Harbison Way Columbia, SC 29212 803-732-6222
[email protected] http://www.naca.org/NACA/Schools/Scholarships Scholarship Name: National Association for Campus Activities Student Leadership Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Because there are several scholarships offered by this association, applicants should visit the association’s Web site for detailed eligibility requirements for individual scholarships. Most scholarships require residence or college attendance in a specific region of the United States, demonstration of leadership skills, and a commitment to community service. Graduate students are eligible for some scholarships offered by the association. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with two letters of recommendation, a resume detailing their leadership activities, and verification of college enrollment status. Some scholarships may require additional application materials. Visit
the association’s Web site for a complete listing of scholarships and to download applications. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Deadlines vary. National FFA Organization PO Box 68960 Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960 317-802-6060
[email protected] http://www.ffa.org/programs/scholarships/index.html Scholarship Name: National FFA Collegiate Scholarship Program. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be current FFA members and current high school seniors or full-time undergraduate students. 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. Specific eligibility criteria for individual awards can be found by visiting the association’s Web site. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application and relevant supporting materials, according to scholarship specifications. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: February 15. National Utility Contractors Association (NUCA) Attn: Jill Glei, Director of Education 4301 North Fairfax Drive, Suite 360 Arlington, VA 22203 703-358-9300
[email protected] http://www.nuca.com/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=432 Scholarship Name: Antonio M. Marinelli Founders Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors, have parents or legal guardians who are employed by a NUCA-member company, and plan to begin their freshman year in a college or university in the fall. They also must demonstrate academic excellence and interest in extracurricular activities and community service. *Application Process: Contact the Association for application details. *Amount: $2,500. *Deadline: Varies. National Utility Contractors Association (NUCA) Attn: Jill Glei, Director of Education 4301 North Fairfax Drive, Suite 360
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[email protected] http://www.nuca.com/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=432 Scholarship Name: D.A. Foster Memorial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors, have parents or legal guardians who are employed by a NUCA-member company, and plan to begin their freshman year in a college or university in the fall. They also must demonstrate academic excellence and interest in extracurricular activities and community service. *Application Process: Contact the association for application details. *Amount: $2,000 per year for four years. *Deadline: Varies. National Utility Contractors Association (NUCA) Attn: Jill Glei, Director of Education 4301 North Fairfax Drive, Suite 360 Arlington, VA 22203 703-358-9300
[email protected] http://www.nuca.com/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=432 Scholarship Name: NUCA $4,000 Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors, have parents or legal guardians who are employed by a NUCA-member company, and plan to begin their freshman year in a college or university in the fall. They also must demonstrate academic excellence and interest in extracurricular activities and community service. *Application Process: Contact the association for application details. *Amount: $1,000 per year for four years. *Deadline: Varies. National Utility Contractors Association (NUCA) Attn: Jill Glei, Director of Education 4301 North Fairfax Drive, Suite 360 Arlington, VA 22203 703-358-9300
[email protected] http://www.nuca.com/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=432 Scholarship Name: National Utility Contractors Association $1,000 Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors, have parents or legal guardians who are employed by a NUCA-member company, and plan to begin their
freshman year in a college or university in the fall. They also must demonstrate academic excellence and interest in extracurricular activities and community service. *Application Process: Contact the association for application details. *Amount: $500 per year for two years. *Deadline: Varies. OP Loftbed PO Box 573 Thomasville, NC 27361-0573 866-5OP-LOFT http://www.oploftbed.com/scholarship/index.php Scholarship Name: OP Loftbed Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be college students or high school seniors who plan to attend college. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with answers to proposed questions, which change every year. Some recent applications have asked, “In 100 words or less, write something that will make the judges laugh out loud,” and “Tell us about the best gift you have ever given someone or that someone else gave to you.” Visit the company’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $500. *Deadline: Visit the company’s Web site for deadline updates. Orange County Mensa Attn: Larry Grannis, Scholarship Coordinator PO Box 11191 Santa Ana, CA 92711-1191
[email protected] http://www.ocmensa.org Scholarship Name: Orange County Mensa Essay Contest/Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants do not have to be Mensa members, but they must reside in a zip code within the area that this section of Mensa serves. Applicants must also be enrolled in or plan to enroll in a degree program at a college or university. The scholarship is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should visit the organization’s Web site to determine eligibility based on zip code. Once the organization verifies zip code eligibility, applicants will be allowed to download an application. Applicants must submit the application along with an essay, up to 550 words, explaining their academic goals. *Amount: $300 to $1,000. *Deadline: Contact the organization for deadline information.
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[email protected] http://www.papercheck.com/scholarship.asp Scholarship Name: The Charles Shafae’ Scholarship Fund. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States, carry a status of “good standing,” maintain a GPA of at least 3.2, and be U.S. citizens. *Application Process: Applicants must submit, online, a 1,000-word essay covering a specific topic listed at the company’s Web site. The essay should include at least three outside sources and must be written using Modern Language Association (MLA) style. Visit the company’s Web site for a detailed description of the essay topic. *Amount: $500. *Deadline: January 1. The Roothbert Fund Inc. 475 Riverside Drive, Room 252 New York, NY 10115 212-870-3116
[email protected] http://www.roothbertfund.org/scholarships.php Scholarship Name: Roothbert Fund Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate financial need and openly profess that they are motivated by spiritual values. Applicants should be a resident of one of the following states: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Delaware, Maryland, District of Columbia, Virginia, West Virginia, or North Carolina. They also should demonstrate academic achievement and be willing and able to participate in an in-person interview in New York, New Haven (Connecticut), Philadelphia, or Washington, D.C., should they be chosen for an interview (transportation is not provided). Preference is given to applicants pursuing careers in education. Visit the fund’s Web site to read more about its spirituality mission. The scholarship is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with three letters of recommendation, transcripts, and two essays (outlined on the application). Visit the fund’s Web site to download an application after November 1. *Amount: $2,000 to $3,000. *Deadline: February 1.
Salute to Education Inc. PO Box 833425 Miami, FL 33283 305-476-7709
[email protected] http://www.stescholarships.org/SC_categories.html Scholarship Name: Salute to Education Leadership/ Service Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors who attend a Miami-Dade or Broward County, Florida, high school and who also reside in one of these counties. They must also be legal residents of the United States, have a minimum weighted GPA of 3.0, demonstrate a commitment to service by participating in at least one school or community organization, and intend to pursue a college degree at an accredited institution after graduation. Applicants must demonstrate exemplary commitment to community service through documented participation and leadership in local, state, and national civic organizations. *Application Process: Applicants must apply online. Supporting materials should be mailed as detailed on the online application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: Visit the organization’s Web site for updated deadline information. Seattle Jaycees Scholarship Committee 109 West Mercer Street Seattle, WA 98119 206-286-2014
[email protected] http://www.seattlejaycees.org Scholarship Name: Seattle Jaycees Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in or accepted into a postsecondary educational institution in the state of Washington (though prior residency in Washington is not required). They must also demonstrate exemplary commitment to involvement and service to the community, display leadership qualities and managerial skills in matters relating to civic activism, and exhibit academic achievement as well as achievement in other areas of work and life. The scholarship is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a one-page essay, three letters of recommendation,
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and official transcripts. Visit the organization’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: April 1. Sheriff’s Association of Texas Attn: Scholarship Program 1601 South IH 35 Austin, TX 78741-2503 512-445-5888
[email protected] http://www.txsheriffs.org Scholarship Name: Sheriffs’ Association of Texas Scholarship Program. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in a college/university and be under 25 years of age at the time of application. Applicants must be full-time students, maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA, have completed at least one semester of study, and not have been convicted of a crime that would make an individual ineligible for employment in his/her field of study. Many scholarships are available to children/ grandchildren of a Texas Sheriff’s office employee or students pursuing criminal justice careers. Eligibility requirements vary. Visit the association’s Web site to obtain specific scholarship eligibility requirements. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, current transcripts, proof of enrollment, and personal statement. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: March 1 and October 15. StraightForward Media http://www.straightforwardmedia.com/scholarships/ index.php Scholarship Name: StraightForward Media Scholarships. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants should be enrolled in an institution of higher education. This organization offers 22 different scholarships encompassing a variety of majors and categories—anything from minority scholarships to science major scholarships to get-out-of-debt scholarships. Visit the company’s Web site for a complete listing of eligibility requirements. Select scholarships are also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should visit the company’s Web site to apply online. Scholarships are awarded quarterly, and applicants may apply each quarter if they are not selected in a previous quarter. Applicants need to submit personal contact
information and a short essay online. *Amount: $500 and up. *Deadline: Quarterly (on or around January 15, April 15, July 15, October 15, depending on the scholarship). Visit the company’s Web site to confirm details. SuperCollege.com 4546 B10 El Camino Real, Suite 281 Los Altos, CA 94022 650-618-2221 http://www.supercollege.com Scholarship Name: SuperCollege.com Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Open. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal residents attending or planning to attend any accredited college or university in the United States. *Application Process: Applicants must submit an online application and personal essay. Visit SuperCollege.com’s Web site to complete and submit an application. *Amount: $500 to $2,500. *Deadline: July 31. Syracuse Teachers Association Inc. Attn: Len Fonte c/o the STA office 905 Butternut Street Syracuse, NY 13208 http://www.syracuseteachers.org/scholarship.pdf Scholarship Name: Syracuse Teachers Association Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be children of Syracuse Teachers Association members, high school graduating seniors, and intend to pursue postsecondary education at an accredited institution. They should also demonstrate academic achievement and financial need. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with transcripts. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $4,000 ($500 per semester for four years). *Deadline: May 2. Tall Clubs International (TCI) 5906 Meyers Drive Cincinnati, OH 45215 888-468-2552 http://www.tall.org/scholarships.cfm?CFID=711698&CFT OKEN=29135668 Scholarship Name: Tall Clubs International Student Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants
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must be tall students who are under 21 years of age and attending their first year of college in the following fall. Applicants must meet the TCI height requirement minimums of 5’10” for women and 6’2” for men. High school seniors and recent graduates may apply. *Application Process: Applicants must be nominated by their local TCI member club. Visit the club’s Web site to find your local member club and obtain further application details. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: Contact your local member club for details. Target 612-304-6073 http://target.com/target_group/community_giving/ scholarships.jhtml Scholarship Name: Target All-Around Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in a full-time undergraduate course of study at a two- or four-year school in the United States. High school seniors and undergraduate students age 24 or younger are eligible to apply for the scholarship. This program is not offered in Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, or outside the United States. Applicants must also demonstrate a commitment to volunteer community service. *Application Process: Applicants must apply online. No hard-copy paper applications accepted. Applicants should submit their online application, which includes detailed sections on community volunteer service, volunteer leadership awards and honors, and academic achievement (minimum 2.0 GPA). Applicants must also submit an essay on volunteer service and an appraisal form completed by a volunteer supervisor or leader. Visit the corporation’s Web site to apply. *Amount: $1,000 (600 scholarships), $25,000 (one scholarship). *Deadline: November 1. UNICO National Inc. Attn: Joan Tidona, Scholarship Director 271 U.S. Highway West Fairfield, NJ 07004 201-933-7982
[email protected] http://www.unico.org/scholarships.html Scholarship Name: UNICO National Scholarships. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: UNICO touts itself as the largest Italian American service organization in the United States. Italian American graduating high school
seniors, college undergraduates, and graduate students may apply for scholarships awarded for college study. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the scholarship director to receive additional information and an application. (Note: The scholarship director distributes all rules and announcements regarding available scholarships.) *Amount: $1,500. *Deadline: Contact the scholarship director for deadline information. Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) VFW National Headquarters Attn: Veterans’ Tribute Scholarship 406 West 34th Street, Suite 902 Kansas City, MO 64111 816-756-3390
[email protected] http://www.vfw.org/index.cfm?fa=cmty. leveld&did=1589 Scholarship Name: Veterans’ Tribute Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be children and grandchildren, ages 15 through 18, of living U.S. military veterans, as well as those currently serving active duty, in the Reserves, and/or the National Guard. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a school report card, a letter of recommendation, and appropriate military service verification documentation. Visit the VFW Web site to download an application. *Amount: $3,000 to $10,000. *Deadline: December 31. Wal-Mart Foundation Attn: Scholarship Program Administrators PO Box 22492 Nashville, TN 37202 866-524-7385 http://www.walmartfoundation.org/wmstore/ goodworks/scripts/index.jsp Scholarship Name: Higher REACH Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be nontraditional students who have been employed by Wal-Mart Stores Inc. for at least one year as of February 1 and out of high school for at least one year. *Application Process: Applicants must provide evidence of financial need, academic transcripts, a personal essay, and job performance evaluation. Applicants can obtain further application details from their Wal-Mart/SAM’S CLUB personnel
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manager. *Amount: Up to $2,000. *Deadline: January 20. Wal-Mart Foundation Attn: Scholarship Program Administrators PO Box 22117 Nashville, TN 37202 866-851-3372 http://www.walmartfoundation.org/wmstore/ goodworks/scripts/index.jsp Scholarship Name: Sam Walton Community Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors and must not be an associate of Wal-Mart Stores Inc., or be the child/dependent of an associate of Wal-Mart Stores Inc. They must also be enrolled in an accredited U.S. college or university and have a minimum 2.5 GPA. *Application Process: Applicants must provide evidence of financial need, ACT/SAT scores, and academic transcripts. Applicants are only allowed to apply to one Wal-Mart/SAM’S CLUB location. Local scholarship winners are automatically entered into statewide competitions. State scholarship winners are then entered into a national scholarship competition. Applicants should contact their local Wal-Mart/SAM’S CLUB for application details. *Amount: $1,000 (local awards), $4,000 (state awards), $25,000 (national award). *Deadline: January 20. Wal-Mart Foundation Attn: Associate Scholarship Coordinator 702 SW 8th Street Bentonville, AK 72716-0150 800-530-9925
http://www.walmartfoundation.org/wmstore/ goodworks/scripts/index.jsp Scholarship Name: Wal-Mart Associate Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors employed by Wal-Mart Stores Inc. for at least one year as of application date, or children of associates who are considered ineligible for the Walton Family Foundation Scholarship, due to parent’s length of employment or less than full-time employment status. *Application Process: Applicants must provide evidence of financial need, ACT/SAT scores, and academic transcripts. Applicants can obtain further application details on from their Wal-Mart/SAM’S CLUB personnel manager. *Amount: $2,000. *Deadline: January 20. Wal-Mart Foundation Attn: Walton Scholarship Coordinator 702 SW 8th Street Bentonville, AK 72716-0150 800-530-9925 http://www.walmartfoundation.org/wmstore/ goodworks/scripts/index.jsp Scholarship Name: Walton Foundation Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors and the children/legal dependents of Wal-Mart Stores Inc. associates who have been employed full time (34 hours per week or more) for at least one year as of January 20. *Application Process: Applicants must provide evidence of financial need, ACT/SAT scores, and academic transcripts. Applicants can obtain further application details from their Wal-Mart/SAM’S CLUB personnel manager. *Amount: $10,000. *Deadline: January 20.
OPEN TO ALL MAJORS—GRADUATE The following financial aid resources are available to graduate students pursuing study in any academic field. Books and Scholarships LLC Elwood Grimes Literary Scholarship 4525 Cherry Forest Circle Louisville, KY 40245 http://www.booksandscholarships.com/ Scholarship%20EGL.htm Scholarship Name: Elwood Grimes Literary Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be college students who are U.S. citizens and attending or planning to attend college at least part time. The scholarship is also available to high school seniors and undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application along with a copy of a letter of college acceptance and a 500 (or more)word essay. The essay must be written about Elwood Grimes’ book, The Rambled Soul of a 21st Century Man. *Amount: Awards vary. Up to $5,000 distributed among first, second, and third place winners. *Deadline: September 30.
All-Ink.com College Scholarship Program 1460 North Main Street, Suite #2 Spanish Fork, UT 84660 888-567-6511
[email protected] http://www.all-ink.com/scholarship.aspx Scholarship Name: All-Ink.com College Scholarship Program. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in or planning to attend an accredited college or university program. They also must be United States citizens or permanent residents and maintain at least a 2.5 GPA. The scholarship is also available to high school seniors and undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicants must submit an online application, which includes a 50- to 200-word essay on who has had the greatest impact on their lives, and a 50- to 200-word essay on what they hope to achieve in their personal and professional lives after completing college. No mailed applications will be accepted. Visit the company’s Web site to apply. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: December 31.
CareerFitter.com 918-477-2280
[email protected] http://www.careerfitter.com/scholarship/index.htm Scholarship Name: CareerFitter.com Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are enrolled in or accepted into a college or university and who maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA. The scholarship is also available to undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should apply online via the company’s Web site. The application includes a 250word essay in which the applicant must address the question, “What is the perfect career for you, and why?” *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Deadlines vary by semester and by fund availability.
American Radio Relay League Foundation Inc. 225 Main Street Newington, CT 06111 860-594-0397
[email protected] http://www.arrl.org/arrlf/scholgen.html Scholarship Name: American Radio Relay League Foundation Scholarship Program. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must hold a valid ham radio license. Eligibility requirements vary. Visit the foundation’s Web site to obtain specific scholarship eligibility requirements. The scholarship program is also available to undergraduate students.*Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application and official transcripts. Applicants may submit up to three letters of recommendation and an application covering letter (optional). Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Up to $10,000. *Deadline: February 1.
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Scholarship Name: CollegeNET Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must write an essay on a topic designated by CollegeNET, apply to college online using a CollegeNET hosted application before a specified date, and be accepted and thereafter enrolled in a college/university to which they applied via CollegeNET. Applicants are nominated to participate in the CollegeNet Scholarship competition by their college/university. The scholarship is also available to high school seniors and undergraduate students. *Application Process: Visit CollegeNET’s Web site for further application details. *Amount: $5,000 to $10,000. *Deadline: March 31. Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Attn: Scholarships 1776 D Street, NW Washington, DC 20006-5303 202-628-1776 http://www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm Scholarship Name: Lillian and Arthur Dunn Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be sons or daughters of members of the DAR, citizens of the United States, and attending an accredited college or university in the United States. The scholarship is also available to undergraduate students. *Application Process: All applicants must obtain a letter of sponsorship from their local DAR chapter. Applicants should send a stamped, self-addressed business size envelope to obtain the name and address of their state scholarship chairman and an application. *Amount: $2,000. *Deadline: February 15. Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund PO Box 7307 New York, NY 10116-7307 http://www.davisputter.org Scholarship Name: Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be currently enrolled in an accredited degree-granting institution, exhibit a history of working for social and economic justice, and demonstrate financial need. The scholarship is also available to undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application along with a personal statement not to exceed 1,000 words
describing their activism and perspectives on social change, transcripts, two letters of support, financial aid statements, and a headshot photograph. All application materials should be submitted along with two photocopies, comprising three complete packets. Visit the fund’s Web site to download an application and for additional information about social justice activism. *Amount: Up to $6,000. *Deadline: April 1. EasyAid.com PO Box 124 Youngtown, AZ 85363
[email protected] http://www.easyaid.com/scholarship_form.html Scholarship Name: Frank O’Neill Memorial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be attending a college, university, or trade school and must not be receiving a full-tuition scholarship or waiver from another source. Residents of the United States and international students may apply. The scholarship is also available to undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicant must apply via EasyAid.com. Mailed submissions are not accepted. Applicants should submit their personal contact information and an essay (maximum of 1,000 words) on “how one person in particular has influenced your life in a positive way.” Visit the company’s Web site to apply. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: March 31. Additional deadlines for upcoming semesters are posted after the spring deadline has passed. Jack Kent Cooke Foundation 44325 Woodridge Parkway Lansdowne, VA 20176 703-723-8000, 800-498-6478
[email protected] http://www.jackkentcookefoundation.org/jkcf_web/ content.aspx?page=SchProg Scholarship Name: Graduate Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be college seniors or recent graduates from an accredited college or university, have a 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale, be planning to attend graduate school full time, and demonstrate unmet financial need. They must also receive a nomination from their school representative. Visit the foundation’s Web site for a listing of representatives, by state and school. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application and supporting
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materials. However, applicants must be nominated for this scholarship and cannot submit materials without having been nominated first. Application packet materials consist of an original plus four copies of the application, financial information forms, a nominee survey form, official transcripts, and two signed, sealed letters of recommendation. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download all of the required forms. *Amount: Up to $50,000. *Deadline: May 1. Josephine De Kármán Fellowship Trust Attn: Judy McClain, Secretary PO Box 3389 San Dimas, CA 91773 909-592-0607 http://www.dekarman.org/Default.htm Fellowship Name: Josephine De Kármán Fellowship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants should be entering seniors in their undergraduate year up through Ph.D. candidates who will defend their dissertations by June. Special consideration is given to candidates who are studying the humanities. Applicants must also be foreign students who are already enrolled in a university in the United States. Contact the organization for additional eligibility information. The fellowship is also available to undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with official transcripts and two letters of recommendation. Visit the organization’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $16,000 (graduates). *Deadline: January 31. National Association for Campus Activities (NACA) Attn: Dionne Ellison, Scholarship Coordinator 13 Harbison Way Columbia, SC 29212 803-732-6222
[email protected] http://www.naca.org/NACA/Schools/Scholarships Scholarship Name: NACA Student Leadership Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Because there are several scholarships offered by this association, applicants should visit the association’s Web site for detailed eligibility requirements for individual scholarships. Most scholarships require residence or college attendance in a specific region of the United States, demonstration of leadership skills, and a commitment to community service. Undergraduate
students are eligible for some scholarships offered by the association. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with two letters of recommendation, a resume detailing their leadership activities, and verification of college enrollment status. Some scholarships may require additional application materials. Visit the association’s Web site for a complete listing of scholarships and to download applications. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Deadlines vary. National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) 1900 K Street, NW, Suite 890 Washington, DC 20006 202-265-9000, 800-989-6727 http://www.nscs.org/memberbenefits/ ScholarshipOpportunities/grad/index.cfm Scholarship Name: NSCS-GEICO Graduate School Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be NSCS members who are accepted into a graduate or Ph.D. program, beginning in the fall. *Application Process: Applications become available February 1 of each year. Visit the society’s Web site in February to download an application. *Amount: $5,000. *Deadline: Contact NSCS for deadline information. National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) 1900 K Street, NW, Suite 890 Washington, DC 20006 202-265-9000, 800-989-6727 http://www.nscs.org/memberbenefits/ ScholarshipOpportunities/MeritAward/index.cfm Award Name: NSCS Merit Award. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be new NSCS members who demonstrate academic excellence and engaged citizenship. The scholarship is also available to undergraduate students. *Application Process: There isn’t an application process. Contact the society for information on how new members are nominated for this award. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: Contact the society for nomination deadline information. Orange County Mensa Attn: Larry Grannis, Scholarship Coordinator PO Box 11191 Santa Ana, CA 92711-1191
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Scholarship Name: Orange County Mensa Essay Contest/Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants do not have to be Mensa members, but they must reside in a zip code within the area that this section of Mensa serves. Applicants must also be enrolled in or plan to enroll in a degree program at a college or university. The scholarship is also available to undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should visit the organization’s Web site to determine eligibility based on zip code. Once the organization verifies zip code eligibility, applicants will be allowed to download an application. Applicants must submit the application along with an essay, up to 550 words, explaining their academic goals. *Amount: $300 to $1,000. *Deadline: Contact the organization for deadline information. Professional Bowlers Association Attn: Billy Welu Bowling Scholarship 719 Second Avenue, Suite 701 Seattle, WA 98104 206-332-9688 http://www.pba.com/corporate/scholarships.asp Scholarship Name: Billy Welu Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be amateur bowlers who are matriculating college students maintaining at least a 2.5 GPA. They also should demonstrate academic achievement and a love of bowling. The scholarship is also available to undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with transcripts and an essay that does not exceed 500 words. Visit the organization’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: May 31. The Roothbert Fund Inc. 475 Riverside Drive, Room 252 New York, NY 10115 212-870-3116
[email protected] http://www.roothbertfund.org/scholarships.php Scholarship Name: Roothbert Fund Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate financial need and openly profess that they are motivated by spiritual values. Applicants should be residents of one of the following states: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania,
Ohio, Delaware, Maryland, District of Columbia, Virginia, West Virginia, or North Carolina. They also should demonstrate academic achievement and be willing and able to participate in an in-person interview in New York, New Haven (Connecticut), Philadelphia, or Washington, D.C., should they be chosen for an interview (transportation is not provided). Preference is given to applicants pursuing careers in education. Visit the fund’s Web site to read more about its spirituality mission. The scholarship is also available to undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with three letters of recommendation, transcripts, and two essays (outlined on the application). Visit the fund’s Web site to download an application after November 1. *Amount: $2,000 to $3,000. *Deadline: February 1. Seattle Jaycees Scholarship Committee 109 West Mercer Street Seattle, WA 98119 206-286-2014
[email protected] http://www.seattlejaycees.org Scholarship Name: Seattle Jaycees Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in or accepted into a postsecondary educational institution in the state of Washington (though prior residency in Washington is not required). They must also demonstrate exemplary commitment to involvement and service to the community, display leadership qualities and managerial skills in matters relating to civic activism, and exhibit academic achievement as well as achievement in other areas of work and life. The scholarship is also available to undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a one-page essay, three letters of recommendation, and official transcripts. Visit the organization’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: April 1. Sheriffs’ Association of Texas Attn: Scholarship Program 1601 South IH 35 Austin, TX 78741-2503 512-445-5888
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Scholarship Name: Sheriffs’ Association of Texas Scholarship Program. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in a college/university and be less than 25 years of age at the time of application. They also must be full-time students, maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA, and have completed at least one semester of study. Applicants must not have been convicted of a crime, which would make an individual ineligible for employment in his/her field of study. Many scholarships are available to children/grandchildren of a Texas Sheriff’s office employee or students pursuing criminal justice careers. Eligibility requirements vary. Visit the association’s Web site to obtain specific scholarship eligibility requirements. Some scholarships in this program are available to undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, current transcripts, proof of enrollment, and a personal statement. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: March 1 and October 15. StraightForward Media http://www.straightforwardmedia.com/scholarships/ index.php Scholarship Name: StraightForward Media Scholarships. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants should be enrolled in an institution of higher education. This organization offers 22 different scholarships encompassing a variety of majors and categories—anything from minority scholarships to science major scholarships to get-out-of-debt scholarships. Visit the company’s Web site for a complete listing of eligibility requirements. Select scholarships are also available to undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should visit the company’s Web site to apply online. Scholarships are awarded quarterly, and applicants may apply each quarter if they are not selected in a previous quarter. Applicants need to submit personal contact information and a short essay online. *Amount: $500 and up. *Deadline: Quarterly (On or around January 15, April 15, July 15, October 15, depending on the scholarship) Visit the company’s Web site to confirm details. SuperCollege.com 4546 B10 El Camino Real, Suite 281 Los Altos, CA 94022 650-618-2221 http://www.supercollege.com
Scholarship Name: SuperCollege.com Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal residents attending or planning to attend any accredited college or university in the United States. The scholarship is also available to high school seniors and undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicants must submit an online application and a personal essay. Visit SuperCollege.com’s Web site to complete and submit an application. *Amount: $500 to $2,500. *Deadline: July 31. UNICO National Inc. Attn: Joan Tidona, Scholarship Director 271 U.S. Highway West Fairfield, NJ 07004 201-933-7982
[email protected] http://www.unico.org/scholarships.html Scholarship Name: UNICO National Scholarships. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: UNICO touts itself as the largest Italian-American service organization in the United States. Italian-American graduating high school seniors, college undergraduates, and graduate students may apply for scholarships awarded for college study. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the scholarship director to receive additional information and an application. (Note: The scholarship director distributes all rules and announcements regarding available scholarships.) *Amount: $1,500. *Deadline: Contact the scholarship director for deadline information. United Daughters of the Confederacy 328 North Boulevard Richmond, VA 23220-4009 804-355-1636
[email protected] http://www.hqudc.org Scholarship Name: Graduate Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be of lineal descent of an eligible Confederate soldier, maintain at least a 3.0 GPA, and be admitted to a college or university graduate program. Applicants should visit the organization’s Web site for specific details about acceptable Confederate lineage as well as any additional eligibility requirements for individual scholarships. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed, original application along with
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original transcripts, recommendation forms, a copy of their birth certificate, and a lineage form. One complete set of originals should be included (with the exception of a photocopied birth certificate) along with four additional photocopied sets of these materials. Additionally, a wallet-sized photograph, completed checklist, and Confederate ancestor’s proof of service are required. Visit the organization’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: March 15. Wal-Mart Foundation Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Bentonville, AK 72716-8611 800-914-8385
http://www.walmartfoundation.org/wmstore/ goodworks/scripts/index.jsp Scholarship Name: Higher REACH Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Open. *Eligibility: Applicants must be nontraditional students who have been employed by Wal-Mart Stores Inc. for at least one year as of February 1 and out of high school for at least one year. *Application Process: Applicants must provide evidence of financial need, academic transcripts, a personal essay, and a job performance evaluation. Applicants can obtain further application details on Pipeline, the WIRE, or from their Wal-Mart/SAM’S CLUBS personnel manager. *Amount: Up to $2,000. *Deadline: January 20.
PERFORMING ARTS— UNDERGRADUATE The following financial aid resources are available to students who are interested in studying the performing arts at the undergraduate level. 907-269-6610
[email protected] http://www.eed.state.ak.us/aksca/Grants3.htm Fellowship Name: Connie Boochever Artist Fellowship. *Academic Area: Education, performing arts (open), media arts, visual arts (open), writing. *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be Alaska residents, at least 18 years old, and emerging artists who are pursuing their art form on an ongoing basis. Applicants may not be enrolled as full-time students and must not have received a grant in the last two years. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a complete application packet including supporting materials verifying the quality of their work (through visual representation, resume, and recommendations). This grant is offered to artists pursing different art forms in two-year, rotating cycles. Applicants should visit the council’s Web site to see if they will qualify for the current discipline that is being offered. Visit the council’s Web site for more details. *Amount: $2,500. *Deadline: Contact the council for deadline information.
Alabama Commission on Higher Education PO Box 302000 Montgomery, AL 36130-2000 334-242-1998 http://www.ache.state.al.us/StudentAsst/Programs.htm Scholarship Name: Junior and Community College Performing Arts Scholarship. *Academic Area: Performing arts (open). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time students attending a public junior or community college in Alabama who also have a demonstrated performing arts talent. They must also participate in a competitive audition process. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the financial aid office at the school they plan to attend to request an application and audition information. *Amount: Full tuition. *Deadline: Contact the financial aid office at your school for deadline information. Alaska State Council on the Arts (ASCA) 411 West 4th Avenue, Suite 1E Anchorage, AK 99501-2343 907-269-6610
[email protected] http://www.eed.state.ak.us/aksca/Grants3.htm Grant Name: Career Opportunity Grant. *Academic Area: Performing arts (dance), performing arts (music-open), performing arts (theatre). *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be Alaskan residents, at least 18 years old, and desire to increase their development as an artist and to further their artistic careers. They must not be enrolled as full-time students. Applicants must demonstrate artistic merit by submitting a work sample. *Application Process: Applicants should apply online. They also should submit video or DVD samples of their work and a printed copy of the ASCA Grants Online application profile page. Visit the council’s Web site to apply. *Amount: $100 to $1,000. *Deadline: March 1, June 1, September 1, December 1.
Alaska State Council on the Arts 411 West 4th Avenue, Suite 1E Anchorage, AK 99501-2343 907-269-6610
[email protected] http://www.eed.state.ak.us/aksca/Grants3.htm Grant Name: Master Artist and Apprenticeship Grant. *Academic Area: Performing arts (dance), performing arts (music-instrumental), performing arts (voice), visual arts (crafts), visual arts (painting), visual arts (sculpting). *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Alaska, at least 18 years old, have an interest in traditional Alaska Native art, and desire the opportunity to develop their skills in an Alaskan Native art form. They must also have demonstrated experience working in the art form for which they are applying and must have identified a master artist under whom they would like to serve as an apprentice. Applicants may not be enrolled as full-time students during the period of the grant.
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*Application Process: Applicants should submit a complete application packet, which includes supporting material verifying the quality of the apprentice’s work (through visual representation, resume, and recommendations), quality of the master artist’s work (through visual representation, resume, and recommendations), a description of the project and the skills that will be taught and learned, and a complete itemized budget. Visit the council’s Web site for more details. *Amount: Up to $2,000. *Deadline: The first of the month prior to the applicant’s planned apprenticeship. American Cinema Editors 100 Universal City Plaza Building 2352 B, Room 202 Universal City, CA 91608 818-777-2900 http://www.ace-filmeditors.org/newace/abt_ StudentEdit.html Contest Name: American Cinema Editors Student Editing Competition. *Academic Area: Film/television. *Age Group: Open. *Eligibility: Applicants must be among the first 50 entrants who send in an entry request along with a $125 entry fee. *Application Process: Applicant should submit his or her name, address, area code and phone number, e-mail address, physical mailing address for receipt of package during daytime hours, name and address of school, the complete name of the applicant’s instructor, as well as the entry fee by check or credit card. If paying by credit card, include the name of the cardholder, type of card, and the card number and expiration date. Visit the organization’s Web site for further information. *Amount: Plaque plus publicity in Hollywood trade papers. *Deadline: October (contact the organization for detailed deadline information). American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) ASC Student Awards 1313 North Vine Street Hollywood, CA 90028 323-969-4333 http://www.theasc.com/awards/index.html Award Name: American Society of Cinematographers Jordan Cronenweth Heritage Award. *Academic Area: Film/television. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be in their final year of a cinematography program or recent graduates (within one year). Graduate students are
also eligible for this award. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a nomination form signed by the dean or department chair, a resume, a 500-word personal statement, one film submission (for which the applicant is the sole cinematographer), and the same film on Beta SP. The application packet should be shipped via Fed Ex or UPS. Visit the society’s Web site to download an application and nomination form. *Amount: All expenses paid to attend the ASC Awards ceremony. *Deadline: November 1. American String Teachers Association (ASTA) American String Teachers Association /Auday-Giormenti Double Bass Competition 4153 Chain Bridge Road Fairfax, VA 22030 703-279-2113
[email protected] http://www.astaweb.com/competitions/ BassCompetition.htm Contest Name: American String Teachers Association /Auday-Giormenti Double Bass Competition. *Academic Area: Performing arts (musicinstrumental). *Age Group: High school students, undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be between the ages of 12 and 21 and either the applicant or his or her teacher must be a member of the ASTA. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application packet, plus three copies (of all materials). Application packet consists of a completed application along with an audio CD and a videotape of a specific concerto/ concertos. Visit the association’s Web site for a list of approved selections. Applicants must also submit a second piece of their own choice, which should be contrasting in style to the required selection. A $25 entry fee is also required. *Amount: An AudayGiormenti Viennese model double bass, a brief performance at the ASTA National Conference, and a commemorative plaque. *Deadline: November 1. American String Teachers Association (ASTA) Merle J. Isaac Composition Contest Attn: James Nacy, Composition Contest Chair 4153 Chain Bridge Road Fairfax, VA 22030 636-537-4300, ext. 4752
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Contest Name: Merle J. Isaac Composition Contest. *Academic Area: Performing arts (music-composition). *Age Group: Open. *Eligibility: Applicants must be composers who are interested in submitting an unpublished composition that would be suitable for performance at the middle school/junior high grade levels or the high school level. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with six copies of the score and one set of parts, including winds. A $25 application fee is also required. *Amount: $1,500, plus aid in publication and national publicity. *Deadline: April 1. American String Teachers Association (ASTA) Attn: Michael Carrera, Chair, ASTA National Solo Competition 4153 Chain Bridge Road Fairfax, VA 22030 703-279-2113
[email protected] http://www.astaweb.com Contest Name: National Solo Competition. *Academic Area: Performing arts (music-instrumental). *Age Group: High school students, undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants for the junior division must be under the age of 19 and applicants for the senior division must be ages 19 to 25. Applicants must be soloists on one of the following instruments: violin, viola, cello, double bass, classical guitar, or harp. Applicants must be ASTA members or current students of ASTA members. Graduate students are also eligible for this competition. *Application Process: Applicants must first register for their state competition. Finalists from the state competition advance to the national competition. Applicants should contact their ASTA State Competition Chairs for information about entering their state competition. A complete list of these state chairs is available on ASTA’s Web site. Detailed information about repertoire choices for the national event is listed on the Web site. Visit the Web site to read more about the competition and to locate your state contact. *Amount: Prizes to be determined. *Deadline: Deadlines vary. Arizona Commission on the Arts 417 West Roosevelt Street Phoenix, AZ 85003-1326 602-255-5882
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http://www.azarts.gov/artists/grants.htm Grant Name: Career Advancement and Project Grants. *Academic Area: Performing arts (open), visual arts (open). *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Arizona, at least 18 years old, and not enrolled for more than three credit hours at a college or university. They must be seeking funds to advance their professional artistic careers or to help them complete a worthy artistic endeavor. Applicants must be able to provide documentation of Arizona residency. This organization provides three different kinds of grants for individuals. Eligibility requirements may vary slightly. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with the appropriate supporting materials. Supporting materials include visual documentation of work samples (slides, video, etc.), resume, and a project narrative. Visit the commission’s Web site to download an application and to view additional information about individual grants. *Amount: $500 to $5,000 (depending on the type of grant). *Deadline: Deadlines vary. Arkansas Arts Council 1500 Tower Building, 323 Center Street Little Rock, AR 72201 501-324-9766
[email protected] http://www.arkansasarts.com/grants Grant Name: Individual Artists Fellowship. *Academic Area: Performing arts (open), visual arts (open). *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Arkansas who are at least 25 years old. They must have lived in Arkansas for at least one year to qualify and cannot be degree-seeking students or have received the award previously. Categories rotate yearly, so interested candidates should contact the council for information on the area in which they are taking applications for the current year. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the council for information on the application process. Applications are also periodically available at the council’s Web site for download. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: May 12. Choristers Guild Attn: Memorial Scholarship Committee 2834 West Kingsley Road Garland, TX 75041-2498 972-271-1521
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[email protected] http://www.choristersguild.org/news.html Scholarship Name: Choristers Guild College Scholarship. *Academic Area: Performing arts (music-religious). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be college juniors or seniors who are pursuing a degree that will lead to a career in music ministry. Applicants should be able to demonstrate talent and leadership as well as financial need. Preference is given to applicants who want to work with children and youth. Graduate students may also apply for the scholarship. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with transcripts and a photograph. Visit the guild’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: February 1. Connecticut Association of Schools/Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference Attn: Dr. Robert F. Carroll 30 Realty Drive Chesire, CT 06410 203-250-1111
[email protected] http://www.casciac.org/hsawards.shtml Scholarship Name: Bruce Eagleson Memorial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Performing arts (open), visual arts (open). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors who are accepted into a college degree program in the visual or performing arts. They must be residents of Connecticut, graduating from Connecticut high schools, and have demonstrated involvement showcasing their artistic work in shows, exhibits, or performances. Applicants must also be committed to community and public service and must demonstrate financial need. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with two letters of recommendation, a letter of college acceptance, a 250-word personal statement, a video or photo representation of artistic ability, and a statement outlining financial need and expected college costs. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $10,000 (one award), $5,000 (two awards). *Deadline: March 17. Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism Attn: Tamara Dimitri One Financial Plaza 755 Main Street
Hartford, CT 06103 860-256-2720
[email protected] http://www.cultureandtourism.org/cct/cwp/view. asp?a=2207&q=293740&cctPNavCtr=|43595| Fellowship Name: Individual Artists Fellowship. *Academic Area: Film/television, performing arts (choreography), performing arts (composition), visual arts (open), writing. *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be Connecticut residents who have lived within the state for at least one year. Applicants must not be degreeseeking college students and cannot have received the award previously. Categories rotate yearly, so interested candidates should visit the organization’s Web site to see which category is available for the current year. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the commission for information on the application process. Application materials are available in July of each year. *Amount: $2,500 and $5,000. *Deadline: September (contact the commission for exact deadlines). Delaware Division of the Arts 820 North French Street Wilmington, DE 19801 302-577-8278
[email protected] http://www.artsdel.org/grants/artistgrants.shtml Grant Name: Grants for Individual Artists. *Academic Area: Media arts, performing arts (open), visual arts (open), writing. *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be Delaware residents, at least 18 years old, and have lived in the state for at least one year. They must not be enrolled in a degreegranting program. This organization offers more than one kind of grant for individual artists. Visit the organization’s Web site for additional eligibility requirements for individual grants. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a one-page narrative, a budget, a resume, and work samples (examples of appropriate submissions are listed on the application). Visit the organization’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Deadlines vary by grant. Florida Division of Cultural Affairs Attn: Morgan Barr R.A. Gray Building, 3rd Floor
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[email protected] http://www.florida-arts.org/grants/forindividuals.htm Grant Name: Grants for Individual Artists. *Academic Area: Media arts, performing arts (dance), performing arts (music-general), performing arts (theatre), visual arts (open), writing. *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be Florida residents, at least 18 years old, and not be enrolled in any degree program. This organization offers more than one kind of grant for individual artists. Applicants must not have received a grant from the same organization in the previous grant period. Some grants are offered on a rotating categorical basis, with visual arts and media arts grouped together for one year and performing arts and literary arts in the next year. Visit the organization’s Web site for additional eligibility requirements for individual grants. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with supporting materials. Visit the organization’s Web site for additional information on the application process. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Deadlines vary by individual award. Florida State Music Teachers Association (FSMTA) Attn: Gloria Bolivar, VP Competitive Events 13202 Dorchester Drive Seminole, FL 33776 727-397-1771 http://www.fmta.org/awards.html Scholarship Name: FSMTA Scholarships and Awards. *Academic Area: Performing arts (music-general). *Age Group: High school students, undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must reside in Florida and have expertise in musical performance. Applicants should contact their local music teachers for additional information on eligibility requirements. Graduate students also may apply for scholarships and awards from the association. *Application Process: Applicants should contact their local music teachers or the FSMTA for information on the application process. The association offers many scholarships and awards for varying types of performance and the application process/ competition dates will vary. *Amount: $50 to $600. *Deadline: Varies.
Glenn Miller Birthplace Society 107 East Main Street, PO Box 61 Clarinda, IA 51632 712-542-2461
[email protected] http://www.glennmiller.org/scholar.htm Scholarship Name: Glenn Miller Scholarship Competition. *Academic Area: Performing arts (music-instrumental), performing arts (voice). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors or first-year college students who intend to major in music in college and pursue some form of musical career. *Application Process: Applicants must submit an audition CD or tape (approximately 10 minutes in length) and a personal statement. Finalists (10 vocalists and 10 instrumentalists) will be chosen to compete in Clarinda, Iowa, in early June of each year. Applicants must agree to travel to the competition at their own expense. A first, second, and third place award will be awarded in both categories. Visit the society’s Web site for additional information on the application and competition. *Amount: $3,000; $2,000; $1,000. *Deadline: March 15. Hawaii State Foundation on Culture and the Arts Attn: Fay Ann Chun, Individual Artists Program Coordinator 250 South Hotel Street, 2nd Floor Honolulu, HI 96813 808-586-9965
[email protected] http://www.state.hi.us/sfca Fellowship Name: Individual Artist Fellowship. *Academic Area: Performing arts (open), visual arts (open). *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Hawaii, at least 18 years old, and recognized in their communities as professional artists. They must be financially compensated for their work as part of their livelihood and able to provide documentation of their artistic experience for at least the last five years. Visit the organization’s Web site for a complete list of eligibility requirements in each visual arts or performing arts category. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with an artist statement form, a resume form, three references and a reference form, and work samples. The process for submitting appropriate work samples is explained in depth on the application form. Visit the organization’s Web
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site for additional information on the application process. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Contact the organization for deadline information. Idaho Commission on the Arts PO Box 83720 Boise, ID 83720-0008 208-334-2119
[email protected] http://www.arts.idaho.gov/grants/indoverview.aspx Grant Name: Grants for Individual Artists. *Academic Area: Media arts, performing arts (open), visual arts (open), writing. *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Idaho who demonstrate artistic excellence and a professional artistic history. This organization offers several grants and fellowships, many of which are offered on a rotating scale according to artistic discipline. Visit the organization’s Web site for further information. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with supporting materials, including a resume, an artist statement, and work samples. Visit the organization’s Web site for a checklist of supporting materials for each type of grant or fellowship. *Amount: $3,500 (approximate). *Deadline: January 31. Illinois Arts Council James R. Thompson Center 100 West Randolph, Suite 10-500 Chicago, IL 60601 314-814-4991
[email protected] http://www.state.il.us/agency/iac/Guidelines/guidelines. htm Fellowship Name: Artist Fellowship Program. *Academic Area: Film/television, media arts, performing arts (choreography), performing arts (composition), visual arts (crafts), visual arts (photography), visual arts (open). *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Illinois who can provide proof that they’ve resided within the state for at least one year. They must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and not be enrolled in any degree program. Applicants must not have received funds from this fellowship in the two preceding years. These fellowships are offered on a rotating basis according to artistic discipline. Applicants in the disciplines of choreography, crafts, ethnic and folk arts, media arts, new performance
forms, prose, and scriptwriting may apply in evennumbered years, and applicants in interdisciplinary/ computer art, music composition, photography, poetry, and visual arts can apply in odd-numbered years. Visit the organization’s Web site for further information. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a work sample sheet, work samples, a one-page artistic resume, and a one-page artist statement. Work samples must not be more than four years old. A detailed explanation of work sample submission procedures is explained on the application. Visit the organization’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $700 and $7,000. *Deadline: September 1. Indiana Arts Commission Attn: Monica Peterson 150 West Market Street, Suite 618 Indianapolis, IN 46204 317-232-1279
[email protected] http://www.in.gov/arts/grants/program_iap.html Grant Name: Grants for Individual Artists. *Academic Area: Media arts, performing arts (open), visual arts (open), writing. *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be at least 18 years old and be residents of Indiana who have lived in the state for at least one full year preceding the application. They must also remain an Indiana resident during the grant period, not be enrolled in any degree program, and not have received this award in the preceding year. Applicant must apply as an individual and not as part of a collaborative project. Visit the commission’s Web site for further information. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a formal letter stating the reasons for consideration and supporting materials. A detailed explanation of how to submit supporting materials is included on the application. Visit the commission’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: February 3. Iowa Arts Council Attn: Bruce Williams 600 East Locust Des Moines, IA 50319-0290 515-281-4006
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Grant Name: Artist Major Grants and Mini Grants. *Academic Area: Performing arts (open), visual arts (open). *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be at least 18 years old and have lived in Iowa for at least one full year preceding the application. Applicants must not be students and not have received two Iowa Arts Council grants within the same fiscal year of this proposed grant activity. This program also includes applicants from select bordering communities. Visit the council’s Web site for the border state policy. Eligibility requirements may differ slightly for major and mini grants. Visit the council’s Web site for additional eligibility requirements. *Application Process: Applicants must submit an online application on the state’s new eGRANT system. The application will include information on the proposed project, a budget, a personal narrative, a work sample form and work samples, a service contract, and a project timeline. Visit the council’s Web site to apply online. *Amount: $1,500 (mini grant); $10,000 (major grant). *Deadline: April 1. Kentucky Arts Council Attn: Lori Meadows Capital Plaza Tower, 500 Mero Street, 21st Floor Frankfort, KY 40601-1987 502-564-3747, ext. 482, 888-833-2787, ext. 482
[email protected] http://artscouncil.ky.gov/guide/prog3/asf_gdl.htm Fellowship Name: Al Smith Individual Artist Fellowship Program. *Academic Area: Media arts, performing arts (open), visual arts (open), writing. *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, residents of Kentucky (who have lived in the state for at least one year), at least 18 years old, and demonstrate artistic excellence and professional achievement. They must remain Kentucky residents during the period for which they receive funding. Applicants must be professional artists who are creating their own work, and not interpreting the work of others. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with supporting materials. Supporting materials include a narrative essay, proof of residency, work samples and an index of work samples, and an optional resume. Detailed descriptions of how to submit work samples are listed on the application. This fellowship is offered in alternating disciplines every other year.
Writers, choreographers, musical composers, and interdisciplinary artists may apply in even-numbered years, and visual and media artists may apply in odd-numbered years. Visit the organization’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $7,500; $1,000 professional assistance awards given to some applicants who do not receive the Individual Artist Fellowships. *Deadline: August 15 (intent to apply deadline); September 15 (application deadline). Maine Arts Commission Attn: Donna McNeil, Contemporary Art & Public Art Associate 193 State Street, 25 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333-0025 207-287-2726
[email protected] http://www.mainearts.com/Grants/index.shtml Fellowship Name: Individual Artist Fellowship. *Academic Area: Media arts, performing arts (open), visual arts (open), writing. *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Maine, at least 18 years old, and not enrolled as full-time students in a field relating to the application. They must have lived in Maine for at least two years and demonstrate artistic excellence. Artists in all mediums are encouraged to apply. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with one set of labeled artistic materials (instructions are located on the application), a biographical information sheet, and a self-addressed stamped postcard and envelope. Visit the commission’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $13,000. *Deadline: June 9. Massachusetts Cultural Council 10 Saint James Avenue, 3rd Floor Boston, MA 02116-3803 617-727-3668, 800-232-0960
[email protected] http://www.massculturalcouncil.org/programs/ artistgrants.html Grant Name: Artist Grants Program. *Academic Area: Media arts, performing arts (open), visual arts (open), writing. *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Massachusetts, at least 18 years old, and not be enrolled as students in degree programs. Applicants must demonstrate artistic excellence. Categories in which applicants may apply rotate every other year. Applicants should visit
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the organization’s Web site to view the eligibility requirements for the current application period. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with supporting materials. Visit the council’s Web site to download an application and a description of how to submit work samples. *Amount: $5,000. *Deadline: December. Visit the council’s Web site for deadline information. Mississippi Arts Commission Attn: Judi Cleary, Director of Grants & Programs Woolfolk Building 501 North West Street, Suite 701B Jackson, MS 39201 601-359-6034
[email protected] http://www.mswholeschools.org/mac/grants/forindividuals.html Fellowship Name: Artist Fellowship. *Academic Area: Media arts, performing arts (open), visual arts (open), writing. *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Mississippi, at least 18 years old, and maintain residency in Mississippi for the duration of the fellowship. They must demonstrate artistic excellence and earn at least part of their income from their artistic discipline. Applicants should consider their artistic endeavors as a career and should devote significant time to this work. Full-time students are not eligible for this fellowship. Categories in which applicants may apply rotate every other year. Applicants should visit the organization’s Web site to view the eligibility requirements for the current application period. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with an artist narrative, a resume, and work samples. Visit the organization’s Web site to download an application and a description of how to submit work samples in each category. *Amount: Up to $5,000. *Deadline: March 1. Missouri Music Teachers Association Attn: Carol A. Borgstadt, Executive Secretary 29327 Highway PP Concordia, MO 64020 http://missourimta.org/auditions.php Contest Name: Missouri Music Teachers Association Competitions. *Academic Area: Performing arts (music-open). *Age Group: High school students, undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must possess a musical talent. For further eligibility
requirements in each of the many categories, visit the association’s Web site or contact your local music teacher. *Application Process: Applicants should visit the association’s Web site to determine the dates of district events and their application deadlines. Participants compete in district events before proceeding to state finals. Many musical categories and age group categories are available. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Deadlines vary by district. Montana Arts Council PO Box 202201 Helena, MT 59620-2201 406-444-6430
[email protected] http://www.art.state.mt.us/artists/artists.asp Grant Name: Opportunity and Professional Development Grants. *Academic Area: Performing arts (open), visual arts (open). *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be at least 18 years old and residents of Montana for at least one year. Full-time students are not eligible for these grants. Applicants should visit the council’s Web site to view additional eligibility requirements for specific grants and specific artistic mediums. These grants require the applicant to match the funds with an equal dollar amount of their own funds or funds that they have raised for a given artistic endeavor. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with an artist narrative, a project synopsis, a complete budget, and a resume. Visit the council’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $750 to $1,000. *Deadline: Deadlines vary. National Association of Pastoral Musicians (NPM) NPM Scholarships 962 Wayne Avenue, Suite 210 Silver Spring, MD 20910-4461 240-247-3000
[email protected] http://www.npm.org/Membership/scholarship.htm Scholarship Name: Academic Scholarships. *Academic Area: Performing arts (music-religious). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be members of the NPM, enrolled in a degree program related to pastoral music, intend to work as a pastoral musician for at least two years, and demonstrate financial need. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a letter of application containing all of their contact information as well as
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pertinent biographical information, a CD or cassette recording that demonstrates their performance skills, two letters of recommendation, and a financial need statement. Visit the association’s Web site to download a financial need statement and for further information about the many scholarships awarded in this category. *Amount: $500 to $4,500. *Deadline: March 3. National Opera Association (NOA) Vocal Competition PO Box 60869 Canyon, TX 79016-0001 806-651-2857
[email protected] http://www.noa.org Scholarship Name: National Opera Association Vocal Competition-Scholarship Division. *Academic Area: Performing arts (voice). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be currently enrolled undergraduate students between the ages of 18 and 24. They must have a teacher or opera director who is a member of the NOA, or they must attend an institution that is a NOA member. Graduate students may also enter this competition. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a copy of legal proof of age, a resume photo, a $20 entry fee, and a cassette tape or CD of two arias from the repertoire list that have been recorded after January 1. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application and to obtain further contest details. *Amount: $500 to $2,000. *Deadline: October 15. National Religious Music Week Alliance 201 Dayton Street Hamilton, OH 45011 513-844-1500
[email protected] http://www.religiousmusicweek.com/scholar.html Scholarship Name: National Religious Music Week Alliance Scholarship. *Academic Area: Performing arts (music-religious). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be pursuing a degree that will lead to a career in music ministry. They should also be able to demonstrate academic achievement. Graduate students also may apply for this scholarship. *Application Process: Applicants should visit the alliance’s Web site in January of each year, when the new application is available for
download. Applicants should apply by submitting a completed application along with any supporting materials. *Amount: $2,500. *Deadline: Contact the alliance for deadline information. National Television Academy Attn: Luke Smith, Scholarship Coordinator 111 West 57th Street, Suite 600 New York, NY 10019 212-586-8424
[email protected] http://www.emmyonline.org/emmy/scholarship.html Scholarship Name: John Cannon Memorial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Communications science, film/ television. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants should be graduating high school seniors who are interested in pursuing a career in television or a related field at a fouryear college or university. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a career-aspirations essay and a creative essay. For additional information about the scholarship specifications, visit the academy’s Web site. Applications are also available for download. *Amount: $40,000. *Deadline: December 12. Nevada Arts Council Attn: Fran Morrow, Artist Services Program Coordinator 716 North Carson Street, Suite A Carson City, NV 89701 775-687-7106
[email protected] http://dmla.clan.lib.nv.us/docs/arts/programs/grants/ grantsforartists.htm Grant Name: Grants for Artists. *Academic Area: Media arts, performing arts (open), visual arts (open), writing. *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be at least 21 years old and residents of the state of Nevada for at least one year (and reside in the state of Nevada for the duration of the grant period). They must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents who are practicing professional artists and who demonstrate artistic excellence and merit. Applicants must not be full-time students. This organization offers more than one type of grant. Visit the organization’s Web site to view additional eligibility requirements for specific grants. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with five copies of the work sample list, work samples required for their
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category (detailed on the application), and a resume. Visit the organization’s Web site to download an application.*Amount: $500 to $5,000. *Deadline: Deadlines vary by grant. Visit the organization’s Web site to view current deadlines. New Hampshire State Council on the Arts 2 1/2 Beacon Street, 2nd Floor Concord, NH 03301-4974 603-271-2789 http://www.state.nh.us/nharts/grants/artists/index.htm Grant/Fellowship Name: Grants and Fellowships for Artists. *Academic Area: Media arts, performing arts (open), visual arts (open), writing. *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be at least 18 years old and residents of New Hampshire for at least one year (and reside in the state for the duration of the grant or fellowship period). They must demonstrate a commitment to artistic excellence and possess artistic merit. Applicants must not be full-time students. This organization offers more than one type of grant. Visit the organization’s Web site to view additional eligibility requirements for specific awards. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with answers to the required narrative questions, a resume, and work samples required for their category (detailed at the council’s Web site). Visit the council’s Web site to download an application.*Amount: $250 to $5,000. *Deadline: Deadlines vary by award. Visit the council’s Web site to view current deadlines. New Jersey State Council on the Arts Attn: Rebecca Scolian c/o Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation 201 North Charles Street, Suite 401 Baltimore, MD 21201 410-539-6656, ext. 101
[email protected] http://www.njartscouncil.org/program7.html Fellowship Name: Artist Fellowship. *Academic Area: Media arts, performing arts (open), visual arts (open), writing. *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be at least 18 years old and residents of New Jersey for at least one year (and reside in the state for the duration of the fellowship period). They must demonstrate a commitment to artistic excellence and possess artistic merit. Applicants must not be full-time students in a degree program. Visit the organization’s Web site to view additional eligibility
requirements for the category in which they intend to apply. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with two copies of their resume, work samples, and a descriptive cover page. Visit the council’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $7,800 to $12,000. *Deadline: July 15. North Carolina Arts Council Department of Cultural Resources Grants Office 226 East North Street Raleigh, NC 27699-4632 919-733-2111
[email protected] http://www.ncarts.org/freeform_scrn_template. cfm?ffscrn_id=47&menu_sel=4&sub_sel=15 Grant/Fellowship Name: Artist Grants and Fellowships. *Academic Area: Media arts, performing arts (open), visual arts (open), writing. *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be at least 18 years old, residents of the state of North Carolina for at least one year (and reside in the state for the duration of the fellowship period), and U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to artistic excellence and possess artistic merit. They must not be full-time students in a degree program. Applicants should visit the council’s Web site to view additional eligibility requirements for the category in which they intend to apply. More than one type of fellowship and grant is offered by this organization. Visit the council’s Web site for complete listings. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application online, via eGRANT, by first submitting an electronic artist registration form. Applicants must also submit an artist narrative, a resume, a work sample with a descriptive cover page, work samples required for their category (detailed on the council’s Web site). Visit the council’s Web site to apply. *Amount: $500 to 8,000. *Deadline: Deadlines vary. Oregon Arts Commission Attn: Shannon Planchon 775 Summer Street, NE, Suite 200 Salem, OR 97301-1284 503-986-0086
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Fellowship/Grant Name: Individual Artists Fellowship Grant. *Academic Area: Media arts, performing arts (open), visual arts (open), writing. *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must have been residents of Oregon for at least one year and demonstrate a commitment to artistic excellence and artistic merit. These grants are offered on a rotating basis by artistic discipline. Visit the commission’s Web site for more information. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application and supplementary materials. Applications are available for download from the commission’s Web site in July of each year. Applicants must also submit their supporting materials according to the requirements posted for each art form. Visit the commission’s Web site for additional information. *Amount: $3,000. *Deadline: October 16. Oregon Music Teachers Association (OMTA) Attn: Victoria Buhn, Education Chair 2100 Ridgeway Drive Eugene, OR 97401-1724 541-683-5231
[email protected] http://www.oregonmta.org/Forms.html Scholarship Name: Jane Thomas Memorial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Performing arts (music-open). *Age Group: High school students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be attending high school in Oregon, as an Oregon teacher who is a member of the OMTA must nominate them. Applicants must possess a musical ability, financial need, and a commitment to the musical community. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the OMTA for information about the application process. An application is available for download from the association’s Web site along with a list of requirements that the applicant’s teacher must submit (i.e., student’s syllabus level, teacher’s evaluation of the student’s financial need, musical ability, musical community involvement, and a copy of the teacher’s OMTA membership card). Ask your music teacher or OMTA representative for additional information. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: May 31. Pennsylvania Council on the Arts Attn: Kerry Swartz, Administrative Assistant 717-787-6883, ext, 3030
[email protected] http://www.pacouncilonthearts.org/pca.cfm?id=9&level =Third&sid=13
Fellowship Name: Individual Artist Fellowship. *Academic Area: Media arts, performing arts (open), visual arts (open), writing. *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be current residents of Pennsylvania, and have been residents there for at least two years. They must not be high school students or degree-seeking students. Applicants may not apply for a fellowship if they received one during the previous award period. The council awards fellowships on a rotating basis according to artistic discipline. Applicants should visit the council’s Web site to view additional eligibility requirements for the category in which they intend to apply. In even-numbered years applications are accepted in arts commentary, crafts, folk and traditional arts (craft traditions), literature (fiction or creative nonfiction), media arts (narrative and animation), music (jazz, blues, world, or non-classical composition), theatre (new performance forms, and visual arts (photography, sculpture). Applicants in dance (choreography), folk and traditional arts (performing traditions), literature (poetry), media arts (documentary and experimental), music (classical composition), theatre (scriptworks), and visual arts (painting and printmaking) should apply in odd-numbered years. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with program-specific work samples and supporting materials. Visit the council’s Web site for details on these requirements in individual categories. Applicants should mail their applications to the specified organization, which differs based on artistic discipline. The main office does not accept application packets. *Amount: $5,000 and $10,000. *Deadline: The first business day in August. Princess Grade Foundation-USA 150 East 58th Street, 25th Floor New York, NY 10155 212-317-1470
[email protected] http://www.pgfusa.com/awards/grants/index.html Scholarship/Fellowship Name: Princess Grace Foundation Scholarships and Fellowships. *Academic Area: Film/television, performing arts (choreography), performing arts (dance), performing arts (theatre). *Age Group: Open. *Eligibility: The foundation offers numerous scholarships, apprenticeships, and fellowships to applicants of varying ages and stages of education. All applicants should be U.S. citizens or permanent residents who
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are pursuing careers in the performing arts. Visit the foundation’s Web site for specific eligibility requirements for specific awards in choreography, dance, film, theatre, and playwriting. *Application Process: Applicants should download the relevant application form from the foundation’s Web site and submit the application along with supporting materials. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Deadlines vary depending on category. Salute to Education Inc. PO Box 833425 Miami, FL 33283 305-476-7709
[email protected] http://www.stescholarships.org/SC_categories.html Scholarship Name: Salute to Education Performing Arts Scholarship. *Academic Area: Performing arts (open). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors who attend a Miami-Dade or Broward County, Florida, high school. They must be legal residents of the United States, live in Miami-Dade or Broward County, have a minimum weighted GPA of 3.0, demonstrate a commitment to service by participating in at least one school or community organization, and intend to pursue a college degree at an accredited institution after graduation. Applicants must excel in an area of the performing arts such as theatre, dance, or instrumental or vocal music. They should also demonstrate active involvement in, and exceptional aptitude for, school and extracurricular performing arts activities. *Application Process: Applicants must apply online. Supporting materials should be mailed as detailed on the online application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: Visit the organization’s Web site for updated deadline information. South Carolina Arts Commission 1800 Gervais Street Columbus, SC 29201 803-734-8696 http://www.state.sc.us/arts/grants/artists/fellowships. htm Fellowship/Grant Name: Individual Artist Fellowship Grant. *Academic Area: Media arts, performing arts (open), visual arts (open), writing. *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be at least 18 years old, have resided in South Carolina for at least two years, demonstrate a commitment to artistic excellence, and
possess artistic merit. Full-time students in a degree program are not eligible for this fellowship. Applicants should visit the organization’s Web site to view additional eligibility requirements for the category in which they intend to apply. Fellowships are offered in different categories each year. Visit the commission’s Web site to see if your discipline qualifies for the current year’s awards. *Application Process: Applicants should submit an application along with supporting materials and an artist resume. For a detailed explanation of supporting materials in each artistic category, visit the commission’s Web site. Applications are accepted for specific artistic disciplines each year and the current year’s artistic areas are posted on the commission’s Web site. Visit the commission’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $2,500. *Deadline: May 15. South Dakota Arts Council 800 Governors Drive Pierre, SD 57501-2294 605-773-3131
[email protected] http://www.artscouncil.sd.gov/Pubs/guide/Guide%20t o%20Grants%2006%2007/ArtistGrants/grantsartists. htm Grant Name: Individual Artist Grant. *Academic Area: Media arts, performing arts (open), visual arts (open), writing. *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be at least 18 years old, have resided in South Dakota for at least two years, demonstrate a commitment to artistic excellence, and possess artistic merit. Full-time students in a degree program are not eligible for this grant. *Application Process: Applicants should submit an application along with supporting materials and an artist resume. Additional supporting materials such as newspaper reviews of the artist’s work may also be submitted. For a detailed explanation of supporting materials in each artistic category, visit the council’s Web site. Applications are accepted in all artistic disciplines. Visit the council’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000 and $3,000. *Deadline: March 1. Tennessee Arts Commission Attn: Rod Reiner, Deputy Director Citizens Plaza Building 401 Charlotte Avenue Nashville, TN 37243-0780
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[email protected] http://www.arts.state.tn.us/grantprograms.htm Fellowship Name: Individual Artist Fellowship. *Academic Area: Media arts, performing arts (open), visual arts (open), writing. *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Tennessee with a valid Tennessee mailing address. They must demonstrate that art is part of their livelihood and that they make a significant portion of their income from their art. Full-time students in a degree program are not eligible for this fellowship. Applicants should visit the commission’s Web site to view the categories for which the organization is accepting applications for the current year. Disciplines vary by year. *Application Process: Applicants should submit an online application along with supporting materials. A new eGRANT system is now being used. Applicants should apply online, print a copy of the completed application, and submit the copy with the required supporting work samples. For a detailed explanation of supporting materials in each artistic category, visit the commission’s Web site. *Amount: $5,000. *Deadline: January 30. Texas Music Teachers Association 1106 Clayton Lane 240 W Austin, TX 78723 512-419-1352
[email protected] http://tmta.org/activity.html Scholarship/Award Name: Texas Music Teachers Association Whitlock Memorial Scholarship Award. *Academic Area: Performing arts (music-open). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school students who possess musical ability and who reside in Texas. Contact the association or your local music teacher for additional eligibility requirements. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the association or their local music teacher for information on how to register for the competition that results in the disbursement of scholarship funds. *Amount: $100. *Deadline: Contact the association for deadline information. Vermont Arts Council Attn: Michele Bailey, Director of Creation & Foundation Programs 136 State Street, Drawer 33 Montpelier, VT 05633-6001
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[email protected] http://www.vermontartscouncil.org/grants/documents/ for_artists.html Grant Name: Grants for Artists. *Academic Area: Media arts, performing arts (open), visual arts (open), writing. *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have lived in Vermont for at least one year prior to application. Full-time students in a degree program are not eligible for these grants. The council offers more than one type of individual grant. Visit its Web site to learn more. All grants require a 1:1 cash match. Applicants will need to raise equal funds in order to be eligible for an award. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with an artist narrative, a project timeline, a budget, supporting work samples, proof of Vermont residency, and a $10 application fee. Applicants should visit the council’s Web site for complete details on how to submit work samples. *Amount: $250 to $5,000. *Deadline: Deadlines vary. Visit the council’s Web site for detailed information. Virginia Commission for the Arts 223 Governor Street Lewis House, Second Floor Richmond, VA 23219 804-225-3132
[email protected] http://www.arts.virginia.gov/artist%20fellowships.htm Fellowship Name: Artist Fellowship. *Academic Area: Media arts, performing arts (open), visual arts (open), writing. *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and legal residents of Virginia who plan to reside in the state for the duration of the fellowship period. Applicants must not be full-time students in a degree program. This organization offers fellowships in rotating disciplines. In one year applicants may apply in categories such as playwriting and sculpture. Two new categories will be chosen for the following year. Interested applicants should visit the commission’s Web site to view the current categories, or contact the organization for more information. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with an information page, an artist narrative, work samples, and a resume. Applicants should visit the commission’s Web site for complete details on how to submit work samples in each category. *Amount: $5,000. *Deadline: August 1.
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West Virginia Commission on the Arts Attn: Jeff Pierson, Individual Artist Coordinator The Cultural Center 1900 Kanawha Boulevard East Charleston, WV 25305-0300 304-558-0240, ext. 717
[email protected] http://www.wvculture.org/arts/grants/fy06artistfellow. pdf Fellowship Name: Artist Fellowships. *Academic Area: Performing arts (open), visual arts (open), writing. *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be at least 18 years old and residents of West Virginia for at least one year. Full-time students in a degree program are not eligible for these fellowships. Fellowships are offered in varying categories, which rotate on a yearly basis. Applicants should visit the commission’s Web site to view additional eligibility requirements for the category in which they intend to apply and to see if applications are currently being accepted in their artistic discipline. *Application Process: Applicants should submit two copies of the completed application along with work samples (as specified for the category), a resume, and a selfaddressed, stamped envelope and postcard. Visit the commission’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $3,500. *Deadline: September 1. Wisconsin Arts Board 101 East Wilson Street, First Floor Madison, WI 53702 608-266-0190 http://www.arts.state.wi.us/static/fellwshp.htm Fellowship Name: Artist Fellowship Awards. *Academic Area: Media arts, performing arts (open), visual arts (open), writing. *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be at least 18 years old and residents of Wisconsin for at least one year. Those attending a college degree program are not eligible
for these fellowships. Fellowships are offered in varying categories, which rotate on a yearly basis. In even-numbered years, applicants may apply in the categories of literary arts, music composition, choreography, and performance art. Visual and media arts applicants may apply in odd-numbered years. *Application Process: Applicants apply online via the eGRANT system. Hard copies of the application and work samples must also be mailed. Applicants should visit the board’s Web site for additional updates. This program is currently under review, and procedures may change. *Amount: $8,000. *Deadline: September 15. Wisconsin Music Teachers Association (WMTA) Foundation Attn: Gail A. Heywood, President 1531 Main Street Rudolph, WI 54475-0084
[email protected] http://www.wmta.net/collegiatefoundgrant.htm Grant Name: Wisconsin Music Teachers Association Collegiate Foundation Grant. *Academic Area: Performing arts (music-open). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time music majors at an accredited Wisconsin college or university and nominated by a WMTA member (faculty member). Applicants must intend to use the money for a specific, special program that is not related to the earning of their academic degree (workshops, conventions, camps, etc.). *Application Process: Applicants should submit a letter of application describing the activity they would like to use the money for and the reason this activity is relevant to the applicant’s study of music, a current curriculum vitae, and two letters of recommendation. One of the letters of recommendation should be from the nominating faculty member. *Amount: $200. *Deadline: March 1.
PERFORMING ARTS—GRADUATE The following financial aid resources are available to students who are interested in studying the performing arts at the graduate level. more details. *Amount: $2,500. *Deadline: Contact the council for deadline information.
Alaska State Council on the Arts (ASCA) 411 West 4th Avenue, Suite 1E Anchorage, AK 99501-2343 907-269-6610
[email protected] http://www.eed.state.ak.us/aksca/Grants3.htm Grant Name: Career Opportunity Grant. *Academic Area: Performing arts (dance), performing arts (musicopen), performing arts (theatre). *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be Alaskan residents, at least 18 years old, and desire to increase their development as an artist and to further their artistic careers. They must not be enrolled as full-time students. Applicants must demonstrate artistic merit by submitting a work sample. *Application Process: Applicants should apply online. They should also submit video or DVD samples of their work and a printed copy of the ASCA Grants Online application profile page. Visit the council’s Web site to apply. *Amount: $100 to $1,000. *Deadline: March 1, June 1, September 1, December 1.
Alaska State Council on the Arts 411 West 4th Avenue, Suite 1E Anchorage, AK 99501-2343 907-269-6610
[email protected] http://www.eed.state.ak.us/aksca/Grants3.htm Grant Name: Master Artist and Apprenticeship Grant. *Academic Area: Performing arts (dance), performing arts (music-instrumental), performing arts (voice), visual arts (crafts), visual arts (painting), visual arts (sculpting). *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Alaska, at least 18 years old, have an interest in traditional Alaska Native art, and desire the opportunity to develop their skills in an Alaskan Native art form. They must have demonstrated experience working in the art form for which they are applying and must have identified a master artist under whom they would like to serve as an apprentice. Applicants may not be enrolled as full-time students during the period of the grant. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a complete application packet, which includes supporting material verifying the quality of the apprentice’s work (through visual representation, resume, and recommendations), quality of the master artist’s work (through visual representation, resume, and recommendations), a description of the project and the skills that will be taught and learned, and a complete itemized budget. Visit the council’s Web site for more details. *Amount: Up to $2,000. *Deadline: The first of the month prior to the applicant’s planned apprenticeship.
Alaska State Council on the Arts (ASCA) 411 West 4th Avenue, Suite 1E Anchorage, AK 99501-2343 907-269-6610
[email protected] http://www.eed.state.ak.us/aksca/Grants3.htm Fellowship Name: Connie Boochever Artist Fellowship. *Academic Area: Education, performing arts (open), media arts, visual arts (open), writing. *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be Alaska residents, at least 18 years old, and emerging artists who are pursuing their art form on an ongoing basis. Applicants may not be enrolled as full-time students and must not have received a grant in the last two years. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a complete application packet including supporting materials verifying the quality of their work (through visual representation, resume, and recommendations). This grant is offered to artists pursing different art forms in two-year, rotating cycles. Applicants should visit the council’s Web site to see if they will qualify for the current discipline that is being offered. Visit the council’s Web site for
American Cinema Editors 100 Universal City Plaza Building 2352 B, Room 202 Universal City, CA 91608 818-777-2900 http://www.ace-filmeditors.org/newace/abt_ StudentEdit.html Contest Name: American Cinema Editors Student Editing Competition. *Academic Area: Film/ 173
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television. *Age Group: Open. *Eligibility: Applicants must be among the first 50 entrants who send in an entry request along with a $125 entry fee. *Application Process: Applicant should submit his or her name, address, area code and phone number, e-mail address, physical mailing address for receipt of package during daytime hours, name and address of school, the complete name of the applicant’s instructor, as well as the entry fee by check or credit card. If paying by credit card, include the name of the cardholder, type of card, and the card number and expiration date. Visit the organization’s Web site for further information. *Amount: Plaque plus publicity in Hollywood trade papers. *Deadline: October (contact the organization for detailed deadline information). American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) ASC Student Awards 1313 North Vine Street Hollywood, CA 90028 323-969-4333 http://www.theasc.com/awards/index.html Award Name: American Society of Cinematographers Jordan Cronenweth Heritage Award. *Academic Area: Film/television. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be in their final year of a cinematography program or recent graduates (within one year). The award is also available to undergraduate students and recent graduates. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a nomination form signed by the dean or department chair, a resume, a 500-word personal statement, one film submission (for which the applicant is the sole cinematographer), and the same film on Beta SP. The application packet should be shipped via Fed Ex or UPS. Visit the society’s Web site to download an application and nomination form. *Amount: All expenses paid to attend the ASC Awards ceremony. *Deadline: November 1. American String Teachers Association (ASTA) Merle J. Isaac Composition Contest Attn: James Nacy, Composition Contest Chair 4153 Chain Bridge Road Fairfax, VA 22030 636-537-4300, ext. 4752
[email protected] http://www.astaweb.com/competitions/MerleIsaac.htm
Contest Name: Merle J. Isaac Composition Contest. *Academic Area: Performing arts (music-composition). *Age Group: Open. *Eligibility: Applicants must be composers who are interested in submitting an unpublished composition that would be suitable for performance at the middle school/junior high grade levels or the high school level. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with six copies of the score and one set of parts, including winds. A $25 application fee is also required. *Amount: $1,500, plus aid in publication and national publicity. *Deadline: April 1. American String Teachers Association (ASTA) Attn: Michael Carrera, Chair, ASTA National Solo Competition 4153 Chain Bridge Road Fairfax, VA 22030 703-279-2113
[email protected] http://www.astaweb.com/2007/SoloComp.html Contest Name: National Solo Competition. *Academic Area: Performing arts (music-instrumental). *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be between the ages of 19 to 25. Applicants must be soloists on one of the following instruments: violin, viola, cello, double bass, classical guitar, or harp. Applicants must also be ASTA members or current students of ASTA members. High school students and undergraduate students may also participate in this competition. *Application Process: Applicants must first register for their state competition. Finalists from the state competition advance to the national competition. Applicants should contact their ASTA State Competition Chairs for information about entering their state competition. A complete list of these state chairs is available on ASTA’s Web site. Detailed information about repertoire choices for the national event is listed on the Web site. Visit the Web site to read more about the competition and to locate your state contact. *Amount: Prizes to be determined. *Deadline: Deadlines vary. Arizona Commission on the Arts 417 West Roosevelt Street Phoenix, AZ 85003-1326 602-255-5882
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Grant Name: Career Advancement and Project Grants. *Academic Area: Performing arts (open), visual arts (open). *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Arizona, at least 18 years old, and not enrolled for more than three credit hours at a college or university. They must be seeking funds to advance their professional artistic careers or to help them complete a worthy artistic endeavor. Applicants must be able to provide documentation of Arizona residency. This organization provides three different kinds of grants for individuals. Eligibility requirements may vary slightly. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with the appropriate supporting materials. Supporting materials include visual documentation of work samples (slides, video, etc.), resume, and a project narrative. Visit the commission’s Web site to download an application and to view additional information about individual grants. *Amount: $500 to $5,000 (depending on the type of grant). *Deadline: Deadlines vary. Arkansas Arts Council 1500 Tower Building, 323 Center Street Little Rock, AR 72201 501-324-9766
[email protected] http://www.arkansasarts.com/grants Grant Name: Individual Artists Fellowship. *Academic Area: Performing arts (open), visual arts (open). *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Arkansas who are at least 25 years old. They must have lived in Arkansas for at least one year to qualify and cannot be degree-seeking students or have received the award previously. Categories rotate yearly, so interested candidates should contact the council for information on the area in which they are taking applications for the current year. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the council for information on the application process. Applications are also periodically available at the council’s Web site for download. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: May 12. Choristers Guild Attn: Memorial Scholarship Committee 2834 West Kingsley Road Garland, TX 75041-2498 972-271-1521
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Scholarship Name: Choristers Guild College Scholarship. *Academic Area: Performing arts (music-religious). *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be pursuing a degree that will lead to a career in music ministry. Applicants should be able to demonstrate talent and leadership as well as financial need. Preference is given to applicants who want to work with children and youth. Undergraduate students may also apply for this scholarship. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with transcripts and a photograph. Visit the guild’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: February 1. Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism Attn: Tamara Dimitri One Financial Plaza 755 Main Street Hartford, CT 06103 860-256-2720
[email protected] http://www.cultureandtourism.org/cct/cwp/view. asp?a=2207&q=293740&cctPNavCtr=|43595| Fellowship Name: Individual Artists Fellowship. *Academic Area: Film/television, performing arts (choreography), performing arts (composition), visual arts (open), writing. *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be Connecticut residents who have lived within the state for at least one year. Applicants must not be degreeseeking college students and cannot have received the award previously. Categories rotate yearly, so interested candidates should visit the organization’s Web site to see which category is available for the current year. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the commission for information on the application process. Application materials are available in July of each year. *Amount: $2,500 and $5,000. *Deadline: September (contact the commission for exact deadlines). Delaware Division of the Arts 820 North French Street Wilmington, DE 19801 302-577-8278
[email protected] http://www.artsdel.org/grants/artistgrants.shtml Grant Name: Grants for Individual Artists. *Academic Area: Media arts, performing arts (open), visual arts (open), writing. *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility:
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Applicants must be Delaware residents, at least 18 years old, and have lived in the state for at least one year. They must not be enrolled in a degree-granting program. This organization offers more than one kind of grant for individual artists. Visit the organization’s Web site for additional eligibility requirements for individual grants. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a one-page narrative, a budget, a resume, and work samples (examples of appropriate submissions are listed on the application). Visit the organization’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Deadlines vary by grant. Florida Division of Cultural Affairs Attn: Morgan Barr R.A. Gray Building 500 South Bronough Street, 3rd Floor Tallahassee, FL 32399-0250 850-245-6470
[email protected] http://www.florida-arts.org/grants/forindividuals.htm Grant Name: Grants for Individual Artists. *Academic Area: Media arts, performing arts (dance), performing arts (music-general), performing arts (theatre), visual arts (open), writing. *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be Florida residents, at least 18 years old, and not be enrolled in any degree program. This organization offers more than one kind of grant for individual artists. Applicants must not have received a grant from the same organization in the previous grant period. Some grants are offered on a rotating categorical basis, with visual arts and media arts grouped together for one year and performing arts and literary arts in the next year. Visit the organization’s Web site for additional eligibility requirements for individual grants. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with supporting materials. Visit the organization’s Web site for additional information on the application process. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Deadlines vary by individual award. Florida State Music Teachers Association (FSMTA) Attn: Gloria Bolivar, VP Competitive Events 13202 Dorchester Drive Seminole, FL 33776 727-397-1771 http://www.fmta.org/awards.html
Scholarship Name: Florida State Music Teachers Association Scholarships and Awards. *Academic Area: Performing arts (music-general). *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must reside in Florida and have expertise in musical performance. Applicants should contact their local music teachers for additional information on eligibility requirements. High school students and undergraduate students may also apply for scholarships and awards from the association. *Application Process: Applicants should contact their local music teachers or the FSMTA for information on the application process. The association offers many scholarships and awards for varying types of performance and the application process/competition dates will vary. *Amount: $50 to $600. *Deadline: Varies. Hawaii State Foundation on Culture and the Arts Attn: Fay Ann Chun, Individual Artists Program Coordinator 250 South Hotel Street, 2nd Floor Honolulu, HI 96813 808-586-9965
[email protected] http://www.state.hi.us/sfca Fellowship Name: Individual Artists Fellowship. *Academic Area: Performing arts (open), visual arts (open). *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Hawaii, at least 18 years old, and recognized in their communities as professional artists. They must be financially compensated for their work as part of their livelihood and able to provide documentation of their artistic experience for at least the last five years. Visit the organization’s Web site for a complete list of eligibility requirements in each visual arts or performing arts category. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with an artist statement form, a resume form, three references and a reference form, and work samples. The process for submitting appropriate work samples is explained in depth on the application form. Visit the organization’s Web site for additional information on the application process. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Contact the organization for deadline information. Idaho Commission on the Arts PO Box 83720 Boise, ID 83720-0008 208-334-2119
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[email protected] http://www.arts.idaho.gov/grants/indoverview.aspx Grant Name: Grants for Individual Artists. *Academic Area: Media arts, performing arts (open), visual arts (open), writing. *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Idaho who demonstrate artistic excellence and a professional artistic history. This organization offers several grants and fellowships, many of which are offered on a rotating scale according to artistic discipline. Visit the organization’s Web site for further information. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with supporting materials, including a resume, an artist statement, and work samples. Visit the organization’s Web site for a checklist of supporting materials for each type of grant or fellowship. *Amount: $3,500 (approximate). *Deadline: January 31. Illinois Arts Council James R. Thompson Center 100 West Randolph, Suite 10-500 Chicago, IL 60601 314-814-4991
[email protected] http://www.state.il.us/agency/iac/Guidelines/guidelines. htm Fellowship Name: Artist Fellowship Program. *Academic Area: Film/television, media arts, performing arts (choreography), performing arts (composition), visual arts (crafts), visual arts (photography), visual arts (open). *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Illinois who can provide proof that they’ve resided within the state for at least one year. They must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and not be enrolled in any degree program. Applicants must not have received funds from this fellowship in the two preceding years. These fellowships are offered on a rotating basis according to artistic discipline. Applicants in the disciplines of choreography, crafts, ethnic and folk arts, media arts, new performance forms, prose, and scriptwriting may apply in evennumbered years, and applicants in interdisciplinary/ computer art, music composition, photography, poetry, and visual arts can apply in odd-numbered years. Visit the organization’s Web site for further information. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a work sample sheet, work samples, a one-page artistic
resume, and a one-page artist statement. Work samples must not be more than four years old. A detailed explanation of work sample submission procedures is explained on the application. Visit the organization’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $700 and $7,000. *Deadline: September 1. Indiana Arts Commission Attn: Monica Peterson 150 West Market Street, Suite 618 Indianapolis, IN 46204 317-232-1279
[email protected] http://www.in.gov/arts/grants/program_iap.html Grant Name: Grants for Individual Artists. *Academic Area: Media arts, performing arts (open), visual arts (open), writing. *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be at least 18 years old and residents of Indiana who have lived in the state for at least one full year preceding the application. They must remain an Indiana resident during the grant period, not be enrolled in any degree program, and not have received this award in the preceding year. Applicant must apply as an individual and not as part of a collaborative project. Visit the commission’s Web site for further information. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a formal letter stating the reasons for consideration and supporting materials. A detailed explanation of how to submit supporting materials is included on the application. Visit the commission’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: February 3. Iowa Arts Council Attn: Bruce Williams 600 East Locust Des Moines, IA 50319-0290 515-281-4006
[email protected] http://www.iowaartscouncil.org/funding/artist-projectgrant/index.shtml Grant Name: Artist Major Grants and Mini Grants. *Academic Area: Performing arts (open), visual arts (open). *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be at least 18 years old and have lived in Iowa for at least one full year preceding the application. Applicants must not be students and not have received two Iowa Arts Council grants within the same fiscal year of this proposed grant activity.
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This program also includes applicants from select bordering communities. Visit the council’s Web site for the border state policy. Eligibility requirements may differ slightly for major and mini grants. Visit the council’s Web site for additional eligibility requirements. *Application Process: Applicants must submit an online application on the state’s new eGRANT system. The application will include information on the proposed project, a budget, a personal narrative, a work sample form and work samples, a service contract, and a project timeline. Visit the council’s Web site to apply online. *Amount: $1,500 (mini grant); $10,000 (major grant). *Deadline: April 1. Kentucky Arts Council Attn: Lori Meadows Capital Plaza Tower 500 Mero Street, 21st Floor Frankfort, KY 40601-1987 502-564-3747 (or 888-833-2787), ext. 482
[email protected] http://artscouncil.ky.gov/guide/prog3/asf_gdl.htm Fellowship Name: Al Smith Individual Artist Fellowship Program. *Academic Area: Media arts, performing arts (open), visual arts (open), writing. *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, residents of Kentucky (who have lived in the state for at least one year), at least 18 years old, and demonstrate artistic excellence and professional achievement. They must remain Kentucky residents during the period for which they receive funding. Applicants must be professional artists who are creating their own work, not just interpreting the work of others. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with supporting materials. Supporting materials include a narrative essay, proof of residency, work samples and an index of work samples, and an optional resume. Detailed descriptions of how to submit work samples are listed on the application. This fellowship is offered in alternating disciplines every other year. Writers, choreographers, musical composers, and interdisciplinary artists may apply in even-numbered years, and visual and media artists may apply in odd-numbered years. Visit the organization’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $7,500; $1,000 professional assistance awards given to some applicants who do not receive the Individual Artist
Fellowships. *Deadline: August 15 (intent to apply deadline); September 15 (application deadline). Maine Arts Commission Attn: Donna McNeil, Contemporary Art & Public Art Associate 193 State Street, 25 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333-0025 207-287-2726
[email protected] http://www.mainearts.com/Grants/index.shtml Fellowship Name: Individual Artist Fellowship. *Academic Area: Media arts, performing arts (open), visual arts (open), writing. *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Maine, at least 18 years old, and not enrolled as full-time students in a field relating to the application. They must have lived in Maine for at least two years and demonstrate artistic excellence. Artists in all mediums are encouraged to apply. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with one set of labeled artistic materials (instructions are located on the application), a biographical information sheet, and a self-addressed stamped postcard and envelope. Visit the commission’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $13,000. *Deadline: June 9. Massachusetts Cultural Council 10 Saint James Avenue, 3rd Floor Boston, MA 02116-3803 617-727-3668, 800-232-0960
[email protected] http://www.massculturalcouncil.org/programs/ artistgrants.html Grant Name: Artist Grants Program. *Academic Area: Media arts, performing arts (open), visual arts (open), writing. *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Massachusetts, at least 18 years old, and not be enrolled as students in degree programs. Applicants must demonstrate artistic excellence. Categories in which applicants may apply rotate every other year. Applicants should visit the organization’s Web site to view the eligibility requirements for the current application period. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with supporting materials. Visit the council’s Web site to download an application and a description of how to submit work samples. *Amount: $5,000.
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*Deadline: December. Visit the council’s Web site for deadline information. Mississippi Arts Commission Attn: Judi Cleary, Director of Grants & Programs Woolfolk Building 501 North West Street, Suite 701B Jackson, MS 39201 601-359-6034
[email protected] http://www.mswholeschools.org/mac/grants/forindividuals.html Fellowship Name: Artist Fellowship. *Academic Area: Media arts, performing arts (open), visual arts (open), writing. *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Mississippi, at least 18 years old, and maintain residency in Mississippi for the duration of the fellowship. They must demonstrate artistic excellence and earn at least part of their income from their artistic discipline. Applicants should consider their artistic endeavors as a career and should devote significant time to this work. Full-time students are not eligible for this fellowship. Categories in which applicants may apply rotate every other year. Applicants should visit the organization’s Web site to view the eligibility requirements for the current application period. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with an artist narrative, a resume, and work samples. Visit the organization’s Web site to download an application and a description of how to submit work samples in each category. *Amount: Up to $5,000. *Deadline: March 1. Montana Arts Council PO Box 202201 Helena, MT 59620-2201 406-444-6430
[email protected] http://www.art.state.mt.us/artists/artists.asp Grant Name: Opportunity and Professional Development Grants. *Academic Area: Performing arts (open), visual arts (open). *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be at least 18 years old and residents of Montana for at least one year. Full-time students are not eligible for these grants. Applicants should visit the council’s Web site to view additional eligibility requirements for specific grants and specific artistic mediums. These grants require the applicant to match the funds with an equal dollar
amount of their own funds or funds that they have raised for a given artistic endeavor. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with an artist narrative, a project synopsis, a complete budget, and a resume. Visit the council’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $750 to $1,000. *Deadline: Deadlines vary. National Association of Pastoral Musicians (NPM) NPM Scholarships 962 Wayne Avenue, Suite 210 Silver Spring, MD 20910-4461 240-247-3000
[email protected] http://www.npm.org/Membership/scholarship.htm Scholarship Name: Academic Scholarships. *Academic Area: Performing arts (music-religious). *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be members of the NPM, enrolled in a degree program related to pastoral music, intend to work as a pastoral musician for at least two years, and demonstrate financial need. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a letter of application containing all of their contact information as well as pertinent biographical information, a CD or cassette recording that demonstrates their performance skills, two letters of recommendation, and a financial need statement. Visit the association’s Web site to download a financial need statement and for further information about the many scholarships awarded in this category. *Amount: $500 to $4,500. *Deadline: March 3. National Opera Association Vocal Competition PO Box 60869 Canyon, TX 79016-0001 806-651-2857
[email protected] http://www.noa.org Scholarship Name: National Opera Association Vocal Competition-Scholarship Division. *Academic Area: Performing arts (voice). *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be currently enrolled students between the ages of 18 and 24. They must have a teacher or opera director who is a member of the NOA, or they must attend an institution that is a NOA member. Undergraduate students may also participate in this competition. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a
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completed application, a copy of legal proof of age, a resume photo, a $20 entry fee, and a cassette tape or CD of two arias from the repertoire list that have been recorded after January 1. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application and to obtain further contest details. *Amount: $500 to $2,000. *Deadline: October 15. National Religious Music Week Alliance 201 Dayton Street Hamilton, OH 45011 513-844-1500
[email protected] http://www.religiousmusicweek.com/scholar.html Scholarship Name: National Religious Music Week Alliance Scholarship. *Academic Area: Performing arts (music-religious). *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be pursuing a degree that will lead to a career in music ministry. They should also be able to demonstrate academic achievement. Undergraduate students may also apply for this scholarship. *Application Process: Applicants should visit the alliance’s Web site in January of each year, when the new application is available for download. Applicants should apply by submitting a completed application along with any supporting materials. *Amount: $2,500. *Deadline: Contact the alliance for deadline information. Nevada Arts Council Attn: Fran Morrow, Artist Services Program Coordinator 716 North Carson Street, Suite A Carson City, NV 89701 775-687-7106
[email protected] http://dmla.clan.lib.nv.us/docs/arts/programs/grants/ grantsforartists.htm Grant Name: Grants for Artists. *Academic Area: Media arts, performing arts (open), visual arts (open), writing. *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be at least 21 years old and residents of the state of Nevada for at least one year (and reside in the state of Nevada for the duration of the grant period). They must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents who are practicing professional artists and who demonstrate artistic excellence and merit. Applicants must not be full-time students. This organization offers more than one type of grant. Visit the organization’s Web site to view additional eligibility requirements for specific grants.
*Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with five copies of the work sample list, work samples required for their category (detailed on the application), and a resume. Visit the organization’s Web site to download an application.*Amount: $500 to $5,000. *Deadline: Deadlines vary by grant. Visit the organization’s Web site to view current deadlines. New Hampshire State Council on the Arts 2 1/2 Beacon Street, 2nd Floor Concord, NH 03301-4974 603-271-2789 http://www.state.nh.us/nharts/grants/artists/index.htm Grant/Fellowship Name: Grants and Fellowships for Artists. *Academic Area: Media arts, performing arts (open), visual arts (open), writing. *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be at least 18 years old and residents of New Hampshire for at least one year (and reside in the state for the duration of the grant or fellowship period). They must demonstrate a commitment to artistic excellence and possess artistic merit. Applicants must not be full-time students. This organization offers more than one type of grant. Visit the organization’s Web site to view additional eligibility requirements for specific awards. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with answers to the required narrative questions, a resume, and work samples required for their category (detailed at the council’s Web site). Visit the council’s Web site to download an application.*Amount: $250 to $5,000. *Deadline: Deadlines vary by award. Visit the council’s Web site to view current deadlines. New Jersey State Council on the Arts Attn: Rebecca Scolian c/o Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation 201 North Charles Street, Suite 401 Baltimore, MD 21201 410-539-6656, ext. 101
[email protected] http://www.njartscouncil.org/program7.html Fellowship Name: Artist Fellowship. *Academic Area: Media arts, performing arts (open), visual arts (open), writing. *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be at least 18 years old and residents of New Jersey for at least one year (and reside in the state for the duration of the fellowship period). They must
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demonstrate a commitment to artistic excellence and possess artistic merit. Applicants must not be full-time students in a degree program. Visit the organization’s Web site to view additional eligibility requirements for the category in which they intend to apply. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with two copies of their resume, work samples, and a descriptive cover page. Visit the council’s Web site to download an application.*Amount: $7,800 to $12,000. *Deadline: July 15. North Carolina Arts Council Department of Cultural Resources Grants Office 226 East North Street Raleigh, NC 27699-4632 919-733-2111
[email protected] http://www.ncarts.org/freeform_scrn_template. cfm?ffscrn_id=47&menu_sel=4&sub_sel=15 Grant/Fellowship Name: Artist Grants and Fellowships. *Academic Area: Media arts, performing arts (open), visual arts (open), writing. *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be at least 18 years old, residents of the state of North Carolina for at least one year (and reside in the state for the duration of the fellowship period), and U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to artistic excellence and possess artistic merit. They must not be full-time students in a degree program. Applicants should visit the council’s Web site to view additional eligibility requirements for the category in which they intend to apply. More than one type of fellowship and grant is offered by this organization. Visit the council’s Web site for complete listings. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application online, via eGRANT, by first submitting an electronic artist registration form. Applicants must also submit an artist narrative, a resume, a work sample with a descriptive cover page, and work samples required for their category (detailed on the council’s Web site). Visit the council’s Web site to apply. *Amount: $500 to 8,000. *Deadline: Deadlines vary. Oregon Arts Commission Attn: Shannon Planchon 775 Summer Street, NE, Suite 200 Salem, OR 97301-1284
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[email protected] http://www.oregonartscommission.org/grants/ commission_grant_programs.php Fellowship/Grant Name: Individual Artists Fellowship Grant. *Academic Area: Media arts, performing arts (open), visual arts (open), writing. *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must have been residents of Oregon for at least one year and demonstrate a commitment to artistic excellence and artistic merit. These grants are offered on a rotating basis by artistic discipline. Visit the commission’s Web site for more information. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application and supplementary materials. Applications are available for download from the commission’s Web site in July of each year. Applicants must also submit their supporting materials according to the requirements posted for each art form. Visit the commission’s Web site for additional information.*Amount: $3,000. *Deadline: October 16. Pennsylvania Council on the Arts Attn: Kerry Swartz, Administrative Assistant 717-787-6883
[email protected] http://www.pacouncilonthearts.org/pca.cfm?id=9&level =Third&sid=13 Fellowship Name: Individual Artist Fellowship. *Academic Area: Media arts, performing arts (open), visual arts (open), writing. *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be current residents of Pennsylvania, and have been residents there for at least two years. They must not be high school students or degree-seeking students. Applicants may not apply for a fellowship if they received one during the previous award period. The council awards fellowships on a rotating basis according to artistic discipline. Applicants should visit the council’s Web site to view additional eligibility requirements for the category in which they intend to apply. In even-numbered years, applications are accepted in arts commentary, crafts, folk and traditional arts (craft traditions), literature (fiction or creative nonfiction), media arts (narrative and animation), music (jazz, blues, world, or nonclassical composition), theatre (new performance forms, and visual arts (photography, sculpture). Applicants in dance (choreography), folk and traditional arts
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(performing traditions), literature (poetry), media arts (documentary and experimental), music (classical composition), theatre (scriptworks), and visual arts (painting and printmaking) should apply in odd-numbered years. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with program-specific work samples and supporting materials. Visit the council’s Web site for details on these requirements in individual categories. Applicants should mail their applications to the specified organization, which differs based on artistic discipline. The main office does not accept application packets.*Amount: $5,000 and $10,000. *Deadline: The first business day in August. Princess Grace Foundation-USA 150 East 58th Street, 25th Floor New York, NY 10155 212-317-1470
[email protected] http://www.pgfusa.com/awards/grants/index.html Scholarship/Fellowship Name: Princess Grace Foundation Scholarships and Fellowships. *Academic Area: Film/television, performing arts (choreography), performing arts (dance), performing arts (theatre). *Age Group: Open. *Eligibility: The foundation offers numerous scholarships, apprenticeships, and fellowships to applicants of varying ages and stages of education. All applicants should be U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are pursuing careers in the performing arts. Visit the foundation’s Web site for specific eligibility requirements for specific awards in choreography, dance, film, theatre, and playwriting. *Application Process: Applicants should download the relevant application form from the foundation’s Web site and submit the application along with supporting materials. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Deadlines vary depending on category. South Carolina Arts Commission 1800 Gervais Street Columbus, SC 29201 803-734-8696 http://www.state.sc.us/arts/grants/artists/fellowships. htm Fellowship/Grant Name: Individual Artist Fellowship Grant. *Academic Area: Media arts, performing arts (open), visual arts (open), writing. *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be at least 18 years old,
have resided in South Carolina for at least two years, demonstrate a commitment to artistic excellence, and possess artistic merit. Full-time students in a degree program are not eligible for this fellowship. Applicants should visit the organization’s Web site to view additional eligibility requirements for the category in which they intend to apply. Fellowships are offered in different categories each year. Visit the commission’s Web site to see if your discipline qualifies for the current year’s awards. *Application Process: Applicants should submit an application along with supporting materials and an artist resume. For a detailed explanation of supporting materials in each artistic category, visit the commission’s Web site. Applications are accepted for specific artistic disciplines each year and the current year’s artistic areas are posted on the commission’s Web site. Visit the commission’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $2,500. *Deadline: May 15. South Dakota Arts Council 800 Governors Drive Pierre, SD 57501-2294 605-773-3131
[email protected] http://www.artscouncil.sd.gov/Pubs/guide/Guide%20t o%20Grants%2006%2007/ArtistGrants/grantsartists. htm Grant Name: Individual Artist Grant. *Academic Area: Media arts, performing arts (open), visual arts (open), writing. *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be at least 18 years old, have resided in South Dakota for at least two years, demonstrate a commitment to artistic excellence, and possess artistic merit. Full-time students in a degree program are not eligible for this grant. *Application Process: Applicants should submit an application along with supporting materials and an artist resume. Additional supporting materials such as newspaper reviews of the artist’s work may also be submitted. For a detailed explanation of supporting materials in each artistic category, visit the council’s Web site. Applications are accepted in all artistic disciplines. Visit the council’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000 and $3,000. *Deadline: March 1. Tennessee Arts Commission Attn: Rod Reiner, Deputy Director Citizens Plaza Building 401 Charlotte Avenue
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[email protected] http://www.arts.state.tn.us/grantprograms.htm Fellowship Name: Individual Artist Fellowship. *Academic Area: Media arts, performing arts (open), visual arts (open), writing. *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Tennessee with a valid Tennessee mailing address. They must demonstrate that art is part of their livelihood and that they make a significant portion of their income from their art. Full-time students in a degree program are not eligible for this fellowship. Applicants should visit the commission’s Web site to view the categories for which the organization is accepting applications for the current year. Disciplines vary by year. *Application Process: Applicants should submit an online application along with supporting materials. A new eGRANT system is now being used. Applicants should apply online, print a copy of the completed application, and submit the copy with the required supporting work samples. For a detailed explanation of supporting materials in each artistic category, visit the commission’s Web site. *Amount: $5,000. *Deadline: January 30. Vermont Arts Council Attn: Michele Bailey, Director of Creation & Foundation Programs 136 State Street, Drawer 33 Montpelier, VT 05633-6011 802-828-3294
[email protected] http://www.vermontartscouncil.org/grants/documents/ for_artists.html Grant Name: Grants for Artists. *Academic Area: Media arts, performing arts (open), visual arts (open), writing. *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have lived in Vermont for at least one year prior to application. Full-time students in a degree program are not eligible for these grants. The council offers more than one type of individual grant. Visit its Web site to learn more. All grants require a 1:1 cash match. Applicants will need to raise equal funds in order to be eligible for an award. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with an artist narrative, a project timeline, a budget, supporting work samples, proof of Vermont residency, and a $10 application fee. Applicants
should visit the council’s Web site for complete details on how to submit work samples.*Amount: $250 to $5,000. *Deadline: Deadlines vary. Visit the council’s Web site for detailed information. Virginia Commission for the Arts 223 Governor Street Lewis House, Second Floor Richmond, VA 23219 804-225-3132
[email protected] http://www.arts.virginia.gov/artist%20fellowships.htm Fellowship Name: Artist Fellowship. *Academic Area: Media arts, performing arts (open), visual arts (open), writing. *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and legal residents of Virginia who plan to reside in the state for the duration of the fellowship period. Applicants must not be full-time students in a degree program. This organization offers fellowships in rotating disciplines. In one year applicants may apply in categories such as playwriting and sculpture. Two new categories will be chosen for the following year. Interested applicants should visit the commission’s Web site to view the current categories, or contact the organization for more information. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with an information page, an artist narrative, work samples, and a resume. Applicants should visit the commission’s Web site for complete details on how to submit work samples in each category. *Amount: $5,000. *Deadline: August 1. West Virginia Commission on the Arts Attn: Jeff Pierson, Individual Artist Coordinator The Cultural Center 1900 Kanawha Boulevard East Charleston, WV 25305-0300 304-558-0240, ext. 717
[email protected] http://www.wvculture.org/arts/grants/fy06artistfellow. pdf Fellowship Name: Artist Fellowships. *Academic Area: Performing arts (open), visual arts (open), writing. *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be at least 18 years old and residents of West Virginia for at least one year. Full-time students in a degree program are not eligible for these fellowships. Fellowships are offered in varying categories, which rotate on a yearly basis. Applicants should visit the
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commission’s Web site to view additional eligibility requirements for the category in which they intend to apply and to see if applications are currently being accepted in their artistic discipline. *Application Process: Applicants should submit two copies of the completed application along with work samples (as specified for the category), a resume, and a selfaddressed, stamped envelope and postcard. Visit the commission’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $3,500. *Deadline: September 1. Wisconsin Arts Board 101 East Wilson Street, First Floor Madison, WI 53702 608-266-0190 http://www.arts.state.wi.us/static/fellwshp.htm Fellowship Name: Artist Fellowship Award. *Academic Area: Media arts, performing arts (open), visual arts
(open), writing. *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be at least 18 years old and residents of Wisconsin for at least one year. Those attending a college degree program are not eligible for these fellowships. Fellowships are offered in varying categories, which rotate on a yearly basis. In even numbered years, applicants may apply in the categories of literary arts, music composition, choreography, and performance art. Visual and media arts applicants may apply in odd-numbered years. *Application Process: Applicants apply online via the eGRANT system. Hard copies of the application and work samples must also be mailed. Applicants should visit the board’s Web site for additional updates. This program is currently under review, and procedures may change. *Amount: $8,000. *Deadline: September 15.
SCIENCE—UNDERGRADUATE The following financial aid resources are available to students who are interested in studying science and related fields at the undergraduate level. telephone number, along with proof of enrollment in a geological sciences program, transcripts, a one-page essay on why they want to become a geologist, and a letter of support from a faculty member. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: February 15.
American Dietetic Association (ADA) Attn: ADA Foundation, Education Team 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000 Chicago, IL 60606-6995 800-877-1600, ext. 5400
[email protected] http://www.eatright.org/cps/rde/xchg/ada/hs.xsl/ career_394_ENU_HTML.htm Scholarship Name: American Dietetic Association Foundation Scholarships. *Academic Area: Food sciences. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be members of the ADA who are juniors or seniors in a baccalaureate program in dietetics or the second year of study in a dietetic technician program, or a dietetic internship program. Some scholarships may require specific dietetic practice group membership and residency in a specific state. Some scholarships are also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should visit the ADA Web site to download an application or to seek membership and specific scholarship information. Amount: $500 to $5,000. *Deadline: Contact the association for deadline information.
American Institute of Wine and Food (AIWF) 213-37 39th Avenue, Box 216 Bayside, NY 11361 800-274-2493
[email protected] http://www.aiwf.org/site/scholarships.html Scholarship Name: American Institute of Wine and Food Scholarship Program. *Academic Area: Food sciences. *Age Group: Open. *Eligibility: Applicants should be working or interested in fields related to the AIWF mission of “enhancing the quality of life through education about what we eat and drink.” *Application Process: Applicants should visit the institute’s Web site for a listing of available scholarships by chapter. Only select chapters offer scholarships. Contact your local chapter for additional application information. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Contact the appropriate local chapter for deadline information.
American Institute of Professional Geologists (AIPG) Attn: Education Committee Chair 1400 West 122nd Avenue, Suite 250 Westminster, CO 80234 303-412-6205
[email protected] http://www.aipg.org/StaticContent/anonymous/ Sections/Section%20Serv/AIPGScholarship_poster_ booth.pdf Scholarship Name: American Institute of Professional Geologists Scholarship Program. *Academic Area: Earth science, geology. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be college sophomores, juniors, or seniors; majoring in geology or earth science; attending a four-year accredited institution in the United States; and participating student members of the AIPG (may apply for membership with application). Winners of the scholarships must also agree to submit a 600- to 800-word article for publication in The Professional Geologist. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a letter of interest, which includes name, address, e-mail address, and
American Meteorological Society Attn: Freshman Scholarship Program 45 Beacon Street Boston, MA 02108 617-227-2426, ext. 246
[email protected] http://www.ametsoc.org/amsstudentinfo/scholfeldocs/ index.html Scholarship Name: American Meteorological Society Freshman Undergraduate Scholarship Program. *Academic Area: Hydrology, marine sciences, meteorology. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors entering their freshman year of college in the fall of the next academic year, full-time students, and planning to pursue a degree in the atmospheric or related oceanic or hydrologic sciences. They also must have maintained at least a 3.0 GPA and be U.S. citizens or hold permanent resident status. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a 185
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completed application, official transcripts, a letter of recommendation, a copy of their SAT/ACT scores, and an essay. Visit the society’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: February 10. American Meteorological Society Undergraduate Scholarship Program 45 Beacon Street Boston, MA 02108 617-227-2426, ext. 246
[email protected] http://www.ametsoc.org/amsstudentinfo/scholfeldocs/ index.html Scholarship Name: American Meteorological Society Undergraduate Scholarship Program. *Academic Area: Hydrology, marine sciences, meteorology. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time students entering their final year of undergraduate study at an accredited U.S. institution. They also must be majoring in the atmospheric or related oceanic or hydrologic science, and/or must show clear intent to make the atmospheric or related sciences their career. Applicants must have maintained at least a 3.25 GPA and demonstrate financial need. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, three letters of recommendation, and official transcripts. Visit the society’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: February 10. Annie’s Homegrown Annie’s Scholarship Applications 564 Gateway Drive Napa, CA 94558 800-288-1089
[email protected] http://www.annies.com/programs/ess.html Scholarship Name: Annie’s Environmental Studies Scholarship. *Academic Area: Environmental science. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time students beginning or returning to an accredited two- or four-year technical or college program in the United States. Students must be focusing on classes in the environmental studies field and have at least one more year before completing their degree. High school seniors, undergraduate students, and graduate students with more than one year in their program are welcome to apply. *Application Process: Applicants must submit an online fact sheet along with a one-paragraph
personal statement explaining what they currently do and what they are planning to do to change the world. Applicants should also submit official transcripts and two letters of reference. Visit the company’s Web site to fill out an online fact sheet. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: July 1. Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA) Educational Foundation Attn: Norma Corrales, Director, Scholarships and Awards Program 4400 Fair Lakes Court Fairfax, VA 22033-3899 703-631-6149, 800-336-4583, ext. 6149
[email protected] http://www.afcea.org/education/scholarships/ undergraduate/pub1.asp Scholarship Name: Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association Distance Learning/Online Scholarship. *Academic Area: Computer science, engineering (aerospace), engineering (chemical), engineering (computer), engineering (electrical), physics, mathematics. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens currently enrolled in full-time distance learning or online programs majoring in mathematics, physics, electrical, chemical, systems or computer engineering, and computer science. Applicants must have completed at least 30 semester hours of study (or equivalent) to be eligible to apply. Applicants must also have completed at least two semesters of calculus. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application. Applications are available on the foundation’s Web site each December. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: June 1. Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association Educational Foundation Attn: Fred H. Rainbow, Vice President and Executive Director 4400 Fair Lakes Court Fairfax, VA 22033-3899 703-631-6149, 800-336-4583, ext. 6149
[email protected] http://www.afcea.org/education/scholarships/ undergraduate/pub3.asp Scholarship Name: AFCEA Lockheed Martin Orincon IT Scholarship. *Academic Area: Computer science, engineering (aerospace), engineering (chemical), engineering (computer), engineering (electrical),
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physics, mathematics. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens attending an accredited four-year college or university in the greater San Diego, California, area. Applicants must be enrolled full time as sophomores or juniors majoring in electrical, computer, chemical, systems or aerospace engineering, computer science, physics, or mathematics. Applicants must also maintain at least a 3.5 GPA. Students enrolled in distance learning or online programs are not eligible to apply. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, at least two letters of recommendation, and official transcripts. Applications are available on the foundation’s Web site each January. *Amount: $3,000. *Deadline: May 1. Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association Educational Foundation Attn: Fred H. Rainbow, Vice President and Executive Director 4400 Fair Lakes Court Fairfax, VA 22033-3899 703-631-6149, 800-336-4583, ext. 6149
[email protected] http://www.afcea.org/education/scholarships/ undergraduate/pub2.asp Scholarship Name: General John A. Wickham Scholarship. *Academic Area: Computer science, engineering (aerospace), engineering (chemical), engineering (computer), engineering (electrical), physics, mathematics. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens attending an accredited four-year college or university. They also must be enrolled full time as sophomores or juniors majoring in electrical, computer, chemical, systems or aerospace engineering, computer science, physics, or mathematics and maintain at least a 3.5 GPA. Students enrolled in distance learning or online programs are not eligible to apply. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, at least two letters of recommendation, and official transcripts. Applications are available on the foundation’s Web site each January. *Amount: $2,000. *Deadline: May 1. Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association Educational Foundation Attn: Fred H. Rainbow, Vice President and Executive Director 4400 Fair Lakes Court
Fairfax, VA 22033-3899 703-631-6149, 800-336-4583, ext. 6149
[email protected] http://www.afcea.org/education/scholarships/ undergraduate/Bragunier.asp Scholarship Name: William E. “Buck” Bragunier Scholarship for Outstanding Leadership. *Academic Area: Computer science, engineering (aerospace), engineering (chemical), engineering (computer), engineering (electrical), physics, mathematics. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens attending an accredited four-year college or university in the greater San Diego, California, area. Applicants must also demonstrate academic excellence and a commitment to university and/or local community leadership. They also must be enrolled full time as sophomores or juniors majoring in electrical, computer, chemical, systems or aerospace engineering, computer science, physics, or mathematics and maintain at least a 3.5 GPA. Students enrolled in distance learning or online programs are not eligible to apply. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, at least two letters of recommendation, and official transcripts. Applications are available on the foundation’s Web site each January. *Amount: $2,000. *Deadline: May 1. Cartography and Geographic Information Society (CaGIS) CaGIS Scholarship Committee c/o American Congress on Surveying and Mapping 6 Montgomery Village Avenue, Suite 403 Gaithersburg, MD 20879 240-632-9716, ext. 109
[email protected] http://www.acsm.net/cagis/05scholarship.html Scholarship Name: Cartography and Geographic Information Society Scholarship. *Academic Area: Geosciences. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled full time in a four-year undergraduate degree program in cartography or geographic information science. They also should demonstrate academic achievement and show commitment to professional activities. Financial need will be considered, if necessary, to break ties. The scholarship is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with three letters of recommendation and a 500-word statement of
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educational objectives, future study or research plans and professional activities, and financial need. Proof of membership in the CaGIS/ACSM is also required (or a membership application). Three copies of the application packet should be sent. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: January 22. Entomological Foundation 9332 Annapolis Road, Suite 210 Lanham, MD 20706 301-731-4535
[email protected] http://www.entsoc.org/awards/student/bioquip.htm Scholarship Name: BioQuip Undergraduate Scholarship. *Academic Area: Entomology. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must have been enrolled as an undergraduate student in entomology (or related degree if their university does not offer an entomology degree) at a college or university in the United States, Mexico, or Canada in the fall prior to the application deadline. Applicants must also have accumulated a minimum of 90 college credit hours by September 1 following the application deadline, and either completed two junior-level entomology courses or have a research project in entomology. Preference will be given to students with demonstrated financial need. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a curriculum vitae (including all the information requested in the curriculum vitae template on the foundation’s Web site), a letter of nomination, a personal statement, three letters of recommendation, and official transcripts. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download and/or submit an application. *Amount: $2,000. *Deadline: July 1. Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) EAA Scholarship Department PO Box 3086 Oshkosh, WI 54903-3086 920-426-6823
[email protected] http://www.eaa.org/education/scholarships Scholarship Name: Payzer Scholarship. *Academic Area: Biological sciences, engineering (open), mathematics, and physical sciences. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be accepted or enrolled in an accredited college, university, or postsecondary school that
emphasizes technical information. Applicants must be majoring in and pursuing a professional career in engineering, mathematics, or the physical or biological sciences. Applicants must be well rounded and involved in school/community activities and aviation. Applicants must also be current members of EAA or recommended by a current EAA member. *Application Process: Applicants must visit the Association’s Web site to submit an online application. *Amount: $5,000. *Deadline: March 1. Georgia Science Teachers Association (GSTA) Attn: Bob Farmer, GSTA Awards Chair Cedartown High School 167 Frank Lott Drive Cedartown, GA 30125 770-748-0490
[email protected] http://www.georgiascienceteacher.org/awards.htm Scholarship Name: Science Adventure Student Scholarship. *Academic Area: Science. *Age Group: Junior high school students, high school students, undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be in grades six though 12 or pursuing undergraduate study at a school in Georgia. They also must have an interest in attending a science conference or event to further their science education. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a letter with their name and contact information; the names of their parents, science teacher, and principal; and school name, address, and phone number. Applicants can apply as individuals or as a group. They also should include in this letter a description of the program they hope to attend and why they want to attend, the cost of the program for each participant (including travel), and a description of how the applicants will share their experience when they return. Applicants must also submit two letters of recommendation. Recipients of the award must agree to write an article for publication in The Georgia Science Teacher. Contact the association for further information. *Amount: Up to $2,000. *Deadline: October 25. Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Attn: Elizabeth Plummer IFT Scholarship Department 525 West Van Buren, Suite 1000 Chicago, IL 60607 312-782-8424
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http://www.ift.org/cms/?pid=1000444 Scholarship Name: Institute of Food Technologists Freshman/Sophomore Scholarship. *Academic Area: Food sciences. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors, high school graduates entering college for the first time, or college freshmen enrolled in or planning to enroll in an approved program in food science/technology. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, official transcripts, a recommendation form (freshmen), and a recommendation letter (sophomores). Visit the IFT’s Web site to download an application and recommendation form. *Amount: $1,000 to $1,500. *Deadline: Varies by age group. Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Attn: Elizabeth Plummer IFT Scholarship Department 525 West Van Buren, Suite 1000 Chicago, IL 60607 312-782-8424
[email protected] http://www.ift.org/cms/?pid=1001271 Scholarship Name: Institute of Food Technologists Junior/Senior Scholarship. *Academic Area: Food sciences. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be college sophomores, juniors, or seniors pursuing a degree in food science or food technology at an accredited educational institution. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, official transcripts, a recommendation letter, and a statement from their department head. Visit the IFT’s Web site to download an application. Applications must be submitted to the applicant’s department head. *Amount: $1,000 to $2,500. *Deadline: February 1. Marine Technology Society (MTS) MTS Student Scholarship 5565 Sterrett Place, Suite 108 Columbia, MD 21044 410-884-5330
[email protected] http://www.mtsociety.org/education/student_ scholarships.cfm Scholarship Name: Charles H. Bussmann Scholarship. *Academic Area: Marine sciences. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time undergraduate students studying
a marine-related field. Applicants must be MTS members. The scholarship is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants must submit contact details, a personal statement, a biographical sketch, official transcripts, one academic letter of recommendation, and one personal reference. *Amount: $2,500. *Deadline: April 17. Marine Technology Society (MTS) MTS Student Scholarship 5565 Sterrett Place, Suite 108 Columbia, MD 21044 410-884-5330
[email protected] http://www.mtsociety.org/education/student_ scholarships.cfm Scholarship Name: MTS Student Scholarship Award. *Academic Area: Marine sciences. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time students (MTS or non-MTS) enrolled in academic institutions who are studying marinerelated fields. High school seniors and undergraduate students are eligible for this scholarship. *Application Process: Applicants must submit contact information, a personal statement, a biographical sketch, official transcripts, one academic letter of recommendation, and one personal reference. *Amount: $2,000. *Deadline: April 17. Marine Technology Society (MTS) Attn: Chuck Richards, ROV Scholarship Committee Chair Chuck Richards, ROV Scholarship Committee Chair c/o C.A. Richards and Associates Inc. 777 North Eldridge Parkway, Suite 280 Houston, TX 77079 410-884-5330
[email protected] http://www.mtsociety.org/education/student_ scholarships.cfm Scholarship Name: Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) Student Scholarship. *Academic Area: Marine sciences. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be MTS members and full-time students in academic institutions majoring in marine-related fields. They also must possess an interest in underwater work that furthers the use of remotely operated vehicles. The scholarship is also available to high school students and graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants must submit contact information, biography, official
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transcripts, a one-page essay, an academic letter of recommendation, and three personal references. *Amount: Up to $10,000. *Deadline: April 17. Maryland Agriculture Teachers Association Attn: Ms. Jamie Picardy, MATA Consultant 403 Oakington Road PO Box 536 Havre de Grace, MD 21078 410-939-9030, 800-205-9737
[email protected] http://iaa.umd.edu/MATA/elcScholars.htm Scholarship Name: Elmer L. Cooper Scholarship. *Academic Area: Agriculture, education. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors. There are two scholarships available in this program. One is for a high school senior who intends on becoming an agriculture teacher, and the other is for an outstanding FFA member who intends on majoring in any area of agriculture. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the association to receive an application. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Contact the association for deadline information. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) NASA Headquarters NASA Education Program Office of Education Code N Washington, DC 20546-0001 202-358-0103 http://education.nasa.gov/divisions/higher/overview/ F_pathfinder_scholarship.html Scholarship Name: NASA Science and Technology Scholarship Program. *Academic Area: Computer science, engineering (open), life sciences, mathematics, and physical sciences. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be undergraduate students pursuing degrees in engineering, mathematics, computer science, physical science, or life science. *Application Process: Contact the NASA Education Program for details. *Amount: Up to $20,000. *Deadline: Varies. National Cattlemen’s Foundation Beef Industry Scholarship 9110 East Nichols Avenue, Suite 300 Centennial, CO 80112
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[email protected] http://www.nationalcattlemensfoundation.org/ SCHOLARSHIP.aspx Scholarship Name: Beef Industry Scholarship. *Academic Area: Agriculture, communications, education. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled full time in a two- or four-year institution of higher learning with an intent on majoring in a field related to the beef industry—education, communications, production, or research. They must also demonstrate commitment to the beef industry through classes, internships, or life experiences. High school seniors, may also apply for this scholarship. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a one-page letter expressing career goals, two letters of recommendation, and a 750-word essay. *Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,500, plus expenses paid to attend the organization’s annual convention and trade show. *Deadline: September 30. National Environmental Health Association (NEHA)/ American Academy of Sanitarians (AAS) Attn: Scholarship Coordinator, NEHA/AAS Scholarship 720 South Colorado Boulevard, Suite 970, South Tower Denver, CO 80246-1904 303-756-9090
[email protected] http://www.neha.org/scholarship/scholarship.html Scholarship Name: NEHA/AAS Scholarship. *Academic Area: Environmental science. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be college juniors or seniors enrolled in an Environmental Health Accreditation Council or a NEHA institutional/educational or sustaining member school. Visit the association’s Web site for a list of accredited programs and/or schools. The scholarship is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application along with official transcripts, two faculty letters of recommendation, and one letter of recommendation from an active NEHA member. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: February 1. National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Attn: Lauren Guite 1120 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 900
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[email protected] http://www.nfwf.org/programs/budscholarship Scholarship Name: Budweiser Conservation Scholarship. *Academic Area: Biology, environmental science, geography, natural resources, political science, social sciences, public policy. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens, at least 21 years old, and enrolled in an accredited college or university in the United States. They also must apply during their sophomore or junior years. The scholarship is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a 1,500-word essay, a research proposal and/or abstract, official transcripts, and three letters of recommendation. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Up to $10,000. *Deadline: January 27. National Ground Water Research and Educational Foundation Attn: Lee Salvator 601 Dempsey Road Westerville, OH 43081 800-551-7379
[email protected] http://www.ngwa.org/about/auxsch.cfm Scholarship Name: National Ground Water Research and Educational Foundation Len Assante Scholarship Fund. *Academic Area: Environmental science. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors or undergraduate students, planning to or currently attending school full time, and entering or pursuing a field of study that serves, supports, or promotes the ground water industry. Applicants must also have maintained a minimum 2.5 GPA. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application and official transcripts. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: April 1. National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) NOAA/Hollings Scholarship Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education PO Box 117, MS 36 Oak Ridge, TN 37831
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[email protected] http://www.orau.gov/noaa/HollingsScholarship Scholarship Name: Ernest F. Hollings Scholarship Program. *Academic Area: Marine sciences. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be undergraduate students studying ocean and marine sciences who will be juniors in the fall academic term at an accredited college/university in the United States or U.S. territories. They also must be U.S. citizens and maintain at least a 3.0 GPA. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, two reference forms (to be completed and submitted by referees), and official transcripts. Visit NOAA’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Up to $8,000. *Deadline: May 23. National Weather Association 1697 Capri Way Charlottesville, VA 22911-3534 434-296-9966
[email protected] http://www.nwas.org/award.html Scholarship Name: AccuWeather Undergraduate Scholarship in Meteorology. *Academic Area: Meteorology. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be entering their sophomore year or a higher grade and majoring in operational meteorology (forecasting, broadcasting, or consulting). Applicants classified as seniors must have one more fall semester to complete after the scholarship is awarded. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, official transcripts, two letters of recommendation, and a personal statement. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: May 15. National Weather Association 1697 Capri Way Charlottesville, VA 22911-3534 434-296-9966
[email protected] http://www.nwas.org/award.html Scholarship Name: Arthur C. Pike Scholarship in Meteorology. *Academic Area: Meteorology. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be undergraduate students pursuing a degree and career in meteorology.
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Applicants must be at least in their junior year of study. Those classified as seniors must have one more fall semester to complete after the scholarship is awarded. The scholarship is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, official transcripts, two letters of recommendation, and a personal statement. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: April 15. Salute to Education Inc. PO Box 833425 Miami, FL 33283 305-476-7709
[email protected] http://www.stescholarships.org/SC_categories.html Scholarship Name: Salute to Education Natural Science Scholarship. *Academic Area: Natural resources. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors who attend a Miami-Dade or Broward County, Florida, high school and who also reside in one of these counties. Applicants must be legal residents of the United States, have a minimum weighted GPA of 3.0, demonstrate a commitment to service by participating in at least one school or community organization, and intend to pursue a college degree at an accredited institution after graduation. They should also participate in peer tutoring, science clubs, and academic competitions as well as be able to submit written samples of science projects that have resulted in theory generation from experimentation. *Application Process: Applicants must apply online. Supporting materials should be mailed as detailed on the online application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: Visit the organization’s Web site for updated deadline information. Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration (SME) Attn: Mary O’Shea, Scholarship Coordinator 8307 Shaffer Parkway Littleton, CO 80127 303-973-9550, 800-763-3132 http://www.smenet.org/education/Students/sme_ scholarships.cfm Scholarship Name: Environmental Division Scholarship. *Academic Area: Engineering (mining), environmental science. *Age Group: Undergraduate
students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be SME student members in good standing, currently enrolled in an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology accredited course of study, and have completed their sophomore year. Applicants must also be recommended by the departmental chairperson. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the scholarship coordinator via an online form to receive an application. Visit the society’s Web site for further information. *Amount: Up to $2,000. *Deadline: October 30. Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration (SME) Attn: Mary O’Shea, Scholarship Coordinator 8307 Shaffer Parkway Littleton, CO 80127 303-973-9550, 800-763-3132 http://www.smenet.org/education/Students/sme_ scholarships.cfm Scholarship Name: Gerald V. Henderson Industrial Minerals Memorial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Economics, engineering (mining), geology. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be SME student members in good standing, currently enrolled in an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology accredited course of study, and have completed their sophomore year. They also must be recommended by the departmental chairperson. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the scholarship coordinator via an online form to receive an application. Visit the society’s Web site for further information. *Amount: Up to $2,000. *Deadline: October 15. Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration (SME) Attn: Mary O’Shea, Scholarship Coordinator 8307 Shaffer Parkway Littleton, CO 80127 303-973-9550, 800-763-3132 http://www.smenet.org/education/Students/sme_ scholarships.cfm Scholarship Name: SME Mining & Exploration Division Scholarship. *Academic Area: Engineering (mining), geology. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be SME student members in good standing, currently enrolled in an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology accredited course of study, and have completed their sophomore
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year. Applicants must also be recommended by the departmental chairperson. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the scholarship coordinator via an online form to receive an application. Visit the society’s Web site for further information. *Amount: $1,500. *Deadline: November 30. Society for Range Management (SRM) 10030 West 27th Avenue Wheat Ridge, CO 80215-6601 303-986-3309
[email protected] http://www.rangelands.org/education_ masonicscholarship.shtml Scholarship Name: SRM Masonic-Range Science Scholarship. *Academic Area: Range management. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors, college freshmen, or college sophomores planning to major in or presently majoring in range science and/or a closely related field. They also must be planning to attend or be currently in attendance at a college or university with a range science program. Applicants must be sponsored by a member of the SRM, the National Association of Conservation Districts, or the Soil and Water Conservation Society. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application form, transcripts, a certified copy of their SAT/ACT scores, and two letters of recommendation. Visit the society’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: January 15. Society of Exploration Geophysicists PO Box 702740 Tulsa, OK 74170-2740 918-497-5500
[email protected] http://seg.org/business/foundation/scholarships/index. shtml Scholarship Name: Society of Geophysics Foundation Scholarships. *Academic Area: Geophysics. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must intend to pursue an academic curriculum and career in exploration geophysics. Other eligibility requirements for specific scholarships may be set forth by the sponsors of those awards. Contact the foundation for more information regarding specific scholarships. Scholarships are available for high school seniors, undergraduate students, and graduate students
*Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, official transcripts, and two letters of recommendation. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $500 to $14,000. *Deadline: February 1. Society of Physics Students (SPS) SPS Scholarship Committee One Physics Ellipse College Park, MD 20740 301-209-3100
[email protected] http://www.spsnational.org/programs/spsscholarships. htm Scholarship Name: Herbert Levy Memorial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Physics. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be able to demonstrate a high level of scholarship, potential for continued scholastic development, and active participation in SPS programs. Applicants should be college juniors and seniors and demonstrate financial need. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with official transcripts and two letters of recommendation. Visit the society’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $2,000. *Deadline: February 15. Society of Physics Students (SPS) SPS Scholarship Committee One Physics Ellipse College Park, MD 20740 301-209-3100
[email protected] http://www.spsnational.org/programs/spsscholarships. htm Scholarship Name: Peggy Dixon Two-Year Scholarship. *Academic Area: Physics. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate a high level of scholarship, potential for continued scholastic development, and active participation in SPS programs. This scholarship is intended for students who are transitioning from a two-year college into a physics bachelor’s degree program. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with official transcripts and two letters of recommendation. Visit the society’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $2,000. *Deadline: February 15.
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Society of Physics Students (SPS) SPS Scholarship Committee One Physics Ellipse College Park, MD 20740 301-209-3100
[email protected] http://www.spsnational.org/programs/spsscholarships.htm Scholarship Name: Society of Physics Students Future Teacher Scholarship. *Academic Area: Education, physics. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be college juniors and seniors who demonstrate a high level of scholarship and active participation in SPS programs. They also must be participating in a teacher education program and plan to pursue a career in physics education. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with official transcripts, two letters of recommendation, and a statement from an advisor verifying participation in a teacher education program. Visit the society’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $2,000. *Deadline: February 15.
Society of Physics Students (SPS) SPS Scholarship Committee One Physics Ellipse College Park, MD 20740 301-209-3100
[email protected] http://www.spsnational.org/programs/spsscholarships.htm Scholarship Name: Society of Physics Leadership Scholarship. *Academic Area: Physics. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate a high level of scholarship, potential for continued scholastic development, and active participation in SPS programs. College juniors or seniors may apply. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with official transcripts and two letters of recommendation. Visit the society’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $2,000 and $5,000. *Deadline: February 15.
SCIENCE—GRADUATE The following financial aid resources are available to students who are interested in studying science and related fields at the graduate level. Scholarship Name: American Institute of Wine and Food Scholarship Program. *Academic Area: Food sciences. *Age Group: Open. *Eligibility: Applicants should be working or interested in fields related to the AIWF mission of “enhancing the quality of life through education about what we eat and drink.” *Application Process: Applicants should visit the institute’s Web site for a listing of available scholarships by chapter. Only select chapters offer scholarships. Contact your local chapter for additional application information. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Contact the appropriate local chapter for deadline information.
Air & Waste Management Association One Gateway Center, 3rd Floor 420 Fort Duquesne Boulevard Pittsburgh, PA 15222 412-232-3444, 800-270-3444
[email protected] http://www.awma.org/education/images/ ScholarshipFlyer2006-2007.pdf Scholarship Name: Air & Waste Management Association Scholarship. *Academic Area: Environmental science. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time graduate students pursuing careers in fields related to air quality, waste management, or environmental management/policy/law. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the association to request an application. *Amount: $2,000 to $7,500. *Deadline: January 13. American Dietetic Association (ADA) Attn: ADA Foundation, Education Team 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000 Chicago, IL 60606-6995 800-877-1600, ext. 5400
[email protected] http://www.eatright.org/cps/rde/xchg/ada/hs.xsl/ career_394_ENU_HTML.htm Scholarship Name: American Dietetic Association Foundation Scholarships. *Academic Area: Food sciences. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be members of the ADA who are attending a dietetics graduate program. Some scholarships may require specific dietetic practice group membership and residency in a specific state. Scholarships are also available for undergraduate students.*Application Process: Applicants should visit the ADA Web site to download an application or to seek membership and specific scholarship information. Amount: $500 to $5,000. *Deadline: Contact the association for deadline information.
Annie’s Homegrown Annie’s Scholarship Applications 564 Gateway Drive Napa, CA 94558 800-288-1089
[email protected] http://www.annies.com/programs/ess.html Scholarship Name: Annie’s Environmental Studies Scholarship. *Academic Area: Environmental science. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time students beginning or returning to an accredited technical or college program in the United States. Students must be focusing on classes in the environmental studies field and have at least one more year before completing their degree. The scholarship is also available to high school seniors and undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicants must submit an online fact sheet along with a oneparagraph personal statement explaining what they currently doing and what they are planning to do to change the world. Applicants should also submit official transcripts and two letters of reference. Visit the company’s Web site to fill out the online fact sheet. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: July 1.
American Institute of Wine and Food (AIWF) 213-37 39th Avenue, Box 216 Bayside, NY 11361 800-274-2493
[email protected] http://www.aiwf.org/site/scholarships.html
Association of Engineering Geologists (AEG) Attn: Paul Santi, Department of Geology and Geological Engineering Colorado School of Mines Berthoud Hall Golden, CO 80401 195
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[email protected] http://www.aegfoundation.org/index2.php Scholarship Name: Marliave Fund/Scholarship. *Academic Area: Engineering (geological). *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be presently enrolled full-time in a college or university degree program that is directly applicable to engineering geology or geological engineering. They also must also be student members of the AEG. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application form along with official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work, copies of pertinent publications and abstracts, three letters of reference, and a statement detailing their career goals. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. The application package must be submitted through the applicant’s major professor, AEG student chapter adviser, or department chair. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: April 15. Association of Engineering Geologists (AEG) Attn: Robert A. Larson, Martin L. Stout Scholarship Committee Chair 13376 Azores Avenue Sylmar, CA 91342 818-362-0363
[email protected] http://www.aegfoundation.org/index2.php Scholarship Name: Martin L. Stout Scholarship. *Academic Area: Engineering (geological). *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants should be graduate students with an environmental or engineering geology emphasis. Student membership in the AEG is required at the time of the award. Applicants who are not currently student members may submit a membership application and dues to AEG headquarters with a copy included with their scholarship application. The scholarship is also available to undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should submit an original completed application form along with four photocopies. Confidential evaluations submitted on the appraisal of applicant form are required from each of two professors who have knowledge of the applicant’s achievements. These forms must accompany the application in envelopes sealed by the professors. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: February 1.
Cartography and Geographic Information Society (CaGIS) CaGIS Scholarship Committee c/o American Congress on Surveying and Mapping 6 Montgomery Village Avenue, Suite 403 Gaithersburg, MD 20879 240-632-9716, ext. 109
[email protected] http://www.acsm.net/cagis/05scholarship.html Scholarship Name: Cartography and Geographic Information Society Scholarship. *Academic Area: Geosciences. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled full time in a graduate degree program in cartography or geographic information science. They also should demonstrate academic achievement and show commitment to professional activities. Financial need will be considered, if necessary, to break ties. The scholarship is also available to undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with three letters of recommendation and a 500-word statement of educational objectives, future study or research plans and professional activities, and financial need. Proof of membership in CaGIS/ American Congress on Surveying and Mapping is also required (or a membership application). Three copies of the application packet should be sent. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: January 22. Marine Technology Society (MTS) MTS Student Scholarship 5565 Sterrett Place, Suite 108 Columbia, MD 21044 410-884-5330
[email protected] http://www.mtsociety.org/education/student_ scholarships.cfm Scholarship Name: Charles H. Bussmann Scholarship. *Academic Area: Marine science. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time graduate students studying a marine related field, as well as MTS members. The scholarship is also available to undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicants must submit contact information, a personal statement, a biographical sketch, official transcripts, one academic letter of recommendation, and one personal reference. *Amount: $2,500. *Deadline: April 17.
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Marine Technology Society (MTS) Attn: Chuck Richards, ROV Scholarship Committee Chair c/o C.A. Richards and Associates Inc. 777 North Eldridge Parkway, Suite 280 Houston, TX 77079 410-884-5330
[email protected] http://www.mtsociety.org/education/student_ scholarships.cfm Scholarship Name: Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) Student Scholarship. *Academic Area: Marine science. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be MTS members and full-time students in academic institutions majoring in marine-related fields. They also must possess an interest in underwater work that furthers the use of remotely operated vehicles. The scholarship is also available to undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicants must submit contact information, a biography, official transcripts, a onepage essay, one academic letter of recommendation, and three personal references. *Amount: Up to $10,000. *Deadline: April 17. National Environmental Health Association (NEHA)/ American Academy of Sanitarians (AAS) Attn: Scholarship Coordinator, NEHA/AAS Scholarship 720 South Colorado Boulevard, Suite 970, South Tower Denver, CO 80246-1904 303-756-9090
[email protected] http://www.neha.org/scholarship/scholarship.html Scholarship Name: NEHA/AAS Scholarship. *Academic Area: Environmental science. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in a graduate program in environmental health sciences and/or public health. Visit the association’s Web site for a list of accredited programs and/ or schools. The scholarship is also available to undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application along with official transcripts, two faculty letters of recommendation, and one letter of recommendation from an active NEHA member. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: February 1. National Ground Water Association (NGWA) Attn: Michelle Islam 601 Dempsey Road
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[email protected] http://www.ngwa.org/about/schship_api-ngwa.cfm Scholarship Name: American Petroleum Institute/ NGWA Scholarship. *Academic Area: Environmental Science. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be pursuing a Master of Science or Doctor of Philosophy degree in a subsurface environmental science-related graduate program at an accredited university. Preference is given to those submissions whose graduate research activities are related to some aspect of petroleum hydrocarbon corrective action, or to techniques for other types of contaminants that may have relevance to petroleum hydrocarbons/motor fuels. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application and a one-page research proposal. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $3,000. *Deadline: July 1. National Weather Association 1697 Capri Way Charlottesville, VA 22911-3534 434-296-9966
[email protected] http://www.nwas.org/award.html Scholarship Name: Arthur C. Pike Scholarship in Meteorology. *Academic Area: Meteorology. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be graduate students pursuing a degree and career in meteorology. The scholarship is also available to undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, official transcripts, two letters of recommendation, and a personal statement. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: April 15. Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG) PO Box 702740 Tulsa, OK 74170-2740 918-497-5500
[email protected] http://seg.org/business/foundation/scholarships/index. shtml Scholarship Name: SEG Foundation Scholarships. *Academic Area: Geophysics. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must intend to pursue an academic curriculum and
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career in exploration geophysics. Other eligibility requirements for specific scholarships may be set forth by the sponsors of those awards. Contact the foundation for more information regarding specific scholarships. Scholarships are also available for undergraduate students. *Application
Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, official transcripts, and two letters of recommendation. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $500 to $14,000. *Deadline: February 1.
SOCIAL SCIENCES—UNDERGRADUATE The following financial aid resources are available to students who are interested in studying the social sciences or related fields at the undergraduate level. official transcripts, two letters of recommendation, and an essay. Visit the association’s Web site for further information about essay topics and to download an application. *Amount: $1,500. *Deadline: February 6.
Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Fred Rogers Memorial Scholarship Attn: Michele Fowble 5220 Lankershim Boulevard North Hollywood, CA 91601-3109 818-754-2802 http://www.emmys.tv/foundation/rogersscholar.php Scholarship Name: Fred Rogers Memorial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Education, film/video, media arts, psychology. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be undergraduates at accredited colleges or universities who are pursuing degrees in early childhood education, child development/child psychology, film/television production, media arts, music, or animation. Applicants must have the ultimate goal of working in the field of children’s media. Particular attention will be given to student applicants from inner city or rural communities. The scholarship is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a personal statement, transcripts, and two letters of recommendation. Visit the academy’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $10,000. *Deadline: January 31.
Association of Former Intelligence Officers AFIO Scholarships Committee 6723 Whittier Avenue, Suite 303A McLean, VA 22101-4533 703-790-0320
[email protected] http://www.afio.com/sections/academic/scholarship. html Scholarship Name: Harold and Maria Ransburg American Patriot Undergraduate Scholarships. *Academic Area: International studies. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be entering their sophomore or junior year of college and studying intelligence, foreign affairs, and/or national security studies. They also must be U.S. citizens. The scholarship is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a cover letter, a resume, transcripts, one letter of recommendation, and a recent photograph. *Amount: $1,500 to $3,000. Deadline: August 30.
American Foreign Service Association (AFSA) Attn: Lori Dec, Scholarship Director 2101 E Street, NW Washington, DC 20037 202-944-5504, 800-704-AFSA
[email protected] http://www.afsa.org/scholar/winners05.cfm Award Name: American Foreign Service Association Academic and Art Merit Awards. *Academic Area: Performing arts (dance), performing arts (open), visual arts (open), writing. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors who have one or more parents who are U.S. government Foreign Service employees and members of the AFSA or Associates of the American Foreign Service Worldwide. They also must maintain a 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. This competition rewards academic and artistic accomplishments. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with
California School Library Association (CSLA) Attn: Chair, Jewel Gardiner Memorial Fund 717 K Street, Suite 515 Sacramento, CA 95814 916-447-2684
[email protected] http://schoolibrary.org/awa/scholarships.htm Scholarship Name: Jewel Gardiner Memorial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Library sciences. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited library media teacher program in Northern California. They also must demonstrate academic excellence. Preference is given to current CSLA (and CSLA National Section) members and applicants with teaching experience. The scholarship is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, an essay, and two letters of recommendation. Visit the 199
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association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: August 1, November 1, and May 1. California School Library Association 1001 26th Street Sacramento, CA 95816 916-447-2684
[email protected] http://schoolibrary.org/awa/scholarships.htm Scholarship Name: Southern Section Library Media Teacher Scholarship. *Academic Area: Library sciences. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be students seeking to work in the library media field in a school setting, enrolled in an accredited school library media credential program, residents of Southern California, and members of the California School Library Association. The scholarship is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, proof of enrollment, and three letters of recommendation. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,500. *Deadline: March 11.
[email protected] http://schoolibrary.org/awa/scholarships.htm Scholarship Name: Southern Section Paraprofessionalto-LMT Scholarship. *Academic Area: Library sciences. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be school library paraprofessionals enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program that is preparing them to become library media teachers. Applicants must be working or have worked in the last three years in a school, district, or county office of education. They must be CSLA members , Southern California residents, and intend to work as library media teachers in California upon completion of their studies. The scholarship is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, proof of enrollment, and three letters of recommendation. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $500. *Deadline: January 31.
California School Library Association (CSLA) 1001 26th Street Sacramento, CA 95816 916-447-2684
[email protected] http://schoolibrary.org/awa/scholarships.htm Scholarship Name: Southern Section Paraprofessional Scholarship. *Academic Area: Library sciences. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be school library paraprofessionals who wish to obtain certification in order to serve as a school library technician. They also must be enrolled in a two-year paraprofessional program, residents of Southern California, CSLA members, and currently employed in a school, district, or county office of education. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, proof of enrollment, and three letters of recommendation. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $250. *Deadline: January 31.
Connecticut Funeral Directors Association Attn: John Cascio 350 Silas Deane Highway, Suite 202 Wethersfield, CT 06109 860-721-0234, 800-919-CFDA
[email protected] http://www.ctfda.org/html/scholarship.html Scholarship Name: Family Support Services Scholarship. *Academic Area: Counseling, medicine (open), medicine (psychiatry), mortuary science, nursing (open), psychology, social work. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors or college students interested in pursuing careers in a profession that provides emotional or medical support to families (i.e. counseling, social services, psychology, psychiatry, nursing, medicine, social, gerontology, and funeral service). They also must be legal residents of the state of Connecticut and maintain at least a B average throughout high school. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, transcripts, and an essay. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $500. *Deadline: April 14.
California School Library Association (CSLA) 1001 26th Street Sacramento, CA 95816 916-447-2684
Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Attn: Scholarships 1776 D Street, NW Washington, DC 20006-5303
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202-628-1776 http://www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm Scholarship Name: American History Scholarship. *Academic Area: Economics, government, history, political science. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors intending to have a concentrated study of a minimum of 24 credit hours in American history and American government. U.S. Citizens residing abroad may apply through a Units Overseas Chapter. *Application Process: All applicants must obtain a letter of sponsorship from their local DAR chapter. Applicants should send a stamped, self-addressed business size envelope to obtain the name and address of their state scholarship chairman and an application. American History Scholarship applications are first judged on the state level. Only state winners are eligible for judging on the division level. Division level first- and second-place winners are judged at the national level. *Amount: $2,000, renewable for four years of college. *Deadline: February 1. Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Attn: Scholarships 1776 D Street, NW Washington, DC 20006-5303 202-628-1776 http://www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm Scholarship Name: Enid Hall Griswold Memorial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Economics, government, history, political science. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens who are accepted into or currently attending an accredited college or university in the United States. *Application Process: All applicants must obtain a letter of sponsorship from their local DAR chapter. Applicants should send a stamped, self-addressed business size envelope to obtain the name and address of their state scholarship chairman and an application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: February 15. Government Finance Officers Association Attn: Scholarship Committee 203 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2700 Chicago, IL 60601-1210 312-977-9700 http://www.gfoa.org/services/scholarships.shtml Scholarship Name: George A. Nielsen Public Investor Scholarship. *Academic Area: Business
administration, finance, government, public policy. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be employees of a local government or public entity planning to enroll or currently enrolled in an undergraduate program in public administration, finance, or business administration. They also must have been employed by a state, local government, or other public entity for at least one year and be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or Canada. The scholarship is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a statement describing their work experience, transcripts, a resume, and an employer’s letter of recommendation. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $2,500 to $5,000. *Deadline: February 3. International Union of Police Associations (IUPA), AFL-CIO Scholarship Program 1549 Ringling Boulevard, Suite 600 Sarasota, FL 34236 941-487-2560
[email protected] http://www.iupa.org Scholarship Name: Edward J. Kiernan Memorial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Criminal justice, labor relations. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors who intend on pursuing a career in law enforcement, labor relations, or a related field. They also must be accepted in a course of study at an accredited college/university and have a parent or guardian who is a member of a union affiliated with the IUPA, AFLCIO. Children of retired members will be considered only if those members are per capita paying members in good standing. *Application Process: Applicant must submit a completed application, a letter of recommendation, official transcripts, and SAT/ACT scores. Visit the IUPA’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $2,500. *Deadline: April 30. J. Edgar Hoover Foundation Attn: Chairman PO Box 5914 Hilton Head, SC 29938
[email protected] http://www.jedgarhooverfoundation.org/scholar/ scholar.html
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Scholarship Name: J. Edgar Hoover Foundation Scholarship. *Academic Area: Criminal justice. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be undergraduate students who are pursuing degrees in law, enforcement studies, or forensic sciences, and demonstrate financial need. The scholarship is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application and two letters of recommendation. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $500 to $1,000. *Deadline: April 1. Klingon Language Institute Kor Memorial Scholarship PO Box 634 Flourtown, PA 19031 http://www.kli.org/scholarship Scholarship Name: Kor Memorial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Foreign languages. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time students, studying in the field of language study, making progress toward a degree, and demonstrating academic achievement. Familiarity with Klingon or other constructed languages is not required, but creative, innovative applicants are preferred. Graduate students may also apply for this scholarship. *Application Process: Applicants must ask their department chair or dean to nominate them for the award (the department head or dean can only nominate one person per year). Applicants should submit a nominating letter from the chair or dean of the their department that describes the applicant’s accomplishments and career potential. Applicants should also submit two letters of recommendation from faculty members (in addition to the nominating letter), a brief personal statement, and a resume or curriculum vitae that describes any awards or community service. Visit the organization’s Web site for additional information. *Amount: $500. *Deadline: June 1. National Federation of Paralegal Associations Inc. Attn: Scholarship Chair PO Box 2016 Edmonds, WA 98020 425-967-0045
[email protected] http://www.paralegals.org/associations/2270/files/2006_ Thomson_West_Scholarship.pdf
Scholarship Name: National Federation of Paralegal Associations/Thomson West Scholarship. *Academic Area: Law. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled or accepted into a paralegal education program or a college-level program with emphasis on paralegal studies, maintain a 3.0/4.0 GPA, and demonstrate a commitment to campus, community, and paralegal program leadership activities. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a letter of recommendation from their program director, official transcripts, and an essay (not to exceed four pages). Visit the federation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,500, $3,500, and $5,000. *Deadline: February 1. National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Attn: Lauren Guite 1120 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 900 Washington, DC 20036 202-857-0166
[email protected] http://www.nfwf.org/programs/budscholarship Scholarship Name: Budweiser Conservation Scholarship. *Academic Area: Biology, environmental science, geography, natural resources, political science, public policy, social sciences. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens, at least 21 years old, and enrolled in an accredited college or university in the United States. They must apply during their sophomore or junior years. The scholarship is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a 1,500-word essay, a research proposal and/or abstract, official transcripts, and three letters of recommendation. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Up to $10,000. *Deadline: January 27. National Organization for Human Service (NOHS) Attn: Judith Townes, Education Committee Chair Brookdale Community College 765 Newman Springs Road Lincroft, NJ 07738-1597 512-692-9361
[email protected] http://www.nohse.com/scholarship.html Scholarship Name: David C. Maloney Scholarship. *Academic Area: Human services. *Age Group:
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Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be current student members of the NOHS, enrolled in an acknowledged associate, baccalaureate, or master’s degree human services studies program, and maintain a 3.0/4.0 GPA. Special consideration will be made for applicants with special needs and/or minority status. *Application Process: Applicants must submit transcripts, a current resume, a personal statement, a copy of their current NOHS membership card, and two letters of recommendation. Visit the NOHS Web site for further application details. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: May 1. National Security Agency (NSA) STOKES Application 9800 Savage Road, Suite 6779 Ft. George G. Meade, MD 20755-6779 410-854-4725 http://www.nsa.gov/careers/students_4.cfm?#stokes Scholarship Name: Stokes Educational Scholarship Program. *Academic Area: Computer /electrical engineering, computer science, foreign languages, mathematics. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors or college students who are citizens of the United States. They must have a minimum SAT score of 1600 or ACT score of 25 and at least a 3.0 GPA out of 4.0. Applicants must work during the summer at the NSA in areas related to the course of study. Selected winners are required to work for the NSA after college graduation for at least one-and-onehalf times the length of study. (Note: Applicants must maintain at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale each semester after their freshman year.) *Application Process: Applicants must submit a resume online during open season and submit, by mail, a letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, or advisor, a one-page essay, and an official high school or college transcript. They should also submit a photocopy of their SAT/ACT scores and up to three pages of supplemental information, if desired. Visit the agency’s Web site for additional information on specific major categories. *Amount: Full tuition. *Deadline: November 30. National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA) Attn: Tim Woods NSA Scholarship Program 1450 Duke Street Alexandria, VA 22314
800-424-7827 http://www.sheriffs.org/nsa-scholarship.shtml Scholarship Name: NSA Scholarship. *Academic Area: Criminal justice. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be applying to, or enrolled in, an undergraduate program majoring in a criminal justice-related subject area. They also must be either employed by a sheriff’s office or the son/daughter of an individual employed by a sheriff’s office. The scholarship is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, transcripts, two letters of recommendation, an endorsement statement from sheriff of applicant’s county, a short essay, and a statement of financial need. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: March 1. National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association Jennifer Curtis Byler Scholarship 1605 King Street Alexandria, VA 22314 703-525-8788
[email protected] http://www.nssga.org/careerscholarships/scholarships. cfm Scholarship Name: Jennifer Curtis Byler Scholarship. *Academic Area: Public policy. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors or college students already enrolled in public affairs majors. They must be sons or daughters of an aggregates company employee and demonstrate commitment to a career in public affairs. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a letter of recommendation (academic), and a personal statement. One additional letter of recommendation from an employer should be included if the applicant has work experience in public affairs. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: May 31. Parapsychology Foundation Inc. PO Box 1562 New York, NY 10021 212-628-1550
[email protected] http://www.parapsychology.org/dynamic/040000.html Award Name: Charles T. and Judith A. Tart Student Incentive Award for Parapsychological Research.
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*Academic Area: Parapsychology. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must have specific research goals in the field of parapsychology. Graduate students also may apply for this award. *Application Process: Applicants must purchase an application packet from the foundation’s Web site for $3. Visit the foundation’s Web site for more information or to purchase the application. *Amount: $500. *Deadline: Contact the foundation for deadline information. Parapsychology Foundation Inc. PO Box 1562 New York, NY 10021 212-628-1550
[email protected] http://www.parapsychology.org/dynamic/040000.html Scholarship Name: Eileen J. Garrett Scholarship. *Academic Area: Parapsychology. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be completing a degree program in parapsychology or conducting research in parapsychology as part of a degree requirement. Graduate students also may apply for this scholarship. *Application Process: Applicants must purchase an application packet from the foundation’s Web site for $3. Visit the foundation’s Web site for more information or to purchase the application. *Amount: $3,000. *Deadline: Contact the foundation for deadline information. Phi Chi Theta Educational Foundation Attn: Mary Ellen Lewis, Co-Chair 1886 South Poplar Street Denver, CO 80224-2271 303-757-2535
[email protected] http://www.phichitheta.org/foundation/programs.htm Scholarship Name: Phi Chi Theta Educational Foundation Scholarship. *Academic Area: Business, economics. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be members of Phi Chi Theta in good standing who have completed at least one semester or two quarters of college work in the United States. They also must be enrolled in classes for the upcoming year. The scholarship is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with an essay, a statement of their career goals, a description of their contributions to Phi Chi Theta, a list of school and community involvement
areas, official transcripts, and two letters of recommendation. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $500 to $1,000. *Deadline: May 1. Salute to Education Inc. PO Box 833425 Miami, FL 33283 305-476-7709
[email protected] http://www.stescholarships.org/SC_categories.html Scholarship Name: Salute to Education Social Science Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors who attend a Miami-Dade or Broward County, Florida, high school and who also reside in one of these counties. They must be legal residents of the United States, have a minimum weighted GPA of 3.0, demonstrate a commitment to service by participating in at least one school or community organization, and intend to pursue a college degree at an accredited institution after graduation. Applicants must demonstrate exceptional knowledge in the subjects of history, economics, psychology, political science, or social studies through participation in community or civic related activities. *Application Process: Applicants must apply online. Supporting materials should be mailed as detailed on the online application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: Visit the organization’s Web site for updated deadline information. Scholastic The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards 557 Broadway New York, NY 10012 212-343-6493
[email protected] http://www.scholastic.com/artandwritingawards Award Name: Scholastic Art and Writing Award. *Academic Area: English/literature, visual arts (open), writing. *Age Group: Middle school students, high school students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be currently enrolled in grades seven through 12 at public, private, parochial, or home-schools in the United States, U.S. territories, or U.S.-sponsored schools abroad. Applicants from Canada are eligible to participate as part of the Region at Large. Students are eligible to enter various art categories including drawing, photography, animation, mixed
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media, painting, art portfolio, ceramics and glass, computer art, design, digital imagery, photography portfolio, sculpture, printmaking, and video and film. Writing categories include journalism, dramatic script, humor, novel writing, personal essay/memoir, poetry, science fiction/fantasy, short story, shortshort story, general writing portfolio, and nonfiction portfolio. Visit Scholastic’s Web site to obtain specific award eligibility requirements. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, art or writing submission piece or portfolio, and letter of recommendation (graduating students only). Visit Scholastic’s Web site to download an application and for further application details. *Amount: Up to $10,000. *Deadline: Varies. Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration (SME) Attn: Mary O’Shea, Scholarship Coordinator 8307 Shaffer Parkway Littleton, CO 80127 303-973-9550, 800-763-3132 http://www.smenet.org/education/Students/sme_ scholarships.cfm Scholarship Name: Gerald V. Henderson Industrial Minerals Memorial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Economics, engineering (mining), geology. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be SME student members in good standing, currently enrolled in an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology accredited course of study, and have completed their sophomore year. They also must be recommended by the departmental chairperson. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the scholarship coordinator via an online form to receive an application. Visit the society’s Web site for further information. *Amount: Up to $2,000. *Deadline: October 15. Society of Satellite Professionals International (SSPI) Attn: Tamara Bond, Membership Director The New York Information Technology Center 55 Broad Street, 14th Floor New York, NY 10004 212-809-5199, ext. 16
[email protected] http://www.sspi.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subart iclenbr=56 Scholarship Name: SSPI Scholarship Program. *Academic Area: Broadcasting, business, law, government, meteorology, satellite technology. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate academic and leadership achievement, a commitment to pursuing education and career opportunities in the satellite industry or a field making direct use of satellite technology, and show potential for a significant contribution to the satellite communications industry. High school seniors and undergraduate students may apply. *Application Process: The application process is divided into two parts. Applicants who successfully pass stage one of the application process will be invited to apply for stage two. To apply for stage one, applicants should submit a completed application along with current transcripts. Information about stage two of the process will be provided to applicants who pass stage one. Visit the society’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $2,000 to $5,000. *Deadline: February 28 (for stage one). Washington Crossing Foundation Attn: Eugene C. Fish, Esquire, Vice Chairman PO Box 503 Levittown, PA 19058-0503 215-949-8841
[email protected] http://gwcf.org/applicants Scholarship Name: National Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarship Award. *Academic Area: Government. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens who are high school seniors planning on a career in government service in the United States. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a one-page essay, a letter of recommendation from their high school principal or guidance counselor, official transcripts, and national testing scores. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000 to $20,000. *Deadline: January 15.
SOCIAL SCIENCES—GRADUATE The following financial aid resources are available to students who are interested in studying the social sciences and related fields at the graduate level. the association’s Web site to download an application and for further application details. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: April 1.
Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Fred Rogers Memorial Scholarship Attn: Michele Fowble 5220 Lankershim Boulevard North Hollywood, CA 91601-3109 818-754-2802 http://www.emmys.tv/foundation/rogersscholar.php Scholarship Name: Fred Rogers Memorial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Education, film/video, media arts (open). *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be graduate students (master’s or Ph.D.) at accredited colleges or universities who are pursuing degrees in early childhood education, child development/child psychology, film/television production, music, and animation. Applicants must have the ultimate goal of working in the field of children’s media. Particular attention will be given to student applicants from inner city or rural communities. The scholarship is also available to undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a personal statement, transcripts, and two letters of recommendation. Visit the academy’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $10,000. *Deadline: January 31.
American Association of Law Libraries (AALL) Attn: Chair, Scholarships Committee 53 West Jackson Boulevard, Suite 940 Chicago, IL 60604 312-939-4764
[email protected] http://www.aallnet.org/services/sch_connolly.asp Scholarship Name: James F. Connolly LexisNexis Academic & Library Solutions Scholarship. *Academic Area: Library sciences. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be library school graduates with meaningful law library experience, who are pursuing degrees in accredited law schools with the intention of having a career in law librarianship. Applicants must not have more than 36 semester (54 quarter) credit hours remaining before qualifying for the degree. They also must demonstrate financial need. Preference is given to applicants who have demonstrated an interest in government documents. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, official transcripts, a letter from their law school detailing their academic status, three letters of recommendation, and a personal statement. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $3,000. *Deadline: April 1.
American Association of Law Libraries (AALL) Attn: Chair, Scholarships Committee 53 West Jackson Boulevard, Suite 940 Chicago, IL 60604 312-939-4764
[email protected] http://www.aallnet.org/services/sch_edu.asp Scholarship Name: AALL Educational Scholarships. *Academic Area: Library sciences. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must intend to pursue a career as a law librarian. Applicants must also demonstrate financial need. Five different AALL Educational Scholarship tracks are available depending on the educational background and future degree sought by applicants. Visit the association’s Web site for further information on specific eligibility requirements. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, official transcripts, a letter of acceptance, three letters of recommendation, and a personal statement. Visit
American Intellectual Property Law Education Foundation 485 Kinderkamack Road, 2nd Floor Oradell, NJ 07649 201-634-1870 http://www.aiplef.org/scholarships Award Name: Jan Jancin Award. *Academic Area: Law. *Age Group: Law students. *Eligibility: Any law student attending a law school that offers at least one intellectual property course is eligible. *Application Process: The dean or appropriate faculty member of each law school will determine which student, who has taken an intellectual property class, best exemplifies excellence in the field of intellectual property law. The dean or delegated faculty member must nominate a 206
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candidate by sending a letter identifying the student candidate along with a brief summary of the student’s achievements in intellectual property law, together with a paragraph or two explaining why the student is considered deserving of the award. The student must also submit a one-page summary discussing personal achievements in the field of intellectual property law. Visit the foundation’s Web site for further information and to download a nomination form. *Amount: $5,000. *Deadline: June 12. American Polygraph Association (APA) PO Box 8037 Chattanooga, TN 37414-0037 423-892-3992, 800-APA-8037
[email protected] http://www.polygraph.org/williamyankee.htm Scholarship Name: William J. Yankee Memorial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Criminal justice. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must have a four-year degree from an accredited college or university, plan to attend an APAaccredited basic polygraph examiner training course, and qualify for APA membership upon completion of training. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a covering letter, a resume, and essay of up to 1,000 words on detection of deception, interviewing, interrogation, or related fields. *Amount: $5,000. *Deadline: June 1. American Psychological Association of Graduate Students 750 First Street, NE Washington, DC 20002-4242 202-336-6014
[email protected] http://www.apa.org/apags/members/schawrdsintro.html Scholarship Name: American Psychological Association of Graduate Students Scholarships. *Academic Area: Psychology. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be graduate student members of the association who are enrolled at least half time as a student in good standing at a regionally accredited university. Undergraduates, APAGS officers, subcommittee, and/or task force chairs are not eligible to apply. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application and supporting documents. Visit the association’s Web site to learn more about supporting documents needed for specific scholarships and to download
an application. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: May 1 (unless otherwise indicated on application). Association of Former Intelligence Officers (AFIO) Attn: AFIO Scholarships Committee 6723 Whittier Avenue, Suite 303A McLean, VA 22101-4533 703-790-0320
[email protected] http://www.afio.com/sections/academic/scholarship. html Scholarship Name: Al Ponte Graduate Scholarship. *Academic Area: International studies. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be graduate students who are studying international relations and/or intelligence. They must also U.S. citizens and either AFIO members or children/ grandchildren of AFIO members or of serving intelligence personnel. Applicants must not be in their second year of graduate study. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a covering letter, a resume, transcripts, one letter of recommendation, and a recent photograph. *Amount: $1,250. *Deadline: August 30. Association of Former Intelligence Officers (AFIO) Attn: AFIO Scholarships Committee 6723 Whittier Avenue, Suite 303A McLean, VA 22101-4533 703-790-0320
[email protected] http://www.afio.com/sections/academic/scholarship. html Scholarship Name: Harold and Maria Ransburg American Patriot Graduate Scholarship. *Academic Area: International studies. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be graduate students who are studying intelligence, foreign affairs, and/or national security. Applicants must be U.S. citizens in their first year of graduate school. The scholarship is also available to undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a cover letter, a resume, transcripts, one letter of recommendation, and a recent photograph. *Amount: $1,500 to $3,000. *Deadline: August 30. California Library Association (CLA) 717 20th Street, Suite 200 Sacramento, CA 95814 916-447-8541
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[email protected] http://www.cla-net.org/awards/begun.php Scholarship Name: Begun Scholarship. *Academic Area: Library sciences. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be currently enrolled in an American Library Association-accredited master’s of library and information science or information studies program in California. They also must be California residents who have completed their core course work and demonstrate a commitment to becoming a children’s or young adult librarian in a California public library. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and maintain at least a 3.0 GPA. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, an official record of courses taken, two letters of recommendation, a resume, a personal statement, and an essay. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $3,000. *Deadline: July 15. California Library Association 717 20th Street, Suite 200 Sacramento, CA 95814 916-447-8541
[email protected] http://www.cla-net.org/awards/rspf.php Fellowship Name: California Library Association Reference Service Press Fellowship. *Academic Area: Library sciences. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be college seniors, college graduates, or graduate students with no more than eight credits completed in an accredited master’s of library science program. They also must be California residents attending or planning to attend an American Library Association-accredited library school master’s program within the United States. Applicants may also be residents of states other than California who attend or are planning to attend an accredited library school master’s program in California. And they must be interested in pursuing a career in reference or information service librarianship. Upon receipt of the scholarship, the recipient must enroll in at least three reference or information service classes. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, official transcripts, documentation of acceptance into an accredited master’s of library science program, a personal statement, two letters of recommendation, and an essay. *Amount: $3,000. *Deadline: June 15.
California School Library Association (CSLA) Attn: Chair, Jewel Gardiner Memorial Fund 717 K Street, Suite 515 Sacramento, CA 95814 916-447-2684
[email protected] http://schoolibrary.org/awa/scholarships.htm Scholarship Name: Jewel Gardiner Memorial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Library sciences. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited library media teacher program in Northern California. They also must demonstrate academic excellence. Preference is given to current CSLA (and CSLA National Section) members and applicants with teaching experience. The scholarship is also available to undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, an essay, and two letters of recommendation. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: August 1, November 1, and May 1. California School Library Association (CSLA) Attn: Rebecca Johnston, President, Southern Section 7160 Cloverhill Drive Highland, CA 92346 909-389-2500, ext. 4210
[email protected] http://schoolibrary.org/awa/scholarships.htm Scholarship Name: Southern Section Library Media Teacher Scholarship. *Academic Area: Library sciences. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be students seeking to work in the library media field in a school setting. They also must be enrolled in an accredited school library media credential program or a school library media teachers master’s program, Southern California residents, and CSLA members. The scholarship is also available to undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, proof of enrollment, and three letters of recommendation. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,500. *Deadline: February 15. California School Library Association (CSLA) Attn: Southern Section Scholarship Chairperson 1766 North El Molino Avenue Pasadena, CA 91104 916-447-2684
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[email protected] http://schoolibrary.org/awa/scholarships.htm Scholarship Name: Southern Section Paraprofessionalto-LMT Scholarship. *Academic Area: Library sciences. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be school library paraprofessionals enrolled in advanced degree program that prepare them to serve as library media teachers. They also must be CSLA members who are working or have worked in the last three years in a school, district, or county office of education, and be residents of Southern California who intend to work as library media teachers in California upon completion of their studies. The scholarship is also available to undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, proof of enrollment, and three letters of recommendation. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $500. *Deadline: January 31. Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Attn: Scholarships 1776 D Street, NW Washington, DC 20006-5303 202-628-1776 http://www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm Scholarship Name: J.E. Caldwell Centennial Scholarship. *Academic Area: History. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens who are attending an accredited college or university in the United States. They also must be outstanding students pursuing a course of graduate study in the field of historic preservation. *Application Process: All applicants must obtain a letter of sponsorship from their local DAR chapter. Applicants should send a stamped, self-addressed business size envelope to obtain the name and address of their state scholarship chairman and an application. Visit the organization’s Web site for the mailing address. *Amount: $2,000. *Deadline: February 15. Government Finance Officers Association Attn: Scholarship Committee 203 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2700 Chicago, IL 60601-1210 312-977-9700 http://www.gfoa.org/services/scholarships.shtml Scholarship Name: George A. Nielsen Public Investor Scholarship. *Academic Area: Business, finance. *Age
Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be employees of a local government or public entity planning to enroll in a graduate program in public administration, finance, or business administration. They also must have been employed by a state, local government, or other public entity for at least one year, and be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or Canada. The scholarship is also available to undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a statement describing their work experience, transcripts, a resume, and an employer’s letter of recommendation. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $2,500 to $5,000. *Deadline: February 3. Government Finance Officers Association Attn: Scholarship Committee 203 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2700 Chicago, IL 60601-1210 312-977-9700 http://www.gfoa.org/services/scholarships.shtml Scholarship Name: Public Employee Retirement Research and Administration Scholarship. *Academic Area: Business, finance, social sciences. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be full- or part-time students enrolled in graduate programs in public administration, finance, business, or social sciences. They also must aim to prepare for a career in state and local government focusing on public-sector retirement benefits and be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or Canada. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a statement detailing their proposed career plan, transcripts, a resume, and a letter of recommendation (from an academic adviser or dean). Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $4,000. *Deadline: February 3. J. Edgar Hoover Foundation Attn: Chairman PO Box 5914 Hilton Head, SC 29938
[email protected] http://www.jedgarhooverfoundation.org/scholar/ scholar.html Scholarship Name: J. Edgar Hoover Foundation Scholarship. *Academic Area: Criminal justice. *Age
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Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be graduate students who are pursuing advanced degrees in law, enforcement studies, or forensic sciences and demonstrate financial need. The scholarship is also available to undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application and two letters of recommendation. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $500 to $1,000. *Deadline: April 1. Klingon Language Institute Kor Memorial Scholarship PO Box 634 Flourtown, PA 19031 http://www.kli.org/scholarship Scholarship Name: Kor Memorial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Foreign languages. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time students, studying in the field of language study, and making progress towards a degree. They should also demonstrate academic achievement. Familiarity with Klingon or other constructed languages is not required, but creative, innovative applicants are preferred. Graduate students may also apply for this scholarship. *Application Process: Applicants must ask their department chair or dean to nominate them for the award (the department head or dean can only nominate one person per year). Applicants should submit a nominating letter from the chair or dean of the their department that describes the applicant’s accomplishments and career potential. Applicants should also submit two letters of recommendation from faculty members (in addition to the nominating letter), a brief personal statement, and a resume or curriculum vitae that describes any awards or community service. Visit the organization’s Web site for additional information. *Amount: $500. *Deadline: June 1. Medical Library Association (MLA) Attn: Lisa C. Fried Professional Development Department 65 East Wacker Place, Suite 1900 Chicago, IL 60601-7246 312-419-9094, ext. 28
[email protected] http://www.mlanet.org/awards/grants Scholarship Name: MLA Scholarship. *Academic Area: Library sciences. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be entering an American
Library Association-accredited graduate library school or must have completed no more than half of his or her graduate program at the time the award is made in February. They also must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or Canada wishing to study health sciences librarianship. *Application Process: Applicants must submit nine copies of a completed application form and personal statement. Applicants must also submit a single copy of two to three letters of recommendation, official transcripts, and library school’s catalog or Web page stating the number of credits needed for applicant’s degree. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Up to $5,000. *Deadline: December 1. National Association of Social Workers (NASW) 750 First Street, NE, Suite 700 Washington, DC 20002-4241 202-408-8600, ext. 504
[email protected] http://www.naswfoundation.org/gosnell.asp Scholarship Name: Consuelo W. Gosnell Memorial Master of Social Work Scholarship. *Academic Area: Social work. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to working with, and/or maintain a special affinity with, American Indian/Alaska Native or Hispanic/Latino populations in the United States. Candidates who demonstrate a commitment to working with public or voluntary nonprofit agencies or with local grassroots groups in the United States are also eligible. Applicants must be NASW members, have applied to or have been accepted into accredited master’s in social work programs, and maintain at least a 3.0 GPA. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a copy of their current NASW membership card, a completed application, a personal statement, a statement of merit and need for the award, two letters of recommendation, official transcripts, a letter of acceptance from the program (if not currently enrolled), a signed release of information, a letter from their academic adviser (for candidates applying for continued funding only), and an application checklist. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000 to $4,000. *Deadline: March 17. National Association of Social Workers (NASW) 750 First Street, NE, Suite 700 Washington, DC 20002-4241 202-408-8600, ext. 504
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[email protected] http://www.naswfoundation.org/lyons.asp Scholarship Name: Verne LaMarr Lyons Memorial Master of Social Work Scholarship. *Academic Area: Social work. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must possess interest and/or demonstrate ability in health/mental health practice and a commitment to working in African American communities. Applicants must be NASW members, have applied to or have been accepted into accredited master’s in social work programs, and maintain at least a 3.0 GPA. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a copy of their current NASW membership card, a completed application, a personal statement, two letters of recommendation, official transcripts, a letter of acceptance from the program (if not currently enrolled), a signed release of information, letter from their academic adviser (for candidates applying for continued funding only), and an application checklist. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: March 17. National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Attn: Lauren Guite 1120 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 900 Washington, DC 20036 202-857-0166
[email protected] http://www.nfwf.org/programs/budscholarship Scholarship Name: Budweiser Conservation Scholarship. *Academic Area: Biology, environmental science, geography, natural resources, political science, public policy, social sciences. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens, at least 21 years old, and enrolled in an accredited college or university in the United States. They must apply during their sophomore or junior years. The scholarship is also available to undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a 1,500-word essay, a research proposal and/or abstract, official transcripts, and three letters of recommendation. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Up to $10,000. *Deadline: January 27. National Organization for Human Service (NOHS) Attn: Jonathan Appel, Education Committee Chair Brookdale Community College 176 Wentz Street
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[email protected] http://www.nohse.com/scholarship.html Scholarship Name: David C. Maloney Scholarship. *Academic Area: Human services. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be current student members of the NOHS and enrolled in an acknowledged master’s degree human services studies program. Special consideration will be made for applicants with special needs and/or minority status. The scholarship is also available to undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application along with transcripts, a current resume, a personal statement, a copy of their current NOHS membership card, and two letters of recommendation. Visit the NOHS Web site for further application details. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: May 1. National Sheriffs’ Association Attn: Tim Woods NSA Scholarship Program 1450 Duke Street Alexandria, VA 22314 800-424-7827 http://www.sheriffs.org/nsa-scholarship.shtml Scholarship Name: National Sheriffs’ Association Scholarship. *Academic Area: Criminal justice. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be applying to, or enrolled in, a graduate program majoring in a criminal justicerelated subject area. They also must also be either employed by a sheriff’s office or the son/daughter of an individual employed by a sheriff’s office. The scholarship is also available to undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, transcripts, two letters of recommendation, an endorsement statement from sheriff of applicant’s county, a short essay, and a statement of financial need. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: March 1. Parapsychology Foundation Inc. PO Box 1562 New York, NY 10021 212-628-1550
[email protected] http://www.parapsychology.org/dynamic/040000.html Award Name: Charles T. and Judith A. Tart Student Incentive Award for Parapsychological Research.
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*Academic Area: Parapsychology. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must have specific research goals in the field of parapsychology. Graduate students also may apply for this award. *Application Process: Applicants must purchase an application packet from the foundation’s Web site for $3. Visit the foundation’s Web site for more information or to purchase the application. *Amount: $500. *Deadline: Contact the foundation for deadline information. Parapsychology Foundation Inc. PO Box 1562 New York, NY 10021 212-628-1550
[email protected] http://www.parapsychology.org/dynamic/040000.html Scholarship Name: Eileen J. Garrett Scholarship. *Academic Area: Parapsychology. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be completing a degree program in parapsychology or conducting research in parapsychology as part of a degree requirement. Graduate students also may apply for this scholarship. *Application Process: Applicants must purchase an application packet from the foundation’s Web site for $3. Visit the foundation’s Web site for more information or to purchase the application. *Amount: $3,000. *Deadline: Contact the foundation for deadline information. Phi Chi Theta Educational Foundation Attn: Mary Ellen Lewis, Co-Chair 1886 South Poplar Street Denver, CO 80224-2271 303-757-2535
[email protected] http://www.phichitheta.org/foundation/foundation.htm Scholarship Name: Phi Chi Theta Educational Foundation Scholarship. *Academic Area: Business, economics. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be members of Phi Chi Theta in good standing, who have completed at least one semester or two quarters of college work in the United States. Applicants must be enrolled in classes for the upcoming year. The scholarship is also available to undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with an essay, a statement detailing their career goals, a description of their
contributions to Phi Chi Theta, a list of school and community involvement areas, official transcripts, and two letters of recommendation. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $500 to $1,000. *Deadline: May 1. Society of Satellite Professionals International Attn: Tamara Bond, Membership Director The New York Information Technology Center 55 Broad Street, 14th Floor New York, NY 10004 212-809-5199, ext. 16
[email protected] http://www.sspi.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subart iclenbr=56 Scholarship Name: Society of Satellite Professionals International Scholarship. *Academic Area: Broadcasting, business, law, government, meteorology, satellite technology. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate academic and leadership achievement, commitment to pursuing education and career opportunities in the satellite industry or a field making direct use of satellite technology, and show potential for a significant contribution to the satellite communications industry. The scholarship is also available to high school seniors and undergraduate students. *Application Process: The application process is divided into two parts. Applicants who successfully pass stage one of the application process will be invited to apply for stage two. To apply for stage one, applicants should submit a completed application along with current transcripts. Information about stage two of the process will be provided to applicants who pass stage one. Visit the society’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $2,000 to $5,000. *Deadline: February 28 (for stage one). Special Libraries Association (SLA) 331 South Patrick Street Alexandria, VA 22314-3501 703-647-4900
[email protected] http://www.sla.org/content/learn/scholarship/sch-index/ index.cfm Scholarship Name: Plenum Scholarship. *Academic Area: Library sciences. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be members of the SLA and have worked in a special library.
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Preference will be given to those who display an aptitude for and interest in special library work, who show promise of accomplishment, and who are judged capable of making specific contributions to the library profession. Applicants must be doctoral candidates who have dissertation topic approval and are enrolled in a course of study by the time the award is given. *Application Process: Applicants must submit five copies of a completed application, a personal statement, official transcripts, evidence of financial need and dissertation topic approval, and three letters of recommendation. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: October 31.
sciences. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be accepted as graduate students at an American Library Association-accredited library education program in Texas. They also must have maintained at least a B average in the last two years of their baccalaureate program and demonstrate commitment to academic librarianship and good written communication skills. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a personal statement, and three letters of recommendation. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: February 15.
Special Libraries Association (SLA) 331 South Patrick Street Alexandria, VA 22314-3501 703-647-4900
[email protected] http://www.sla.org/content/learn/scholarship/sch-index/ index.cfm Scholarship Name: SLA Scholarship. *Academic Area: Library sciences. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be college graduates or college seniors with an interest in special librarianship. Extra consideration will be given to SLA members and to persons who have worked in and for special libraries. Preference will be given to those who display an aptitude for and interest in special library work. *Application Process: Applicants must submit five copies of a completed application, a personal statement, official transcripts, a letter or provisional acceptance or evidence of enrollment, three letters of recommendation, and evidence of financial need. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $6,000. *Deadline: October 31.
Texas Library Association (TLA) Attn: Mary Castle, Scholarship Chair UTA Libraries PO Box 19497 Arlington, TX 76019-0497 817-272-3405
[email protected] http://www.txla.org/html/awards/scholar.html Scholarship Name: Garrett Scholarship. *Academic Area: Library sciences. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be entering graduate students who have attained at least a B average throughout the last two years of a baccalaureate program. They also must be Texas residents and have been accepted as graduate students at an American Library Association-accredited library education program in Texas. Applicants must focus their studies on children’s, young adult, or school librarianship. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a resume, transcripts, a statement of academic and career goals, and three letters of recommendation. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: January 31.
Texas Library Association (TLA) Attn: Stephany Compton, CULD Scholarship Committee Chair Texas Woman’s University PO Box 425528 Denton, TX 76204-5528 940-898-3339
[email protected] http://www.txla.org/groups/culd/Scholarship.html Scholarship Name: College and University Library Division (CULD) Scholarship. *Academic Area: Library
Texas Library Association (TLA) Attn: Mary Castle, Scholarship Chair UTA Libraries PO Box 19497 Arlington, TX 76019-0497 817-272-3405
[email protected] http://www.txla.org/html/awards/scholar.html Scholarship Name: Jeannette Marquis Memorial MLS Scholarship. *Academic Area: Library sciences. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants
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must be must be TLA members, bilingual, enrolled in an American Library Association-accredited MLS program, and taking at least two courses a semester. They also must reside in Texas and plan to or already be working in a public or school library that serves the Latino community. The applicant’s degree plan must demonstrate a commitment to public or school libraries. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a resume, transcripts, a statement of academic and career goals, and three letters of recommendation. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: January 31. Texas Library Association (TLA) Attn: Robin Dwight, TASL Scholarship Committee Chair 1455 Clubhill Drive Rockwall, TX 75087 http://www.txla.org/html/awards/scholar/taslscol.html Scholarship Name: Texas Association of School Libraries Scholarship. *Academic Area: Library sciences. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be graduate-level students pursuing course work in school librarianship for initial library certification, a degree program, or professional growth. They also must demonstrate commitment to school librarianship and good written communication skills. *Application Process:
Applicants must submit a completed application, a statement of academic and career goals, and two letters of recommendation. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $500. *Deadline: January 9. Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) Attn: Amy Lowe, WBCA Awards Program Manager 4646 Lawrenceville Highway Lilburn, GA 30047-3620 770-279-8027, ext. 102
[email protected] http://www.wbca.org/StonerAward.asp Scholarship Name: Charles T. Stoner Law Scholarship Award. *Academic Area: Law. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be senior female collegiate basketball players intending to pursue a career in law. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a nomination form (to be completed by WBCA member coaches), a letter of recommendation, proof of academic major and GPA, basketball statistics, and a list of academic and athletic honors and campus activities. Nomination forms are made available on the WBCA Web site each January. Nominations must be made through the online nomination form. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: Contact the association for more information.
VISUAL ARTS/DESIGN— UNDERGRADUATE The following financial aid resources are available to visual artists and designers at the undergraduate level. that is being offered. Visit the council’s Web site for more details. *Amount: $2,500. *Deadline: Contact the council for deadline information.
Alaska State Council on the Arts (ASCA) 411 West 4th Avenue, Suite 1E Anchorage, AK 99501-2343 907-269-6610
[email protected] http://www.eed.state.ak.us/aksca/Grants3.htm Grant Name: Career Opportunity Grants. *Academic Area: Visual arts (open). *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be Alaskan residents who are at least 18 years old. They must not be enrolled as full-time students and have not received this grant in the preceding year. Applicants must desire to increase their development as an artist and to further their artistic careers. They also must demonstrate artistic merit by submitting a work sample. *Application Process: Applicants should apply online. Applicants should also submit up to 10 images of recent artwork and a printed copy of the ASCA Grants Online application profile page. Visit the association’s Web site to apply. *Amount: $100 to $1,000. *Deadline: March 1, June 1, September 1, December 1.
Alaska State Council on the Arts 411 West 4th Avenue, Suite 1E Anchorage, AK 99501-2343 907-269-6610
[email protected] http://www.eed.state.ak.us/aksca/Grants3.htm Grant Name: Master Artist and Apprenticeship Grant. *Academic Area: Performing arts (dance), performing arts (music-instrumental), performing arts (voice), visual arts (crafts), visual arts (painting), visual arts (sculpting). *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Alaska, at least 18 years old, have an interest in traditional Alaska Native art, and desire the opportunity to develop their skills in an Alaskan Native art form. They must also have demonstrated experience working in the art form for which they are applying and must have identified a master artist under whom they would like to serve as an apprentice. Applicants may not be enrolled as full-time students during the period of the grant. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a complete application packet, which includes supporting material verifying the quality of the apprentice’s work (through visual representation, resume, and recommendations), quality of the master artist’s work (through visual representation, resume, and recommendations), a description of the project and the skills that will be taught and learned, and a complete itemized budget. Visit the council’s Web site for more details. *Amount: Up to $2,000. *Deadline: The first of the month prior to the applicant’s planned apprenticeship.
Alaska State Council on the Arts 411 West 4th Avenue, Suite 1E Anchorage, AK 99501-2343 907-269-6610
[email protected] http://www.eed.state.ak.us/aksca/Grants3.htm Fellowship Name: Connie Boochever Artist Fellowship. *Academic Area: Education, performing arts (open), media arts, visual arts (open), writing. *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be Alaska residents, at least 18 years old, and emerging artists who are pursuing their art form on an ongoing basis. Applicants may not be enrolled as full-time students and must not have received a grant in the last two years. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a complete application packet including supporting materials verifying the quality of their work (through visual representation, resume, and recommendations). This grant is offered to artists pursing different art forms in two-year, rotating cycles. Applicants should visit the council’s Web site to see if they will qualify for the current discipline
Arizona Commission on the Arts 417 West Roosevelt Street Phoenix, AZ 85003-1326 602-255-5882
[email protected] http://www.azarts.gov/artists/grants.htm Grant Name: Career Advancement and Project Grants. *Academic Area: Performing arts (open), visual arts 215
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(open). *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Arizona, at least 18 years old, and not enrolled for more than three credit hours at a college or university. They must be seeking funds to advance their professional artistic careers or to help them complete a worthy artistic endeavor. Applicants must be able to provide documentation of Arizona residency. This organization provides three different kinds of grants for individuals. Eligibility requirements may vary slightly. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with the appropriate supporting materials. Supporting materials include visual documentation of work samples (slides, video, etc.), resume, and a project narrative. Visit the commission’s Web site to download an application and to view additional information about individual grants. *Amount: $500 to $5,000 (depending on the type of grant). *Deadline: Deadlines vary. Arkansas Arts Council 1500 Tower Building, 323 Center Street Little Rock, AR 72201 501-324-9766
[email protected] http://www.arkansasarts.com/grants Grant Name: Individual Artists Fellowship. *Academic Area: Performing arts (open), visual arts (open). *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Arkansas who are at least 25 years old. They must have lived in Arkansas for at least one year to qualify and cannot be degree-seeking students or have received the award previously. Categories rotate yearly, so interested candidates should contact the council for information on the area in which they are taking applications for the current year. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the council for information on the application process. Applications are also periodically available at the council’s Web site for download. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: May 12. Associated Landscape Contractors of America Educational Foundation Attn: PLANET 950 Herndon Parkway, Suite 450 Herndon, VA 20170 703-736-9666, 800-395-2522 http://planetfile.objectwareinc.com/pdfs/ AEFScholarshipApp06.pdf
Scholarship Name: Associated Landscape Contractors of America Educational Foundation Scholarship. *Academic Area: Landscape architecture. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in a college or university that has an accredited Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) landscaping contracting curriculum and/or has a PLANET student chapter membership or is a participating PLANET Student Career Days School. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a copy of their transcripts and a minimum of two letters of recommendation. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: January 20. Connecticut Association of Schools/Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference Attn: Dr. Robert F. Carroll 30 Realty Drive Chesire, CT 06410 203-250-1111
[email protected] http://www.casciac.org/hsawards.shtml Scholarship Name: Bruce Eagleson Memorial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Performing arts (open), visual arts (open). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors who are accepted into a college degree program in the visual or performing arts. They must be residents of Connecticut, graduating from Connecticut high schools, and have demonstrated involvement showcasing their artistic work in shows, exhibits, or performances. Applicants must also be committed to community and public service and must demonstrate financial need. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with two letters of recommendation, a letter of college acceptance, a 250-word personal statement, a video or photo representation of artistic ability, and a statement outlining financial need and expected college costs. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $10,000 (one award), $5,000 (two awards). *Deadline: March 17. Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism Attn: Tamara Dimitri One Financial Plaza 755 Main Street
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[email protected] http://www.cultureandtourism.org/cct/cwp/view. asp?a=2207&q=293740&cctPNavCtr=|43595| Fellowship Name: Individual Artists Fellowship. *Academic Area: Film/television, performing arts (choreography), performing arts (composition), visual arts (open), writing. *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be Connecticut residents who have lived within the state for at least one year. Applicants must not be degreeseeking college students and cannot have received the award previously. Categories rotate yearly, so interested candidates should visit the organization’s Web site to see which category is available for the current year. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the commission for information on the application process. Application materials are available in July of each year. *Amount: $2,500 and $5,000. *Deadline: September (contact the commission for exact deadlines). Delaware Division of the Arts 820 North French Street Wilmington, DE 19801 302-577-8278
[email protected] http://www.artsdel.org/grants/artistgrants.shtml Grant Name: Grants for Individual Artists. *Academic Area: Media arts, performing arts (open), visual arts (open), writing. *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be Delaware residents, at least 18 years old, and have lived in the state for at least one year. They must not be enrolled in a degreegranting program. This organization offers more than one kind of grant for individual artists. Visit the organization’s Web site for additional eligibility requirements for individual grants. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a one-page narrative, a budget, a resume, and work samples (examples of appropriate submissions are listed on the application). Visit the organization’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Deadlines vary by grant. Florida Division of Cultural Affairs Attn: Morgan Barr R.A. Gray Building
500 South Bronough Street, 3rd Floor Tallahassee, FL 32399-0250 850-245-6470
[email protected] http://www.florida-arts.org/grants/forindividuals.htm Grant Name: Grants for Individual Artists. *Academic Area: Media arts, performing arts (dance), performing arts (music-general), performing arts (theatre), visual arts (open), writing. *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be Florida residents, at least 18 years old, and not be enrolled in any degree program. This organization offers more than one kind of grant for individual artists. Applicants must not have received a grant from the same organization in the previous grant period. Some grants are offered on a rotating categorical basis, with visual arts and media arts grouped together for one year and performing arts and literary arts in the next year. Visit the organization’s Web site for additional eligibility requirements for individual grants. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with supporting materials. Visit the organization’s Web site for additional information on the application process. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Deadlines vary by individual award. Hawaii State Foundation on Culture and the Arts Attn: Fay Ann Chun, Individual Artists Program Coordinator 250 South Hotel Street, 2nd Floor Honolulu, HI 96813 808-586-9965
[email protected] http://www.state.hi.us/sfca Fellowship Name: Individual Artists Fellowship. *Academic Area: Performing arts (open), visual arts (open). *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Hawaii, at least 18 years old, and recognized in their communities as professional artists. They must be financially compensated for their work as part of their livelihood and able to provide documentation of their artistic experience for at least the last five years. Visit the organization’s Web site for a complete list of eligibility requirements in each visual arts or performing arts category. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with an artist statement form, a resume form, three references and a reference form, and work samples. The
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process for submitting appropriate work samples is explained in depth on the application form. Visit the organization’s Web site for additional information on the application process. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Contact the organization for deadline information. Idaho Commission on the Arts PO Box 83720 Boise, ID 83720-0008 208-334-2119
[email protected] http://www.arts.idaho.gov/grants/indoverview.aspx Grant Name: Grants for Individual Artists. *Academic Area: Media arts, performing arts (open), visual arts (open), writing. *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Idaho who demonstrate artistic excellence and a professional artistic history. This organization offers several grants and fellowships, many of which are offered on a rotating scale according to artistic discipline. Visit the organization’s Web site for further information. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with supporting materials, including a resume, an artist statement, and work samples. Visit the organization’s Web site for a checklist of supporting materials for each type of grant or fellowship. *Amount: $3,500 (approximate). *Deadline: January 31. Illinois Arts Council James R. Thompson Center 100 West Randolph, Suite 10-500 Chicago, IL 60601 314-814-4991
[email protected] http://www.state.il.us/agency/iac/Guidelines/guidelines. htm Fellowship Name: Artist Fellowship Program. *Academic Area: Film/television, media arts, performing arts (choreography), performing arts (composition), visual arts (crafts), visual arts (photography), visual arts (open). *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Illinois who can provide proof that they’ve resided within the state for at least one year. They must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and not be enrolled in any degree program. Applicants must not have received funds from this fellowship in the two preceding years. These fellowships are offered on a rotating basis according
to artistic discipline. Applicants in the disciplines of choreography, crafts, ethnic and folk arts, media arts, new performance forms, prose, and scriptwriting may apply in even-numbered years, and applicants in interdisciplinary/computer art, music composition, photography, poetry, and visual arts can apply in odd-numbered years. Visit the organization’s Web site for further information. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a work sample sheet, work samples, a onepage artistic resume, and a one-page artist statement. Work samples must not be more than four years old. A detailed explanation of work sample submission procedures is explained on the application. Visit the organization’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $700 and $7,000. *Deadline: September 1. Indiana Arts Commission Contact: Monica Peterson 150 West Market Street, Suite 618 Indianapolis, IN 46204 317-232-1279
[email protected] http://www.in.gov/arts/grants/program_iap.html Grant Name: Grants for Individual Artists. *Academic Area: Media arts, performing arts (open), visual arts (open), writing. *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be at least 18 years old and be residents of Indiana who have lived in the state for at least one full year preceding the application. They must remain an Indiana resident during the grant period, not be enrolled in any degree program, and not have received this award in the preceding year. Applicant must apply as an individual and not as part of a collaborative project. Visit the commission’s Web site for further information. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a formal letter stating the reasons for consideration and supporting materials. A detailed explanation of how to submit supporting materials is included on the application. Visit the commission’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: February 3. Iowa Arts Council Attn: Bruce Williams 600 East Locust Des Moines, IA 50319-0290 515-281-4006
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http://www.iowaartscouncil.org/funding/artist-projectgrant/index.shtml Grant Name: Artist Major Grants and Mini Grants. *Academic Area: Performing arts (open), visual arts (open). *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be at least 18 years old and have lived in Iowa for at least one full year preceding the application. Applicants must not be students and not have received two Iowa Arts Council grants within the same fiscal year of this proposed grant activity. This program also includes applicants from select bordering communities. Visit the council’s Web site for the border state policy. Eligibility requirements may differ slightly for major and mini grants. Visit the council’s Web site for additional eligibility requirements. *Application Process: Applicants must submit an online application on the state’s new eGRANT system. The application will include information on the proposed project, a budget, a personal narrative, a work sample form and work samples, a service contract, and a project timeline. Visit the council’s Web site to apply online. *Amount: $1,500 (mini grant); $10,000 (major grant). *Deadline: April 1. Kentucky Arts Council Attn: Lori Meadows Capital Plaza Tower, 500 Mero Street, 21st Floor Frankfort, KY 40601-1987 502-564-3747 (or 888-833-2787), ext. 482
[email protected] http://artscouncil.ky.gov/guide/prog3/asf_gdl.htm Fellowship Name: Al Smith Individual Artist Fellowship Program. *Academic Area: Media arts, performing arts (open), visual arts (open), writing. *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, residents of Kentucky (who have lived in the state for at least one year), at least 18 years old, and demonstrate artistic excellence and professional achievement. They must remain Kentucky residents during the period for which they receive funding. Applicants must be professional artists who are creating their own work, not just interpreting the work of others. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with supporting materials. Supporting materials include a narrative essay, proof of residency, work samples and an index of work samples, and an optional resume. Detailed descriptions of how to submit work
samples are listed on the application. This fellowship is offered in alternating disciplines every other year. Writers, choreographers, musical composers, and interdisciplinary artists may apply in even-numbered years, and visual and media artists may apply in odd-numbered years. Visit the organization’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $7,500; $1,000 professional assistance awards given to some applicants who do not receive the Individual Artist Fellowships. *Deadline: August 15 (intent to apply deadline); September 15 (application deadline). Maine Arts Commission Attn: Donna McNeil, Contemporary Art & Public Art Associate 193 State Street, 25 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333-0025 207-287-2726
[email protected] http://www.mainearts.com/Grants/index.shtml Fellowship Name: Individual Artist Fellowship. *Academic Area: Media arts, performing arts (open), visual arts (open), writing. *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Maine, at least 18 years old, and not enrolled as full-time students in a field relating to the application. They must have lived in Maine for at least two years and demonstrate artistic excellence. Artists in all mediums are encouraged to apply. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with one set of labeled artistic materials (instructions are located on the application), a biographical information sheet, and a self-addressed stamped postcard and envelope. Visit the commission’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $13,000. *Deadline: June 9. Massachusetts Cultural Council 10 Saint James Avenue, 3rd Floor Boston, MA 02116-3803 617-727-3668, 800-232-0960
[email protected] http://www.massculturalcouncil.org/programs/ artistgrants.html Grant Name: Artist Grants Program. *Academic Area: Media arts, performing arts (open), visual arts (open), writing. *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Massachusetts, at least 18 years old, and not be enrolled as students in degree programs. Applicants must demonstrate artistic
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excellence. Categories in which applicants may apply rotate every other year. Applicants should visit the organization’s Web site to view the eligibility requirements for the current application period. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with supporting materials. Visit the council’s Web site to download an application and a description of how to submit work samples. *Amount: $5,000. *Deadline: December. Visit the council’s Web site for deadline information. Mississippi Arts Commission Attn: Judi Cleary, Director of Grants & Programs Woolfolk Building, 501 North West Street, Suite 701B Jackson, MS 39201 601-359-6030
[email protected] http://www.mswholeschools.org/mac/grants/forindividuals.html Fellowship Name: Artist Fellowship. *Academic Area: Media arts, performing arts (open), visual arts (open), writing. *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Mississippi, at least 18 years old, and maintain residency in Mississippi for the duration of the fellowship. They must demonstrate artistic excellence and earn at least part of their income from their artistic discipline. Applicants should consider their artistic endeavors as a career and should devote significant time to this work. Full-time students are not eligible for this fellowship. Categories in which applicants may apply rotate every other year. Applicants should visit the organization’s Web site to view the eligibility requirements for the current application period. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with an artist narrative, a resume, and work samples. Visit the organization’s Web site to download an application and a description of how to submit work samples in each category. *Amount: Up to $5,000. *Deadline: March 1. Montana Arts Council PO Box 202201 Helena, MT 59620-2201 406-444-6430
[email protected] http://www.art.state.mt.us/artists/artists.asp Grant Name: Opportunity and Professional Development Grants. *Academic Area: Performing arts (open), visual arts (open). *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be at least 18 years
old and residents of Montana for at least one year. Full-time students are not eligible for these grants. Applicants should visit the council’s Web site to view additional eligibility requirements for specific grants and specific artistic mediums. These grants require the applicant to match the funds with an equal dollar amount of their own funds or funds that they have raised for a given artistic endeavor. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with an artist narrative, a project synopsis, a complete budget, and a resume. Visit the council’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $750 to $1,000. *Deadline: Deadlines vary. Nevada Arts Council Attn: Fran Morrow, Artist Services Program Coordinator 716 North Carson Street, Suite A Carson City, NV 89701 775-687-7106
[email protected] http://dmla.clan.lib.nv.us/docs/arts/programs/grants/ grantsforartists.htm Grant Name: Grants for Artists. *Academic Area: Media arts, performing arts (open), visual arts (open), writing. *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be at least 21 years old and residents of the state of Nevada for at least one year (and reside in the state of Nevada for the duration of the grant period). They must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents who are practicing professional artists and who demonstrate artistic excellence and merit. Applicants must not be full-time students. This organization offers more than one type of grant. Visit the organization’s Web site to view additional eligibility requirements for specific grants. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with five copies of the work sample list, work samples required for their category (detailed on the application), and a resume. Visit the organization’s Web site to download an application.*Amount: $500 to $5,000. *Deadline: Deadlines vary by grant. Visit the organization’s Web site to view current deadlines. New Hampshire State Council on the Arts 2 1/2 Beacon Street, 2nd Floor Concord, NH 03301-4974 603-271-2789 http://www.state.nh.us/nharts/grants/artists/index.htm Grant/Fellowship Name: Grants and Fellowships for Artists. *Academic Area: Media arts, performing
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arts (open), visual arts (open), writing. *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be at least 18 years old and residents of New Hampshire for at least one year (and reside in the state for the duration of the grant or fellowship period). They must demonstrate a commitment to artistic excellence and possess artistic merit. Applicants must not be full-time students. This organization offers more than one type of grant. Visit the organization’s Web site to view additional eligibility requirements for specific awards. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with answers to the required narrative questions, a resume, and work samples required for their category (detailed at the council’s Web site). Visit the council’s Web site to download an application.*Amount: $250 to $5,000. *Deadline: Deadlines vary by award. Visit the council’s Web site to view current deadlines. New Jersey State Council on the Arts Attn: Rebecca Scolian c/o Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation 201 North Charles Street, Suite 401 Baltimore, MD 21201 410-539-6656, ext. 101
[email protected] http://www.njartscouncil.org/program7.html Fellowship Name: Artist Fellowship. *Academic Area: Media arts, performing arts (open), visual arts (open), writing. *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be at least 18 years old and residents of New Jersey for at least one year (and reside in the state for the duration of the fellowship period). They must demonstrate a commitment to artistic excellence and possess artistic merit. Applicants must not be full-time students in a degree program. Visit the organization’s Web site to view additional eligibility requirements for the category in which they intend to apply. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with two copies of their resume, work samples, and a descriptive cover page. Visit the council’s Web site to download an application.*Amount: $7,800 to $12,000. *Deadline: July 15. New York State Art Teachers Association (NYSATA) Attn: Janice Oldak/Art Department Barnum Woods Elementary School 500 May Lane East Meadow, NY 11554
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[email protected] http://www.nysata.org/scholarships.php Scholarship Name: Aida Snow Scholarship. *Academic Area: Visual arts (open). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors who are students of a NYSATA member. They also must intend to pursue a degree/career in visual arts, have been accepted into an art school or a college art program, and demonstrate a commitment to the visual arts and a unique vision in their media of choice. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with transcripts, a one-page essay describing themselves and their interest visual art, 15 slides of their work, a copy of their letter of acceptance to college or art school, and two letters of recommendation. The applicant’s art teacher, who must be a member of the NYSATA, must sign the essay. All application materials must be taken to the applicant’s guidance office. The guidance office staff should mail the packet from their office. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $500. *Deadline: May 15. New York State Art Teachers Association (NYSATA) Attn: Janice Oldak/Art Department Barnum Woods Elementary School 500 May Lane East Meadow, NY 11554 516-564-6500
[email protected] http://www.nysata.org/scholarships.php Scholarship Name: Bill Milliken Scholarship. *Academic Area: Visual arts (open). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors who are students of a NYSATA member. They also must intend to pursue a degree/ career in visual arts, have been accepted into an art school or a college art program, and demonstrate a commitment to the visual arts and a unique vision in their media of choice. The Bill Milliken Scholarship helps enable student to purchase art materials and supplies during their first year of postsecondary education. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with transcripts, a one-page essay describing themselves and their interest in visual art, 15 slides of their work, a copy of their letter of acceptance to college or art school, and two letters of recommendation. The applicant’s art teacher, who must be a member of
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the NYSATA, must sign the essay. All application materials must be taken to the applicant’s guidance office. The guidance office staff should mail the packet from their office. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $500. *Deadline: May 15. New York State Art Teachers Association (NYSATA) Attn: Janice Oldak/Art Department Barnum Woods Elementary School 500 May Lane East Meadow, NY 11554 516-564-6500
[email protected] http://www.nysata.org/scholarships.php Scholarship Name: Elaine Goldman Scholarship. *Academic Area: Visual arts (open). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors who are students of a NYSATA member. They must intend to pursue a degree/career in visual arts, have been accepted into an art school or a college art program, and demonstrate a commitment to the visual arts and a unique vision in their media of choice. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with transcripts, a one-page essay describing themselves and their interest in visual art, 15 slides of their work, a copy of their letter of acceptance to college or art school, and two letters of recommendation. The applicant’s art teacher, who must be a member of the NYSATA, must sign the essay. All application materials must be taken to the applicant’s guidance office. The guidance office staff should mail the packet from their office. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $500. *Deadline: May 15. New York State Art Teachers Association (NYSATA) Attn: Janice Oldak/Art Department Barnum Woods Elementary School 500 May Lane East Meadow, NY 11554 516-564-6500
[email protected] http://www.nysata.org/scholarships.php Scholarship Name: Zara B. Kimmey Scholarship. *Academic Area: Visual arts (open). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors who are students of a NYSATA member. They must intend
to pursue a degree/career in visual arts, have been accepted into an art school or a college art program, and demonstrate a commitment to the visual arts and a unique vision in their media of choice. The Zara B. Kimmey Scholarship helps enable students to purchase art materials and supplies during their first year of post-secondary education. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with transcripts, a one-page essay describing themselves and their interest in visual art, 15 slides of their work, a copy of their letter of acceptance to college or art school, and two letters of recommendation. The applicant’s art teacher, who must be a member of the NYSATA, must sign the essay. All application materials must be taken to the applicant’s guidance office. The guidance office staff should mail the packet from their office. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: May 15. North Carolina Arts Council Department of Cultural Resources Grants Office 226 East North Street Raleigh, NC 27699-4632 919-733-2111
[email protected] http://www.ncarts.org/freeform_scrn_template. cfm?ffscrn_id=47&menu_sel=4&sub_sel=15 Grant/Fellowship Name: Artist Grants and Fellowships. *Academic Area: Media arts, performing arts (open), visual arts (open), writing. *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be at least 18 years old, residents of the state of North Carolina for at least one year (and reside in the state for the duration of the fellowship period, and U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to artistic excellence and possess artistic merit. They must not be full-time students in a degree program. Applicants should visit the council’s Web site to view additional eligibility requirements for the category in which they intend to apply. More than one type of fellowship and grant is offered by this organization. Visit the council’s Web site for complete listings. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application online, via eGRANT, by first submitting an electronic artist registration form. Applicants must also submit an artist narrative, a resume, a work sample with a descriptive cover page, and work samples required
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for their category (detailed on the council’s Web site). Visit the council’s Web site to apply. *Amount: $500 to 8,000. *Deadline: Deadlines vary. Ohio Arts Council 727 East Main Street Columbus, OH 43205-1796 614-466-2613 http://www.oac.state.oh.us/grantsprogs/guidelines/ IndividualCreativity.asp Award Name: Individual Excellence Award. *Academic Area: Media arts, visual arts (open), writing. *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be at least 18 years old and residents of Ohio for at least one year (and reside in the state for the duration of the award period). They must demonstrate a commitment to artistic excellence and possess artistic merit in a creative art. Full-time students in a degree program are not eligible for this award. Applicants should visit the organization’s Web site to view additional eligibility requirements for the category in which they intend to apply. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application online. Paper applications are not accepted. Applicants must also submit their supporting materials according to the requirements posted for each art form. Visit the council’s Web site for a complete list of required supporting materials and to apply. *Amount: $5,000 and $10,000. *Deadline: September 1. Oregon Arts Commission Attn: Shannon Planchon 775 Summer Street, NE, Suite 200 Salem, OR 97301-1284 503-986-0086
[email protected] http://www.oregonartscommission.org/grants/ commission_grant_programs.php Fellowship/Grant Name: Individual Artist Fellowship Grant. *Academic Area: Media arts, performing arts (open), visual arts (open), writing. *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must have been residents of Oregon for at least one year and demonstrate a commitment to artistic excellence and artistic merit. These grants are offered on a rotating basis by artistic discipline. Visit the commission’s Web site for more information. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application and supplementary materials. Applications are available for download from the commission’s Web site in July of each year.
Applicants must also submit their supporting materials according to the requirements posted for each art form. Visit the commission’s Web site for additional information. *Amount: $3,000. *Deadline: October 16. Pennsylvania Council on the Arts http://www.pacouncilonthearts.org/pca.cfm?id=9&level =Third&sid=13 Fellowship Name: Individual Artist Fellowship. *Academic Area: Media arts, performing arts (open), visual arts (open), writing. *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be current residents of Pennsylvania, and have been residents there for at least two years. They must not be high school students or degree-seeking students. Applicants may not apply for a fellowship if they received one during the previous award period. The council awards fellowships on a rotating basis according to artistic discipline. Applicants should visit the council’s Web site to view additional eligibility requirements for the category in which they intend to apply. In even-numbered years, applications are accepted in arts commentary, crafts, folk and traditional arts (craft traditions), literature (fiction or creative nonfiction), media arts (narrative and animation), music (jazz, blues, world, or non-classical composition), theatre (new performance forms, and visual arts (photography, sculpture). Applicants in dance (choreography), folk and traditional arts (performing traditions), literature (poetry), media arts (documentary and experimental), music (classical composition), theatre (scriptworks), and visual arts (painting and printmaking) should apply in odd-numbered years. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with program-specific work samples and supporting materials. Visit the council’s Web site for details on these requirements in individual categories. Applicants should mail their applications to the specified organization, which differs based on artistic discipline. The main office does not accept application packets. *Amount: $5,000 and $10,000. *Deadline: The first business day in August. Rhode Island State Council on the Arts One Capitol Hill, 3rd Floor Providence, RI 02908 401-222-3880
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Grant Name: Artist Fellowship Grant. *Academic Area: Media arts, visual arts (open), writing. *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be at least 18 years old and residents of Rhode Island for at least one year prior to application. They must demonstrate a commitment to artistic excellence and possess artistic merit. Applicants must not be full-time students in a degree program. Visit the council’s Web site to view additional eligibility requirements for the category in which they intend to apply. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a signed original application along with one copy, a supporting materials reference sheet, and an artist resume. For a detailed explanation of supporting materials in each artistic category, visit the council’s Web site. Applications are accepted on a rotating schedule for specific artistic disciplines. Visit the council’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000 and $5,000. *Deadline: Varies by discipline. Salute to Education Inc. PO Box 833425 Miami, FL 33283 305-476-7709
[email protected] http://www.stescholarships.org/SC_categories.html Scholarship Name: Salute to Education Visual Arts Scholarship. *Academic Area: Visual arts (open). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors who attend a Miami-Dade or Broward County, Florida, high school. Applicants must be legal residents of the United States, reside in Miami-Dade or Broward County, have a minimum weighted GPA of 3.0, demonstrate a commitment to service by participating in at least one school or community organization, and intend to pursue a college degree at an accredited institution after graduation. Applicants must demonstrate expression through creative works of art, knowledge of design principles, and an appreciation of art history across cultures. *Application Process: Applicants must apply online. Supporting materials should be mailed as detailed on the online application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: Visit the organization’s Web site for updated deadline information. South Carolina Arts Commission 1800 Gervais Street Columbus, SC 29201
803-734-8696 http://www.state.sc.us/arts/grants/artists/fellowships. htm Fellowship/Grant Name: Individual Artist Fellowship Grant. *Academic Area: Media arts, performing arts (open), visual arts (open), writing. *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be at least 18 years old, have resided in South Carolina for at least two years, demonstrate a commitment to artistic excellence, and possess artistic merit. Full-time students in a degree program are not eligible for this fellowship. Applicants should visit the organization’s Web site to view additional eligibility requirements for the category in which they intend to apply. Fellowships are offered in different categories each year. Visit the commission’s Web site to see if your discipline qualifies for the current year’s awards. *Application Process: Applicants should submit an application along with supporting materials and an artist resume. For a detailed explanation of supporting materials in each artistic category, visit the commission’s Web site. Applications are accepted for specific artistic disciplines each year and the current year’s artistic areas are posted on the commission’s Web site. Visit the commission’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $2,500. *Deadline: May 15. South Dakota Arts Council 800 Governors Drive Pierre, SD 57501-2294 605-773-3131
[email protected] http://www.artscouncil.sd.gov/Pubs/guide/Guide%20t o%20Grants%2006%2007/ArtistGrants/grantsartists. htm Grant Name: Individual Artist Grant. *Academic Area: Media arts, performing arts (open), visual arts (open), writing. *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be at least 18 years old, have resided in South Dakota for at least two years, demonstrate a commitment to artistic excellence, and possess artistic merit. Full-time students in a degree program are not eligible for this grant. *Application Process: Applicants should submit an application along with supporting materials and an artist resume. Additional supporting materials such as newspaper reviews of the artist’s work may also be submitted. For a detailed explanation of supporting materials in each artistic category, visit the council’s Web site.
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Applications are accepted in all artistic disciplines. Visit the council’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000 and $3,000. *Deadline: March 1. Tennessee Arts Commission Attn: Rod Reiner, Deputy Director Citizens Plaza Building, 401 Charlotte Avenue Nashville, TN 37243-0780 615-741-2093
[email protected] http://www.arts.state.tn.us/grantprograms.htm Fellowship Name: Individual Artist Fellowship. *Academic Area: Media arts, performing arts (open), visual arts (open), writing. *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Tennessee with a valid Tennessee mailing address. They must demonstrate that art is part of their livelihood and that they make a significant portion of their income from their art. Full-time students in a degree program are not eligible for this fellowship. Applicants should visit the commission’s Web site to view the categories for which the organization is accepting applications for the current year. Disciplines vary by year. *Application Process: Applicants should submit an online application along with supporting materials. A new eGRANT system is now being used. Applicants should apply online, print a copy of the completed application, and submit the copy with the required supporting work samples. For a detailed explanation of supporting materials in each artistic category, visit the commission’s Web site. *Amount: $5,000. *Deadline: January 30. UNICO National Inc. Attn: Joan Tidona, Scholarship Director 271 U.S. Highway 46 West Fairfield, NJ 07004 201-933-7982
[email protected] http://www.unico.org Scholarship Name: Theodore Mazza Scholarship. *Academic Area: Visual arts (open). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: UNICO touts itself as the largest Italian-American service organization in the United States. Italian-American graduating high school seniors or college undergraduates majoring in fine art may apply. *Application Process: Applicants should contact
the scholarship director to receive additional information and an application. The scholarship director distributes all rules and announcements regarding available scholarships. *Amount: $1,500. *Deadline: Contact the scholarship director for deadline information. Vermont Arts Council Attn: Michele Bailey, Director of Creation & Foundation Programs 136 State Street, Drawer 33 Montpelier, VT 05633-6001 802-828-3294
[email protected] http://www.vermontartscouncil.org/grants/documents/ for_artists.html Grant Name: Grants for Artists. *Academic Area: Media arts, performing arts (open), visual arts (open), writing. *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have lived in Vermont for at least one year prior to application. Full-time students in a degree program are not eligible for these grants. The council offers more than one type of individual grant. Visit its Web site to learn more. All grants require a 1:1 cash match. Applicants will need to raise equal funds in order to be eligible for an award. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with an artist narrative, a project timeline, a budget, supporting work samples, proof of Vermont residency, and a $10 application fee. Applicants should visit the council’s Web site for complete details on how to submit work samples. *Amount: $250 to $5,000. *Deadline: Deadlines vary. Visit the council’s Web site for detailed information. Virginia Commission for the Arts 223 Governor Street Lewis House, Second Floor Richmond, VA 23219 804-225-3132
[email protected] http://www.arts.virginia.gov/artist%20fellowships.htm Fellowship Name: Artist Fellowship. *Academic Area: Media arts, performing arts (open), visual arts (open), writing. *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and legal residents of Virginia who plan to reside in the state for the duration of the fellowship period. Applicants must not be full-time students in a degree program.
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This organization offers fellowships in rotating disciplines. In one year applicants may apply in categories such as playwriting and sculpture. Two new categories will be chosen for the following year. Interested applicants should visit the commission’s Web site to view the current categories, or contact the organization for more information. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with an information page, an artist narrative, work samples, and a resume. Applicants should visit the commission’s Web site for complete details on how to submit work samples in each category. *Amount: $5,000. *Deadline: August 1. Washington State Arts Commission Attn: Willie Smyth, Program Manager PO Box 42675 Olympia, WA 98504-2675 360-586-2856
[email protected] http://www.arts.wa.gov Fellowship Name: Folk Arts Fellowship. *Academic Area: Visual arts (folk). *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be traditional artists, residents of Washington, and demonstrate a commitment to preserving endangered art forms. They should also demonstrate a commitment to their communities. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with supporting work samples, which include photos or slides, audio or videotapes, exhibit brochures or clippings, and optional letters of support. Visit the commission’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $5,000. *Deadline: April 22. West Virginia Commission on the Arts Attn: Jeff Pierson, Individual Artist Coordinator The Cultural Center 1900 Kanawha Boulevard East Charleston, WV 25305-0300 304-558-0240, ext. 717
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Fellowship Name: Artist Fellowships. *Academic Area: Performing arts (open), visual arts (open), writing. *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be at least 18 years old and residents of West Virginia for at least one year. Full-time students in a degree program are not eligible for these fellowships. Fellowships are offered in varying categories, which rotate on a yearly basis. Applicants should visit the commission’s Web site to view additional eligibility requirements for the category in which they intend to apply and to see if applications are currently being accepted in their artistic discipline. *Application Process: Applicants should submit two copies of the completed application along with work samples (as specified for the category), a resume, and a self-addressed, stamped envelope and postcard. Visit the commission’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $3,500. *Deadline: September 1. Wisconsin Arts Board 101 East Wilson Street, First Floor Madison, WI 53702 608-266-0190 http://www.arts.state.wi.us/static/fellwshp.htm Fellowship Name: Artist Fellowship Awards. *Academic Area: Media arts, performing arts (open), visual arts (open), writing. *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be at least 18 years old and residents of Wisconsin for at least one year. Those attending a college degree program are not eligible for these fellowships. Fellowships are offered in varying categories, which rotate on a yearly basis. In even numbered years, applicants may apply in the categories of literary arts, music composition, choreography, and performance art. Visual and media arts applicants may apply in odd-numbered years. *Application Process: Applicants apply online via the eGRANT system. Hard copies of the application and work samples must also be mailed. Applicants should visit the board’s Web site for additional updates. This program is currently under review, and procedures may change. *Amount: $8,000. *Deadline: September 15.
VISUAL ARTS/DESIGN—GRADUATE The following financial aid resources are available to visual artists and designers at the graduate level. Alaska State Council on the Arts (ASCA) 411 West 4th Avenue, Suite 1E Anchorage, AK 99501-2343 907-269-6610
[email protected] http://www.eed.state.ak.us/aksca/Grants3.htm Grant Name: Career Opportunity Grants. *Academic Area: Visual arts (open). *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be Alaskan residents who are at least 18 years old. They must not be enrolled as full-time students and have not received this grant in the preceding year. Applicants must desire to increase their development as an artist and to further their artistic careers. They must also demonstrate artistic merit by submitting a work sample. *Application Process: Applicants should apply online. Applicants should also submit up to 10 images of recent artwork and a printed copy of the ASCA Grants Online application profile page. Visit the association’s Web site to apply. *Amount: $100 to $1,000. *Deadline: March 1, June 1, September 1, December 1.
Web site for more details. *Amount: $2,500. *Deadline: Contact the council for deadline information. Alaska State Council on the Arts (ASCA) 411 West 4th Avenue, Suite 1E Anchorage, AK 99501-2343 907-269-6610
[email protected] http://www.eed.state.ak.us/aksca/Grants3.htm Grant Name: Master Artist and Apprenticeship Grant. *Academic Area: Performing arts (dance), performing arts (music-instrumental), performing arts (voice), visual arts (crafts), visual arts (painting), visual arts (sculpting). *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Alaska, at least 18 years old, have an interest in traditional Alaska Native art, and desire the opportunity to develop their skills in an Alaskan Native art form. They must also have demonstrated experience working in the art form for which they are applying and must have identified a master artist under whom they would like to serve as an apprentice. Applicants may not be enrolled as full-time students during the period of the grant. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a complete application packet, which includes supporting material verifying the quality of the apprentice’s work (through visual representation, resume, and recommendations), quality of the master artist’s work (through visual representation, resume, and recommendations), a description of the project and the skills that will be taught and learned, and a complete itemized budget. Visit the council’s Web site for more details. *Amount: Up to $2,000. *Deadline: The first of the month prior to the applicant’s planned apprenticeship.
Alaska State Council on the Arts (ASCA) 411 West 4th Avenue, Suite 1E Anchorage, AK 99501-2343 907-269-6610
[email protected] http://www.eed.state.ak.us/aksca/Grants3.htm Fellowship Name: Connie Boochever Artist Fellowship. *Academic Area: Education, performing arts (open), media arts, visual arts (open), writing. *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be Alaska residents, at least 18 years old, and emerging artists who are pursuing their art form on an ongoing basis. Applicants may not be enrolled as full-time students and must not have received a grant in the last two years. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a complete application packet including supporting materials verifying the quality of their work (through visual representation, resume, and recommendations). This grant is offered to artists pursing different art forms in two-year, rotating cycles. Applicants should visit the council’s Web site to see if they will qualify for the current discipline that is being offered. Visit the council’s
Arizona Commission on the Arts 417 West Roosevelt Street Phoenix, AZ 85003-1326 602-255-5882
[email protected] http://www.azarts.gov/artists/grants.htm Grant Name: Career Advancement and Project Grants. *Academic Area: Performing arts (open), visual arts (open). *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Arizona, at least 18 years old, 227
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and not enrolled for more than three credit hours at a college or university. They must be seeking funds to advance their professional artistic careers or to help them complete a worthy artistic endeavor. Applicants must be able to provide documentation of Arizona residency. This organization provides three different kinds of grants for individuals. Eligibility requirements may vary slightly. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with the appropriate supporting materials. Supporting materials include visual documentation of work samples (slides, video, etc.), resume, and a project narrative. Visit the commission’s Web site to download an application and to view additional information about individual grants. *Amount: $500 to $5,000 (depending on the type of grant). *Deadline: Deadlines vary.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens, pursuing a M.F.A. or Ph.D. in the arts, and demonstrate financial need. Applicants must belong to an underrepresented minority group in their field “due to race, religion, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or financial status.” *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a five-page personal statement, three letters of recommendation, a photocopy of their Free Application for Federal Student Aid, official graduate school transcripts, a description of their M.F.A. exhibition and timetable, and visual documentation of recent work along with a slide or video script. Visit the association’s Web site for additional information and downloadable applications. *Amount: $5,000 and $10,000. *Deadline: January 31.
Arkansas Arts Council 1500 Tower Building, 323 Center Street Little Rock, AR 72201 501-324-9766
[email protected] http://www.arkansasarts.com/grants Grant Name: Individual Artists Fellowship. *Academic Area: Performing arts (open), visual arts (open). *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Arkansas who are at least 25 years old. They must have lived in Arkansas for at least one year to qualify and cannot be degree-seeking students or have received the award previously. Categories rotate yearly, so interested candidates should contact the council for information on the area in which they are taking applications for the current year. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the council for information on the application process. Applications are also periodically available at the council’s Web site for download. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: May 12.
Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism Attn: Tamara Dimitri One Financial Plaza 755 Main Street Hartford, CT 06103 860-256-2720
[email protected] http://www.cultureandtourism.org/cct/cwp/view. asp?a=2207&q=293740&cctPNavCtr=|43595| Fellowship Name: Individual Artists Fellowship. *Academic Area: Film/television, performing arts (choreography), performing arts (composition), visual arts (open), writing. *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be Connecticut residents who have lived within the state for at least one year. Applicants must not be degreeseeking college students and cannot have received the award previously. Categories rotate yearly, so interested candidates should visit the organization’s Web site to see which category is available for the current year. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the commission for information on the application process. Application materials are available in July of each year. *Amount: $2,500 and $5,000. *Deadline: September (contact the commission for exact deadlines).
College Art Association Attn: Stacy Miller, Director of Research & Career Development 275 Seventh Avenue New York, NY 10001 212-691-1051, ext 252
[email protected] http://www.collegeart.org/fellowships Fellowship Name: Professional Development Fellowship. *Academic Area: Visual arts (history), visual arts (open). *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility:
Delaware Division of the Arts 820 North French Street Wilmington, DE 19801 302-577-8278
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Grant Name: Grants for Individual Artists. *Academic Area: Media arts, performing arts (open), visual arts (open), writing. *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be Delaware residents, at least 18 years old, and have lived in the state for at least one year. They must not be enrolled in a degree-granting program. This organization offers more than one kind of grant for individual artists. Visit the organization’s Web site for additional eligibility requirements for individual grants. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a one-page narrative, a budget, a resume, and work samples (examples of appropriate submissions are listed on the application). Visit the organization’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Deadlines vary by grant. Florida Division of Cultural Affairs Attn: Morgan Barr R.A. Gray Building, 500 South Bronough Street, 3rd Floor Tallahassee, FL 32399-0250 850-245-6356
[email protected] http://www.florida-arts.org/grants/forindividuals.htm Grant Name: Grants for Individual Artists. *Academic Area: Media arts, performing arts (dance), performing arts (music-general), performing arts (theatre), visual arts (open), writing. *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be Florida residents, at least 18 years old, and not be enrolled in any degree program. This organization offers more than one kind of grant for individual artists. Applicants must not have received a grant from the same organization in the previous grant period. Some grants are offered on a rotating categorical basis, with visual arts and media arts grouped together for one year and performing arts and literary arts in the next year. Visit the organization’s Web site for additional eligibility requirements for individual grants. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with supporting materials. Visit the organization’s Web site for additional information on the application process. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Deadlines vary by individual award. Hawaii State Foundation on Culture and the Arts Attn: Fay Ann Chun, Individual Artists Program Coordinator 250 South Hotel Street, 2nd Floor Honolulu, HI 96813
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[email protected] http://www.state.hi.us/sfca Fellowship Name: Individual Artists Fellowship. *Academic Area: Performing arts (open), visual arts (open). *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Hawaii, at least 18 years old, and recognized in their communities as professional artists. They must be financially compensated for their work as part of their livelihood and able to provide documentation of their artistic experience for at least the last five years. Visit the organization’s Web site for a complete list of eligibility requirements in each visual arts or performing arts category. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with an artist statement form, a resume form, three references and a reference form, and work samples. The process for submitting appropriate work samples is explained in depth on the application form. Visit the organization’s Web site for additional information on the application process. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Contact the organization for deadline information. Idaho Commission on the Arts PO Box 83720 Boise, ID 83720-0008 208-334-2119
[email protected] http://www.arts.idaho.gov/grants/indoverview.aspx Grant Name: Grants for Individual Artists. *Academic Area: Media arts, performing arts (open), visual arts (open), writing. *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Idaho who demonstrate artistic excellence and a professional artistic history. This organization offers several grants and fellowships, many of which are offered on a rotating scale according to artistic discipline. Visit the organization’s Web site for further information. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with supporting materials, including a resume, an artist statement, and work samples. Visit the organization’s Web site for a checklist of supporting materials for each type of grant or fellowship. *Amount: $3,500 (approximate). *Deadline: January 31. Illinois Arts Council James R. Thompson Center 100 West Randolph, Suite 10-500
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[email protected] http://www.state.il.us/agency/iac/Guidelines/guidelines. htm Fellowship Name: Artist Fellowship Program. *Academic Area: Film/television, media arts, performing arts (choreography), performing arts (composition), visual arts (crafts), visual arts (photography), visual arts (open). *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Illinois who can provide proof that they’ve resided within the state for at least one year. They must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and not be enrolled in any degree program. Applicants must not have received funds from this fellowship in the two preceding years. These fellowships are offered on a rotating basis according to artistic discipline. Applicants in the disciplines of choreography, crafts, ethnic and folk arts, media arts, new performance forms, prose, and scriptwriting may apply in evennumbered years, and applicants in interdisciplinary/ computer art, music composition, photography, poetry, and visual arts can apply in odd-numbered years. Visit the organization’s Web site for further information. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a work sample sheet, work samples, a one-page artistic resume, and a one-page artist statement. Work samples must not be more than four years old. A detailed explanation of work sample submission procedures is explained on the application. Visit the organization’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $700 and $7,000. *Deadline: September 1. Indiana Arts Commission Attn: Monica Peterson 150 West Market Street, Suite 618 Indianapolis, IN 46204 317-232-1279
[email protected] http://www.in.gov/arts/grants/program_iap.html Grant Name: Grants for Individual Artists. *Academic Area: Media arts, performing arts (open), visual arts (open), writing. *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be at least 18 years old and residents of Indiana who have lived in the state for at least one full year preceding the application. They must remain an Indiana resident during the grant period, not be enrolled in any degree program,
and not have received this award in the preceding year. Applicant must be applying as an individual and not as part of a collaborative project. Visit the commission’s Web site for further information. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a formal letter stating the reasons for consideration and supporting materials. A detailed explanation of how to submit supporting materials is included on the application. Visit the commission’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: February 3. Iowa Arts Council Attn: Bruce Williams 600 East Locust Des Moines, IA 50319-0290 515-252-6194
[email protected] http://www.iowaartscouncil.org/funding/artist-projectgrant/index.shtml Grant Name: Artist Major Grants and Mini Grants. *Academic Area: Performing arts (open), visual arts (open). *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be at least 18 years old and have lived in Iowa for at least one full year preceding the application. Applicants must not be students and not have received two Iowa Arts Council grants within the same fiscal year of this proposed grant activity. This program also includes applicants from select bordering communities. Visit the council’s Web site for the border state policy. Eligibility requirements may differ slightly for major and mini grants. Visit the council’s Web site for additional eligibility requirements. *Application Process: Applicants must submit an online application on the state’s new eGRANT system. The application will include information on the proposed project, a budget, a personal narrative, a work sample form and work samples, a service contract, and a project timeline. Visit the council’s Web site to apply online. *Amount: $1,500 (mini grant); $10,000 (major grant). *Deadline: April 1. Kentucky Arts Council Attn: Lori Meadows Capital Plaza Tower, 500 Mero Street, 21st Floor Frankfort, KY 40601-1987 502-564-3747, ext. 482
[email protected] http://artscouncil.ky.gov/guide/prog3/asf_gdl.htm Fellowship Name: Al Smith Individual Artist Fellowship Program. *Academic Area: Media arts, performing
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arts (open), visual arts (open), writing. *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, residents of Kentucky (who have lived in the state for at least one year), at least 18 years old, and demonstrate artistic excellence and professional achievement. They must remain Kentucky residents during the period for which they receive funding. Applicants must be professional artists who are creating their own work, not just interpreting the work of others. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with supporting materials. Supporting materials include a narrative essay, proof of residency, work samples and an index of work samples, and an optional resume. Detailed descriptions of how to submit work samples are listed on the application. This fellowship is offered in alternating disciplines every other year. Writers, choreographers, musical composers, and interdisciplinary artists may apply in even numbered years, and visual and media artists may apply in odd numbered years. Visit the organization’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $7,500; $1,000 professional assistance awards given to some applicants who do not receive the Individual Artist Fellowships. *Deadline: August 15 (intent to apply deadline); September 15 (application deadline). Maine Arts Commission Attn: Donna McNeil, Contemporary Art & Public Art Associate 193 State Street, 25 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333-0025 207-287-2726
[email protected] http://www.mainearts.com/Grants/index.shtml Fellowship Name: Individual Artist Fellowship. *Academic Area: Media arts, performing arts (open), visual arts (open), writing. *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Maine, at least 18 years old, and not enrolled as full-time students in a field relating to the application. They must have lived in Maine for at least two years and demonstrate artistic excellence. Artists in all mediums are encouraged to apply. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with one set of labeled artistic materials (instructions are located on the application), a biographical information sheet, and a self-addressed stamped postcard and envelope.
Visit the commission’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $13,000. *Deadline: June 9. Massachusetts Cultural Council 10 Saint James Avenue, 3rd Floor Boston, MA 02116-3803 617-727-3668, 800-232-0960
[email protected] http://www.massculturalcouncil.org/programs/ artistgrants.html Grant Name: Artist Grants Program. *Academic Area: Media arts, performing arts (open), visual arts (open), writing. *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Massachusetts, at least 18 years old, and not be enrolled as students in degree programs. Applicants must demonstrate artistic excellence. Categories in which applicants may apply rotate every other year. Applicants should visit the organization’s Web site to view the eligibility requirements for the current application period. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with supporting materials. Visit the council’s Web site to download an application and a description of how to submit work samples. *Amount: $5,000. *Deadline: December. Visit the council’s Web site for deadline information. Mississippi Arts Commission Attn: Judi Cleary, Director of Grants & Programs Woolfolk Building, 501 North West Street, Suite 701B Jackson, MS 39201 601-359-6030
[email protected] http://www.mswholeschools.org/mac/grants/forindividuals.html Fellowship Name: Artist Fellowship. *Academic Area: Media arts, performing arts (open), visual arts (open), writing. *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Mississippi, at least 18 years old, and maintain residency in Mississippi for the duration of the fellowship. They must demonstrate artistic excellence and earn at least part of their income from their artistic discipline. Applicants should consider their artistic endeavors as a career and should devote significant time to this work. Full-time students are not eligible for this fellowship. Categories in which applicants may apply rotate every other year. Applicants should visit the organization’s Web site to view the eligibility requirements for the current application period.
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*Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with an artist narrative, a resume, and work samples. Visit the organization’s Web site to download an application and a description of how to submit work samples in each category. *Amount: Up to $5,000. *Deadline: March 1. Montana Arts Council PO Box 202201 Helena, MT 59620-2201 406-444-6430
[email protected] http://www.art.state.mt.us/artists/artists.asp Grant Name: Opportunity and Professional Development Grants. *Academic Area: Performing arts (open), visual arts (open). *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be at least 18 years old and residents of Montana for at least one year. Full-time students are not eligible for these grants. Applicants should visit the council’s Web site to view additional eligibility requirements for specific grants and specific artistic mediums. These grants require the applicant to match the funds with an equal dollar amount of their own funds or funds that they have raised for a given artistic endeavor. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with an artist narrative, a project synopsis, a complete budget, and a resume. Visit the council’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $750 to $1,000. *Deadline: Deadlines vary. Nevada Arts Council Attn: Fran Morrow, Artist Services Program Coordinator 716 North Carson Street, Suite A Carson City, NV 89701 775-687-7106
[email protected] http://dmla.clan.lib.nv.us/docs/arts/programs/grants/ grantsforartists.htm Grant Name: Grants for Artists. *Academic Area: Media arts, performing arts (open), visual arts (open), writing. *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be at least 21 years old and residents of the state of Nevada for at least one year (and reside in the state of Nevada for the duration of the grant period). They must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents who are practicing professional artists and who demonstrate artistic excellence and merit. Applicants must not be full-time students. This organization offers more than one type of
grant. Visit the organization’s Web site to view additional eligibility requirements for specific grants. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with five copies of the work sample list, work samples required for their category (detailed on the application), and a resume. Visit the organization’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $500 to $5,000. *Deadline: Deadlines vary by grant. Visit the organization’s Web site to view current deadlines. New Hampshire State Council on the Arts 2 1/2 Beacon Street, 2nd Floor Concord, NH 03301-4974 603-271-2789 http://www.state.nh.us/nharts/grants/artists/index.htm Grant/Fellowship Name: Grants and Fellowships for Artists. *Academic Area: Media arts, performing arts (open), visual arts (open), writing. *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be at least 18 years old and residents of New Hampshire for at least one year (and reside in the state for the duration of the grant or fellowship period). They must demonstrate a commitment to artistic excellence and possess artistic merit. Applicants must not be full-time students. This organization offers more than one type of grant. Visit the organization’s Web site to view additional eligibility requirements for specific awards. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with answers to the required narrative questions, a resume, and work samples required for their category (detailed at the council’s Web site). Visit the council’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $250 to $5,000. *Deadline: Deadlines vary by award. Visit the council’s Web site to view current deadlines. New Jersey State Council on the Arts Attn: Rebecca Scolian c/o Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation 201 North Charles Street, Suite 401 Baltimore, MD 21201 410-539-6656, ext. 101
[email protected] http://www.njartscouncil.org/program7.html Fellowship Name: Artist Fellowship. *Academic Area: Media arts, performing arts (open), visual arts (open), writing. *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be at least 18 years old and residents of New Jersey for at least one year (and reside in the state
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for the duration of the fellowship period). They must demonstrate a commitment to artistic excellence and possess artistic merit. Applicants must not be full-time students in a degree program. Visit the organization’s Web site to view additional eligibility requirements for the category in which they intend to apply. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with two copies of their resume, work samples, and a descriptive cover page. Visit the council’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $7,800 to $12,000. *Deadline: July 15. North Carolina Arts Council Department of Cultural Resources Grants Office 226 East North Street Raleigh, NC 27699-4632 919-733-2111
[email protected] http://www.ncarts.org/freeform_scrn_template. cfm?ffscrn_id=47&menu_sel=4&sub_sel=15 Grant/Fellowship Name: Artist Grants and Fellowships. *Academic Area: Media arts, performing arts (open), visual arts (open), writing. *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be at least 18 years old, residents of the state of North Carolina for at least one year (and reside in the state for the duration of the fellowship period, and U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to artistic excellence and possess artistic merit. They must not be full-time students in a degree program. Applicants should visit the council’s Web site to view additional eligibility requirements for the category in which they intend to apply. More than one type of fellowship and grant is offered by this organization. Visit the council’s Web site for complete listings. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application online, via eGRANT, by first submitting an electronic artist registration form. Applicants must also submit an artist narrative, a resume, a work sample with a descriptive cover page, and work samples required for their category (detailed on the council’s Web site). Visit the council’s Web site to apply. *Amount: $500 to 8,000. *Deadline: Deadlines vary. Ohio Arts Council 727 East Main Street Columbus, OH 43205-1796
614-466-2613 http://www.oac.state.oh.us/grantsprogs/guidelines/ IndividualCreativity.asp Award Name: Individual Excellence Award. *Academic Area: Media arts, visual arts (open), writing. *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be at least 18 years old and residents of Ohio for at least one year (and reside in the state for the duration of the award period). They must demonstrate a commitment to artistic excellence and possess artistic merit in a creative art. Full-time students in a degree program are not eligible for this award. Applicants should visit the organization’s Web site to view additional eligibility requirements for the category in which they intend to apply. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application online. Paper applications are not accepted. Applicants must also submit their supporting materials according to the requirements posted for each art form. Visit the council’s Web site for a complete list of required supporting materials and to apply. *Amount: $5,000 and $10,000. *Deadline: September 1. Oregon Arts Commission Attn: Shannon Planchon 775 Summer Street, NE, Suite 200 Salem, OR 97301-1284 503-986-0086
[email protected] http://www.oregonartscommission.org/grants/ commission_grant_programs.php Fellowship/Grant Name: Individual Artist Fellowship Grant. *Academic Area: Media arts, performing arts (open), visual arts (open), writing. *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must have been residents of Oregon for at least one year and demonstrate a commitment to artistic excellence and artistic merit. These grants are offered on a rotating basis by artistic discipline. Visit the commission’s Web site for more information. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application and supplementary materials. Applications are available for download from the commission’s Web site in July of each year. Applicants must also submit their supporting materials according to the requirements posted for each art form. Visit the commission’s Web site for additional information. *Amount: $3,000. *Deadline: October 16.
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Pennsylvania Council on the Arts http://www.pacouncilonthearts.org/pca.cfm?id=9&level =Third&sid=13 Fellowship Name: Individual Artist Fellowship. *Academic Area: Media arts, performing arts (open), visual arts (open), writing. *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be current residents of Pennsylvania, and have been residents there for at least two years. They must not be high school students or degree-seeking students. Applicants may not apply for a fellowship if they received one during the previous award period. The council awards fellowships on a rotating basis according to artistic discipline. Applicants should visit the council’s Web site to view additional eligibility requirements for the category in which they intend to apply. In even-numbered years, applications are accepted in arts commentary, crafts, folk and traditional arts (craft traditions), literature (fiction or creative nonfiction), media arts (narrative and animation), music (jazz, blues, world, or non-classical composition), theatre (new performance forms, and visual arts (photography, sculpture). Applicants in dance (choreography), folk and traditional arts (performing traditions), literature (poetry), media arts (documentary and experimental), music (classical composition), theatre (scriptworks), and visual arts (painting and printmaking) should apply in odd-numbered years. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with program-specific work samples and supporting materials. Visit the council’s Web site for details on these requirements in individual categories. Applicants should mail their applications to the specified organization, which differs based on artistic discipline. The main office does not accept application packets. *Amount: $5,000 and $10,000. *Deadline: The first business day in August. Rhode Island State Council on the Arts One Capitol Hill, 3rd Floor Providence, RI 02908 401-222-3880
[email protected] http://www.arts.ri.gov/pdf/fellowship_guidelines.pdf Grant Name: Artist Fellowship Grant. *Academic Area: Media arts, visual arts (open), writing. *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be at least 18 years old and residents of Rhode Island for at least one year prior to application. They must
demonstrate a commitment to artistic excellence and possess artistic merit. Applicants must not be full-time students in a degree program. Visit the council’s Web site to view additional eligibility requirements for the category in which they intend to apply. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a signed original application along with one copy, a supporting materials reference sheet, and an artist resume. For a detailed explanation of supporting materials in each artistic category, visit the council’s Web site. Applications are accepted on a rotating schedule for specific artistic disciplines. Visit the council’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000 and $5,000. *Deadline: Varies by discipline. South Carolina Arts Commission 1800 Gervais Street Columbus, SC 29201 803-734-8696 http://www.state.sc.us/arts/grants/artists/fellowships. htm Fellowship/Grant Name: Individual Artist Fellowship Grant. *Academic Area: Media arts, performing arts (open), visual arts (open), writing. *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be at least 18 years old, have resided in South Carolina for at least two years, demonstrate a commitment to artistic excellence, and possess artistic merit. Full-time students in a degree program are not eligible for this fellowship. Applicants should visit the organization’s Web site to view additional eligibility requirements for the category in which they intend to apply. Fellowships are offered in different categories each year. Visit the commission’s Web site to see if your discipline qualifies for the current year’s awards. *Application Process: Applicants should submit an application along with supporting materials and an artist resume. For a detailed explanation of supporting materials in each artistic category, visit the commission’s Web site. Applications are accepted for specific artistic disciplines each year and the current year’s artistic areas are posted on the commission’s Web site. Visit the commission’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $2,500. *Deadline: May 15. South Dakota Arts Council 800 Governors Drive Pierre, SD 57501-2294 605-773-3131
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[email protected] http://www.artscouncil.sd.gov/Pubs/guide/Guide%20t o%20Grants%2006%2007/ArtistGrants/grantsartists. htm Grant Name: Individual Artist Grant. *Academic Area: Media arts, performing arts (open), visual arts (open), writing. *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be at least 18 years old, have resided in South Dakota for at least two years, demonstrate a commitment to artistic excellence, and possess artistic merit. Full-time students in a degree program are not eligible for this grant. *Application Process: Applicants should submit an application along with supporting materials and an artist resume. Additional supporting materials such as newspaper reviews of the artist’s work may also be submitted. For a detailed explanation of supporting materials in each artistic category, visit the council’s Web site. Applications are accepted in all artistic disciplines. Visit the council’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000 and $3,000. *Deadline: March 1. Tennessee Arts Commission Attn: Rod Reiner, Deputy Director Citizens Plaza Building, 401 Charlotte Avenue Nashville, TN 37243-0780 615-741-2093
[email protected] http://www.arts.state.tn.us/grantprograms.htm Fellowship Name: Individual Artist Fellowship. *Academic Area: Media arts, performing arts (open), visual arts (open), writing. *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Tennessee with a valid Tennessee mailing address. They must demonstrate that art is part of their livelihood and that they make a significant portion of their income from their art. Full-time students in a degree program are not eligible for this fellowship. Applicants should visit the commission’s Web site to view the categories for which the organization is accepting applications for the current year. Disciplines vary by year. *Application Process: Applicants should submit an online application along with supporting materials. A new eGRANT system is now being used. Applicants should apply online, print a copy of the completed application, and submit the copy with the required supporting work samples. For a detailed explanation of supporting materials in each artistic category,
visit the commission’s Web site. *Amount: $5,000. *Deadline: January 30. Vermont Arts Council Attn: Michele Bailey, Director of Creation & Foundation Programs 136 State Street, Drawer 33 Montpelier, VT 05633-6001 802-828-3294
[email protected] http://www.vermontartscouncil.org/grants/documents/ for_artists.html Grant Name: Grants for Artists. *Academic Area: Media arts, performing arts (open), visual arts (open), writing. *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have lived in Vermont for at least one year prior to application. Full-time students in a degree program are not eligible for these grants. The council offers more than one type of individual grant. Visit its Web site to learn more. All grants require a 1:1 cash match. Applicants will need to raise equal funds in order to be eligible for an award. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with an artist narrative, a project timeline, a budget, supporting work samples, proof of Vermont residency, and a $10 application fee. Applicants should visit the council’s Web site for complete details on how to submit work samples. *Amount: $250 to $5,000. *Deadline: Deadlines vary. Visit the council’s Web site for detailed information. Virginia Commission for the Arts Lewis House, 223 Governor Street, Second Floor Richmond, VA 23219 804-225-3132
[email protected] http://www.arts.virginia.gov/artist%20fellowships.htm Fellowship Name: Artist Fellowship. *Academic Area: Media arts, performing arts (open), visual arts (open), writing. *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and legal residents of Virginia who plan to reside in the state for the duration of the fellowship period. Applicants must not be full-time students in a degree program. This organization offers fellowships in rotating disciplines. In one year applicants may apply in categories such as playwriting and sculpture. Two new categories will be chosen for the following year. Interested applicants should visit the commission’s
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Web site to view the current categories, or contact the organization for more information. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with an information page, an artist narrative, work samples, and a resume. Applicants should visit the commission’s Web site for complete details on how to submit work samples in each category. *Amount: $5,000. *Deadline: August 1. Washington State Arts Commission Attn: Willie Smyth, Program Manager PO Box 42675 Olympia, WA 98504-2675 360-586-2856
[email protected] http://www.arts.wa.gov Fellowship Name: Folk Arts Fellowship. *Academic Area: Visual arts (folk). *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be traditional artists, residents of Washington, and demonstrate a commitment to preserving endangered art forms. They should also demonstrate a commitment to their communities. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with supporting work samples, which include photos or slides, audio or videotapes, exhibit brochures or clippings, and optional letters of support. Visit the commission’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $5,000. *Deadline: April 22. West Virginia Commission on the Arts Attn: Jeff Pierson, Individual Artist Coordinator The Cultural Center 1900 Kanawha Boulevard East Charleston, WV 25305-0300 304-558-0240, ext. 717
[email protected] http://www.wvculture.org/arts/grants/fy06artistfellow. pdf Fellowship Name: Artist Fellowships. *Academic Area: Performing arts (open), visual arts (open), writing.
*Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be at least 18 years old and residents of West Virginia for at least one year. Full-time students in a degree program are not eligible for these fellowships. Fellowships are offered in varying categories, which rotate on a yearly basis. Applicants should visit the commission’s Web site to view additional eligibility requirements for the category in which they intend to apply and to see if applications are currently being accepted in their artistic discipline. *Application Process: Applicants should submit two copies of the completed application along with work samples (as specified for the category), a resume, and a selfaddressed, stamped envelope and postcard. Visit the commission’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $3,500. *Deadline: September 1. Wisconsin Arts Board 101 East Wilson Street, First Floor Madison, WI 53702 608-266-0190 http://www.arts.state.wi.us/static/fellwshp.htm Fellowship Name: Artist Fellowship Awards. *Academic Area: Media arts, performing arts (open), visual arts (open), writing. *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be at least 18 years old and residents of Wisconsin for at least one year. Those attending a college degree program are not eligible for these fellowships. Fellowships are offered in varying categories, which rotate on a yearly basis. In even numbered years, applicants may apply in the categories of literary arts, music composition, choreography, and performance art. Visual and media arts applicants may apply in odd-numbered years. *Application Process: Applicants apply online via the eGRANT system. Hard copies of the application and work samples must also be mailed. Applicants should visit the board’s Web site for additional updates. This program is currently under review, and procedures may change. *Amount: $8,000. *Deadline: September 15.
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION— UNDERGRADUATE The following financial aid resources are available to students who are interested in studying vocational education-related majors at the undergraduate level. in an aviation-related course of study; (3) full-time employees enrolled in advanced study programs to improve their skills in air traffic control or an aviation discipline; (4) U.S. citizens, children of air traffic control specialists enrolled half- to full-time in a program leading to a bachelor’s degree or higher. *Application Process: Applicants should visit the association’s Web site for specific eligibility requirements related to each of the four above-mentioned categories. Applicants should submit a completed application along with two letters of recommendation, transcripts, a statement of financial need, and an essay. Visit the association’s Web site to download the appropriate application. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Contact the association for deadline information.
Aircraft Electronics Association Educational Foundation 4217 South Hocker Independence, MO 64055 816-373-6565
[email protected] http://www.aea.net/EducationalFoundation/scholarship. asp?Category=4 Scholarship Name: Aircraft Electronics Association Educational Foundation Scholarship Program. *Academic Area: Aviation maintenance. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors or undergraduate students seeking careers in the aircraft electronics and aviation maintenance industry. Applicants must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Depending on scholarship, applicants may need to be Aircraft Electronics Association members or dependents of members. Visit the foundation’s Web site to learn more about eligibility requirements for specific scholarships. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, official transcripts, a letter of recommendation, and a personal statement. Visit the foundation’s Web site to review and download applications. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: February 15.
American Academy of Chefs (AAC) 180 Center Place Way St. Augustine, FL 32095 904-824-4468, 800-624-9458 http://www.acfchefs.org/academy/aacschol2.html Scholarship Name: American Academy of Chefs Chair’s Scholarship. *Academic Area: Culinary arts. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time culinary students attending a two- or four-year accredited, postsecondary school of culinary arts (or other postsecondary culinary training program acceptable to the AAC). Applicants must have completed at least one semester, quarter or trimester, be an exemplary student, and have a career goal of becoming a chef or pastry chef. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with two letters of recommendation, a financial aid release form, and a sealed official transcript showing GPA. Visit the academy’s Web site to download an official application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: July 1.
Air Traffic Control Association Attn: Scholarship Fund 1101 King Street, Suite 300 Alexandria, VA 22314 703-299-2430
[email protected] http://www.atca.org/activities/scholarships.asp Scholarship Name: Air Traffic Control Association Scholarship. *Academic Area: Aviation. *Age Group: College students. *Eligibility: Applicants must meet one of the following four eligibility categories: (1) students enrolled half- to full-time in a two- to four-year air traffic control program at an institution approved and/or licensed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as directly supporting the FAA’s college and training initiative; (2) students enrolled half- to full-time in a program leading to a bachelor’s degree or higher
American Board of Funeral Service Education Inc. Attn: Scholarship Committee 38 Florida Avenue Portland, ME 04103 237
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[email protected] http://www.abfse.org/html/scholarship.html Scholarship Name: American Board of Funeral Service Education National Scholarship Program. *Academic Area: Mortuary science. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens who have completed at least one semester (or quarter) of study in a program in funeral service or mortuary science education accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service Education. To be considered for a full award, they must have at least one term or semester remaining in their program, which will commence after the award. Partial awards may be given to students with less than one full term of study remaining. *Application process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a personal statement, a letter of recommendation, college transcripts, and federal tax form 1040. Applications can be obtained from the financial aid officer at each board college or downloaded at the board’s Web site. *Amount: $250 or $500. * Deadline: March 17. American Congress on Surveying and Mapping Attn: Pat Canfield 6 Montgomery Village Avenue, Suite 403 Gaithersburg, MD 20879 240-632-9716, ext. 113
[email protected] http://www.acsm.net/scholar.html Scholarship Name: American Congress on Surveying and Mapping (ACSM) Scholarships. *Academic Area: Surveying. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be members of the ACSM, pursuing careers in surveying or mapping, and demonstrate financial need. The scholarship is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with proof of membership in the ACSM; a brief statement of their educational objectives, professional activities, and financial need; three letters of recommendation; and official transcripts. Visit the organization’s Web site for a complete list of individual scholarships, specific eligibility requirements, and a downloadable application. *Amount: $500 to $2,000. *Deadline: December 1. American Hotel and Lodging Educational Foundation 1201 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 600 Washington, DC 20005-3931
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[email protected] http://www.ahlef.org/scholarships_aaa_five_diamond. asp Scholarship Name: AAA Five Diamond Hospitality Scholarship. *Academic Area: Hospitality. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Each year, AAA selects one of the four-year programs participating in the American Hotel and Lodging Educational Foundation’s Annual Scholarship Grant Program to receive the award. The school then selects the scholarship recipient based upon a set of minimum eligibility criteria. Visit the foundation’s Web site to learn which institution has been granted the award for the upcoming year. *Application Process: If you are attending the appointed institution, visit your dean’s office to inquire about the application process. *Amount: $5,000. *Deadline: Deadlines vary. American Hotel and Lodging Educational Foundation 1201 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 600 Washington, DC 20005-3931 202-289-3188
[email protected] http://www.ahlef.org/scholarships_ecolab.asp Scholarship Name: Academic Ecolab Scholarship. *Academic Area: Hospitality. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled or intend to enroll fulltime in a U.S. baccalaureate or associate hospitality degreegranting program for both the upcoming fall and spring semesters. The applicant’s school does not have to be affiliated with the foundation. High school seniors may apply. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with their most recent transcripts, a copy of their college curriculum as described in the college catalog, and copies of tax form 1040. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application or to apply directly online. *Amount: $1,000 for enrollment in a two-year program; $2,000 for enrollment in a four-year program. *Deadline: Quarterly (January 1, April 1, July 1, and October 1). American Hotel and Lodging Educational Foundation 1201 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 600 Washington, DC 20005-3931 202-289-3188
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Scholarship Name: American Hotel and Lodging Association Extended Stay Council Scholarship. *Academic Area: Hospitality. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must have previous work experience at an extended stay property and a desire to pursue their professional careers in the extended stay segment of the hotel industry. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a copy of their letter of college admittance, a statement of financial need and a copy of tax form 1040, a personal essay (maximum 500 words), two letters of recommendation, and official transcripts (including high school transcripts). One original packet and three copies should be submitted. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $500 to $2,000. *Deadline: June 15. American Hotel and Lodging Educational Foundation 1201 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 600 Washington, DC 20005-3931 202-289-3188
[email protected] http://www.ahlef.org/scholarships_annual_grant.asp Scholarship Name: Annual Scholarship Grant Program. *Academic Area: Hospitality. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be attending one of the 79 universities or colleges affiliated with the American Hotel and Lodging Educational Foundation (AH&LEF). Affiliated schools are comprised of approved two- and four-year hospitality management programs in the United States. Interested applicants should contact their department or the foundation to verify eligibility. *Application Process: Applicants receiving these scholarships are selected by their respective schools—not by the Foundation. The schools are required to use a set of minimum eligibility requirements designated by AH&LEF when selecting the scholarship recipients. Some of AH&LEF’s criteria include full-time enrollment status, minimum GPA of 3.0, U.S. citizenship or permanent U.S. resident status, and completion of at least one or two years of school. A few scholarships have slightly different criteria, depending on the program. Interested students should contact the dean’s office at their school for more details. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Contact your dean’s office for deadlines. Schools must submit their student nominations to the foundation by May 1.
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[email protected] http://www.ahlef.org/scholarships_packard_memorial.asp Scholarship Name: Arthur J. Packard Memorial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Hospitality. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: The applicant’s university must be an affiliated fouryear program of the American Hotel and Lodging Educational Foundation, and the applicant must demonstrate outstanding academic achievement. *Application Process: Each university nominates the one student most qualified according to the criteria to compete in the competition. Students should express their interest in the scholarship to their dean’s office for consideration in the nomination and application process. Visit the foundation’s Web site for a listing of eligible four-year institutions. *Amount: $5,000 for first place, $3,000 for second place, and $2,000 for third place. *Deadline: April 1. American Hotel and Lodging Educational Foundation 1201 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 600 Washington, DC 20005-3931 202-289-3188
[email protected] http://www.ahlef.org/scholarships_pepsi.asp Scholarship Name: Pepsi Scholarship. *Academic Area: Hospitality. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from the Marriott Hospitality High School located in Washington, D.C. They must also be admitted to an undergraduate hospitalityrelated degree granting program at a college or university for the upcoming academic year. *Application Process: Applicants should inquire in their principal’s office for consideration of this scholarship. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Inquire at your high school principal’s office for deadline information. American Public Transportation Association (APTA) 1666 K Street, NW, Suite 1100 Washington, DC 20006 202-496-4800
[email protected] http://www.apta.com/services/human_resources/ program_guidelines.cfm Scholarship Name: Dan M. Reichard Jr. Scholarship. *Academic Area: Business administration/
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management, transportation. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate dedication to pursuing careers in the business administration/management area of the transit industry. They must also be enrolled in a fully accredited institution, maintain at least a 3.0 GPA (B) in course work that is relevant to the industry or required of a degree program, and either be employed by or demonstrate a strong interest in entering the public transportation industry. College sophomores (30 hours or more satisfactorily completed), juniors, seniors, or those seeking advanced degrees may apply for scholarships. *Application Process: Any APTA member organization may nominate and sponsor candidates for the scholarship programs. Applicants must submit a completed application, letter of nomination, essay, three letters of recommendation, a copy of their completed Free Application for Financial Student Aid (FAFSA) form, official school transcripts, verification of enrollment, and a copy of the fee schedule. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $2,500. *Deadline: June 17. American Public Transportation Association (APTA) 1666 K Street, NW, Suite 1100 Washington, DC 20006 202-496-4800 http://www.apta.com/services/human_resources/ program_guidelines.cfm Scholarship Name: Jack R. Gilstrap Scholarship. *Academic Area: Transportation. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate dedication to pursuing careers in the transit industry and display a high level of academic/personal achievement. Applicants must be enrolled in a fully accredited institution, maintain at least a 3.0 GPA (B) in course work that is relevant to the industry or required of a degree program, and either be employed by or demonstrate a strong interest in entering the public transportation industry. College sophomores (30 hours or more satisfactorily completed), juniors, seniors, or those seeking advanced degrees may apply for scholarships. *Application Process: Any APTA member organization may nominate and sponsor candidates for the scholarship programs. Applicants must submit a completed application, a letter of nomination, an essay, three letters of
recommendation, a copy of their completed FAFSA form, official school transcripts, verification of enrollment, and copy of the fee schedule. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $2,500. *Deadline: June 17. American Society for Enology and Viticulture (ASEV) Attn: ASEV Scholarship Committee PO Box 1855 Davis, CA 95617-1855 530-753-3142
[email protected] http://www.asev.org Scholarship Name: American Society for Enology and Viticulture Scholarship. *Academic Area: Enology/ viticulture. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be undergraduate students enrolled in or accepted into a full-time accredited four-year college or university program. They must reside in North America (Canada, Mexico, or the United States). Applicants should be a minimum of junior status for the upcoming academic year. They must also have maintained a minimum 3.0 GPA and graduate applicants a 3.2 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Applicants must be enrolled in a major emphasizing enology or viticulture, or in a curriculum emphasizing a science basic to the wine and grape industry. The scholarship is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a student questionnaire, a statement of intent, original transcripts, a list of courses for the upcoming year, and two original letters of recommendation. Visit the society’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: March 1. American Society for Horticultural Science 113 South West Street, Suite 200 Alexandria, VA 22314-2851 703-836-4606
[email protected] http://www.ashs.org/awards/ student.html Award Name: American Society for Horticultural Science Scholars Award. *Academic Area: Horticulture. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time students majoring in horticulture at a four-year institution of higher education and must demonstrate commitment to the horticulture science profession and related career fields. Scholarship will also be granted based upon
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the student’s class standing at the time of application; excellence in academic and scholastic performance; participation in extracurricular, leadership, and research activities relating to horticulture; participation in university and community service; and related horticultural experience. *Application Process: Applicants must be nominated by the chair/ head of the department in which they are majoring. Applicants must submit an application form, a 250- to 500-word essay, a resume, three reference letters, and official college transcripts. Visit the society’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,500. *Deadline: February 4. American Society for Horticultural Science Attn: Collegiate Scholars Award 113 South West Street, Suite 200 Alexandria, VA 22314-2851 703-836-4606
[email protected] http://www.ashs.org/awards/student.html Award Name: Collegiate Scholars Award. *Academic Area: Horticulture. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be junior and senior undergraduates majoring in horticulture whose academic standing is in the top 15 percent of their class. Students will be selected by their departments on the basis of their scholarship achievements, leadership abilities, participation in campus/club activities, and services to their departments. *Application Process: Departments will submit their nominations to the society. Visit the society’s Web site for more information. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: February 11. American Society for Horticultural Science 113 South West Street, Suite 200 Alexandria, VA 22314-2851 703-836-4606
[email protected] http://www.ashs.org/awards/student.html Scholarship Name: E. Ted Sims Jr. Memorial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Horticulture. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be registered as full-time students, with junior or senior class standing beginning in the fall of the award year, who demonstrate a commitment to the horticulture profession, excellence in academic performance in the major, and participation in extracurricular activities relating to horticulture.
*Application Process: Applicants must be nominated by the chair/head of the department in which they are majoring. Applicants must submit an application form, a 250- to 500-word essay, a resume, three reference letters, and official college transcripts. Visit the society’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: February 4. American Society of Transportation and Logistics Attn: Scholarship Judging Panel 1700 North Moore Street, Suite 1900 Arlington, VA 22209-1904 703-524-5011
[email protected] http://www.astl.org/scholar.htm Scholarship Name: L.L. Waters Scholarship. *Academic Area: Transportation. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be in their junior year at a fully accredited four-year U.S. college or university, who are enrolled in a degree program in which transportation/logistics is their area of concentration. Applicants must demonstrate scholastic achievement and commitment to the pursuit of a professional career in transportation/ logistics. The scholarship is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a letter of intent, official transcripts, and two letters of recommendation. Visit the society’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $2,000. *Deadline: September 30. Appraisal Institute Education Trust Attn: Olivia Carreon 550 West Van Buren Street, Suite 1000 Chicago, IL 60607 312-335-4100
[email protected] http://www.appraisalinstitute.org/education/ downloads/AIET_Info.pdf Scholarship Name: Appraisal Institute Education Trust Scholarship. *Academic Area: Real estate. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens attending a community college or four-year college full time, and majoring in real estate appraisal, land economics, or a real estate related field. They must be sophomores, juniors, or seniors. The scholarship is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should request further information from the
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institute. Applications are available in November. *Amount: $2,000 undergraduate students, $3,000 graduate students. *Deadline: March 15. Associated General Contractors (AGC) of America AGC Education and Research Foundation 2300 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 400 Arlington, VA 22201 703-837-5342
[email protected] http://www.agc.org/page.ww?section=AGC+Foundation &name=Undergraduate+Scholarships Scholarship Name: Associated General Contractors Foundation Undergraduate Construction Education Scholarship. *Academic Area: Construction trades. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time students who are college sophomores or juniors enrolled or planning to enroll in a full-time, four- or five-year Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology- or American Council for Construction Education-accredited construction management or construction-related engineering program. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or be documented permanent residents of the United States. *Application Process: Applications will be available in July. Applicants must submit a completed application, two evaluation forms, transcripts, and notification of receipt postcard. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $2,000 per year ($6,000 maximum for renewal). *Deadline: November 1. Associated General Contractors (AGC) of America AGC Education and Research Foundation 333 John Carlyle Street, Suite 200 Alexandria, VA 22314 703-548-3318
[email protected] http://www.agc.org/page.ww?section=AGC+Foundatio n&name=James+L.+Allhands+Student+Essay+Com petition Scholarship Name: James L. Allhands Essay Competition. *Academic Area: Construction trades, engineering (construction). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be senior-level students in four- or five-year Accreditation Board for Engineering Technology or American Council for Construction Educationaccredited university construction management or construction-related engineering programs.
*Application Process: Applicants must submit one original and two copies of an essay (no longer than 10 pages) and an essay abstract. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $300 to $1,000. *Deadline: November 1. Automotive Hall of Fame Automotive Educational Fund 21400 Oakwood Boulevard Dearborn, MI 48124 313-240-4000 http://www.automotivehalloffame.org/scholarships.php Scholarship Name: Automotive Hall of Fame Scholarships. *Academic Area: Automotive. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must possess an automotive career interest. Applicants must be accepted (high school seniors) or attending an accredited college, university, or trade school within the United States, with satisfactory to superior academic progress, at the time of application and be enrolled full-time. Eligibility requirements vary by scholarship. Visit the Hall of Fame’s Web site for specific scholarship eligibility requirements. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, official transcripts, two letters of recommendation, and a letter of acceptance to degree program. Visit the Hall of Fame’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: May 30. Connecticut Funeral Directors Association Inc. Attn: John Cascio 350 Silas Deane Highway, Suite 202 Wethersfield, CT 06109 860-721-0234
[email protected] http://www.ctfda.org/html/scholarship-mortuary.html Scholarship Name: Mortuary Science Scholarship. *Academic Area: Mortuary science. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be students who plan to complete their education in an accredited mortuary science school and serve the public in their chosen profession in the state of Connecticut. They also must be legal residents of the state of Connecticut. *Application Process: Applicants submit a completed application, transcripts, proof of Connecticut residency, and two essays. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: November 1.
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ConstructMyFuture.com Attn: Nicole Hallada Association of Equipment Manufacturers 111 East Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 1000 Milwaukee, WI 53202 866-AEM-0442
[email protected] http://www.constructmyfuture.com/stu-scholarships. html Scholarship Name: ConstructMyFuture Scholarship. *Academic Area: Construction trades. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be planning on attending post-secondary programs in any construction industry related field. High school seniors may apply. *Application Process: Interested applicants should email the contact person listed above for information on obtaining an application. Visit the Web site for future updates. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Contact the organization for deadline information. Cosmetology Advancement Foundation Access to Cosmetology Education Grant Program PO Box 811, FDR Station New York, NY 10150-0811 212-750-2412 http://www.cosmetology.org/ace2.pdf Grant Name: Access to Cosmetology Education Grant. *Academic Area: Cosmetology *Age Group: Open. *Eligibility: Applicants should contact the foundation for information about the eligibility and availability of the grant. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the foundation for an application and application procedures. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Contact the foundation for deadline information. The Culinary Trust Attn: Trina Gribbins 304 West Liberty Street, Suite 201 Louisville, KY 40202 800-928-4227, ext.264
[email protected] http://www.iacpfoundation.com/html/scholarships.html Scholarship Name: The Culinary Trust Scholarship Program. *Academic Area: Culinary arts. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must have two years of foodservice experience (either paid or volunteer or a combination of the two). Students and professionals may apply.
Applicants who are currently students must maintain a 3.0 GPA. Eligibility requirements vary depending on the specific scholarship. Visit the trust’s Web site or contact the trust to obtain detailed eligibility requirements for specific scholarships. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a two-page essay, two letters of recommendation, a budget and tentative travel dates (if applying for an independent research scholarship), and $25 application fee. Visit the trust’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: December 15. Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences University of North Dakota PO Box 9007 Grand Forks, ND 58202-9007 800-258-1525
[email protected] http://www.youngeagles.org/programs/scholarships Scholarship Name: Clay Lacy Professional Pilot Scholarship. *Academic Area: Aviation. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must plan to attend a professional pilot program at the University of North Dakota (UND), John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences, to earn a college degree as a professional pilot and earn commercial, instrument, multi-engine and all fixed-wing flight instructor ratings. Scholarship winners must participate in flight by living on the EAA Air Academy campus, supporting EAA programs, activities and events. Applicants must demonstrate financial need, attend UND, meet FAA criteria for licensure, and must have their private pilot’s certificate to be eligible for the scholarship. Applicants must be well rounded and involved in school/community activities and aviation. Applicants must also be current members of EAA or recommended by a current EAA member. *Application Process: Applicants must contact the John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Science at UND to obtain an application and for application details. *Amount: Up to $12,500 per year. *Deadline: Varies. Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Attn: EAA Scholarship Department PO Box 3086 Oshkosh, WI 54903-3086
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[email protected] http://www.youngeagles.org/programs/scholarships Scholarship Name: EAA Achievement in Aviation Scholarship. *Academic Area: Aviation. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be active in recreational aviation endeavors and pursuing further aviation education or training. They must also be well rounded and involved in school/community activities and aviation. Academic records should show that applicants have the ability to successfully complete the program in which they seek a scholarship. Applicants must also be current members of EAA or recommended by a current EAA member. *Application Process: Applicants must visit the association’s Web site to complete and submit an online application. *Amount: $500. *Deadline: March 1. Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Attn: EAA Scholarship Department PO Box 3086 Oshkosh, WI 54903-3086 920-426-6815
[email protected] http://www.youngeagles.org/programs/scholarships Scholarship Name: H.P. “Bud” Milligan Aviation Scholarship. *Academic Area: Aviation. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be students enrolled in an accredited aviation program at a college, technical school, or aviation academy. Academic records should show that applicants have the ability to successfully complete the program in which they seek a scholarship. Financial need is not a requirement. Applicants must also be well rounded and involved in school/ community activities and aviation and current members of EAA or recommended by a current EAA member. *Application Process: Applicants must visit the association’s Web site to complete and submit an online application. *Amount: $1,000 (renewable). *Deadline: March 1. Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Attn: EAA Scholarship Department PO Box 3086 Oshkosh, WI 54903-3086 920-426-6815
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Scholarship Name: Herbert L. Cox Memorial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Aviation. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be accepted or attending a four-year accredited college or university pursuing a degree leading to an aviation profession. Applicants must demonstrate financial need, be well rounded, and involved in school/community activities and aviation. They must also be current members of EAA or recommended by a current EAA member. *Application Process: Applicants must visit the association’s Web site to complete and submit an online application. *Amount: $500. *Deadline: March 1. Floriculture Industry Research and Scholarship Trust PO Box 280 East Lansing, MI 48826-0280 517-333-4617
[email protected] http://www.firstinfloriculture.org/schl_req_app.htm Scholarship Name: First Scholarship. *Academic Area: Horticulture. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be pursuing a career in a horticulture-related field and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. They must also be citizens or residents of the United States or Canada or be enrolled in an accredited educational institution in the United States or Canada. *Application Process: Contact the trust in January to obtain information on application details. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: May 1. Florida Funeral Directors Association 228 Lafayette Circle Tallahassee, FL 32303 850-224-1969, 800-226-3332
[email protected] http://www.ffda.org/scholarship.html Scholarship Name: Florida Funeral Directors Association Scholarship. *Academic Area: Mortuary science. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be students enrolled in mortuary science programs in accredited mortuary science schools who plan to serve the profession in the state of Florida. They also must have completed at least 30 hours of study and maintained at least a 2.5 GPA. Applicants must not have received any marks of D in any required mortuary science classes. They also must be residents of Florida and student members of the Florida Funeral Directors Association. *Application Process: Applicants must
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submit a completed application, transcripts, proof of Florida residency (two forms), and two 500-word essays. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: Varies. Funeral Service Foundation (FSF) Attn: FSF Scholarship Committee Joseph E. Hagan Memorial Scholarship 13625 Bishop’s Drive Brookfield, WI 53005-6607 877-402-5900
[email protected] http://www.funeralservicefoundation.org/scholarships/ FuneralServiceFoundation-JoeHaganbio.htm Scholarship Name: Joseph E. Hagan Memorial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Mortuary science. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time students enrolled in or accepted for enrollment in a mortuary science program accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service Education. *Application Process: Applicants must submit two copies of an application checklist, a completed application, enrollment verification, and an essay. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: April 30. Funeral Service Foundation (FSF) 13625 Bishop’s Drive Brookfield, WI 53005-6607 877-402-5900
[email protected] http://www.funeralservicefoundation.org/scholarships/ FuneralServiceFoundation-Keystone.htm Scholarship Name: Key Memories™ Scholarship Essay Contest. *Academic Area: Mortuary science. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be studying mortuary sciences at an accredited institution. *Application Process: Applicants must submit an essay covering a designated topic. Applicants can obtain applications from their faculty advisors, through the FSF Web site, or at http://www.keystonegroup.com. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: Varies. Garden Club of America Attn: Mrs. Nancy Stevenson Grosscup Scholarship Committee Cleveland Botanical Garden 11030 East Boulevard
Cleveland, OH 44106 Fax: 216-753-8287 http://www.gcamerica.org/scholarship/grosscup.html Scholarship Name: Katharine M. Grosscup Scholarship. *Academic Area: Horticulture. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be current college sophomores, juniors, or seniors majoring in horticulture or a related field. Preference is given to residents of Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. Applicants must maintain a B average or better. The scholarship is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, two letters of recommendation, and official transcripts. Finalists must attend a personal interview in Cleveland. Visit the club’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Up to $3,000. *Deadline: February 1. General Aviation Manufacturers Association GAMA Education Office 1400 K Street, NW, Suite 801 Washington, DC 20005 202-393-1500
[email protected] http://www.gama.aero/resources/AVEducation/index. php Award Name: Edward W. Stimpson Aviation Excellence Award. *Academic Area: Aviation. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors planning to attend a college or university with an aviation degree core. A 3.0 gradepoint average, and community and school activities are required. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with transcripts, letters of recommendation from teachers and school administrators, and a 750-word essay. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $500. *Deadline: April 28. Hawaii Community Foundation Attn: Scholarships 1164 Bishop Street, Suite 800 Honolulu, HI 96813 808-566-5570 http://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/scholar/ voced.php Scholarship Name: Vocational Education Program. *Academic Area: Vocational education. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants
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must be Hawaii residents who are enrolled in a vocational degree program in a select group of community colleges in Hawaii. This list is subject to change, so visit the foundation’s Web site to see if your school is eligible. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a personal statement explaining their goals, career plans, and interests, and a letter of recommendation. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download the application. *Amount: $500/semester for four semesters. *Deadline: July 1, October 2. Helicopter Association International Aviation Maintenance Technician Scholarship 1635 Prince Street Alexandria, VA 22314-2818 703-683-4646
[email protected] http://www.rotor.com/get.php?page=operations/ awards.htm Scholarship Name: Bill Sanderson Aviation Maintenance Technician Scholarship Award. *Academic Area: Aviation maintenance. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be about to graduate from an FAA-approved PART 147 Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) school or a recent recipient of an Airframe and Powerplant certificate. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed twopart application. The first part of the application is to be completed by the applicant. The second part is to be completed by the AMT program director, administrator, or instructor. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $500 to $1,500, plus the expense of one course listed on the association’s Web site. *Deadline: December 15. H. H. Harris Foundation 30 South Wacker Drive, Suite 2300 Chicago, IL 60606 312-346-7900
[email protected] http://www.afsinc.org/Harris.htm Scholarship Name: H.H. Harris Scholarship. *Academic Area: Foundry. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens and either students or professionals in the metallurgical and casting of metals field. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application
and two letters of recommendation. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: June 30. Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Foundation 8201 Greensboro Drive, Suite 300 McLean, VA 22102 703-610-9024
[email protected] http://www.hsmai.org/Events/scholarship.cfm Scholarship Name: Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International Foundation Scholarship. *Academic Area: Hospitality. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be either part- or full-time students pursuing careers in a hospitality management field. One scholarship is awarded to a part-time student and three are awarded to full-time students. Applicants should be members of HSMAI. The scholarship is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: HSMAI issues a call for entries for student scholarships each fall. Interested applicants should check the association’s Web site for updated application information or contact the association. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Contact the association for deadline information. Illinois Funeral Service Foundation 215 South Grand Avenue West Springfield, IL 62704-3838 217-525-2000, 800-240-4332
[email protected] http://www.ifda.org/education/scholarships.html Scholarship Name: The Illinois Funeral Service Foundation Scholarship Program is available to students who attend one of the following schools of mortuary science: Southern Illinois University School of Mortuary Science (Carbondale), Malcolm X College (Chicago), Worsham’s College, (Chicago), and Carl Sandburg College (Galesburg). *Academic Area: Mortuary science. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be Illinois residents enrolled in one of the aforementioned mortuary science programs. The Foundation awards the scholarships directly to these institutions each year. The chosen educational institutions can then make their own eligibility requirements. *Application Process: Applicants should contact their educational institution to inquire about
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scholarship availability and application details. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: Varies. International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI) Attn: Executive Director 12772 Boenker Road Bridgeton, MO 63044 314-739-4224
[email protected] http://www.firearson.com/ef/jcwscholar/index.asp Scholarship Name: John Charles Wilson Scholarship Program. *Academic Area: Fire science/service, law enforcement. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be members in good standing of the IAAI or the immediate family of a member; or the applicant must be recommended and sponsored by a member in good standing with the IAAI. Applicants must be enrolled or planning to enroll in the next scheduled semester of a two- or four-year accredited college or university that offers courses in police or fire sciences including fire investigation and related subjects. *Application Process: Applicants must complete an application, a personal statement, and submit with official transcripts. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: February 15. International Executive Housekeepers Association Inc. (IEHA) Attn: IEHA Scholarship Selection Committee 1001 Eastwind Drive, Suite 301 Westerville, OH 43081-3361 800-200-6342 http://www.ieha.org/education/scholarship_ieha.htm Scholarship Name: International Executive Housekeepers Association Education/Scholarship Foundation Award. *Academic Area: Hospitality. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be IEHA members enrolled in a program of study leading to an undergraduate degree, associate degree, or IEHA-approved certification programs that include a self-study course. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, one original and three copies of an original written manuscript concerning the housekeeping industry (i.e., inservice, management, AIDS, personal experience, hotel, healthcare, recycling, waste disposal, personnel
shortage, OSHA standards, etc), official transcripts, and letter of recommendation. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Up to $800. *Deadline: January 10. International Executive Housekeepers Association (IEHA) Attn: IEHA Scholarship Selection Committee 1001 Eastwind Drive, Suite 301 Westerville, OH 43081-3361 800-200-6342 http://www.ieha.org/education/scholarship_spartan. htm Scholarship Name: Spartan Sponsored International Executive Housekeepers Association Scholarship Award. *Academic Area: Hospitality. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be IEHA members or immediate family members who wish to pursue careers in executive housekeeping. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application and personal statement. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,500. *Deadline: September 10. International Food Service Executives Association (IFSEA) IFSEA Administrative Office 836 San Bruno Avenue Henderson, NV 89015 800-824-3732
[email protected] http://doclibrary.com/ASC19/DOC/scholarship5329. pdfm Scholarship Name: International Food Service Executives Association Worthy Goal Scholarship. *Academic Area: Hospitality. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled or accepted as a full-time student in a food service-related major at a two- or four-year college or university for the fall term. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a personal financial statement summary, a personal statement, documentation of their work experience and leadership in student organizations, a statement of the scholarship’s significance in achieving their career goals, official transcripts, and three letters of recommendation. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $500 to $1,000. *Deadline: February 1.
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International Order of the Golden Rule PO Box 28689 St. Louis, MO 63146-1189 800-637-8030
[email protected] http://www.ogr.org/scholarships.php Scholarship Name: Awards of Excellence Scholarship. *Academic Area: Mortuary science. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be currently enrolled in an accredited mortuary science school and maintain at least a 3.0 GPA. They must also graduate after December 31 of the current year. *Application Process: Scholarship applications are available in January/February. Visit the organization’s Web site for application details. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: October 1.
or university, and be admitted to, or enrolled in, a program in funeral service or mortuary science education accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service Education. Students in coordinated programs are only eligible for an award during a period of attendance at an American Board-accredited institution. Applicants must also have at least one term or semester remaining in their programs, which will commence after the award date. Eligibility requirements vary by specific scholarship. Visit the association’s Web site for specific scholarship eligibility requirements. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, transcripts, a letter of recommendation, and proof of Iowa residency. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $500 to $1,000. *Deadline: March 15.
International Order of the Golden Rule PO Box 28689 St. Louis, MO 63146-1189 800-637-8030
[email protected] http://www.ogr.org/scholarships.php Scholarship Name: Koven L. Brown Scholarship Program. *Academic Area: Mortuary science. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be currently enrolled in an accredited mortuary science school and maintain at least a 3.0 GPA. They must graduate after December 31 of the current year, and also demonstrate financial need. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, official transcripts, and evidence of financial need. Visit the organization’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: December 31.
ISA-The Instrumentation, Systems, and Automation Society 67 Alexander Drive Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 919-549-8411
[email protected] http://www.isa.org/Content/NavigationMenu/General_ Information/Careers/Scholarships/Scholarships.htm Scholarship Name: ISA Educational Foundation Scholarship. *Academic Area: Automation. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled full-time in an instrumentation, systems, or automation discipline at an education institution in their country of residence. They also must be in their sophomore year or higher and maintain at least a minimum 3.0 GPA. The scholarship is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants must submit one original and nine copies of a completed application, transcripts, a list of their activities and awards, an employment record, and an essay. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: February 15.
Iowa Funeral Directors Association 2400 86th Street, Unit 22 Des Moines, IA 50322 515-270-0130, 800-982-6561
[email protected] http://www.iafda.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subar ticlenbr=24 Scholarship Name: Iowa Funeral Directors Association Scholarship Program. *Academic Area: Mortuary science. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be legal Iowa residents who intend to practice funeral service in Iowa upon graduation, have completed two years and have accumulated 60 credit hours at an accredited college
James Beard Foundation Attn: Scholarship Department 167 West 12th Street New York, NY 10011 212-675-4984, ext. 311 http://www.jamesbeard.org Scholarship Name: James Beard Foundation Scholarship. *Academic Area: Culinary arts. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants
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must be aspiring culinary professionals who have not yet graduated from culinary school. Contact the foundation to learn more about specific scholarship eligibility requirements. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, two reference letters, a copy of the first two pages of their most recent Federal Income Tax Returns, official transcripts, an essay, and proof of residency. New scholarship applications are available each winter. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Up to $20,000. *Deadline: June 30. Kansas Funeral Directors Association (KFDA) Foundation PO Box 1904 Topeka, KS 66601 785-232-7789
[email protected] http://www.ksfda.org/educareer.htm Scholarship Name: Kansas Funeral Directors Association Foundation Scholarship. *Academic Area: Mortuary science. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in a mortuary science program in Kansas with at least one, but no more than two semesters remaining following September 30. They also must demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, and financial need. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, transcripts, a personal statement, and a most recent tax return. Contact the KFDA to request an application. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: September 30. Maryland State Funeral Directors Association Attn: Daniel T. Mulheran Memorial Scholarship 311 Crain Highway, SE Glen Burnie, MD 21061 410-553-9106, 888-459-9693
[email protected] http://www.msfda.net/scholarship.php Scholarship Name: Daniel T. Mulheran Memorial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Mortuary science. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be students who have completed at least two-thirds of their educational requirements, plan to complete their education in an accredited mortuary science school, maintain a GPQA of at least 2.5, and work in their chosen profession in the state of Maryland. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, two letters of
recommendation, and two 500-word essays. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: October 1. National Air Transportation Foundation Dan L. Meisinger Sr. Memorial Learn to Fly Scholarship 4226 King Street Alexandria, VA 22302 703-845-9000 http://www.nata.aero/about/sch_meisinger.jsp Scholarship Name: Dan L. Meisinger Sr. Memorial Learn to Fly Scholarship. *Academic Area: Aviation. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be college students currently enrolled in aviation programs with a minimum B-average or better. It is preferable for applicants to be recommended by aviation professionals and be residents of Kansas, Missouri, or Illinois. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. Contact the foundation to inquire about supporting documents necessary to accompany the application. There is a $5 application fee. *Amount: $2,500. *Deadline: Last Friday in November. National Air Transportation Foundation John E. Godwin Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund 4226 King Street Alexandria, VA 22302 703-845-9000 http://www.nata.aero/about/sch_godwin.jsp Scholarship Name: John E. Godwin Jr. Memorial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Aviation. *Age Group: Open. *Eligibility: Applicants must be a minimum of 18 years old and be nominated and endorsed by a representative or a regular/associate member company of the National Air Transportation Association. Applicants must possess a Student Pilot certificate (or higher), with a third-class medical certificate, or with the possibility to qualify for a second-class medical certificate. They must also demonstrate a commitment to general aviation and preferably have a membership in good standing with the Civil Air Patrol. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application and copies of an airman’s certificate and current medical certificate. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. Contact the foundation to inquire about any additional supporting documents necessary to accompany the application. *Amount: $2,500. *Deadline: Last Friday in November.
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National Air Transportation Foundation Pioneers of Flight Scholarship Program 4226 King Street Alexandria, VA 22302 703-845-9000 http://www.nata.aero/about/sch_pioneersofflight.jsp Scholarship Name: Pioneers of Flight Scholarship Program. *Academic Area: Aviation. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be college students in their sophomore or junior year at the time of application who are pursuing full-time study at an accredited four-year college or university. They must also demonstrate interest in pursuing a career in general aviation. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, official transcripts, a letter of recommendation, an essay on general aviation, and a personal statement. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: Last Friday in December. National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) Foundation Attn: Donna Gaede 8224 Old Courthouse Road Vienna, VA 22182-3808 800-272-6272
[email protected] http://www.ncraonline.org/education/students/index. shtml Scholarship Name: Council on Approved Student Education (CASE) Scholarship. *Academic Area: Court reporting. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must attend an NCRA-approved court reporting program and be in good academic standing. They must also be student members of NCRA, and be able to write 140 to 180 words per minute. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application and a twopage essay with references on a preselected topic. Contact Donna Gaede for further details on how to apply for a CASE Scholarship. *Amount: $500 to $1,500. *Deadline: April 1. National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) Foundation Attn: B.J. Shorak, Deputy Executive Director 8224 Old Courthouse Road Vienna, VA 22182-3808 800-272-6272
[email protected] http://www.ncraonline.org/foundation/education/sarli. shtml Scholarship Name: Frank Sarli Memorial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Court reporting. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Nominees must be current NCRA student members and enrolled in an NCRA-approved court reporting program. Applicants must also pass at least one of the court reporting program’s Q & A tests at a minimum of 200 words per minute, maintain a GPA of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale, demonstrate financial need, and possess all the qualities exemplified by a professional court reporter, including professional attitude, demeanor, dress, and motivation. All criteria must be confirmed and verified by the submitting court reporting program. *Application Process: Visit the association’s Web site to download a nomination form. *Amount: $2,000. *Deadline: March 4. National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) Attn: Amy Davidson 8224 Old Courthouse Road Vienna, VA 22182-3808 800-272-6272
[email protected] http://www.ncraonline.org/education/students/index. shtml Grant Name: Student Member Tuition Grant. *Academic Area: Court reporting. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be NCRA student members in good standing, be in good academic standing, and be able to write 120 to 200 words per minute. *Application Process: Applicants can find more information about the grant drawing in the May issue of the NCRA’s Journal of Court Reporting. Contact Amy Davidson for further details on the Student Member Tuition Grant. *Amount: $500. *Deadline: May 31. National Fire Protection Association Attn: Christine Ellis 1 Batterymarch Park Quincy, MA 02169-7471 617-984-7244
[email protected] http://www.nfpa.org/categoryList.asp?categoryID=205& URL=Learning/Public%20Education/Scholarships,%2 0awards,%20grants Scholarship Name: George D. Miller Scholarship. *Academic Area: Fire science/service. *Age Group:
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Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be nominated by their college or university located in the United States or Canada. Applicants must be full- or part-time bachelor’s degree candidates in a fire service or public administration program. They must be currently pursuing a career in the fire service and have completed at least one academic year of post-high school credits. They must also exhibit scholarship achievement, leadership qualities, and concern for others/volunteerism. The scholarship is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants must submit an application, a personal statement, undergraduate transcripts, and a letter of recommendation. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $5,000 minimum. *Deadline: April 1. National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation 175 West Jackson Boulevard, Suite 1500 Chicago, IL 60604-2814 312-715-1010, ext. 733
[email protected] http://www.nraef.org/scholarships/highschool Scholarship Name: Academic Scholarship for High School Seniors. *Academic Area: Hospitality. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors, demonstrate a commitment to both a postsecondary foodservice education and a career in the restaurant and foodservice industry, maintain a minimum 2.75 GPA on a 4.0 scale, and have a minimum of 250 hours of foodservice-related work experience. They must also apply and gain acceptance to a foodservicerelated, postsecondary program, either full-time or substantial part-time, and plan to enroll in a minimum of two terms for the school year. *Application Process: Applicants must submit an application, paycheck stubs, and one to three letters of recommendation from current or previous employers. Contact the association for further application details. *Amount: $2,000. *Deadline: April 21. National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation 175 West Jackson Boulevard, Suite 1500 Chicago, IL 60604-2814 312-715-1010, ext. 733
[email protected] http://www.nraef.org/scholarships/undergraduate
Scholarship Name: Academic Scholarship for Undergraduate Students. *Academic Area: Hospitality. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be undergraduate students who have completed at least one semester and are pursuing a certificate, associate degree, or bachelor degree in a restaurant and/or foodservicerelated program. They must also have a minimum 2.75 GPA on a 4.0 scale and have a minimum of 750 hours of work experience in the restaurant and food service industry. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application online and post a copy of the online application, official transcripts, a copy of their college curriculum, two essays, paycheck stubs, and one to three letters of recommendation from current or previous employers. Visit the association’s Web site to download and submit an application. *Amount: $2,000. *Deadline: November 18 and April 7. National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Foundation 1885 Bob Johnson Drive Colorado Springs, CO 80906 800-815-6826
[email protected] http://www.nsca-lift.org/Foundation Scholarship Name: Challenge Scholarship. *Academic Area: Wellness (strength and conditioning). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be NSCA members for at least one year prior to application deadline date. Applicants must be seeking either an undergraduate degree in a strength and conditioning-related field. The scholarship is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a covering letter of application, completed application information as listed on the foundation’s Web site, a resume, original transcripts, three letters of recommendation, and a personal statement. Visit the foundation’s Web site for further details. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: March 15. National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Foundation 1885 Bob Johnson Drive Colorado Springs, CO 80906 800-815-6826
[email protected] http://www.nsca-lift.org/Foundation
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Scholarship Name: High School Scholarship. *Academic Area: Wellness (strength and conditioning). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors preparing to enter college. Students must demonstrate they have been accepted into an accredited institution with the intention to graduate with a degree in the strength and conditioning field. They must also demonstrate a record of community service and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA based on a 4.0 system. Applicants must also sign up for NSCA membership at the time of application if they are not already members. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a covering letter of application, completed application information as listed on the foundation’s Web site, original transcripts, two recommendation letters, a personal statement, a copy of their letter of acceptance to college, and information regarding their extracurricular activities and community involvement. Visit the foundation’s Web site for further details. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: March 15. Nebraska Funeral Directors Association c/o Laughlin Trust Committee 201 North 8th Street, Suite 400, PO Box 93313 Lincoln, NE 68501-3313 402-423-8900 http://www.nefda.org/careers/documents/ LaughlinTrustBrochure.pdf Scholarship Name: Nebraska Funeral Directors Association Scholarship. *Academic Area: Funeral services. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants should be graduating high school seniors in Nebraska who meet pre-mortuary school educational requirements and who intend to pursue a career in mortuary science. Students who receive the scholarship must practice mortuary science in Nebraska for a minimum of three years (or repay the funds). *Application Process: Applicants should contact the association to receive an application. Written applications are required along with a letter of recommendation from an association member, transcripts, and a letter stating pre-mortuary science requirements have been met. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: June 30. New Jersey State Funeral Directors Association Attn: Scholarship Program PO Box L Manasquan, NJ 08736 732-974-9444
[email protected] http://www.njsfda.org/education/edu_3scholar.shtml Scholarship Name: New Jersey Funeral Service Education Corporation Scholarship. *Academic Area: Mortuary science. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be registered in a mortuary science program, demonstrate academic achievement by maintaining at least a 2.5 GPA, and possess a commitment to funeral service. They also must be New Jersey residents who plan to work in funeral service within the state of New Jersey. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with transcripts, two or three letters of recommendation, and a 200- to 300-word essay. Applicants must be available to attend a mandatory interview at the corporation’s headquarters in July. Visit the organization’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: June 30. Oregon Funeral Directors Association c/o Mount Hood Community College Attn: Bill Malcom 26000 Southeast Stark Street Gresham, OR 97030 503-491-6941 http://www.nfda.org/page.php?pID=230 Scholarship Name: Oregon Funeral Directors Association Scholarship. *Academic Area: Funeral services. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time students at Mount Hood Community College who have completed at least 35 credit hours, demonstrate financial need, and maintain at least a 3.0 GPA. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the Mount Hood Community College financial aid office to request an application. Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation from instructors. *Amount: $1,500. *Deadline: Contact the college for deadline information. Plastics Institute of America (PIA) 333 Aiken Street Lowell, MA 01854-3686 978-934-3130
[email protected] http://www.plasticsinstitute.org/scholarships.php Scholarship Name: Plastics Pioneers Association Scholarship. *Academic Area: Plastics. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be pursuing careers in any segment of the plastics industry including new technology,
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education, organizational leadership, polymer development, and processing machinery innovation. They must also be U.S. citizens with strong academic records and commitment to student/community involvement. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a resume, letter of recommendation, and a personal statement. Visit PIA’s Web site to submit an online application. *Amount: $1,500. *Deadline: April 1. Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors (PHCC) Educational Foundation American Standard Scholarship Program PO Box 6808 Falls Church, VA 22040 800-533-7694
[email protected] http://www.foundation.phccweb.org/Scholarships/ ASScholarship.htm Scholarship Name: American Standard Scholarship. *Academic Area: Construction trades. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in a PHCC-approved apprenticeship program, full-time certificate or degree program at an accredited two-year community college, technical college or trade school, or undergraduate degree program at an accredited four-year college or university. They must also be citizens of either the United States or Canada. High school seniors may apply. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a personal statement, a letter of recommendation from an active member of the PHCC National Association, an academic letter of recommendation, official transcripts, and SAT/ACT scores. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $2,500. *Deadline: June 1. Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors (PHCC) Educational Foundation A.O. Smith Scholarship Program PO Box 6808 Falls Church, VA 22040 800-533-7694
[email protected] http://www.foundation.phccweb.org/Scholarships/ AOSScholarship.htm Scholarship Name: A.O. Smith Water Heaters Scholarship. *Academic Area: Construction trades. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in a PHCC-approved
apprenticeship program, full-time certificate or degree program at an accredited two-year community college, technical college or trade school, or undergraduate degree program at an accredited four-year college or university. They must also be citizens of either the United States or Canada. High school seniors may apply. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a personal statement, a letter of recommendation from an active member of the PHCC National Association, an academic letter of recommendation, official transcripts, and SAT/ACT scores. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $2,500. *Deadline: June 1. Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors (PHCC) Educational Foundation Bradford White Scholarship Program PO Box 6808 Falls Church, VA 22040 800-533-7694
[email protected] http://www.foundation.phccweb.org/Scholarships/ BWScholarship.htm Scholarship Name: Bradford White Scholarship. *Academic Area: Construction trades. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in a PHCC-approved apprenticeship program or full-time certificate or degree program at an accredited two-year community college, technical college or trade school. They must also be citizens of either the United States or Canada. High school seniors may apply. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a personal statement, a letter of recommendation from an active member of the PHCC National Association, an academic letter of recommendation, official transcripts, and SAT/ACT scores. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $2,500. *Deadline: June 1. Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors (PHCC) Educational Foundation Delta Faucet Scholarship Program PO Box 6808 Falls Church, VA 22040 800-533-7694
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Scholarship Name: Delta Faucet Scholarship. *Academic Area: Construction trades. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in a PHCC-approved apprenticeship program, full-time certificate or degree program at an accredited two-year community college, technical college or trade school, or undergraduate degree program at an accredited four-year college or university. They must also be citizens of either the United States or Canada. High school seniors may apply. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a personal statement, a letter of recommendation from an active member of the PHCC National Association, an academic letter of recommendation, official transcripts, and SAT/ACT scores. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $2,500. *Deadline: June 1. Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors (PHCC) Educational Foundation Foundation Need-Based Scholarship Program PO Box 6808 Falls Church, VA 22040 800-533-7694
[email protected] http://www.foundation.phccweb.org/Scholarships/ NeedScholarship.htm Scholarship Name: PHCC Educational Foundation Need-Based Scholarship. *Academic Area: Construction trades. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in a PHCC-approved apprenticeship program, full-time certificate or degree program at an accredited twoyear community college, technical college or trade school, or undergraduate degree program at an accredited four-year college or university. They must also be citizens of either the United States or Canada. High school seniors may apply. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a personal statement, explanation of financial need, a letter of recommendation from an active member of the PHCC National Association, an academic letter of recommendation, official transcripts, and SAT/ACT scores. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $2,500. *Deadline: May 1. Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors (PHCC) Educational Foundation PHCC Educational Foundation Scholarship Program PO Box 6808 Falls Church, VA 22040
800-533-7694
[email protected] http://www.foundation.phccweb.org/Scholarships/ EFScholarship.htm Scholarship Name: PHCC Educational Foundation Scholarship. *Academic Area: Construction trades. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in a PHCC-approved apprenticeship program, full-time certificate or degree program at an accredited two-year community college, technical college or trade school, or undergraduate degree program at an accredited four-year college or university. They must also be citizens of either the United States or Canada. High school seniors may apply. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a personal statement, a letter of recommendation from an active member of the PHCC National Association, an academic letter of recommendation, official transcripts, and SAT/ACT scores. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $3,000 to $12,000. *Deadline: May 1. Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors (PHCC) Educational Foundation State Water Heaters Scholarship Program PO Box 6808 Falls Church, VA 22040 800-533-7694
[email protected] http://www.foundation.phccweb.org/Scholarships/ SScholarship.htm Scholarship Name: State Water Heaters Scholarship. *Academic Area: Construction trades. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. * Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in a PHCC-approved apprenticeship program, full-time certificate or degree program at an accredited two-year community college, technical college or trade school, or undergraduate degree program at an accredited four-year college or university. They must also be citizens of either the United States or Canada. High school seniors may apply. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a personal statement, a letter of recommendation from an active member of the PHCC National Association, an academic letter of recommendation, official transcripts, and SAT/ACT scores. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $2,500. *Deadline: June 1.
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Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation Scholarship Competition 200 Deer Run Road Sewickley, PA 15143-2600 412-741-6860, ext. 161
[email protected] http://www.gain.net/employment/scholarships/annual. html Scholarship Name: Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation. *Academic Area: Printing. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be interested in a career in graphic communications, be enrolled in or intending to enroll full-time in a two- or four-year university, and able to maintain a 3.0 GPA. High school seniors may apply. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with two letters of recommendation, a photocopy of intended course of study, and transcripts. Official SAT or ACT scores should also be sent. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000 to $1,500, renewable for up to four years. *Deadline: March 1 (high schools students), April 1 (enrolled college students). Professional Aviation Maintenance Association (PAMA) PAMA Foundation Scholarships 717 Princess Street Alexandria, VA 22314 703-683-3171
[email protected] http://www.pama.org/content.asp?contentid=73 Scholarship Name: PAMA Foundation Scholarship Program. *Academic Area: Aviation maintenance. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants should be currently enrolled in FAR Part 147 certificated educational institution pursuing an Airframe & Powerplant certificate, avionics certification, or a degree in aerospace maintenance and management. Applicants should also have completed 25 percent of the required curriculum and have a B average. Demonstrated need of financial assistance is also required. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with transcripts and letters of reference. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount $1,000. *Deadline: Applications accepted July 1 through November 30.
Real Estate Educators Association (REEA) Attn: Harwood Scholarship Committee 19 Mantua Road Mt. Royal, NJ 08061 856-423-3215
[email protected] http://www.reea.org/scholarships/index.htm Scholarship Name: REEA Harwood Scholarship. *Academic Area: Real estate. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be studying real estate at an accredited college or university where a REEA member is an instructor. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a resume, transcripts (which verify completion of real estate courses), and a letter of recommendation from a real estate instructor. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $250. *Deadline: February 28. Salute to Education Inc. PO Box 833425 Miami, FL 33283 305-476-7709
[email protected] http://www.stescholarships.org/SC_categories.html Scholarship Name: Salute to Education Vocational/ Technical Scholarship. *Academic Area: Vocational education. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors who attend a Miami-Dade or Broward County, Florida, high school and who also reside in one of these counties. They must also be legal residents of the United States, have a minimum weighted GPA of 3.0, demonstrate a commitment to service by participating in at least one school or community organization, intend to pursue a college degree at an accredited institution after graduation, and demonstrate leadership potential and success in a vocational/technical area. *Application Process: Applicants must apply online. Supporting materials should be mailed as detailed on the online application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: Visit the organization’s Web site for updated deadline information. TAPPI Attn: Veranda Edmondson 15 Technology Parkway South Norcross, GA 30092
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[email protected] http://www.tappi.org/index.asp?pid=16234&ch=15 Scholarship Name: William L. Cullison Scholarship. *Academic Area: Pulp and paper. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be college juniors and seniors who are attending a university or college that offers pulp and paper programs and/or has TAPPI student chapters (a list of institutions is available on TAPPI’s Web site). Applicants must maintain a 3.5 GPA or better through the first two years in a four-year program, or the first three years in a five-year program. They must also demonstrate outstanding leadership abilities and a significant interest in the pulp and paper industry. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with official transcripts, a list of scholarships and amounts already received, and three letters of recommendation. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Increments of $4,000 for the last two years of undergraduate study. *Deadline: May 1. Tourism Cares for Tomorrow Attn: Carolyn Viles, CTC, Program Manager 585 Washington Street Canton, MA 02021
[email protected] http://www.ntfonline.org/TourismCares/What+We+Do/ Students/Scholarships Scholarship Name: Academy of Hospitality & Tourism Scholarship. *Academic Area: Hospitality. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors maintaining at least a 3.0 GPA who are enrolled in one of the national Academies of Hospitality & Tourism. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with transcripts and a two-page essay. Visit the organization’s Web site to download an application and to view the essay topic. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: April 1. Tourism Cares for Tomorrow Attn: Carolyn Viles, CTC, Program Manager 585 Washington Street Canton, MA 02021
[email protected] http://www.ntfonline.org/TourismCares/What+We+Do/ Students/Scholarships
Scholarship Name: LaMacchia Family Scholarship. *Academic Area: Hospitality. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be students who are entering their junior or senior year at any accredited four-year college or university in Wisconsin. They also must have a GPA of at least 3.0 GPA. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with transcripts. Visit the organization’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: April 1. Tourism Cares for Tomorrow Attn: Carolyn Viles, CTC, Program Manager 585 Washington Street Canton, MA 02021
[email protected] http://www.ntfonline.org/TourismCares/What+We+Do/ Students/Scholarships Scholarship Name: Pat and Jim Host Scholarship. *Academic Area: Hospitality. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must have graduated from a Kentucky high school, be accepted into or enrolled in a four-year college or university in Kentucky as full-time students, and intend to major in travel and tourism. They also must have at least a 3.0 GPA. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with two letters of recommendation and a two- to five-page essay on a topic relating to the changing role of the group tour industry. Visit the organization’s Web site to download an application and to view the essay topic. *Amount: $2,500. *Deadline: April 1. United States Aquaculture Society (USAS) Attn: Jimmy Avery, Vice President Professor, National Warmwater Aquaculture Center Mississippi State University PO Box 197 Stoneville, MS 38776 662-686-3273
[email protected] http://www.was.org/USAS-SAC/mulvihill.htm Scholarship Name: M.P. Mulvihill Aquaculture Student Scholarship. *Academic Area: Aquaculture. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants should be college juniors or seniors, U.S. citizens, and student members of the World Aquaculture Society and the USAS. They also should
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demonstrate an exceptional academic history, financial need, and commitment and contributions to the field of aquaculture and/or the USAS. Graduate students may also apply for this scholarship. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a cover letter describing their project/major and educational/ research interests, a letter from a professor in their major verifying their enrollment, a typed essay (500word maximum) that addresses their commitment to aquaculture and the USAS, and undergraduate and graduate transcripts. Visit the society’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,500. *Deadline: Contact the society for information. West Virginia Funeral Directors Association Attn: Pat Reger 815 Quarrier Street, Suite 345 Charleston, WV 25301-2616 304-522-2031, 800-585-2351
[email protected] http://www.wvfda.org/scholarship.htm Scholarship Name: George E. Reger Memorial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Funeral services. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be West Virginia residents who have completed at least their first quarter at an accredited mortuary school, demonstrate financial need, exhibit academic achievement, and show a commitment to community involvement. *Application Process: Applicants should request an application from the association and submit the completed application along with transcripts, a list of extracurricular or community activities, a letter stating financial need, and a letter of recommendation. Contact the association to request an application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: March 30. Wisconsin Funeral Directors Association Foundation Attn: Gary Langendorf c/o Draeger Langendorf Funeral Home
4600 County Line Road Racine, WI 53403 262-552-9000
[email protected] http://www.wfda.org Scholarship Name: Wisconsin Funeral Directors Foundation, Ltd. Scholarship. *Academic Area: Funeral services. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be legal residents of the state of Wisconsin who are attending Milwaukee Area Technical College in West Allis, Wisconsin. They must have completed at least six months in the program and have maintained at least a 3.0 GPA. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a cover letter along with a 500-word typewritten personal statement and their transcripts. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: June 15. Wisconsin State Horse Council (WSHC) 132A South Ludington Street Columbus, WI 53925 920-623-0393
[email protected] http://www.wisconsinstatehorsecouncil.org/scholarship. html Scholarship Name: Wisconsin State Horse Council Scholarship. *Academic Area: Equestrian studies. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be planning to, or currently majoring in, any equine profession at a two-year or four-year college/university. They must also have been full-time Wisconsin residents for the past five years and be current members of the WSHC. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, three letters of recommendation, transcripts, and a current photo. Visit the council’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $500 to $1,000. *Deadline: March 1.
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION—GRADUATE The following financial aid resources are available to students who are interested in studying vocational education or related fields at the graduate level. ACSM, pursuing careers in surveying or mapping, and demonstrate financial need. Some scholarships in this program are also available to undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with proof of membership in the ACSM; a brief statement detailing their educational objectives, professional activities, and financial need; at least three letters of recommendation; and official transcripts. Visit the organization’s Web site for a complete list of individual scholarships, eligibility requirements, and a downloadable application. *Amount: $500 to $2,000. *Deadline: December 1.
Air Traffic Control Association Attn: Scholarship Fund 1101 King Street, Suite 300 Alexandria, VA 22314 703-299-2430
[email protected] http://www.atca.org/activities/scholarships.asp Scholarship Name: Air Traffic Control Association Scholarship. *Academic Area: Aviation. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must fit into one of the following four eligibility categories: (1) students enrolled half to full time in a two- to four-year air traffic control program at an institution approved and/or licensed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as directly supporting the FAA’s college and training initiative; (2) students enrolled half to full time in a program leading to a bachelor’s degree or higher in an aviation-related course of study; (3) full-time employees enrolled in advanced study programs to improve their skills in air traffic control or an aviation discipline; (4) U.S. citizens, children of air traffic control specialists enrolled half to full time in a program leading to a bachelor’s degree or higher. *Application Process: Applicants should visit the association’s Web site for specific eligibility requirements related to each of the four above-mentioned categories. Applicants should submit a completed application along with two letters of recommendation, transcripts, a statement of financial need, and an essay. Visit the association’s Web site to download the appropriate application. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Contact the association for deadline information.
American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) Foundation AIHF Scholarship Program 2700 Prosperity Avenue, Suite 250 Alexandria, VA 22031 703-849-8888
[email protected] http://www.aiha.org/Content/InsideAIHA/Foundation/ AIHFScholarshipProgram.htm Scholarship Name: Graduate Scholarship Program. *Academic Area: Industrial hygiene. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be AIHA student members (or applying for student, full, or associate membership), currently attending an Accreditation Board for Engineering Technology accredited program full- or part-time, majoring in a field of concentration in industrial hygiene, and enrolled in the current and following academic years. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a copy of their most recent cumulative industrial hygiene program GPA, typed personal statement, a list of volunteer and/or community service activities, a typed answer to an ethics-related question, and one or two letters of reference on letterhead stationery. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Up to $6,000. *Deadline: March 17.
American Congress on Surveying and Mapping (ACSM) Attn: Pat Canfield 6 Montgomery Village Avenue, Suite 403 Gaithersburg, MD 20879 240-632-9716, ext. 113
[email protected] http://www.acsm.net/scholar.html Scholarship Name: American Congress on Surveying and Mapping Scholarships. *Academic Area: Surveying. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be members of the
American Public Transportation Foundation Attn: Pamela Boswell 1666 K Street, NW, Suite 1100 258
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[email protected] http://www.apta.com/services/human_resources/ program_guidelines.cfm Scholarship Name: Dan M. Reichard Jr. Scholarship. *Academic Area: Business administration, transportation. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate dedication to pursuing careers in the business administration/management area of the transit industry. Applicants must be enrolled in a fully accredited institution, maintain at least a 3.0 GPA (B) in course work that is relevant to the industry or required of a degree program, and either be employed by or demonstrate a strong interest in entering the public transportation industry. College sophomores (30 hours or more satisfactorily completed), juniors, seniors, or those seeking advanced degrees may apply for scholarships. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a letter of nomination, an essay, three letters of recommendation, a copy of a completed FAFSA form, official transcripts, verification of enrollment, and a copy of their academic fee schedule. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $2,500 minimum. *Deadline: June 17. American Public Transportation Foundation Contact: Pamela Boswell 1666 K Street, NW, Suite 1100 Washington, DC 20006 202-496-4803
[email protected] http://www.apta.com/services/human_resources/ program_guidelines.cfm Scholarship Name: Jack R. Gilstrap Scholarship. *Academic Area: Transportation. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate dedication to pursuing careers in the transit industry and display a high level of academic/personal achievement. They also must be enrolled in a fully accredited institution, maintain at least a 3.0 GPA (B) in course work that is relevant to the industry or required of a degree program, and either be employed by or demonstrate a strong interest in entering the public transportation industry. College
sophomores (30 hours or more satisfactorily completed), juniors, seniors, or those seeking advanced degrees may apply for scholarships. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a letter of nomination, an essay, three letters of recommendation, a copy of a completed FAFSA form, official transcripts, verification of enrollment, and a copy of their academic fee schedule. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $2,500 minimum. *Deadline: June 17. American Society for Enology and Viticulture Attn: ASEV Scholarship Committee PO Box 1855 Davis, CA 95617-1855 530-753-3142
[email protected] http://www.asev.org Scholarship Name: American Society for Enology and Viticulture Scholarship. *Academic Area: Enology and viticulture. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in or accepted into a full-time accredited college or university program, with a minimum 3.2 GPA. They must reside in North America (Canada, Mexico, or the United States). Applicants must be enrolled in a major, or in a graduate group, emphasizing enology or viticulture, or in a curriculum emphasizing a science basic to the wine and grape industry. The scholarship is also available to undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a student questionnaire, a statement of intent, original transcripts, a list of courses they will be taking in the upcoming year, and two original letters of recommendation. Visit the society’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: March 1. American Society of Transportation and Logistics Inc. Attn: Scholarship Judging Panel 1700 North Moore Street, Suite 1900 Arlington, VA 22209 703-524-5011
[email protected] http://www.astl.org/scholar.htm Scholarship Name: L.L. Waters Scholarship. *Academic Area: Transportation. *Age Group: Graduate
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students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in, or accepted into, a fully accredited college or university in the pursuit of graduate studies in transportation/logistics/physical distribution as their concentration of study. They also must demonstrate scholastic achievement and commitment to the pursuit of a professional career in transportation/logistics. The scholarship is also available to undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, official transcripts, and two letters of recommendation. Visit the society’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $2,000. *Deadline: September 30. American Wine Society (AWS) Educational Foundation Attn: Les Sperling, Vice President for Student Affairs & Scholarships 1134 Prospect Avenue Bethlehem, PA 18018-4914 610-865-2401
[email protected] http://www.americanwinesociety.org/web/scholarship_ application.htm Scholarship Name: AWS Educational Foundation Scholarship. *Academic Area: Enology and viticulture. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be North American (United States, Canada, Mexico, Bahamas, or West Indies) citizens and full-time graduate students in an enology, viticulture, or wine-related graduate program at a North American institute of higher learning. They also must express their intent to make a career in one of these areas upon completion of their graduate degree. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application form, official transcripts, a personal statement, a written recommendation form to be completed by an academic adviser, and two letters of recommendation. Visit the society’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000 to $3,000. *Deadline: March 31. Appraisal Institute Education Trust Attn: Olivia Carreon, Project Coordinator 550 West Van Buren Street, Suite 1000 Chicago, IL 60607 312-335-4100
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http://www.appraisalinstitute.org/education/ downloads/AIET_Info.pdf Scholarship Name: Appraisal Institute Educational Trust Scholarship. *Academic Area: Real estate. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens who are majoring in real estate appraisal, land economics, or another real estate-related field at a university or college in the United States. The scholarship is also available to undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should request further information from the institute. Applications are available in November. *Amount: $3,000 (graduate students). *Deadline: March 15. Associated General Contractors (AGC) of America AGC Education and Research Foundation 2300 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 400 Alexandria, VA 22201 703-837-5342
[email protected] http://www.agc.org/page.ww?section=AGC+Foundation &name=Graduate+Scholarships Scholarship Name: Associated General Contractors Foundation Graduate Construction Education Scholarship. *Academic Area: Construction trades, engineering (construction). *Age Group: Graduate students, professionals. *Eligibility: Applicants who are college seniors enrolled in undergraduate construction management or constructionrelated engineering degree programs, or others possessing an undergraduate degree in construction management or construction-related engineering are eligible to apply. Applicants must be enrolled or planning to enroll in graduate-level construction management or construction-related engineering degree programs as full-time students. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, three evaluation forms, transcripts, and a notification of receipt postcard. Visit the organization’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $7,500. *Deadline: November 1. Floriculture Industry Research and Scholarship Trust PO Box 280 East Lansing, MI 48826-0280 517-333-4617
[email protected] http://www.firstinfloriculture.org/schl_req_app.htm Scholarship Name: First Scholarships. *Academic Area: Horticulture. *Age Group: Graduate students.
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*Eligibility: Applicants must be pursuing a career in a horticulture-related field and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. They also must also be citizens or residents of the United States or Canada or be enrolled in an accredited educational institution in the United States or Canada. More than 25 First Scholarships are available, some of which are geared specifically toward undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application along with two letters of recommendation and transcripts. *Amount: $500 to $2,000. *Deadline: May 1. Garden Club of America Attn: Mrs. Nancy Stevenson Grosscup Scholarship Committee Cleveland Botanical Garden 11030 East Boulevard Cleveland, OH 44106 212-753-8287 http://www.gcamerica.org/scholarship/grosscup.html Scholarship Name: Katharine M. Grosscup Scholarship. *Academic Area: Horticulture. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be master’s degree candidates majoring in horticulture or related field. Preference is given to residents of Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. Applicants must maintain a B average or better. The scholarship is also available to undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, two letters of recommendation, and official transcripts. Finalists must attend a personal interview in Cleveland. Visit the club’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Up to $3,000. *Deadline: February 1. Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) 8201 Greensboro Drive, Suite 300 McLean, VA 22102 703-610-9024
[email protected] http://www.hsmai.org/Events/scholarship.cfm Scholarship Name: HSMAI Foundation Scholarships. *Academic Area: Hospitality. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be either partor full-time students pursuing careers in a hospitality management field. One scholarship is awarded to a part-time student and three are awarded to full-time students. Applicants should be student members
of the HSMAI. The scholarship is also available to undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, official transcripts, two letters of recommendation, a current resume, and three personal essays. *Amount: $500 and $2,000. *Deadline: May 1. ISA-The Instrumentation, Systems, and Automation Society 67 Alexander Drive Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 919-549-8411
[email protected] http://www.isa.org/Content/NavigationMenu/ Educators_and_Students/Scholarships/Scholarships. htm Scholarship Name: ISA Educational Foundation Scholarship. *Academic Area: Automation. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled full time in a graduate program in an instrumentation, systems, or automation discipline at an education institution in their country of residence. They also must have completed at least one academic semester and maintain a GPA of at least 3.0. The scholarship is also available to undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicants must submit one original and nine copies of a completed application, transcripts, a list of activities and awards, an employment record, and an essay. Visit the society’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: February 15. National Air Transportation Foundation John E. Godwin Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund 4226 King Street Alexandria, VA 22302 703-845-9000 http://www.nata.aero Scholarship Name: John E. Godwin Jr. Memorial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Aviation. *Age Group: Open. *Eligibility: Applicants must be a minimum of 18 years old and be nominated and endorsed by a representative or a regular/associate member company of the National Air Transportation Association. Applicants must possess a Student Pilot certificate (or higher), with a third-class medical certificate, or with the possibility to qualify for a second-class medical certificate. They also must demonstrate a commitment to general aviation and preferably have a membership in good standing
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with the Civil Air Patrol. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application and copies of an airman’s certificate and current medical certificate. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. Contact the foundation to inquire about any additional supporting documents necessary to accompany the application. *Amount: $2,500. *Deadline: Last Friday in November.
currently pursuing a career in the fire service, and have completed at least one academic year of posthigh school credits. Applicants must also exhibit scholarship achievement, leadership qualities, and concern for others/volunteerism. The scholarship is also available to undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicants must submit an application, a personal statement (in English), undergraduate or both undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and a letter of recommendation. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $5,000 minimum. *Deadline: April 1.
National Fire Protection Association Attn: Christine Ellis 1 Batterymarch Park Quincy, MA 02169-7471 617-984-7244
[email protected] http://www.nfpa.org/categoryList.asp?categoryID=205& URL=Learning/Public%20Education/Scholarships,%2 0awards,%20grants Scholarship Name: David B. Gratz Scholarship. *Academic Area: Engineering (fire protection), fire science. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be full- or part-time graduate students enrolled in fire science or fire engineering programs (outside of the United States or Canada) who exhibit scholarship achievement, leadership qualities, concern for others/volunteerism, and contributions to international/national fire safety activities. *Application Process: Applicants must submit an application, a personal statement (in English), undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and a letter of recommendation. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $5,000 minimum. *Deadline: April 1.
National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Foundation 1885 Bob Johnson Drive Colorado Springs, CO 80906 719-632-6722, 800-815-6826
[email protected] http://www.nsca-lift.org/Foundation Scholarship Name: Challenge Scholarship. *Academic Area: Wellness (strength and conditioning). *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be NSCA members seeking a graduate degree in a strength and conditioning-related field. The scholarship is also available to undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a cover letter of application, completed application information as listed on the foundation’s Web site, a resume, original transcripts, three letters of recommendation, and a personal statement. Visit the foundation’s Web site for further details. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: March 15.
National Fire Protection Association Attn: Christine Ellis 1 Batterymarch Park Quincy, MA 02169-7471 617-984-7244
[email protected] http://www.nfpa.org/categoryList.asp?categoryID=205& URL=Learning/Public%20Education/Scholarships,%2 0awards,%20grants Scholarship Name: George D. Miller Scholarship. *Academic Area: Fire science. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be nominated by their college or university, which must be located in the United States or Canada. They also must be full- or part-time master’s degree candidates in a fire service or public administration program,
Tourism Cares for Tomorrow Attn: Carolyn Viles, CTC, Program Manager 585 Washington Street Canton, MA 02021
[email protected] http://www.ntfonline.org/TourismCares/What+We+Do/ Students/Scholarships Scholarship Name: Liberty Scholarship. *Academic Area: Hospitality. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be graduate students attending the Robert Preston Tisch Center for Hospitality, Travel, and Sports Administration at New York University. They also should demonstrate a commitment to a career in tourism, a dedication to philanthropic and volunteer work, and possess a GPA of at least 3.0. *Application Process: Applicants
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should submit a completed application along with transcripts. Visit the organization’s Web site for additional application information. *Amount: $10,000. *Deadline: April 1. Tourism Cares for Tomorrow Attn: Carolyn Viles, CTC, Program Manager 585 Washington Street Canton, MA 02021
[email protected] http://www.ntfonline.org/TourismCares/What+We+Do/ Students/Scholarships Scholarship Name: Sustainable Tourism Scholarship. *Academic Area: Hospitality. *Age Group: Graduate Students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be tourism graduate students who are maintaining at least a 3.0 GPA at an accredited university. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application, a five-page essay, a resume, and transcripts. Yearly topics for the essay question are announced via the organization’s Web site. Visit the organization’s Web site to download an application and to view the essay topic. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: April 1. United States Aquaculture Society (USAS) Attn: Jimmy Avery, USAS Vice President Professor, National Warmwater Aquaculture Center
Mississippi State University PO Box 197 Stoneville, MS 38776 662-686-3273
[email protected] http://www.was.org/USAS-SAC/mulvihill.htm Scholarship Name: M.P. Mulvihill Aquaculture Student Scholarship. *Academic Area: Aquaculture. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants should be U.S. citizens and student members of the World Aquaculture Society and the U.S. Aquaculture Society. They also should demonstrate an exceptional academic history, financial need, and commitment and contributions to the field of aquaculture and/or the USAS. The scholarship is also available to undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a cover letter describing their project/major and educational/ research interests, a letter from a professor in their major verifying that the applicant is a current student, a typed essay (500-word maximum) that addresses the applicant’s commitment to aquaculture and the U.S. Aquaculture Society, and undergraduate and graduate transcripts. Visit the society’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,500. *Deadline: Contact the society for official deadlines.
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DEPENDENTS OF VETERANS The following financial aid resources are available to children and spouses of military personnel who have died or who were disabled as a result of military service, as well as those who have been declared prisoners of war or missing in action. In addition, this section lists financial aid resources for dependents of military personnel who are on active or reserve duty. Visit the “Military Scholarships” section for resources for active, reserve, and retired military personnel. must be high school graduates enrolled or accepted as full-time students into a college, university, or trade school approved by the U.S. Department of Education for federal aid programs. They also must maintain at least a 2.0 GPA. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with copies of both sides of their parent’s military ID card and sponsoring member’s qualifying documentation. Visit the society’s Web site to find out more about these additional documentation requirements and to download application forms. *Amount: $2,000. *Deadline: March 10.
Air Force Aid Society (AFAS) Education Assistance Department 241 18th Street, Suite 202 Arlington, VA 22202-3409 800-769-8951
[email protected] http://www.afas.org/Education/body_stap.cfm Scholarship Name: General George S. Brown Spouse Tuition Assistance Program. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be spouses of active duty officers, intend to pursue higher education that will lead to better employment opportunities, and be living overseas with their spouses. They also must attend institutions that have been contracted for on-base programs and must be able to demonstrate financial need and career goals. Visit the society’s Web site for an in-depth explanation of the program. *Application Process: Applicants should pick up AFAS Form 90A at their base’s education office. The base office will be able to inform the applicant of additional information that may be required along with the application (this varies by office). *Amount: Up to $1,500. *Deadline: Deadlines vary. Contact your base education office for deadlines.
American Legion Auxiliary 777 North Meridian Street, Third Floor Indianapolis, IN 46204-1420 317-955-3845
[email protected] http://www.legion-aux.org/nPresScholarship.aspx Scholarship Name: National President’s Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors and children of veterans who served in the Armed Forces during eligibility dates specified by the legion (a complete list of dates are listed on application) and who complete 50 hours of community service during high school. They also should demonstrate leadership skills, financial need, and academic excellence. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with four letters of recommendation, an essay not to exceed 1,000 words entitled, “My Vision of Freedom,” a letter verifying community service, transcripts, ACT or SAT scores, and a statement containing verifiable dates of a parent’s military service. Visit the auxiliary’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000, $2,000, and $2,500. *Deadline: March 1.
Air Force Aid Society Education Assistance Department 241 18th Street, Suite 202 Arlington, VA 22202 703-607-3072, 800-429-9475
[email protected] http://www.afas.org/Education/body_grant.cfm Grant Name: General Henry H. Arnold Education Grant. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be dependent children of Air Force members (select categories only), spouses of Active Duty members and Title 10 AGR/Reservists, or surviving spouses of Air Force members who died while on active duty or in retirement. Applicants should visit the society’s Web site to read more detailed specifications. Applicants
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[email protected] http://www.legion-aux.org/nontraditional.aspx Scholarship Name: Non-Traditional Student Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Students who plan to return to the classroom after an extended period of time or students who have completed at least one year of college, but are in need of financial aid to continue their education, may apply. Applicants must also be members of the American Legion, the American Legion Auxiliary, or Sons of the American Legion and be enrolled in at least six hours per semester or four hours per quarter. *Application Process: Visit the auxiliary’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000 per year for four years. *Deadline: March 1. American Legion Auxiliary 777 North Meridian Street, Third Floor Indianapolis, IN 46204-1420 317-955-3845
[email protected] http://www.legion-aux.org/spiritYouth.aspx Scholarship Name: Spirit of Youth Scholarship for Junior Members. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: High school seniors who have been members of the American Legion Auxiliary for the immediate past three years, and who continue their membership during the four-year scholarship period, may apply for this scholarship. Applicants must also demonstrate leadership ability and academic achievement, having maintained at least a 3.0 GPA. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with four letters of recommendation, an essay entitled, “My Vision of Freedom,” transcripts, and ACT or SAT scores. Visit the auxiliary’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000 per year for four years. *Deadline: March 1. American Legion-Iowa Auxiliary 720 Lyon Street Des Moines, IA 50309 515-282-7987 http://www.ialegion.org/ala Scholarship Name: Hoffman Memorial Teaching Scholarship. *Academic Area: Education. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors or college students, dependents of a disabled veteran, and Iowa residents who wish to pursue teaching
careers. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, transcripts, a personal statement, a 400-word essay, three letters of recommendation, and a photograph. Visit the legion’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $400. *Deadline: June 1. American Legion-Iowa Auxiliary 720 Lyon Street Des Moines, IA 50309 515-282-7987 http://www.ialegion.org/ala Scholarship Name: Iowa Department Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors or college students, dependents of a disabled veteran, and Iowa residents who wish to pursue college study. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, transcripts, a personal statement, a 400-word essay, three letters of recommendation, and a photograph. Visit the legion’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $300. *Deadline: June 1. American Legion-Iowa Auxiliary 720 Lyon Street Des Moines, IA 50309 515-282-7987 http://www.ialegion.org/ala Scholarship Name: Mary Virginia Macrae Memorial Nursing Scholarship. *Academic Area: Nursing (open). *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors or college students, dependents of a disabled veteran, and Iowa residents who wish to pursue nursing careers. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, transcripts, a personal statement, a 400-word essay, three letters of recommendation, and a photograph. Visit the legion’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $400. *Deadline: June 1. American Legion-Oregon Auxiliary PO Box 1730 Wilsonville, OR 97070-1730 503-682-3162
[email protected] Scholarship Name: American Legion-Oregon Auxiliary Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group:
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Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors or college students, children of a disabled veteran, and plan to pursue postsecondary education at a school within the state of Oregon. *Application Process: Contact the legion for application details. *Amount: Up to $1,000. *Deadline: Typically in March. American Legion-Pennsylvania Auxiliary PO Box 2643 Harrisburg, PA 17105-2643 717-763-7545
[email protected] Scholarship Name: American Legion-Pennsylvania Auxiliary Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be Pennsylvania high school seniors who are sons or daughters of disabled veterans. They also must demonstrate financial need. *Application Process: Contact the legion for application details. *Amount: Up to $600 per year. *Deadline: March 15. Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs RSA Plaza Building, 770 Washington Avenue, Suite 530 Montgomery, AL 36130-2755 334-242-5077 http://www.va.state.al.us/scholarship.htm Scholarship Name: G. I. Dependents’ Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Children or spouses of Alabama military veterans who are disabled as a result of military service or who died while in the military are eligible to apply. Recipients must attend a college or university in the state. Children must begin their education prior to their 26th birthday; there are no age limitations for spouses. *Application Process: Applicants should contact their county veterans affairs office for more information; visit the department’s Web site for the location of the office in your county. *Amount: Amounts vary, but benefits are limited to cost of tuition and fees. Awards are renewable for up to four years. *Deadline: Write or call for details. Alaska Office of Veterans Affairs Attn: Jerry Beale, Director Camp Denali, PO Box 5800 Fort Richardson, AK 99505-5800 907-428-6016
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http://www.ak-prepared.com/vetaffairs Grant Name: The office provides tuition waivers for the purpose of college study. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Children and spouses of Alaska military veterans who died as a result of military service, or who have been declared missing in action, are eligible to apply. Applicants must be residents of Alaska and attend selected public colleges or universities in the state. *Application Process: Applicants should contact their county veterans affairs office for more information; visit the department’s Web site for the location of the office in your county. *Amount: Amounts vary. *Deadline: Write or call for details. Arkansas Department of Veterans’ Affairs Attn: James L. Miller, Director Building 65, 2200 Fort Roots Drive, Room 119 North Little Rock, AR 72114 501-370-3820
[email protected] http://www.nasdva.com/arkansas.html Grant Name: The department provides tuition waivers for the purpose of college study. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Children and the spouses of Arkansas military veterans who died as a result of military service, or who have been declared missing in action, are eligible to apply. Applicants must be residents of Arkansas and attend a public college or university in the state. *Application Process: Contact the department for details. *Amount: Free tuition. *Deadline: Write or call for details. Army Aviation Association of America (AAAA) 755 Main Street, Suite 4D Monroe, CT 06468-2830 203-268-2450
[email protected] http://www.quad-a.org Grant/Loan Name: Army Aviation Association of America Scholarship Grant and Loan Program. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be members of AAAA for at least one year prior to applying, spouses of AAAA members or a deceased member, or unmarried children, siblings, or grandchildren of AAAA members or deceased members. They also should demonstrate academic achievement and exceptional character.
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*Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with official transcripts, a photograph, proof of college admission, two references, a school recommendation, a teacher recommendation, and an academic reporting form. Visit the organization’s Web site to download an application and additional forms. *Amount: $1,000 to $4,000. Applicants who don’t receive grants will qualify for no-interest loans. *Deadline: May 1. Blinded Veterans Association 477 H Street, NW Washington, DC 20001-2694 202-371-8880
[email protected] http://www.bva.org Scholarship Name: Kathern F. Gruber Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be the children or spouses of blind veterans. *Application Process: Contact the association for application details. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: Typically in April. California Department of Veterans Affairs Division of Veterans Services 1227 O Street Sacramento, CA 95814 916-503-8397 http://www.cdva.ca.gov/service/feewaiver.asp Scholarship Name: The department offers scholarships to help finance college training. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: California children and spouses of veterans with a service-related disability are eligible for financial aid to attend a California state college, university, or community college. Applicants must demonstrate financial need. *Application Process: An application is available for download at the department’s Web site. Contact the department for details. *Amount: Full scholarships for tuition and fees, plus a stipend of $100 a month are awarded. *Deadline: Contact the department for information. Coast Guard Mutual Assistance (CGMA) Attn: CWO Kimberly A. Smith 2100 2nd Street, SW, Room B-442 Washington, DC 20593-0001 202-267-2085, 800-881-2462
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Grant Name: Supplemental Education Grant. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in an undergraduate degree program or vocational/ tech program approved by the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs or Department of Education. They may also be seeking a GED, with intentions of pursuing a college education. Applicants should visit the organization’s Web site for a detailed definition of a CGMA client. The following groups are eligible for this grant: active duty members of the U.S. Coast Guard, retired U.S. Coast Guard military personnel, civilian employees of the U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Coast Guard Reserve members, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary members, Public Health Service Officers serving with the U.S. Coast Guard, and family members of the aforementioned groups. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application, receipts for qualifying items (the grant pays for specific school-related expenses), and proof of enrollment. Visit the organization’s Web site for a complete list of eligible expenses and to download an application. Applicants should submit their completed documents to their nearest CGMA representative. A complete list of CGMA representatives, by state, is available at the organization’s Web site. *Amount: $160. *Deadline: Contact your local CGMA representative for deadline information. Coast Guard Mutual Assistance (CGMA) Attn: CWO Kimberly A. Smith 2100 2nd Street, SW, Room B-442 Washington, DC 20593-0001 202-267-2085, 800-881-2462
[email protected]://www.cgmahq.org/ Assistance/Frame.htm Loan Name: Supplemental Student Loan Program. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate unmet financial need, after other sources of maximum assistance from the Coast Guard Tuition Assistance Program have been utilized. The following groups are eligible for this grant: active duty members of the U.S. Coast Guard, retired U.S. Coast Guard military personnel, civilian employees of the U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Coast Guard Reserve members, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary members, Public Health Service Officers serving with the U.S. Coast Guard, and family members of the aforementioned groups. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed
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application along with a copy of the front and back of the member’s valid Coast Guard identification card, a copy of a signed tuition assistance authorization form, or a copy of documentation that shows other sources of Coast Guard assistance have been temporarily suspended. Visit the organization’s Web site to download an application. Applications should be turned in to the nearest CGMA representative. A complete list of CGMA representatives is available at the organization’s Web site. *Amount: Up to $700. *Deadline: None. Coast Guard Mutual Assistance (CGMA) Attn: CWO Kimberly A. Smith 2100 2nd Street, SW, Room B-442 Washington, DC 20593-0001 202-267-2085, 800-881-2462
[email protected]://www.cgmahq.org/ Assistance/Frame.htm Loan Name: Vocational and Technical Training Student Loan Program. *Academic Area: Vocational education. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be CGMA members, their spouses, or their dependent children who are enrolled in a vocational education program and who demonstrate financial need. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with proof of enrollment and a copy of the front and back of the member’s Coast Guard identification card. Visit the organization’s Web site to download an application. Applications should be submitted to the closest CGMA representative. Visit the Web site for a list of CGMA representatives by state. *Amount: Up to $1,500. *Deadline: Applicants must submit the application no later than 30 days after the course begins. Delaware Commission of Veterans Affairs Robbins Building, 802 Silver Lake Boulevard, Suite 100 Dover, DE 19904 302-739-2792, 800-344-9900 http://www.state.de.us/veteran Grant Name: The commission provides tuition waivers for the purpose of college study. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Children of Delaware military veterans who died as a result of military service, or who have been declared missing in action, are eligible to apply. Applicants must be residents of Delaware, be at least 16 and not older than 24, and attend a public college or university in the state. *Application Process:
Contact the commission for details. *Amount: $525 or the amount of tuition per academic year, whichever is greater. *Deadline: Contact the commission for details. Elks National Foundation (ENF) Scholarship Department 2750 North Lakeview Avenue Chicago, IL 60614-1889 773-755-4732
[email protected] http://www.elks.org/enf/scholars/eefgrants.cfm Grant Name: Emergency Educational Fund Grant Program. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors or college students who are children/stepchildren of deceased or totally disabled Elks members. Applicants must be under 23 and demonstrate financial need. *Application Process: Applicants may request an Emergency Educational Fund Grant application from the ENF. All applications, new and renewal, must be submitted to, and processed by, the lodge where the Elk parent or stepparent is or was a member. *Amount: Up to $4,000. *Deadline: December 31. Fleet Reserve Association (FRA) Attn: FRA Scholarship Administrator 125 North West Street Alexandria, VA 22314-2754 703-683-1400, 800-FRA-1924 http://www.fra.org/Content/fra/AboutFRA/Scholarships/ default.htm Scholarship Name: Fleet Reserve Association Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be FRA members or the spouses, children, or grandchildren of FRA members (current and former members of the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard) in good standing or of a member in good standing at the time of death. Applicants must demonstrate academic achievement, leadership potential, and financial need. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with completed transcript request forms and an essay. Financial information on the application (along with all other sections) should be completed in its entirety to be considered. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $5,000. *Deadline: April 15.
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Fleet Reserve Association (FRA) Attn: FRA Scholarship Administrator 125 North West Street Alexandria, VA 22314-2754 703-683-1400, 800-FRA-1924 http://www.fra.org/Content/fra/AboutFRA/Scholarships/ default.htm Scholarship Name: Glenn F. Glezen Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be FRA members, or the spouses, children, or grandchildren of FRA members (current and former members of the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard) in good standing or of a member in good standing at the time of death. They must also demonstrate academic achievement, leadership potential, and financial need. Preference is given to students pursuing master’s or doctorate degrees. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with completed transcript request forms and an essay. Financial information on the application (along with all other sections) should be completed in its entirety to be considered. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $5,000. *Deadline: April 15. Fleet Reserve Association (FRA) Attn: FRA Scholarship Administrator 125 North West Street Alexandria, VA 22314-2754 703-683-1400, 800-FRA-1924 http://www.fra.org/Content/fra/AboutFRA/Scholarships/ default.htm Scholarship Name: Robert W. Nolan Emeritus Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be the spouses, children, or grandchildren of FRA members (current and former members of the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard) in good standing or of a member in good standing at the time of death. They must also demonstrate academic achievement, leadership potential, and financial need. Applicants may also be FRA members. Preference is given to students pursuing master’s or doctorate degrees. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with completed transcript request forms and an essay. Financial information on the application (along with all other sections) should be completed in its entirety to be considered. Visit the
association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $5,000. *Deadline: April 15. Fleet Reserve Association (FRA) Attn: FRA Scholarship Administrator 125 North West Street Alexandria, VA 22314-2754 703-683-1400, 800-FRA-1924 http://www.fra.org/Content/fra/AboutFRA/Scholarships/ default.htm Scholarship Name: Schuyler S. Pyle Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be the spouses, children, or grandchildren of FRA members (current and former members of the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard) in good standing or of a member in good standing at the time of death. They must also demonstrate academic achievement, leadership potential, and financial need. Applicants may also be FRA members. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with completed transcript request forms and an essay. Financial information on the application (along with all other sections) should be completed in its entirety to be considered. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $5,000. *Deadline: April 15. Fleet Reserve Association (FRA) Attn: FRA Scholarship Administrator 125 North West Street Alexandria, VA 22314-2754 703-683-1400, 800-FRA-1924 http://www.fra.org/Content/fra/AboutFRA/Scholarships/ default.htm Scholarship Name: Stanley A. Doran Memorial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be the children of FRA members (current and former members of the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard) in good standing or of a member in good standing at the time of death. They must also demonstrate academic achievement, leadership potential, and financial need. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with completed transcript request forms and an essay. Financial information on the application (along with all other sections) should be completed in its entirety to be considered. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: April 15.
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Fleet Reserve Association (FRA) Attn: W. R. Holcombe Walter E. Beale Scholarship 4911 Fennell Court Suffolk, VA 23435 800-FRA-1924
[email protected] http://www.fra.org/Content/fra/AboutFRA/Scholarships/ default.htm Scholarship Name: Walter E. Beale Scholarship. *Academic Area: Aviation, engineering (aeronautical). *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be FRA members (current and former members of the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard) or the spouses, children, or grandchildren of FRA members who are majoring in aeronautical engineering or aviation. They must also demonstrate academic achievement, leadership potential, and financial need. *Application Process: Applicants must request an application by mail or e-mail. Applications must be submitted along with any additional required documentation by the deadline. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: April 15. Florida Department of Education Office of Student Financial Assistance 1940 North Monroe Street, Suite 70 Tallahassee, FL 32303-4759 888-827-2004 http://www.firn.edu/doe/bin00065/cddvfactsheet.htm Scholarship Name: Children of Deceased or Disabled Veterans or Children of Servicemen Classified as Prisoners of War or Missing in Action Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Children of Florida military veterans who died or were disabled as a result of military service, or who have been declared missing in action, are eligible to apply. Applicants must be residents of Florida, between the ages of 16 and 22, and pursuing or planning to pursue at least six credit hours at an approved postsecondary Florida public college or university. *Application Process: Applicants must complete the Florida Financial Aid Application, which is available at the department’s Web site. Contact the department for details. *Amount: Tuition and fees are covered. *Deadline: April 1. Force Recon Association (FRA) Scholarship Committee Attn: Dr. Wayne M. Lingenfelter, Chairman
2992 Calle Gaucho San Clemente, CA 92673 http://www.forcerecon.com Scholarship Name: Force Recon Association Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must members in good standing of the Force Recon Association, family members of members, or family members of a deceased member. They also must be pursuing any kind of postsecondary education and demonstrate academic achievement and exceptional character. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a personal statement detailing their career plans, copies of official transcripts, and three letters of recommendation. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Two weeks prior to the annual meeting. Grantham University 7200 NW 86th Street, Suite M Kansas City, MO 64153 800-955-2527
[email protected] http://www.grantham.edu/scholarships.htm Scholarship Name: Military Education Scholarship for Family Members. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be military spouses or children of a family member in any branch of the U.S. military (active duty or reserve) who intend to pursue a degree program at Grantham University. *Application Process: Applicants should visit the university’s Web site to download an application packet. Application forms are downloadable as zip files; you’ll need the appropriate program to open the files. Contact the university if you would like an application mailed to you. An application and additional supporting materials should be submitted. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Contact the university for deadline information. Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs 833 South Spring Street, PO Box 19432 Springfield, IL 62794-9432 217-782-6641 http://www.state.il.us/agency/dva/vetben.htm Scholarship Name: Children of Veterans Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be the
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children of veterans who served during WWI, WWII, Korean War, the Vietnam Conflict, or any time after August 2, 1990. The children of deceased or disabled veterans are given preference. This scholarship is awarded to attend the University of Illinois, and applicants must be residents of Illinois. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the university’s financial aid office for information on the application process. Applicants apply directly through the university. *Amount: Full tuition for four consecutive years. *Deadline: Contact the financial aid office for deadline information. Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs 833 South Spring Street, PO Box 19432 Springfield, IL 62794-9432 217-782-6641 http://www.state.il.us/agency/dva/vetben.htm Scholarship Name: MIA/POW Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be the dependents of a veteran who has either died (as the result of service) or has been declared a prisoner of war or missing in action by the U.S. Department of Defense or U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The veteran may also have been permanently disabled from service-connected causes with 100 percent disability. Illinois residency at the time of service is also required. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs for information on the application process. *Amount: Full tuition, plus fees at state-supported Illinois colleges and universities (for four years of study). *Deadline: Contact the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs for deadline information. Indiana Department of Veterans’ Affairs 302 West Washington Street, Room E120 Indianapolis, IN 46204-2738 317-232-3910, 800-400-4520 http://www.in.gov/veteran/sso/brochure/remission.html Scholarship Name: Remission of Fees for the Child of a Disabled Veteran or POW/MIA. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Children of Indiana veterans who died or who are permanently disabled, or who have been declared a prisoner of war or missing in action, as a result of military service are eligible to apply. Applicants must be residents of Indiana and attend a college or university in the state. *Application
Process: Visit the department’s Web site to download an application. Contact the department for details. *Amount: Amounts vary, but benefits are limited to cost of tuition and fees. *Deadline: Contact the department for details. Iowa Commission of Veterans Affairs Camp Dodge, Building A6A 7700 NW Beaver Drive Johnston, IA 50131-1902 515-242-5331
[email protected] http://www.iowava.org/asp/orphan.asp Scholarship Name: War Orphans Educational Aid. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Children of Iowa veterans who died as a result of military service are eligible to apply. Applicants must be residents of Iowa and attend selected public colleges or universities in the state. *Application Process: Contact the department to obtain an application. Applicants must submit a completed application, a copy of their birth certificate, a copy of their veteran parent’s death certificate, and verification that they have lived in Iowa for two years prior to making application.. *Amount: $600 per calendar year, with a lifetime maximum benefit of $3,000. *Deadline: Contact the commission for details. Kansas Commission on Veterans’ Affairs Jayhawk Towers, 700 Southwest Jackson Street, Suite 701 Topeka, KS 66603-3743 785-296-3976 http://www.kcva.org Grant Name: The commission provides tuition waivers for the purpose of college study. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Children of Kansas veterans who are deceased as a result of military service, or missing in action, are eligible to apply. Applicants must be residents of Kansas and attend a public college or university in the state. *Application Process: Contact the commission for details. *Amount: Full tuition. *Deadline: Contact the commission for details. Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs 1111 Louisville Road Frankfort, KY 40601 502-564-9203, 800-572-6245
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Grant Name: Tuition Waiver Program. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Kentucky residents who are children or spouses of disabled veterans are eligible. Applicants must plan to attend or be currently attending a public college or university in the state. *Application Process: Visit the department’s Web site to download an application, which must be submitted with the following documents: applicant’s birth certificate, marriage certificate (spouses only), death certificate (if military parent is deceased), and veteran’s discharge papers (if the military parent is disabled). *Amount: Full tuition. *Deadline: Contact the department for details. Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs Capitol Station, PO Box 94095 Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9095 225-922-0500 http://www.vetaffairs.com Scholarship Name: State Aid Program-Dependents Educational Assistance. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Children and spouses of Louisiana veterans who are disabled or deceased as a result of wartime active duty service are eligible to apply. Child applicants must be between the ages of 16 and 25; spouses must use the aid within 10 years of becoming eligible for the program. Applicants must plan to or currently attend one of the state’s public colleges and universities. *Application Process: Visit the department’s Web site for details. *Amount: Full tuition. *Deadline: Contact the department for details. Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services 117 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333-0117 207-626-4464 http://www.mainebvs.org/VDEB%20eligibility.htm Scholarship Name: Veterans Dependents Educational Benefits Program. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Maine residents who are children or spouses of a veteran who is deceased or severely disabled as a result of military duty may apply. Children must be at least 16 years of age, but not over 25, at the time of application. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application and a copy of their certificate (child applicant) or marriage certificate (spouse applicant)
Visit the bureau’s Web site to download an application.*Amount: Full tuition. *Deadline: Call or write for information. Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation PO Box 3008 Princeton, NJ 08543-3008 800-292-7777
[email protected] http://www.marine-scholars.org Scholarship Name: Combined Marine and Navy Corpsman Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be the son or daughter of a marine or navy corpsman. Visit the foundation’s Web site for specific eligibility requirements regarding the parent’s (or grandparent’s) service. Additionally, the total family gross income may not exceed $63,000. High school seniors and undergraduate students may apply for this scholarship. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with their Student Aid Report, tax returns, a certificate of service, transcripts, and a 300-word essay. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an official application. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: March 1 (high school seniors), April 15 (undergraduate students). Maryland Higher Education Commission Office of Student Financial Assistance Attn: Edward T. Conroy Memorial Scholarship Program 839 Bestgate Road, Suite 400 Annapolis, MD 21401-3013 410-260-4500, 800-974-0203
[email protected] http://www.mhec.state.md.us/financialAid/ ProgramDescriptions/prog_conroy.asp Scholarship Name: Edward T. Conroy Memorial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Children or spouses of a permanently disabled Maryland veteran, a disabled state or local public safety employee, or a deceased victim of the September 11 terrorist attacks may apply. Applicants must be enrolled or plan to enroll in a Maryland college or university. Visit the commission’s Web site for further eligibility requirements. *Application Process: Visit the commission’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Tuition and fees not to exceed $8,550. *Deadline: July 15.
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Massachusetts Department of Veterans’ Services 454 Broadway Street, Suite 200 Revere, MA 02151 617-727-9420
[email protected] http://www.state.ma.us/veterans Grant Name: Massachusetts Public Service Grant Program. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Children and spouses of Massachusetts veterans who were killed in action or who died from service-related injuries may apply. Applicants must plan to attend a public institution in the state of Massachusetts. Children and widows of Massachusetts police officers, fire fighters, and corrections officers killed in the line of duty or who died from service-related injuries may also apply. *Application Process: Visit the department’s Web site for more information. *Amount: Up to $2,500. *Deadline: Contact the department for details. Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs 3411 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard Lansing, MI 48906 517-483-5469 http://www.michigan.gov/dmva/0,1607,7-126-236211891--,00.html Grant Name: Tuition Grant. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Children or spouses of Michigan veterans who died or who are permanently disabled as a result of military service are eligible to apply. Applicants must be residents of Michigan for at least 12 months prior to application, be between the ages of 16 and 25, have a GPA of at least 2.25, and attend a college or university in the state full time. *Application Process: Visit the department’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Up to $2,800 annually. *Deadline: Contact the department for details. Military Intelligence Corps Association (MICA) Attn: MICA Scholarship Committee PO Box 13020 Fort Huachuca, AZ 85670-3020
[email protected] http://www.micorps.org/scholarship.htm Scholarship Name: MICA Scholarship Program. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be
dependents (children or spouse) of a military intelligence soldier who is on active duty, reserve, or retired. Applicants (or family members) must be active members of MICA, pursuing their first undergraduate degree, and accepted into a college or university. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application along with three letters of recommendation, a one-page essay detailing their educational goals, high school or GED transcripts, proof of college acceptance, and a photocopy of the appropriate military identification. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $500 to $1,000. *Deadline: May 15. Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs State Veterans Service Building 20 West 12th Street, Room 206C St. Paul, MN 55155-2006 651-296-2562 http://www.mdva.state.mn.us/education.htm Grant Name: War Orphan Education Assistance. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Dependents of Minnesota veterans who have died while on active duty or as a result of a service-related condition may apply. Applicants must be residents of Minnesota for at least two years prior to application and plan to or currently attend a public college or university in Minnesota.*Application Process: Visit the department’s Web site for details.*Amount: Tuition waiver plus $750 per year for fees, books and supplies, and/or room and board. *Deadline: Contact the department for details. Mississippi State Veterans Affairs Board PO Box 5947 Pearl, MS 39288-5947 601-576-4850
[email protected] http://www.vab.state.ms.us/booklet.htm#Educational Grant Name: The department provides tuition waivers for the purpose of college study. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Children of Mississippi veterans who are officially classified as being either a prisoner of a foreign government or missing in action can receive an eight-semester scholarship at a Mississippi public college or university. Applicants must be residents of Mississippi.*Application Process:
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Visit the board’s Web site for details.*Amount: Contact the board for details. *Deadline: Contact the board for details. Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) NMCRS Education Division 875 North Randolph Street, Suite 225 Arlington, VA 22203 703-696-4960
[email protected] http://www.nmcrs.org/education.html Scholarship Name: Dependents of Deceased Service Members Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be unmarried children or unmarried spouses who are military dependents of deceased service members, and who are enrolled as fulltime undergraduate students in a program that participates in the U.S. Department of Education’s Title IV financial aid program. They also must maintain at least a 2.0 GPA, demonstrate financial need, and possess a current military dependent’s Uniformed Services Identification and Privilege Card. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application along with the eligibility application form, a family financial data form, a grade point average verification form, transcripts, a copy of the dependent’s Uniformed Services Identification and Privilege Card, and a copy of the relevant death report. Visit the organization’s Web site to download the application and forms. *Amount: Up to $3,000. *Deadline: March 1. Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) NMCRS Education Division 875 North Randolph Street, Suite 225 Arlington, VA 22203 703-696-4960
[email protected] http://www.nmcrs.org/education.html Scholarship Name: Spouse Tuition Aid Program. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be spouses of active duty service members who are residing with that active duty service member outside of the United States. They also must be pursuing postsecondary education at an on-base educational program. *Application Process: Applicants should contact their nearest Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Office for details
on the application process. This scholarship is administered locally (in overseas locations). Visit the organization’s Web site for a listing of Navy-Marine Corp Relief Society offices. *Amount: Up to $1,500 (undergraduate students); up to $1,750 (graduate students). *Deadline: Contact your local NMCRS office for deadline information. Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) NMCRS Education Division 875 North Randolph Street, Suite 225 Arlington, VA 22203 703-696-4960
[email protected] http://www.nmcrs.org/education.html Scholarship Name: USS Tennessee Scholarship Fund. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be dependent children of active duty or retired service members who have served aboard the USS Tennessee. They also must be enrolled as full-time undergraduate students in a program that participates in the U.S. Department of Education’s Title IV financial aid program. Applicants must maintain at least a 2.0 GPA and demonstrate financial need. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application along with a family financial data form, a grade point average verification form, and transcripts. Visit the organization’s Web site to download the application and forms. *Amount: Up to $2,000. *Deadline: March 1. Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) NMCRS Education Division 4015 Wilson Boulevard, 10th Floor Arlington, VA 22203 703-696-4960
[email protected] http://www.nmcrs.org/education.html Scholarship/Loan Name: Vice Admiral E. P. Travers Scholarship and Loan Program. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be dependent children of active duty and retired Navy-Marine Corps personnel, or spouses of active duty Navy and Marine Corps personnel who are enrolled as fulltime undergraduate students in a program that participates in the U.S. Department of Education’s Title IV financial aid program. Applicants must maintain at least a 2.0 GPA and demonstrate
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financial need. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application along with the family financial data form, a grade point average verification form, and transcripts. Visit the organization’s Web site to download the application and forms. *Amount: Up to $2,000 (grant); up to $3,000 (loan). *Deadline: March 1. Nebraska Department of Veterans’ Affairs 301 Centennial Mall South, 6th Floor, PO Box 95083 Lincoln, NE 68509-5083 402-471-2458 http://www.nebraskaveteran.com Grant Name: The department provides tuition waivers for the purpose of college study. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Children or spouses of Nebraska veterans who died or who are permanently disabled as a result of military service are eligible to apply. Applicants must be residents of Nebraska and attend a college or university in the state. Visit the department’s Web site for further eligibility requirements. *Application Process: Visit the department’s Web site for details. *Amount: Full tuition. *Deadline: Contact the department for details. New Hampshire State Veterans Council 275 Chestnut Street, Room 321 Manchester, NH 03101-2411 603-624-9230, 800-622-9230
[email protected] http://www.nh.gov/nhveterans/bene.html Grant Name: The council provides tuition waivers for the purpose of college study. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Children of New Hampshire veterans who are deceased as a result of a service-connected disability or declared missing in action are eligible to apply. Applicants must be residents of New Hampshire and attend a public college or university in the state. *Application Process: Contact the council for details. *Amount: Full tuition (children of those missing in action); up to $2,500 (children of those deceased as a result of a disability). *Deadline: Contact the council for details. New Mexico Department of Veterans’ Services (NMDVS) PO Box 2324 Santa Fe, NM 87504
505-827-6300, 866-433-8387
[email protected] http://www.state.nm.us/veterans/ Scholarship Name: Children of Deceased Veterans Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be the children of a veteran of the Armed Forces who died as a result of fighting during a period of armed conflict. Children of National Guard members and state police officers who were killed while on active duty are also eligible. The veteran must have been a resident of the state of New Mexico at the time he or she entered the armed forces. Applicants must also be between the ages of 16 and 26, attend a state-supported institution, and demonstrate academic achievement and financial need. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the NMDVS office for details on the application process. *Amount: Tuition, room and board, fees, and books. *Deadline: Contact the NMDVS for deadline information. New York State Division of Veterans’ Affairs c/o New York State Higher Education Services Corporation 99 Washington Avenue Albany, NY 12255 518-473-1574, 888-697-4372 http://www.hesc.com/bulletin.nsf http://www.veterans.state.ny.us/benefits.htm Scholarship Name: Children of Veterans Award. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be the children of parent(s) who served in the U.S. armed forces during a period of war or national emergency and who were either killed or suffered a 40 percent or more disability due to that service. The parent may also have been classified as missing in action or a prisoner of war. New York residency, either currently, or at the time of death is required of the veteran. Applicants should visit the organization’s Web site for a complete list of approved service dates. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a Child of Veteran Award Supplement form to the New York State Higher Education Service Corporation (HESC) to establish eligibility. This should be done before applying for payment. Contact the HESC by phone to request the form. *Amount: $450 per year. *Deadline: May 1.
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New York State Division of Veterans’ Affairs c/o New York State Higher Education Services Corporation 99 Washington Avenue Albany, NY 12255 518-473-1574, 888-697-4372 http://www.hesc.com/bulletin.nsf/ http://www.veterans.state.ny.us/benefits.htm Scholarship Name: Military Service Recognition Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be the children, spouses, or financial dependents of individuals who either died or became permanently disabled while serving in conflict or a military training operation on or after August 2, 1990. Veterans who became severely or permanently disabled during this time, either in combat or as the result of a military training accident, are also eligible. The veteran must be, or have been, a New York resident at the time of the incident. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a supplement form to the New York State Higher Education Service Corporation to establish eligibility. Visit the corporation’s Web site to download the form or contact the corporation by phone to request the form. *Amount: Full undergraduate tuition, room and board, fees, and books (at statesponsored schools). Individuals attending private schools will receive the current state-school rates only. *Deadline: May 1. North Carolina Division of Veterans Affairs 325 North Salisbury Street Raleigh, NC 27699-1315 919-733-3851 http://www.nasdva.com/northcarolina.html Grant Name: The division offers tuition waivers to help finance college training. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: North Carolina residents who are children of disabled veterans, or those who died in combat or as a result of combat-related injuries are eligible. Children of soldiers declared missing action or prisoners of war may also apply. *Application Process: Contact the division for details. Amount: Contact the division for details. *Deadline: Contact the division for details. North Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs 1411 32nd Street South, PO Box 9003 Fargo, ND 58106-9003 701-239-7165, 866-634-8387
http://www.nd.gov/veterans/benefits/waiver.html Grant Name: The department offers tuition/fee waivers to help finance college. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: North Dakota residents who are children of disabled veterans, those who died in combat, those who died as a result of combat-related injuries, or those who are have been declared missing in action are eligible. *Application Process: Contact the department for details. *Amount: Full tuition. *Deadline: Contact the department for details. Paralyzed Veterans of America 801 18th Street, NW Washington, DC 20006-3517 800-424-8200, ext. 619
[email protected] http://www.pva.org Grant Name: Educational Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Organization members and their dependents under 24 years of age pursuing college degrees are eligible to apply. *Application Process: Contact the organization for details. *Amount: $1,000 (full time); $500 (part time). *Deadline: Contact the organization for details. Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs Fort Indiantown Gap, Building P-O-47 Annville, PA 17003-5002 717-861-8901 http://www.dmva.state.pa.us/dmvanew Grant Name: The department offers tuition waivers to help finance college training. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Pennsylvania residents who are children of disabled veterans or those who died in combat or as a result of combat-related industries are eligible. *Application Process: Contact the department for details. *Amount: Tuition waivers are awarded. *Deadline: Contact the department for details. Scholarships for Military Children Program Career Opportunities Through Education 407 South White Horse Pike Audubon, NJ 08106 856-573-9400
[email protected] http://www.militaryscholar.org
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Scholarship Name: Scholarships for Military Children. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be the children of active duty, reserve or guard, retired, or deceased military personnel; unmarried; under the age of 23; and have maintained at least a 3.0 GPA in high school. They must also have a military dependent identification card and be enrolled in, or planning to enroll in, a fulltime undergraduate program. Applicants attending a two-year school must be able to show that classes are being transferred to a four-year institution. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with transcripts, a letter of recommendation, and a typed essay (topic explained on the application). Applications must be turned in to the applicant’s local commissary. Applicants may mail applications to a local commissary, but applications must be received by the deadline (postmarked by the deadline is not acceptable). Visit the organization’s Web site to download an application, or request an application in person at your local commissary. *Amount: $1,500 (minimum). *Deadline: February 22. Society of the First Infantry Division Foundation 1933 Morris Road Blue Bell, PA 19422 888-342-4733
[email protected] http://www.bigredone.org Scholarship Name: DePuy Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must have a parent who was killed while serving in combat (with the 1st Infantry Division) or in peacetime training accidents. *Application Process: There is no formal application process. When the foundation is notified of a casualty with dependent children, the foundation mails a letter to the next-of-kin notifying them that educational assistance will be provided when the children are old enough to receive postsecondary education. Applicants who have been notified that they qualify should contact the foundation. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: None. Society of the First Infantry Division Foundation 1933 Morris Road Blue Bell, PA 19422 888-342-4733
[email protected] http://www.bigredone.org
Scholarship Name: Huebner/Zimmerman Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors who have a parent or grandparent who has served in the First Infantry Division of the United States Army. They also must demonstrate academic achievement and have well-defined career objectives. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a 200-word essay (topic explained on application), a copy of their high school transcripts, standardized test scores (SAT or ACT), a letter of acceptance from a college or university, two letters of recommendation, and proof of parent’s or grandparent’s service with the First Infantry Division. Males must also provide proof of registration with the Selective Service. Visit the organization’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000 per year for four years. *Deadline: June 1. South Carolina State Office of Veterans’ Affairs 1205 Pendleton Street, Suite 369 Columbia, SC 29201 803-255-4255
[email protected] http://www.govoepp.state.sc.us/vetaff.htm Grant Name: Tuition Assistance for Certain War Veterans’ Children. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Children of South Carolina veterans who died in combat, those who died as a result of combat-related injuries, those who are disabled as a result of service, or those who are have been declared missing in action are eligible to apply. Applicants must be residents of South Carolina and attend a public college or university in the state. *Application Process: Visit the office’s Web site to download an application and for more information on the application process. *Amount: Full tuition. *Deadline: Contact the office for details. South Dakota Department of Military and Veteran Affairs (DMVA) Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Building, 425 East Capitol Avenue Pierre, SD 57501-5070 605-773-3269
[email protected] http://mva.sd.gov/Default.asp?navid=11 Scholarship Name: Free Tuition for Children of Veterans Who Die During Service. *Academic Area: Open.
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*Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be the children of a veteran who was either killed in action or died as a result of active-duty service. Applicants must be under the age of 25 and be a resident of South Dakota, and the veteran parent must also have been a resident of South Dakota for at least six months prior to entering the service. *Application Process: Applicants should request an application from their school’s financial aid office, their local veterans representative, or the DMVA. The completed application should be submitted to the Sioux Falls VA Regional Office. *Amount: Full tuition at state-supported schools. *Deadline: Contact the DMVA office for deadline information. South Dakota Department of Military and Veteran Affairs (DMVA) Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Building, 425 East Capitol Avenue Pierre, SD 57501-5070 605-773-3269
[email protected] http://mva.sd.gov/Default.asp?navid=11 Scholarship Name: Free Tuition for Dependents of POWs and MIAs. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be the children or spouses of service members who are listed as missing in action or prisoners of war. Applicants are eligible for this award only if they are not eligible for equal or greater federal benefits. *Application Process: Applicants should request an application from their school’s financial aid office, their local veterans representative, or the DMVA. The completed application should be submitted to the Sioux Falls VA Regional Office. *Amount: Full tuition at state-supported schools. *Deadline: Contact the DMVA office for deadline information. Tailhook Educational Foundation 9696 Businesspark Avenue San Diego, CA 92131-1643 858-689-9223, 800-269-8267
[email protected] http://www.tailhook.org Scholarship Name: Tailhook Educational Foundation Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be individuals who are serving or have served on a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier in the ship’s company or the air wing, or their dependent
children. They also must already be accepted into an undergraduate program at a college or university, and have demonstrated academic achievement in their high school careers. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with SAT or ACT scores, a personal essay detailing their career goals, high school and college transcripts, an acceptance letter to college, and summary of achievements. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $2,000 to $3,000. *Deadline: March 15. Tennessee Department of Veterans Affairs Attn: Donald L. Samuels, Public Information Officer 215 Eighth Avenue North Nashville, TN 37243 615-741-6663
[email protected] http://www.state.tn.us/veteran Scholarship Name: The department offers scholarships to help finance college. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Children of disabled military service veterans whose disability occurred as the result of active service are eligible. Applicants must reside in Tennessee. *Application Process: Contact the department for details. *Amount: Full tuition. *Deadline: Contact the department for details. Virginia Department of Veterans Services Poff Federal Building, 270 Franklin Road, SW, Room 503 Roanoke, VA 24011 540-857-7101
[email protected] http://www.vdva.vipnet.org/education_benefits.htm Grant Name: Survivors and Dependents Educational Assistance Program. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Children of Virginia veterans who are deceased or disabled as a result of military service are eligible to apply. Applicants must be residents of Virginia and plan to or currently attend a public college or university in the state. *Application Process: Visit the department’s Web site for more information. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: Contact the department for details. Virginia Department of Veterans Services Poff Federal Building, 270 Franklin Road, SW, Room 503 Roanoke, VA 24011
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540-857-7101 http://www.vdva.vipnet.org/education_benefits.htm Grant Name: Virginia War Orphans Education Program. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Children of Virginia veterans who are deceased, disabled, or declared missing in action as a result of military service are eligible to apply. Applicants must be residents of Virginia; at least 16 years of age, but no more than 25 years of age; and plan to or currently attend a public college or university in the state. *Application Process: Visit the department’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Full tuition. *Deadline: Contact the department for details.
608-266-1311, 800-947-8387
[email protected] http://dva.state.wi.us/Ben_personalloans.asp Loan Name: Personal Loan Program. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Veterans, spouses of deceased veterans, and children of deceased veterans who are seeking a loan to pursue postsecondary education may apply. Applicants must plan to attend a public institution in the state of Wisconsin. *Application Process: Visit the department’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Up to $25,000. *Deadline: Contact the department for details.
Washington Department of Veterans Affairs Republic Building, 505 East Union, #150, PO Box 41155 Olympia, WA 98504-1155 360-586-1070, 800-562-2308 http://www.dva.wa.gov Grant Name: The department provides tuition waivers for the purpose of college study. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Children of Washington veterans who are disabled as a result of military service are eligible to apply. Applicants must be residents of Washington and attend public colleges or universities in the state. *Application Process: Contact the department for details. *Amount: Varies based on degree of disability and length of service. *Deadline: Contact the department for details.
Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs 30 West Mifflin Street, PO Box 7843 Madison, WI 53703 608-266-1311, 800-947-8387
[email protected] http://dva.state.wi.us/Ben_education.asp Grant Name: Wisconsin G.I. Bill. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Spouses and children of veterans who died in the line of duty or who have substantial service-connected disabilities may apply. Applicants must plan to attend a public institution in the state of Wisconsin. Child applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 25; spouses must use the waiver within 10 years of eligibility for the program. *Application Process: Visit the department’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Free tuition for spouses and children; 50-percent tuition reduction for veterans. *Deadline: Contact the department for details.
Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs 30 West Mifflin Street, PO Box 7843 Madison, WI 53703
LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, AND TRANSGENDER STUDENTS The following financial aid resources are available to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) students or supporters of the LGBT community at the undergraduate and graduate levels. of enrollment in a college or university, a copy of their transcripts or report card, a financial need worksheet, a statement of financial need, and a recent photograph. Visit the organization’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: April 15.
Bread and Roses Community Fund Lax Scholarship Fund 1500 Walnut, Suite 1305 Philadelphia, PA 19102 215-731-1107, ext. 207
[email protected] http://www.breadrosesfund.org/grants/lax.html Scholarship Name: Jonathan Lax Scholarship for Gay Men. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be openly gay men who are either from the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area or who plan to attend school in the Philadelphia area. The counties of residence (or school attendance) that qualify include Camden, Chester, Bucks, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia. Applicants must aspire to be role models for other gay men. *Application Process: Applicants must apply online through the fund’s Web site. The online application requires a statement of income as well as a personal statement. Transcripts and references must be mailed separately. Visit the fund’s Web site to apply. *Amount: $20,000 (at least one per year) or $5,000 (multiple awards). *Deadline: January 16.
Deaf Queer Resource Center (DQRC) Attn: Deaf Queer Youth Scholarship Fund Selection Committee PO Box 14431 San Francisco, CA 94114
[email protected] http://www.deafqueer.org/communities/youth/ scholarships/index.html Scholarship Name: DQRC Deaf Queer Youth Scholarship Fund. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens who are deaf or hard of hearing; identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, or queer; be out about their sexual orientation; currently enrolled in college or high school, and who are under the age of 25. They also must maintain at least a 2.5 GPA. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with proof of enrollment in college or high school, a copy of their school transcripts, a letter of recommendation, two recent photos, and a written or video essay (topic explained at length on the application). Visit the center’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $250 to $500. *Deadline: July 15.
Children of Lesbians and Gays Everywhere (COLAGE) Attn: COLAGE Scholarship Committee 3543 18th Street, #1 San Francisco, CA 94110 415-861-5437
[email protected] http://www.colage.org/scholarship.html Scholarship Name: Lee Dubin Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must have one or more lesbian, gay bisexual, or transgender parents or guardians, be enrolled or accepted into an accredited college or university, and maintain at least a 2.0 GPA. They also should possess a commitment to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community and demonstrate economic need. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with proof
Duke University Attn: Kerry Poynter, Interim Director Center for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Life 02 West Union Building Box 90958 Durham, NC 27708 919-684-6607
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Scholarship Name: Carolina’s Gay & Lesbian Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be from North or South Carolina and either currently enrolled at Duke University or high school students planning to attend Duke University. Applicants must openly identify themselves as gay or lesbian, demonstrate financial need, and possess a commitment to involvement in the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with transcripts and any additional supporting materials. Visit the university’s Web site to download an application or request further information by e-mail. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Contact the university for deadline information. eQuality Scholarship Collaborative PO Box 191311 San Francisco, CA 94119-1311
[email protected] http://www.glsen-sfeb.org/scholarship/index.htm Scholarship Name: Bobby Griffith Memorial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors from Contra Costa county in California who have demonstrated academic achievement and who have applied to a two- or four-year college, university, or trade school. They also must actively promote understanding of and equality for LGBT individuals. Applicants should demonstrate leadership ability, service to the LGBT and queer community, and financial need. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with transcripts, an essay (topic outlined on the application), and a letter of recommendation. Visit the organization’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $2,000. *Deadline: February 28. eQuality Scholarship Collaborative PO Box 191311 San Francisco, CA 94119-1311
[email protected] http://www.glsen-sfeb.org/scholarship/index.htm Scholarship Name: eQuality Scholarships. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors in northern and central California
who have demonstrated academic achievement and who have applied to a two- or four-year college, university, or trade school. They also must actively promote understanding of and equality for LGBT individuals. Applicants should demonstrate leadership ability, service to the LGBT and queer community, and financial need. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with transcripts, an essay (topic outlined on the application), and a letter of recommendation. Visit the organization’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $2,000 to $2,500. *Deadline: February 28. eQuality Scholarship Collaborative KP Pride PO Box 30573 Oakland, CA 94604 510-987-4148
[email protected] http://www.glsen-sfeb.org/scholarship/index.htm Scholarship Name: Permanente Medical Group Scholarship. *Academic Area: Medicine (physician). *Age Group: Medical students. *Eligibility: Applicants must either be attending medical school in California or be California residents who are attending medical school within the United States. They must be active participants in promoting understanding of and equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals. Applicants should also be able to demonstrate academic achievement. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with an essay (described on the application), official transcripts, and one letter of reference. Visit the organization’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $2,000. *Deadline: March 1. First Friday Breakfast Club Attn: Eric Burmeister, Scholarship Chair 666 Walnut Street, Suite 2500 Des Moines, IA 50309 515-273-9406
[email protected] http://www.ffbciowa.org/scholarship.htm Scholarship Name: First Friday Breakfast Club Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors in the state of Iowa who have contributed to increasing awareness of gay
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and lesbian issues in their school and community. In short, applicants must strive to reduce homophobia and increase tolerance of gay and lesbians. *Application Process: Applicants must submit an application that includes an essay (detailed on the application form) as well as academic transcripts. Visit the club’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Up to $3,000. *Deadline: March 31. Gay and Lesbian Business Association of Santa Barbara PO Box 90907 Santa Barbara, CA 93190 805-961-3970
[email protected] http://prideguide.net/glba/default.htm Scholarship Name: This association offers multiple scholarship opportunities for gays and lesbians. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be attending a college or university in Santa Barbara county, California, demonstrate financial need, and a commitment to gay and lesbian community involvement. They also should ultimately strive to make a contribution to the gay and lesbian community in the Santa Barbara area. *Application Process: Applicants should submit an autobiography, academic transcripts, and two letters of recommendation. Contact the association for further information on the application process. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Deadlines vary. Gay Asian Pacific Alliance Attn: Hao Thai, Scholarship Coordinator Horizons Foundation 870 Market Street, Suite 728 San Francisco, CA 94102 415-398-2333
[email protected] http://www.gapa.org Scholarship Name: George Choy Memorial/Gay Asian Pacific Alliance Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be at least 25 percent Asian/Pacific Islander and planning to attend or currently attending college or university in one of nine Bay Area counties (Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, and Sonoma). Priority is given to openly lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender
individuals who are actively involved in the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community. Applicants must also maintain a GPA of at least 2.75. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a 500-word essay (described on the application form), transcripts, and a letter of recommendation. Visit the alliance’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: August 1. Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education NetworkChicago (GLSEN) Attn: Aren Drehobl 961 West Montana Chicago, IL 60614 773-472-6469, ext. 235
[email protected] http://www.glsenchicago.org/scholarship.html Scholarship Name: GLSEN Chicago Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors who have contributed to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer (LGBTQ) activism in their schools. An applicant’s sexual orientation is not an issue for these scholarships, but applicants must be activists promoting LGBTQ issues. This organization offers several scholarships, some of which have additional eligibility requirements. Visit the organization’s Web site for a complete listing of eligibility requirements for each scholarship. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a separate sheet indicating any awards and/or honors, academic achievements, examples of activism or school activities, and school and community LGBTQ-related projects they have led or participated in. Applicants should also submit their academic transcripts. Visit the organization’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $500 to $1,000. *Deadline: April 18. Greater Seattle Business Association (GSBA) GSBA and Pride Foundation Scholarships 2150 North 107th Street, Suite 205 Seattle, WA 98133-9009 206-363-9188
[email protected] http://www.thegsba.org/scholarshipprogram.php Scholarship Name: GSBA/Pride Foundation Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate
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students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of the state of Washington (but may study anywhere) who hold a strong conviction of civil and human rights for all people. Preference is given to applicants who are self-identified LGBT, members of LGBT families, or individuals who have strongly supported the LGBT community. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with two letters of reference, transcripts, and additional applicable materials. Each packet must contain one set of originals plus seven sets of photocopied materials. Visit the association’s Web site in the fall to download an application. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: January 13. Imperial Court de San Diego c/o San Diego Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender Center 3909 Center Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-692-2077
[email protected] http://www.imperialcourtsandiego.org/GrantsPrograms. html Scholarship Name: Nicole Murray-Ramirez Student Scholarship Program. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: This organization offers general scholarships along with scholarships for specific communities and specific college majors. Applicants should contact the organization by e-mail for eligibility requirements. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the organization by email to request information about the application process. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Contact the organization for deadline information. Imperial Court of the Rocky Mountain Empire White Rose Scholarship Foundation PO Box 100811 Denver, CO 80250-0811
[email protected] http://www.denvercourt.org/modules/wfchannel/index. php?pagenum=6 Scholarship Name: White Rose Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants should be U.S. citizens and residents of the state of Colorado (for at least one year) who demonstrate academic achievement by maintaining at least a 3.0 GPA. They also should be able to demonstrate financial need, a commitment
to community service, and be enrolled in or accepted into an accredited college, university, or vocational school. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a copy of current transcripts (high school or college) and two letters of recommendation. Applications are available in July of each year and can be obtained by contacting the organization by e-mail. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: January 31. Imperial Royal Sovereign Court of the Desert Empire Inc. Attn: Scholarship Committee PO Box 46481 Las Vegas, NV 89114-6481 http://www.desertempire.org/TnTScholarship.htm Scholarship Name: T-n-T Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be pursing postsecondary education within Nevada and should be able to demonstrate involvement in human and civil rights movements. Applicants must have resided in Nevada for a minimum of two years. *Application Process: Applicants should submit an application and an essay (up to 1,000 words) that expresses their commitment to their studies, goals, and activism. Visit the organization’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $500. *Deadline: October 31. Imperial Sovereign Court of Seattle and the Olympic and Rainier Empire J.C./Graytop Memorial Scholarship Fund Attn: Scholarship Committee 1122 East Pike Street, PMB #1300 Seattle, WA 98122 http://www.imperialcourtofseattle.com/jcgraytop.htm Scholarship Name: J.C./Graytop Memorial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors or currently enrolled undergraduates who have maintained at least a 2.5 GPA, are residents of Washington, and have a demonstrated commitment to diversity and promoting human rights in the gay and lesbian community. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application form, certified (sealed) high school transcripts (or GED scores), college transcripts (for those already attending college), an essay (described on application), and two letters of recommendation. Visit the organization’s Web site to download an
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application. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: January 20. Imperial Sovereign Gem Court of Boise, Idaho, Inc. Attn: Taylor Maid, Court Secretary PO Box 6338 Boise, ID 83707-6338 208-353-6615
[email protected] http://www.idgemcourt.org/ Funds%20&%20Applications.htm Scholarship Name: Imperial Sovereign Gem Court of Boise, Idaho Inc. Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: High school students, undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Idaho who are seeking enrollment in high school or postsecondary education and who are self-identified, and openly gay. Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to community service and the gay community. *Application Process: Applicants should submit an application, which can be found on the organization’s Web site. *Amount: $100 to $1,000. *Deadline: July 17.
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[email protected] http://www.league-att.org/foundation/fscholarships. html Scholarship Name: Academic Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors in the United States who have been accepted at a two- or four-year college or university. They also must attend school full time; identify themselves as gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender; maintain at least a 3.0 GPA in high school; and be actively involved in their communities. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with high school transcripts, two 250-word essays (described on the application form), three letters of recommendation, and a college acceptance letter. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,500. *Deadline: April 22.
International Foundation for Gender Education Transgender Scholarship and Education Legacy Fund PO Box 540229 Waltham, MA 02454-0229 781-899-2212 http://www.tself.org Scholarship Name: Transgender Scholarship and Education Legacy Fund. *Academic Area: Education, medicine (open), law, religion, social work. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must openly identify themselves as transgender individuals and must be living full time in a gender or sex role different from that which they were born. They also must be planning to attend a college or university in the next academic year and must be seeking a career in a “helping and caring” profession in the United States or Canada. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a list of references, two letters of recommendation, and transcripts (high school, college, or GED certificate). Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an official application. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: February 1.
LEAGUE at AT&T Foundation Attn: Charles Eader, President One AT&T Way, Room 4B214J Bedminster, NJ 07921 703-713-7820
[email protected] http://www.league-att.org/foundation/fscholarships. html Scholarship Name: Matthew Shepard Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must have demonstrated exceptional leadership abilities in promoting understanding and diversity in their schools and communities. They also must be graduating high school seniors in the United States who have been accepted at a two- or fouryear college or university. Applicants must attend school full time, identify themselves as gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender, and maintain at least a 3.0 GPA in high school. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with high school transcripts, two 250-word essays (described on the application form), three letters of recommendation, and a college acceptance letter. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $2,500. *Deadline: April 22.
LEAGUE at AT&T Foundation Attn: Charles Eader, President One AT&T Way, Room 4B214J
National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Messenger-Anderson Journalism Scholarship and Internship Program
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[email protected] http://www.thetaskforce.org/aboutus/ messengerguidelines.cfm Scholarship Name: Messenger-Anderson Journalism Scholarship and Internship Program. *Academic Area: Journalism. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors or current undergraduate students who identify themselves as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender and who are member of the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force. (Note: Applicants may send the $20 membership fee with the scholarship application if they are not already members). They also must be attending or planning to attend an accredited four-year college or university and pursuing a degree and/or career in journalism. Applicants must also maintain at least a 2.8 GPA and agree to complete an eight-week summer internship at one of the task force office in New York City. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with official transcripts (one sealed original and five photocopies of an original), an essay (detailed on the application form), journalistic work sample (six copies), and three letters of recommendation. Visit the task force’s Web site to download an official application. *Amount: $5,000 (first year), (renewable for $2,500 for two additional years), plus an internship. *Deadline: February 24. National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association Attn: Jason Lloyd Clement 1420 K Street, NW, Suite 910 Washington, DC 20005 202-588-9888, ext. 12
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[email protected] http://www.nlgja.org/students/student_index.html Scholarship Name: Leroy F. Aarons Scholarship. *Academic Area: Journalism. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors accepted to a community college or four-year institution, current undergraduate students, or current undergraduate students accepted into a graduate program in journalism. They also must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents who attend school full time and who are committed to fair and accurate coverage of the lesbian and gay
community. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a onepage resume, five work samples, sealed transcripts, three letters of recommendation, a letter of college acceptance (high school students), and a 1,000word third-person autobiography. One original set should be submitted along with five photocopied sets. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $5,000. *Deadline: February 1. National Women’s Studies Association (NWSA) University of Maryland 7100 Baltimore Avenue, Suite 502 College Park, MD 20740 301-403-0524
[email protected] http://www.nwsa.org Scholarship Name: NWSA Lesbian Caucus Scholarship. *Academic Area: Women’s studies. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Students must be working on a thesis or dissertation in lesbian studies and must be able to demonstrate financial need. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application form, a two- to three-page abstract of the work in progress, and three letters of recommendation. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $500. *Deadline: February 15. Ohio State University Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Alumni Society Attn: Erica Claman 1800 Cannon Drive, Suite 700 Columbus, OH 43210 614-457-5413
[email protected] http://www.osuglbt.org/scholarship.html Scholarship Name: Undergraduate Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be currently enrolled students at The Ohio State University. Students who have completed at least 45 credit hours must have a GPA of at least 2.5, and students with less than 45 credit hours must have a GPA of at least 2.0. Four separate scholarships are awarded with varying eligibility criteria. Applicants must have made some contribution to the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community and/or the HIV/AIDS community. Visit the society’s Web site for detailed specific eligibility requirements.
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*Application Process: Applicants should apply online and must also submit a letter of recommendation. Visit the society’s Web site to apply online. *Amount: $1,200. *Deadline: February 28. Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) Attn: Judy Hoff, National Scholarship Administrator PFLAG National Scholarships Program 1726 M Street, Suite 400 Washington, DC 20036 202-467-8180, ext 219
[email protected] http://www.pflag.org/index.php?id=122 Scholarship Name: PFLAG National Scholarships Program. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors who have applied to a two- or four-year degree-granting college or university. They also must either identify as LGBT or be supporters of and demonstrate a commitment to the LGBT community. This association awards numerous scholarships and some of them have additional eligibility requirements. Visit the association’s Web site for a complete listing of scholarships and requirements. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with unofficial high school transcripts, an essay (detailed on the application), and two reference forms that certify the applicant’s contribution to or involvement in the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000 and $2,500. *Deadline: February 14. The Point Foundation Bryan L. Knapp Scholarship PO Box 565 Genoa, NV 89411 866-33-POINT
[email protected] http://www.thepointfoundation.org/scholarships/knapp. html Scholarship Name: Bryan L. Knapp Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be from the New York City-area and attending Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. They also must demonstrate leadership ability, scholastic achievement, and a desire to “make a difference.” Applicants must be
self-identified LGBT who demonstrate a commitment to the LGBT community. Applicants should visit the foundation’s Web site to read about Bryan L. Knapp’s life achievements in order to better understand the type of applicant who will be selected for this scholarship. Applicants who receive scholarships agree to maintain at least a 3.5 GPA. *Application Process: Applicants must apply online. Visit the foundation’s Web site to receive step-by-step application guidelines and to apply. Applicants will be assigned a PIN number when they have successfully made an online submission, and this PIN number must be written on all additional supporting materials that must be mailed. These materials include two to three letters of recommendation, official school transcripts, standardized test scores, a recent photo, and an optional resume/curriculum vitae. *Amount: $5,000 to $28,000. *Deadline: March 1. The Point Foundation Carlos Enrique Cisneros Scholarship PO Box 565 Genoa, NV 89411 866-33-POINT
[email protected] http://www.thepointfoundation.org/scholarships/ cisneros.html Scholarship Name: Carlos Enrique Cisneros Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must attend American University in Washington, D.C., and must demonstrate leadership ability, scholastic achievement, and a desire to “make a difference.” They also must be self-identified LGBT individuals who demonstrate a commitment to the LGBT community. Applicants should visit the foundation’s Web site to read about Carlos Enrique Cisneros’s life achievements in order to better understand the type of applicant who will be chosen for this scholarship. Applicants who receive scholarships agree to maintain at least a 3.5 GPA. *Application Process: Applicants must apply online. Visit the foundation’s Web site to receive step-by-step application guidelines and to apply. Applicants will be assigned a PIN number when they have successfully made an online submission, and this PIN number must be written on all additional supporting materials that must be mailed. These materials include two to three letters of recommendation, official school transcripts, standardized test scores, a recent photo, and an
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optional resume/ curriculum vitae. *Amount: $5,000 to $28,000. *Deadline: March 1. The Point Foundation Merle Aronson Scholarship PO Box 565 Genoa, NV 89411 866-33-POINT
[email protected] http://www.thepointfoundation.org/scholarships/ aronson.html Scholarship Name: Merle Aronson Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate leadership ability, scholastic achievement, and a desire to “make a difference.” They also must have a commitment to the LGBT community either by involvement on an advocacy basis alone or as a self-identified LGBT individual. Applicants should visit the foundation’s Web site to read about Merle Aronson’s life achievements in order to better understand the type of applicant who will be chosen for this scholarship. Applicants who receive scholarships agree to maintain at least a 3.5 GPA. *Application Process: Applicants must apply online. Visit the foundation’s Web site to receive step-by-step application guidelines and to apply. Applicants will be assigned a PIN number when they have successfully made an online submission, and this PIN number must be written on all additional supporting materials that must be mailed. These materials include two to three letters of recommendation, official school transcripts, standardized test scores, a recent photo, and an optional resume/curriculum vitae. *Amount: $5,000 to $28,000. *Deadline: March 1. The Point Foundation mtvU + The Point Foundation Scholarship PO Box 565 Genoa, NV 89411 866-33-POINT
[email protected] http://www.thepointfoundation.org/scholarships/mtvu. html Scholarship Name: mtvU + The Point Foundation Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate leadership ability, scholastic achievement, participation in extracurricular activities, emotional or financial
need, and a desire to “make a difference.” They also must have a commitment to the LGBT community either by involvement on an advocacy basis alone or as a self-identified LGBT individual, and attend an mtvU school. Applicants should visit the foundation’s Web site to view a complete list of mtvU schools by state. Applicants who receive scholarships agree to maintain at least a 3.5 GPA. *Application Process: Applicants must apply online. Visit the foundation’s Web site to receive step-bystep application guidelines and to apply. Applicants will be assigned a PIN number when they have successfully made an online submission, and this PIN number must be written on all additional supporting materials that must be mailed. These materials include two to three letters of recommendation, official school transcripts, standardized test scores, a recent photo, and an optional resume/curriculum vitae. *Amount: $10,000. *Deadline: March 1. The Point Foundation Point Scholarship PO Box 565 Genoa, NV 89411 866-33-POINT
[email protected] http://www.thepointfoundation.org/scholarships/ scholarship.html Scholarship Name: The Point Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate leadership ability, scholastic achievement, and a desire to “make a difference.” Applicants must show a commitment to the LGBT community either by involvement on an advocacy basis alone or as a self-identified LGBT individual. Applicants who receive scholarships agree to maintain at least a 3.5 GPA and to promote the mission of The Point Foundation. *Application Process: Applicants must apply online. Visit the foundation’s Web site to receive step-by-step application guidelines and to apply. Applicants will be assigned a PIN number when they have successfully made an online submission, and this PIN number must be written on all additional supporting materials that must be mailed. These materials include two to three letters of recommendation, official school transcripts, standardized test scores, a recent photo, and an optional resume/curriculum vitae. *Amount: $5,000 to $28,000. *Deadline: March 1.
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The Point Foundation Walter M. Decker Scholarship PO Box 565 Genoa, NV 89411 866-33-POINT
[email protected] http://www.thepointfoundation.org/scholarships/ decker.html Scholarship Name: Walter M. Decker Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate leadership ability, scholastic achievement, and a desire to “make a difference.” Applicants must have a commitment to the LGBT community either by involvement on an advocacy basis alone or as a self-identified LGBT individual. Applicants should visit the foundation’s Web site to read about Walter M. Decker’s life achievements in order to better understand the type of applicant who will be selected for this scholarship. Applicants who receive scholarships agree to maintain at least a 3.5 GPA. *Application Process: Applicants must apply online. Visit the foundation’s Web site to receive step-by-step application guidelines and to apply. Applicants will be assigned a PIN number when they have successfully made an online submission, and this PIN number must be written on all additional supporting materials that must be mailed. These materials include two to three letters of recommendation, official school transcripts, standardized test scores, a recent photo, and an optional resume/curriculum vitae. *Amount: $5,000 to $28,000. *Deadline: March 1. Pride Foundation 1122 East Pike Street, PMB #1001 Seattle, WA 98122 206-323-3318, 800-735-7287
[email protected] http://www.pridefoundation.org/our_programs/ scholarships/funds/ Scholarship Name: Pride Foundation Scholarships. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, or Washington (but may study anywhere) who hold a strong conviction in civil and human rights for all people. Preference is given to applicants who are self-identified LGBT, members of LGBT families, or individuals who have strongly supported the LGBT community. Applicants should visit the
association’s Web site to view a complete listing of the scholarships and their additional eligibility requirements. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with two letters of reference, transcripts, and additional applicable materials. Each packet must contain one set of originals plus seven sets of photocopied materials. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $500 to $10,000. *Deadline: January 13. Queer Foundation Attn: Joseph Dial, Executive Director 3213 West Wheeler Street, #145 Seattle, WA 98199 206-999-8740
[email protected] http://home.comcast.net/~threepennynovel/ queerfoundation/scholarships.html Scholarship Name: Queer Foundation Scholarship. *Academic Area: Humanities (queer theory). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer (LGBTQ) high school graduating seniors who demonstrate a desire to contribute to the LGBTQ community and who are interested in competing in an essay contest in which a topic of importance in the LGBTQ community is addressed. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application by mail along with their essay. Visit the foundation’s Web site for further information about the essay topic. Applicants should also e-mail their essay to the executive director. Selected applicants will be required to participate in an interview and background check. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: April 1. Society for the Psychological Study of Lesbian and Gay Issues http://www.apadivision44.org/honors Scholarship Name: Bisexual Foundation Scholarship. *Academic Area: Psychology. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be graduate students who are pursuing advanced research opportunities on the psychology of bisexuality. They also must be full-time graduate students in their school’s department of psychology. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with an application coversheet, a project description (in APA style, 10-page maximum), a budget worksheet, and two self-addressed
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stamped envelopes. Five copies of this packet should be submitted. Visit the society’s Web site for detailed information about project description specifications and to download an application. *Amount: $2,000. *Deadline: February 1. Society for the Psychological Study of Lesbian and Gay Issues http://www.apadivision44.org/honors Scholarship Name: Malyon-Smith Scholarship. *Academic Area: Psychology. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be graduate students who are pursuing advanced research opportunities on the psychology of sexual orientation and gender identity. They also must be full-time graduate students in their school’s department of psychology. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with an application coversheet, a project description (in APA style, 10-page maximum), a budget worksheet, and two self-addressed stamped envelopes. Five copies of this packet should be submitted. Visit the society’s Web site for detailed information about project description specifications and to download an application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: February 1. Society of Lesbian and Gay Anthropologists (SOLGA) Contact: Ellin Lewin, SOLGA Scholarship Chair Department of Women’s Studies University of Iowa 210 Jefferson Building Iowa City, IA 52242 319-335-1610
[email protected]. http://sscl.berkeley.edu/~afaweb/ Payne%20Prize%20SOLGA.htm Award Name: Kenneth W. Payne Student Prize. *Academic Area: Anthropology. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Graduate students who have completed an outstanding work on a lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgendered topic in anthropology are eligible to apply. *Application Procedure: Papers should be no more than 40 typed, double-spaced pages. Contact the scholarship chair for further information. *Amount: $300. *Deadline: August 1. University of New Hampshire Attn: Paula M. DiNardo, Chair Student Awards Committee 114 Hood House
Durham, NH 03824 603-862-3485
[email protected] http://www.unh.edu/awards Award Name: Bill Kidder Fund Award. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicant must be a University of New Hampshire student who has worked to increase tolerance and understanding of sexual orientation on campus. *Application Process: Applications are accepted by online nomination only between the dates of January 3 and March 1. Visit the university’s Web site to nominate a candidate or to request further information. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: March 1. University of Puget Sound Student Services Office, WSC 203 1500 North Warner #1082 Tacoma, WA 98416 253-879-3374
[email protected] http://www2.ups.edu/dsa/lgbt/scholarship.htm Scholarship Name: Puget Sound Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Leadership Scholarship Fund. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled for the fall semester at the University of Puget Sound and be sophomores, juniors, or seniors during the academic year for which they are applying. They also must demonstrate leadership ability in campus and community events promoting the LGBT community and must demonstrate academic achievement. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a resume of LGBT leadership activities and a short essay (described on the application). Visit the university’s Web site to download an application or visit its student services office in person to pick one up. *Amount: Up to $2,000. *Deadline: April 8. ZAMI PO Box 2502 Decatur, GA 30031 404-370-0920
[email protected] http://www.zami.org/application.htm Scholarship Name: Audre Lorde Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be
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self-identified lesbians or gay men of color who are open about their sexuality to their families, friends, and communities. They also may be graduating high school seniors or students currently attending a college, university, or technical school in the United States. Applicants must be accepted or registered at a postsecondary institution and must have a cumulative GPA (high school or college) of at least 2.5. These eligibility requirements are strictly enforced. ZAMI also strongly encourages lesbians and gay men who are 40 years old (or older) to apply.
*Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with transcripts, an acceptance letter (entering freshmen or transfer students), two essays (detailed on the application), three letters of recommendation, and a headshot photo. Scholarship winners must attend the scholarship award ceremony to receive the award (transportation, lodging, and all other expenses are paid for by ZAMI). Visit the organization’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: May 1.
minorities The following section details scholarships, fellowships, grants, and awards for minorities at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Alpha Kappa Alpha Educational Advancement Foundation Inc. Attn: Scholarship Application Enclosed 5656 Stony Island Avenue Chicago, IL 60637 773-947-0026
[email protected] http://www.akaeaf.org Scholarship Name: This African-American service sorority offers a variety of merit-based and needbased scholarships. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Requirements vary, depending upon the scholarship. Applicants need not be members of Alpha Kappa Alpha to apply. The sorority supports students without regard to sex, race, creed, color, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. *Application Process: Undergraduate applicants should submit a completed application (available for download each November), a personal statement, three letters of recommendation, and official transcripts. Graduate students should also include a current resume and documentation of project and/or research plans. All applications should have the applicant’s Social Security number on each page. Visit the sorority’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $750 to $1,500. *Deadline: January 15.
with an interest in studying literature, philosophy, or political science. *Application Process: Applicants must be nominated by a teacher, counselor, or principal. They must submit an application along with official transcripts, college or university acceptance letter, a two-inch by three-inch color photo, additional recommendation forms, and a short personal essay (detailed on the application). Visit the organization’s Web site to download an application, nomination form, and recommendation form. *Amount: $1,500, plus select Ameen Rihani works. *Deadline: May 31. American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) Attn: Earl Magee 3615 Wisconsin Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20016-3007 202-966-7300, ext. 115
[email protected] http://www.aacap.org/awards/index.htm Fellowship Name: Jeanne Spurlock Minority Medical Student Clinical Fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. *Academic Area: Medicine (psychiatry). *Age Group: Medical students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be medical students with an interest or specialty in child and adolescent psychiatry. They also must be African American, Asian American, Native American, Alaskan Native, Mexican American, Hispanic, or Pacific Islander students who are currently enrolled in accredited medical schools in the United States. Applicants must desire the opportunity for a 12-week summer fellowship experience with a mentor, as well as be able to attend the annual conference, where they will be required to present their clinical experience at a New Research Poster Session. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a two-page personal statement, a resume, a letter verifying good standing in medical school, and a letter of support from the mentor detailing the proposed mentorship. Six copies of the application packet must be submitted. Applicants should visit the academy’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $3,000 for 12 weeks of work/fellowship experience, plus an all-expense paid trip to the AACAP annual meeting.
Ameen Rihani Organization Ameen Rihani Scholarship Program 1010 Wayne Avenue, Suite 420 Silver Spring, MD 20910 http://www.ameenrihani.org Scholarship Name: Ameen Rihani Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens (or permanent residents) of Lebanese or other Arab descent who will be entering college or university in the fall of the year in which they apply for the scholarship. They also must be full-time, degreeseeking students who have demonstrated academic excellence in high school by attaining at least a 3.25 GPA. Applicants must be active participants in extracurricular activities as well as community activities and should be able to demonstrate leadership abilities. Preference is given to students 295
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*Deadline: March 15. American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) Attn: Earl Magee 3615 Wisconsin Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20016-3007 202-966-7300, ext. 115
[email protected] http://www.aacap.org/awards/index.htm Fellowship Name: Jeanne Spurlock Research Fellowship in Drug Abuse and Addiction for Minority Medical Students. *Academic Area: Medicine (psychiatry). *Age Group: Medical students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be medical students with an interest or specialty in child and adolescent psychiatry. They also must be African American, Asian American, Native American, Alaskan Native, Mexican American, Hispanic, or Pacific Islander students who are currently enrolled in accredited medical schools in the United States Applicants must desire the opportunity for a 12-week summer research experience. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a two-page personal statement, a resume, a letter verifying good standing in medical school, and a letter of support from the mentor detailing the proposed mentorship. Six copies of the application packet should be submitted. Applicants should visit the academy’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $3,000, plus an all-expense paid trip to the AACAP annual meeting. *Deadline: March 15. American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)African Heritage Caucus (AHC) Attn: Cydney Powers, AAPA-AHC Scholarship Chair 950 North Washington Street Alexandria, VA 22314 702-243-1797
[email protected] http://www.aapa.org/caucus/scholar.html Scholarship Name: AAPA_AHC Scholarship. *Academic Area: Medicine (physician assisting). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be of African, Latino, Asian, American Indian, or Pacific Islander descent. Applicants must be members of the African Heritage Caucus, be attending an accredited physician-assisting program, be in good academic standing, and demonstrate financial need. *Application Process: Applicants must submit one completed application with two copies, a passport photo (preferably 4”
x 6”), transcripts and school budget, and a letter of verification of financial aid assistance. Visit the academy’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: March 1. American Architectural Foundation (AAF) Attn: Mary Felber 1799 New York Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20006 202-626-7511
[email protected] http://www.archfoundation.org/aaf/aaf/Programs. Scholarships.htm Scholarship Name: American Institute of Architects (AIA)/ AAF Minority/Disadvantaged Scholarship. *Academic Area: Architecture. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors or college freshmen accepted into or enrolled in a National Architectural Accrediting Board-accredited program who are nominated by someone who is familiar with the student’s interest and ability to succeed in architecture. Such individuals would be high school guidance counselors, architects, or members of the AIA. Applicants must be nominated in order to receive an application packet. Applicants must belong to a minority group and should be able to demonstrate financial need. *Application Process: Once applicants are nominated (nomination forms are available for download from the foundation’s Web site), an application packet will be mailed to the applicant. Applicants should submit a completed application along with supporting documents. *Amount: $500 to $2,500, renewable for two additional years. *Deadline: Nominations due December 7; Applications due mid-January. American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE) 927 15th Street, NW, Suite 200 Washington, DC 20005 202-371-9530
[email protected] http://www.aabe.org Scholarship Name: AABE Scholarships. *Academic Area: Engineering (open), mathematics, physical sciences. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be African American, Hispanic American, or Native American high school seniors who have applied to one or more accredited colleges/universities, plan to major in engineering, mathematics, or the physical sciences, and have a minimum of a B average, both overall and in math
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and science courses. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application form, high school transcripts, two letters of recommendation (one academic and one nonacademic), and a copy of their parent‘s or guardian’s signed tax return for the previous year (or a verified FAFSA form). Applications should be submitted to the regional AABE office nearest the applicant. Do not submit applications to the national office. Visit the organization’s Web site to download an application and to locate your regional office. *Amount: $1,500 to $3,000. *Deadline: March 4.
degree program and be currently enrolled in a graduate program leading to a master’s or doctorate in nursing. Alternately, may also be enrolled in a faculty supervisor’s clinical practicum leading to eligibility for the CCNS exam. Twenty percent of total scholarship funds are awarded to ethnic minorities. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application by mail, followed by final grade reports. Letters of verification from your place of employment and schools also must be sent. *Amount: $1,500. Deadline: April 1.
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) 101 Columbia Aliso Viejo, CA 92656-4109 800-899-2226
[email protected] http://www.aacn.org Scholarship Name: BSN Educational Advancement Scholarship. *Academic Area: Nursing (critical care). Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicant must be an AACN member in good standing, have an active RN license, maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0, and also must be currently working in critical care or have worked in critical care for at least one year in the last three years. Also must currently be enrolled in an accredited nursing program and have junior or upper division status. Twenty percent of scholarship funds will be awarded to ethnic minorities. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application by mail, followed by final grade reports. Letters of verification from your place of employment and school also must be sent. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,500. Deadline: April 1.
American Association of Law Libraries Attn: Chair, Scholarships Committee 53 West Jackson, Suite 940 Chicago, IL 60604 312-939-4764
[email protected] http://www.aallnet.org/services/sch_strait.asp Scholarship Name: George A. Strait Minority Scholarship Endowment. *Academic Area: Library sciences. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Minority college students who plan to pursue a career in law librarianship and are degree candidates in an ALA-accredited library school or an ABA-accredited law school (with at least one quarter/semester remaining after scholarship is awarded) are eligible to apply. Applicants must demonstrate financial need. *Application Process: Application packets should include an official transcript, verification of acceptance or attendance at a postsecondary program, three letters of recommendation, and a personal statement describing the applicant’s reasons for applying for the scholarship and his or her interest in law librarianship. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: April 1.
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) 101 Columbia Aliso Viejo, CA 92656-4109 800-899-2226
[email protected] http://www.aacn.org Scholarship Name: Graduate Educational Advancement Scholarship. *Academic Area: Nursing (critical care). Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicant must be an AACN member in good standing, have an active RN license, maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0, and also must be currently working in critical care or have worked in critical care for at least one year in the last three years. Also must be a graduate of a baccalaureate
American Association of University Women (AAUW) AAUW Educational Foundation Career Development Grants 301 ACT Drive, Dept. 60 Iowa City, IA 52243-4030 319-337-1716, ext. 60
[email protected] http://www.aauw.org/fga/fellowships_grants/career_ development.cfm Grant Name: AAUW Career Development Grant. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be women who hold a bachelor’s degree and are preparing to advance their careers, change careers, or reenter the work force. Special consideration is given to AAUW
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members, women of color, and women pursuing their first advanced degree or credentials in nontraditional fields. Course work must be taken at an accredited two- or four-year college or university, or at a technical school that is fully licensed or accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants pursuing doctoral-level work are not eligible. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a proposal narrative, budget, recommendation form, and filing fee. Visit the organization’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $2,000 to $8,000. *Deadline: December 15. American Bar Association (ABA) ABA Legal Opportunity Scholarship Fund-Application 321 North Clark Street Chicago, IL 60610-4714 312-988-5415, 800-285-2221
[email protected] http://www.abanet.org/fje/allenbroussard.html Scholarship Name: Allen E. Broussard Scholarship. *Academic Area: Law. *Age Group: Law students. *Eligibility: Minority college students who plan to attend California Bay-area law schools are eligible to apply. Applicants must have achieved a cumulative GPA of 2.5, be U.S. citizens (or permanent residents of the U.S.) who are entering their first year of law school, and demonstrate financial need. *Application Process: Applicants may complete the ABA Legal Opportunity Scholarship Fund (another scholarship offered by the ABA) application. Application packets should include an official transcript, verification of acceptance by a law program, two letters of recommendation (with at least one from a professor), and a personal statement (no longer than 1,000 words) describing the applicant’s interest in studying law, potential financial need, and personal activities, such as community service. *Amount: $5,000 (renewable for two more years). *Deadline: March 1. American Bar Association (ABA) ABA Legal Opportunity Scholarship Fund-Application 321 North Clark Street Chicago, IL 60610-4714 312-988-5415, 800-285-2221
[email protected] http://www.abanet.org/fje/losfpage.html Scholarship Name: The Legal Opportunity Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance to encourage
minorities to pursue careers in law. *Academic Area: Law. *Age Group: Law students. *Eligibility: Minority college students who are citizens or permanent residents of the United States and who are entering students at an American Bar Association-accredited law school are eligible to apply. Applicants must also have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. *Application Process: Application packets should include an official transcript, verification of acceptance by a law program, two letters of recommendation (with at least one from a professor), and a personal statement (no longer than 1,000 words) describing the applicant’s interest in studying law, potential financial need, and personal activities, such as community service. *Amount: $5,000 (renewable for two more years). *Deadline: March 1. American Chemical Society (ACS) Attn: Robert J. Hughes, Manager ACS Scholars Program 1155 16th Street, NW Washington, DC 20036 202-872-6250, 800-227-5558, ext. 6250
[email protected] http://www.chemistry.org/portal/a/c/s/1/acsdisplay. html?DOC=minorityaffairs\scholars.html Scholarship Name: ACS Scholars Program. *Academic Area: Biochemistry, chemistry, engineering (chemical). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants should be high school seniors or college freshmen, sophomores, or juniors; U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the United States; and of African American, Hispanic/Latino, or American Indian descent. They should also be full-time students, high academic achievers in chemistry or science (minimum GPA 3.0), and able to demonstrate financial need. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with their FAFSA report, ACT or SAT scores, official transcripts, and two letters of recommendation. Visit the society’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Up to $3,000. *Deadline: March 1. American Correctional Association (ACA) Attn: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Award Committee 4380 Forbes Boulevard Lanham, MD 20706-4322 301-918-1800
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[email protected] http://www.aca.org/pastpresentfuture/awards.asp Scholarship Name: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Award. *Academic Area: Criminal justice. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants should be members of a minority group who are pursuing a college education at a four-year institution in criminal justice. They must also demonstrate financial need, academic achievement, and a commitment to the ideals and philosophy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Applicants do not have to be members of the ACA, but they do have to be nominated by a member. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a 250-word reflection on Dr. Martin Luther King’s ideals and philosophy. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Contact the association for information. *Deadline: June 1.
*Eligibility: Applicants must be college sophomores, juniors, or seniors or graduate students; belong to any minority group that is currently underrepresented in dental hygiene programs (African Americans, Hispanics, Asians, Native Americans, males); and have completed at least one year in an accredited dental hygiene program in the United States, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Applicants should also be active members of the Student ADHA or the ADHA. Graduate students should hold an active dental hygiene license. Documented financial need of at least $1,500 is required. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with all required supporting materials. Visit the organization’s Web site after January 1 of each year for updated submission requirements. A downloadable application is also available via the organization’s Web site. *Amount: $1,000 to $2,000. *Deadline: June 30.
American Dental Association Foundation 211 East Chicago Avenue Chicago, IL 60611 312-440-2547
[email protected] http://www.ada.org/ada/prod/adaf/prog_scholarship_ prog.asp Scholarship Name: Minority Dental Student Scholarship. *Academic Area: Medicine (dentistry). *Age Group: Dental students. *Eligibility: African American, Hispanic American, and Native American students who are entering their second year of dental education may apply. Applicants must have a GPA of at least 3.0. *Application Process: Applicants should obtain an application from their dental schools and allied dental health programs. *Amount: Up to $2,500. *Deadline: July 31.
American Geological Institute (AGI) Attn: Minority Geoscience Student Scholarship Coordinator 4220 King Street Alexandria, VA 22302-1502 703-379-2480 http://www.agiweb.org/education/mpp.html Scholarship Name: American Geological Institute Minority Geoscience Student Scholarships. *Academic Area: Geosciences. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens and verifiable members of a minority group. They must also demonstrate financial need and be enrolled full time in an academic program leading to a degree in one of the geosciences. Applicable majors include the following: geology, geophysics, geochemistry, hydrology, meteorology, physical oceanography, planetary geology, or earth-science education. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a 250-word personal statement, official transcripts and ACT/SAT/GRE scores, and three letters of recommendation. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $500 to $3,000. *Deadline: March 1.
American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) ADHA Institute for Oral Health Scholarship Award Program 444 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 3400 Chicago, IL 60611-3980 800-735-4916
[email protected] http://www.adha.org/institute/Scholarship/application. htm Scholarship Name: American Dental Hygienists’ Association Institute Minority Scholarship. *Academic Area: Medicine (dental hygiene). *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students.
American Health and Beauty Aids Institute (AHBAI) Fred Luster Sr. Education Foundation PO Box 19510 Chicago, Illinois 60619-0510 708-333-8740
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[email protected] http://www.ahbai.org Scholarship Name: AHBAI Fred Luster Sr. Education Foundation-College-Bound Student Scholarships. *Academic Area: Business, chemistry, engineering (open). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Candidates must be college-bound high school seniors enrolled at a four-year college with a minimum 3.0 grade point average. Applicants must demonstrate scholastic achievement, financial need, and participation in extracurricular activities. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application form, two letters of recommendation, official high school transcript, proof of income (W2), and a black-and-white photograph (for publicity purposes). Visit the organization’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $250 to $500. *Deadline: April 15. American Health and Beauty Aids Institute (AHBAI) Fred Luster Sr. Education Foundation PO Box 19510 Chicago, Illinois 60619-0510 708-333-8740
[email protected] http://www.ahbai.org Scholarship Name: AHBAI Fred Luster Sr. Education Foundation-Scholarship for Basic Cosmetology Students. *Academic Area: Cosmetology. *Age Group: Open. *Eligibility: Applicants must be currently enrolled in or have been accepted by a state-approved cosmetic art training facility prior to applying for scholarship. Applicants must also have completed an initial 300 hours before funds are approved or disbursed to the facility, and they must have maintained a minimum of 85 percent passing grade and 85 percent attendance. Applications will be rated based on scholastic record, attendance record, participation in extracurricular activities, and awards and honors received. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application form, copy of high school diploma or GED equivalent, official transcript from cosmetology training facility, two letters of recommendation, and a black-andwhite photograph (for publicity purposes). Visit the organization’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $250 to $500. *Deadline: November 8. American Hotel and Lodging Foundation Attn: Crystal Hammond 1201 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 600
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[email protected] http://www.ahlef.org/scholarships_hyatt_hotel.asp Scholarship Name: Hyatt Hotels Fund for Minority Lodging Management Students. *Academic Area: Business, hospitality, management. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: The applicant’s university must be a member of the Council on Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Education. Applicants must be minority students pursuing a degree in hotel management. Applicants should inquire in their dean’s office for additional eligibility requirements. *Application Process: Each university nominates one student most qualified according to the criteria to compete in the competition. Students should express their interest in the scholarship to their dean’s office in order to be considered for nomination. *Amount: $2,000. *Deadline: April 1. American Hotel and Lodging Foundation Attn: Crystal Hammond 1201 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 600 Washington, DC 20005-3931 202-289-3188
[email protected] http://www.ahlef.org/scholarships_rama.asp Scholarship Name: Rama Scholarship for the American Dream. *Academic Area: Business, hospitality, management. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be attending one of 14 participating schools: Bethune-Cookman College, California State Polytechnic University, Cornell University, Florida International University, Georgia State University, Greenville Technical College, Howard University, Johnson & Wales University, Michigan State University, New York University, University of Central Florida, University of Houston, University of South Carolina, and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Preference is given to students of AsianIndian descent and other minority groups and to JHM Hotels employees. *Application Process: Students should express their interest in the scholarship to their dean’s office in order to be considered for nomination. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Contact the foundation for deadline information. American Indian College Fund Citigroup Scholarship and Career Exploration Program 8333 Greenwood Boulevard Denver, CO 80221
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[email protected] http://www.collegefund.org Scholarship Name: Citigroup Scholarship and Career Exploration Program. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be attending one of four tribal colleges in South Dakota and must be attending school full time. They must have attained and will maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average (students who have not yet completed a year of college will be required to achieve a 3.0 in the first year of the scholarship program); commit to organizing and participating in the Citigroup Career Exploration Day; have demonstrated leadership, service and commitment to the American Indian community; and be of American Indian or Alaskan Native decent. Scholarships are need based and students majoring in business, information technology, and computer science are highly encouraged to apply. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application form and packet including a signed authorization form for release of information, official college transcripts, completed FAFSA, a 500-word personal statement, two letters of recommendation, tribal enrollment information or proof of descendancy, and a small color photograph. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $2,500. *Deadline: May 1. American Indian College Fund Ford Motor Company/American Indian College Fund Corporate Scholars Program 8333 Greenwood Boulevard Denver, CO 80221 800-776-3863, 303-426-8900
[email protected] http://www.collegefund.org Scholarship Name: Ford/American Indian College Fund Corporate Scholars Program. *Academic Area: Business, education, engineering (open), mathematics, science. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must have achieved sophomore status; declared a major in one of the aforementioned fields; have at least a 3.0 grade point average; demonstrate leadership and commitment to the American Indian community; be American Indian, Alaska Native, or Hawaii Native; have submitted a Federal Application for Federal Student Aid; and attend one of the 34 tribal colleges. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application form, a one-page personal
essay, a leadership evaluation form, a financial need analysis, proof of tribal enrollment or descendancy, a recommendation letter from a faculty member, and a small color photograph. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $2,000. *Deadline: May 1. American Indian College Fund General Mills Tribal College Scholarship Program 8333 Greenwood Boulevard Denver, CO 80221 800-776-3863, 303-426-8900
[email protected] http://www.collegefund.org Scholarship Name: General Mills Tribal College Scholarship Program. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in a tribal college or university in the states of California, Minnesota, or New Mexico. Applicants must be full-time students in either an associate or bachelor’s degree program, have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement and financial need, and demonstrated leadership, service and commitment to the American Indian community. Applicants must be of American Indian or Alaskan Native decent. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application form and packet including a completed FAFSA. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $2,000. *Deadline: May 1. American Indian College Fund Lockheed Martin/American Indian College Fund Scholars Program 8333 Greenwood Boulevard Denver, CO 80221 800-776-3863, 303-426-8900
[email protected] http://www.collegefund.org Scholarship Name: Lockheed Martin/American Indian College Fund Scholarship. *Academic Area: Engineering (open). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must have achieved sophomore status and have declared a major in preengineering at a tribal college, with plans to graduate or transfer to an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)-accredited institution, have at least a 3.0 grade point average, plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in engineering at an ABET-accredited university or college, demonstrate leadership and commitment to the American Indian
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community, and be American Indian or Alaska Native with proof of descendancy. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application form and packet including a signed authorization form for release of information, letter of acceptance from ABET-accredited institution if transferring, official college transcripts, a 500-word personal statement, two letters of recommendation, tribal enrollment information or proof of descendancy, a small color photograph, and a copy of their resume. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $5,000. *Deadline: August 1. American Indian College Fund Morgan Stanley/American Indian College Fund Scholarship and Career Development Program 8333 Greenwood Boulevard Denver, CO 80221 800-776-3863, 303-426-8900
[email protected] http://www.collegefund.org Scholarship Name: Morgan Stanley Tribal College Scholars Program. *Academic Area: Business, finance. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled full time in an associate or bachelor’s degree program at an accredited tribal college or university, have at least a 3.0 grade point average, demonstrate leadership and commitment to the American Indian community, and be an American Indian or Alaska Native. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application form and packet, including proof of tribal enrollment or descendancy. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $2,500. *Deadline: May 1. American Indian College Fund Nissan North America Inc. Tribal College Transfer Program 8333 Greenwood Boulevard Denver, CO 80221 800-776-3863, 303-426-8900
[email protected] http://www.collegefund.org Scholarship Name: Nissan North America Scholars Program *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be college sophomores by the fall semester and enrolled full time in an associate degree program at a tribal college or university. Applicants should
have demonstrated general academic achievement and plan to transfer to a bachelor’s degree program at a tribal college or at a mainstream institution. Applicants must also have demonstrated leadership, service, and commitment to the American Indian community and be American Indian or Alaska Native with proof of descendancy. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application form and packet including a signed authorization form for release of information, official college transcripts, 500-word personal statement, two letters of recommendation, tribal enrollment information or proof of descendancy, and a small color photograph. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $2,000. *Deadline: May 1. American Indian Education Foundation 10029 SW Nimbus Avenue, Suite 200 Beaverton, OR 97008 866-866-8642
[email protected] http://www.aiefprograms.org Scholarship Name: Freshman Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Native American high school seniors are eligible to apply. Applicants must have an ACT score of at least 14 and attend school full time. *Application Process: Applicants should submit academic transcripts, a copy of their SAT or ACT scores, verification of acceptance into a university, a completed application, and an essay that details their personal, academic, and career interests, financial need, and service to the community (including the Native American community). They must also submit documentation verifying tribal affiliation and a photo. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $3,000. *Deadline: May 4. American Indian Education Foundation 10029 SW Nimbus Avenue, Suite 200 Beaverton, OR 97008 866-866-8642
[email protected] http://www.aiefprograms.org Scholarship Name: Paul Francis and Josephine Nipper Memorial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Native American high school seniors and college students who plan to or who are currently attending an accredited two- or four-year postsecondary institution
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may apply. Applicants must have an ACT score of at least 14, attend school full time, and show a strong commitment to improving their community. *Application Process: Applicants should submit academic transcripts, a copy of their SAT or ACT scores, verification of acceptance into a university, a completed application, and an essay that details their personal, academic, and career interests, financial need, and service to the community (including the Native American community). Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: May 4. American Indian Education Foundation 10029 SW Nimbus Avenue, Suite 200 Beaverton, OR 97008 866-866-8642
[email protected] http://www.aiefprograms.org Scholarship Name: Undergraduate Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Native American students who plan to return or who are currently attending an accredited two- or four-year postsecondary institution may apply. Applicants must have an ACT score of at least 14 and attend school full time. *Application Process: Applicants should submit academic transcripts, a copy of their SAT or ACT scores, verification of acceptance into a university, a completed application, and an essay that details their personal, academic, and career interests; financial need; and service to the community (including the Native American community). Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,500. *Deadline: May 4. American Indian Graduate Center 4520 Montgomery Boulevard, NE, Suite 1B Albuquerque, NM 87109 505-881-4584, 800-628-1920 http://www.aigc.com Scholarship Name: The center, in cooperation with the United Negro College Fund and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, offers the Gates Millennium Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Minority high school seniors (including Native Americans) planning to enroll full time in a postsecondary institution are eligible to apply. Applicants must also have a GPA of at least 3.3 on a 4.0 scale, demonstrate leadership abilities, show financial need, and be citizens or legal
permanent residents or nationals of the United States. *Application Process: Visit the center’s Web site for information on application requirements. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: January 13. American Indian Graduate Center Attn: Marveline Vallo 4520 Montgomery Boulevard, NE, Suite 1B Albuquerque, NM 87109 505-881-4584, 800-628-1920
[email protected] http://www.aigc.com Fellowship Name: Graduate Fellowship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Graduate students. Eligibility: Applicants must be pursuing a post-baccalaureate graduate or professional degree as a full-time student at an accredited institution in the United States, able to demonstrate financial need, and an enrolled member of a federally recognized American Indian tribe or Alaska Native group, or provide documentation of descendancy (possess one-fourth degree federally recognized Indian blood). *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a financial need form, a tribal eligibility certificate form, and three self-addressed, stamped postcards. Visit the organization’s Web site to request an application. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Contact the organization for deadlines. American Indian Library Association Attn: Associate Dean Joan S. Howland, Treasurer Law Library/Law School 229 19th Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55455 http://www.nativeculturelinks.com/aila.html Scholarship Name: American Indian Library Association Library School Scholarship. *Academic Area: Library sciences. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be American Indian or Alaskan Native students who are enrolled in or accepted into an American Library Association-accredited master’s program in library science. Applicants must also take at least six hours of classes per semester and demonstrate financial need as well as sustained involvement in the American Indian community. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with proof of tribal enrollment, two letters of recommendation, a 250-word or less personal statement, and a resume. Visit the
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association’s Web site to download an application form. *Amount: $500. *Deadline: April 1. American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) Attn: Scholarship Coordinator PO Box 9828 Albuquerque, NM 87119-9828 505-765-1052
[email protected] http://www.aises.org Scholarship Name: A.T. Anderson Memorial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Engineering (open), mathematics, medicine (open), natural resources, physical sciences, science. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled as full-time students at an accredited four-year college or university or a two-year college or university. Applicants also must be current AISES members with a minimum GPA of 2.0. Proof of membership in an American Indian tribe is required (or proof of one-quarter American Indian or Alaskan native blood). High school seniors are also eligible to apply for this scholarship. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application form, a 500-word personal statement, two letters of recommendation, official transcripts, a resume, and proof of tribal enrollment. Visit the association’s Web site for membership information and to download an application. *Amount: $1,000 for undergraduate students; $2,000 for graduate students. *Deadline: June 15. American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) Attn: Scholarship Coordinator PO Box 9828 Albuquerque, NM 87119-9828 505-765-1052
[email protected] http://www.aises.org Scholarship Name: Burlington Northern Santa Fe Foundation Scholarship. *Academic Area: Business, engineering (open), mathematics, medicine (open), science, technology. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be American Indian high school seniors residing in one of the following states serviced by the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Pacific Corporation and its affiliated companies: Arizona, California, Colorado, Kansas,
Minnesota, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, and Washington. Applicants also must be current AISES members with a minimum 2.0 GPA. Proof of membership in an American Indian tribe is required (or proof of onequarter American Indian or Alaskan native blood). *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application form, a 500-word personal statement, two letters of recommendation, official transcripts, a resume, and proof of tribal enrollment. Visit the association’s Web site for membership information and to download an application. *Amount: $2,500. *Deadline: April 15. American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) Attn: Scholarship Coordinator PO Box 9828 Albuquerque, NM 87119-9828 505-765-1052
[email protected] http://www.aises.org Scholarship Name: EPA Tribal Lands Environmental Science Scholarship. *Academic Area: Engineering (environmental), science. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicant must be a full-time junior or senior or a full-time graduate student at an accredited four-year college or university or graduate college or university. Applicants also must be current AISES members with a minimum 2.7 GPA. Applicants also must be U.S. citizens or permanent U.S. residents. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application form, a 500-word personal statement, two letters of recommendation, official transcripts, a resume, and proof of tribal enrollment. Visit the association’s Web site for membership information and to download an application. *Amount: $4,000. *Deadline: June 15. American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) Attn: Scholarship Coordinator PO Box 9828 Albuquerque, NM 87119-9828 505-765-1052
[email protected] http://www.aises.org Scholarship Name: General Motors Engineering Scholarship. *Academic Area: Engineering (open). *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate
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students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled as full-time students at an accredited college or university and must be current AISES members. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. General Motors gives preference to electrical, industrial, or mechanical engineering majors. Applicants must provide proof of at least 1/4 American Indian blood or at least 1/4 Alaskan Native blood. High school seniors are also eligible to apply for this scholarship. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application form, a 500-word personal statement, two letters of recommendation, official transcripts, a resume, and proof of tribal enrollment. Visit the association’s Web site for membership information and to download an application. *Amount: $3,000. *Deadline: June 15. American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) Attn: Scholarship Coordinator PO Box 9828 Albuquerque, NM 87119-9828 505-765-1052
[email protected] http://www.aises.org Scholarship Name: Henry Rodriguez Reclamation College Scholarship and Internship. *Academic Area: Engineering (open), science. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled as full-time students at an accredited college or university, current AISES members, and U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 and must be enrolled members of a federally recognized Indian tribe. They must also agree to serve an eight- to 10week paid internship with the Bureau of Reclamation prior to graduation in Washington, D.C. or Denver, Colorado. High school seniors are also eligible to apply for this scholarship. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application form, a 500-word personal statement, two letters of recommendation, official transcripts, a resume, and proof of tribal enrollment. Visit the association’s Web site for membership information and to download an application. *Amount: $5,000. *Deadline: June 15. American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS) AIFS College Division River Plaza 9 West Broad Street
Stamford, CT 06902-3788 800-727-2437 http://www.aifsabroad.com/ays/scholarships.htm Scholarship Name: AIFS Diversity/Minority Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be African American, Asian American, Hispanic American, Native American, or Pacific Islanders. They must also meet the minimum requirements for the program to which they are applying, have at least a 3.0 minimum cumulative GPA, show leadership potential and be involved in extracurricular activities centered on multicultural or international issues. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a $95 application fee, one letter of reference, and an essay of up to 1,000 words on “How studying abroad will change my life.” Visit the institute’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Full program fees, plus round trip airfare for the winner; three runners up receive $2,000 each. *Deadline: April 15, October 15. American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Minority Doctoral Fellowships Program 1211 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10036-8775 212-596-6200 http://www.aicpa.org/nolimits/become/ships/AICPA.htm Fellowship Name: AICPA Fellowship for Minority Doctoral Students. *Academic Area: Accounting. *Age Group: Graduate students. Eligibility: Applicants must have applied to and/or been accepted into an accredited doctoral program with a concentration in accounting, have earned a master’s degree and/or completed a minimum of three years full-time experience in the practice of accounting, attend or plan to attend school on a full-time basis and, agree not to work full time in a paid position or accept responsibility for teaching more than one course per semester as a teaching assistant or, dedicate more than one quarter of their time as a research assistant. Applicants must be U.S. citizens who are African American, Native American/Alaskan Native, or of Pacific Island races, or of Hispanic ethnic origin. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with official transcripts, and two letters of recommendation. Visit the institute’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Up to $12,000. *Deadline: April 1.
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American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Attn: AICPA Minority Initiatives Committee 1211 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10036-8775 212-596-6200 http://www.aicpa.org/members/div/career/mini/smas. htm Scholarship Name: AICPA Scholarship for Minority Accounting Students. *Academic Area: Accounting. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Undergraduate minority students at regionally accredited institutions who have completed at least 30 semester hours of study (including six hours of accounting work) are eligible to apply. Applicants must also have a GPA of at least 3.3, be attending school full time, and be U.S. citizens. The scholarship is also available to graduate students who meet certain educational criteria. Contact the institute for more information. *Application Process: Application packets should include a letter of recommendation from either a faculty member or a certified public accountant, an official transcript, and a completed financial aid worksheet (included with the application form). Visit the institute’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $5,000. *Deadline: June 1. American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) 3 Park Avenue New York, NY 10016-5991 212-591-7107, 800-242-4363
[email protected] http://students.aiche.org/pdfs/MAC college 05.pdf Scholarship Name: Minority Scholarship Award for College Students. *Academic Area: Engineering (chemical). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be AIChE national student members at the time of application, undergraduates in chemical engineering, and members of a minority group (i.e., African American, Hispanic, Native American, or Alaskan Native) that is underrepresented in chemical engineering. Applicants are judged based on academic record (minimum 3.0 GPA), participation in AIChE student and professional activities, a personal statement, and financial need. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a personal statement, official transcripts, a letter of financial need from financial aid officer, and a letter of recommendation from AIChE student chapter
advisor, department chair, or chemical engineering faculty member. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: May 15. American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) 3 Park Avenue New York, NY 10016-5991 212-591-7107, 800-242-4363
[email protected] http://students.aiche.org/pdfs/MAC incoming 05.pdf Scholarship Name: Minority Scholarship Award for Incoming College Freshmen. *Academic Area: Engineering (chemical). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors who are members of a minority group (i.e., African American, Hispanic, Native American, or Alaskan Native) that is underrepresented in chemical engineering. Applicants must be planning to enroll in a four-year university offering a science/engineering degree. Applicants are encouraged to choose classes leading to a degree in science or engineering, and they are judged based on academic record (minimum 3.0 GPA), participation in school and work activities, a personal statement, and financial need. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a personal statement, official transcripts, a letter verifying financial need from parent/guardian, and a letter of recommendation from a high school counselor or math/science teacher. Visit the institute’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: May 15. American Library Association (ALA) Attn: Scholarship Committee 50 East Huron Street Chicago, IL 60611 800-545-2433, ext. 4277
[email protected] http://www.ala.org/hrdr/scholarship Scholarship Name: LITA/LSSI Minority Scholarship. *Academic Area: Library sciences. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. or Canadian citizens currently enrolled in an ALA-accredited master’s program who are qualified members of a principal minority group (American Indian or Alaskan native, Asian or Pacific Islander, African American, or Hispanic). Candidates must not have earned more than 12 hours toward a Master of Library Science degree. Economic need is considered when all other criteria are equal. This scholarship is awarded annually by the Library and Information
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Technology Association (LITA), a division of the American Library Association, and Library Systems and Services, Inc. *Application Process: An online application must be submitted, which includes a personal statement and three references. Official transcripts from your undergraduate university must be submitted by mail. Visit the association’s Web site to submit an application. *Amount: $2,500. *Deadline: March 1. American Library Association (ALA) Attn: Scholarship Committee 50 East Huron Street Chicago, IL 60611 800-545-2433, ext. 4277
[email protected] http://www.ala.org/hrdr/scholarship Scholarship Name: LITA/OCLC Minority Scholarship. *Academic Area: Library sciences. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. or Canadian citizens currently enrolled in an ALA accredited master’s program who are qualified members of a principal minority group (American Indian or Alaskan native, Asian or Pacific Islander, African American, or Hispanic). Candidates must not have earned more than 12 hours toward a Master of Library Science degree. Economic need is considered when all other criteria are equal. The scholarship, awarded jointly and annually by OCLC Inc. and the Library and Information Technology Association (LITA), is designed to encourage the entry of qualified persons into the library and automation field who have a strong commitment to the use of automated systems in libraries. *Application Process: An online application must be submitted, which includes a personal statement and three references. Official transcripts from your undergraduate university must be submitted by mail. Visit the association’s Web site to submit an application. *Amount: $3,000. *Deadline: March 1. American Library Association (ALA) Attn: Wendy Prellwitz, Program Officer ALA Office for Diversity and Spectrum 50 East Huron Street Chicago, IL 60611 800-545-2433, ext. 5048
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Scholarship Name: Spectrum Scholarship. *Academic Area: Library sciences. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. or Canadian citizens currently enrolled in an ALA-accredited program who are members of one of the following ethnic minorities: American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian, Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, or Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander. Applicant shall have completed no more than a third of the credit requirements toward her or his Master’s of Library Information Science or school library media degree. *Application Process: An online application must be submitted, which includes a personal statement and three references. Official transcripts from your undergraduate university must be submitted by mail. Visit the association’s Web site to submit an application. *Amount: $5,000. *Deadline: March 1. American Medical Association (AMA) Foundation Attn: Dina Lindenberg, Program Officer 515 North State Street Chicago, IL 60610 312-464-4193
[email protected] http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/category/14772. html Scholarship Name: AMA Foundation Minority Scholars Award. *Academic Area: Medicine. *Age Group: Medical students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be rising second or third year students of minority background, including African American/Black, Native American, Native Hawaiian, Alaska Native, or Hispanic/Latino. *Application Process: Medical schools are invited to submit up to two nominees. Contact the AMA Foundation program officer for further application details. *Amount: $10,000. *Deadline: Nominations are due April 15. American Meteorological Society (AMS) Attn: Donna Fernandez, Development Program Coordinator Minority Scholarship 45 Beacon Street Boston, MA 02108 617-227-2426 ext. 246
[email protected] http://www.ametsoc.org/amsstudentinfo/scholfeldocs Scholarship Name: AMS/Industry Minority Scholarships. *Academic Area: Meteorology. *Age Group:
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Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be entering their freshman year of college in the fall and belong to a traditionally underrepresented minority group in the sciences—Hispanic, Native American, or Black/African American. Applicants must plan to pursue careers in the atmospheric or related oceanic and hydrologic sciences. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with an official high school transcript, a copy of SAT or ACT scores, a 500-word essay, and a letter of recommendation from a high school teacher or guidance counselor. All originals must be mailed to the closest AMS local chapter listed at the bottom of the application. Photocopies should be mailed to the AMS main office in Boston. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $3,000. *Deadline: February 10. American Nurses Association (ANA) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Minority Fellowship Program Attn: Janet Jackson, Program Manager 8515 Georgia Avenue, Suite 400 Silver Spring, MD 20910-3492 301-628-5247
[email protected] http://nursingworld.org/emfp Fellowship Name: Clinical Research Pre-Doctoral Fellowship. *Academic Area: Nursing (substance abuse and mental health). *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be master’sprepared nurses who are members of a minority group and committed to pursuing doctoral study on minority psychiatric-mental health and substance abuse issues. They also must be U.S. citizens and members of the association. *Application Process: Applicants must complete and electronically submit an application form, a scientifically based essay, and curriculum vitae. Additionally, four letters of recommendation, transcripts, a copy the applicant’s active RN license, published articles or scholarly writing, proof of admittance to a Ph.D. program, and a copy of current ANA membership card must all be sent via mail. Visit the association’s Web site for more information and to submit an application.*Amount: Fellowship awards vary. *Deadline: March 1. American Philosophical Society Phillips Fund Grant for Native American Research Attn: Linda Musumeci
104 South Fifth Street Philadelphia, PA 19106-3386 215-440-3400
[email protected] http://www.amphilsoc.org/grants/phillips.htm Grant Name: Phillips Fund Grant for Native America Research. *Academic Area: History, linguistics. *Age Group: Graduate students, recent Ph.D.’s. *Eligibility: Applicants must plan to conduct research in the area of Native American linguistics, ethnohistory, or the history of studies of Native Americans in the continental United States and Canada. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application via e-mail. Applications are available for download from the society’s Web site. *Amount: Up to $3,000. *Deadline: March 1. American Physical Society (APS) Attn: APS Minority Scholarship One Physics Ellipse College Park, MD 20740-3844 301-209-3232 http://www.aps.org/educ/com/scholars/index.cfm Scholarship Name: APS Minority Scholarship for Undergraduate Physics Majors. *Academic Area: Physics. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be an African American, Hispanic American, or Native American U.S. citizen or permanent resident who is majoring in or planning to major in physics. High school seniors and college freshmen and sophomores are eligible to apply for this scholarship. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application along with a personal statement, official transcripts, two letters of reference, and ACT/SAT scores. Legal residents must also submit a copy of their Alien Registration Card (green card). *Amount: $2,000 for the first year, $3,000 for renewal years. *Deadline: February 3. American Physiological Society (APS) APS Education Office Explorations in Biomedicine UGSRF Program 9650 Rockville Pike Bethesda, MD 20814-3991 301-634-7132
[email protected] http://www.the-aps.org/awards/student.htm Fellowship Name: Explorations in Biomedicine Undergraduate Summer Research Fellowship for Native Americans. *Academic Area: Physiology.
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*Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be Native American undergraduate students with little or no research experience in the life sciences, but who are interested in learning more about biomedical research. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application form along with transcripts, a personal statement, and two letters of recommendation. Visit the society’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $3,500 to $4,000 (work and living expenses); up to $1,000 (travel expenses for Experimental Biology annual conference). *Deadline: February 3. American Physiological Society (APS) APS Minority Travel Fellowship Awards Program 9650 Rockville Pike Bethesda, MD 20814-3991 301-634-7226
[email protected] http://www.the-aps.org/awards/student.htm Fellowship Name: Minority Travel Fellowship Award. *Academic Area: Physiology. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students, postdoctoral scholars. *Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate financial need and be members of one of the following underrepresented minority groups: African Americans, Native Americans, Native Alaskans, Hispanic Americans, or Pacific Islanders. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a current curriculum vitae, letter of recommendation from their advisor, and a summary of estimated expenses. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: November 9. American Physiological Society (APS) APS Education Office Porter Physiology Fellowship 9650 Rockville Pike Bethesda, MD 20814-3991 301-634-7132
[email protected] http://www.the-aps.org/awards/student.htm Fellowship Name: Porter Physiology Fellowship for Minorities. *Academic Area: Physiology. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be African American, Hispanic American, Native American, Native Alaskan, or Native Pacific Islander; U.S. citizens or permanent residents; and accepted into or currently enrolled in a graduate program in
physiology. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application form along with supporting materials. Visit the society’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $20,772. *Deadline: January 15. American Planning Association (APA) Attn: Kriss Blank, Leadership Affairs Associate APA Judith McManus Scholarship 122 South Michigan Avenue, Suite 1600 Chicago, IL 60603-6107 312-431-9100
[email protected] http://www.planning.org/institutions/scholarship.htm Scholarship Name: Judith McManus Scholarship. *Academic Area: Planning. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be women, U.S. citizens, and members of one of the following minority groups: African American, Hispanic American, or Native American. Applicants must be enrolled in or officially accepted into an approved Planning Accreditation Board (PAB) planning program, demonstrate a commitment to planning, strong academic achievement and/or improvement, professional presentation, and financial need. High school seniors are also eligible to apply for this scholarship. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application along with a two- to five-page personal background statement describing career goals, two letters of recommendation, official transcripts of college work completed, written verification from the student’s school of the average cost per academic year, a resume (optional), a copy of acceptance letter (incoming students only), and a notarized statement of financial independence signed by parent(s), also optional. Visit the APA’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $2,000 to $4,000. *Deadline: April 30. American Planning Association (APA) Attn: Kriss Blank, Leadership Affairs Associate APA Planning Fellowship Orgram 122 South Michigan Avenue, Suite 1600 Chicago, IL 60603 312-431-9100
[email protected] http://www.planning.org/institutions/scholarship.htm Fellowship Name: APA Planning Fellowship Program. *Academic Area: Planning. *Age Group: Graduate
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students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be African American, Hispanic American, or Native American first- or second-year graduate students who are citizens of the United States and enrolled in an approved Planning Accreditation Board (PAB) graduate planning program. Applicants must also demonstrate financial need. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a personal statement, two letters of recommendation, transcripts, a resume (optional), copy of acceptance from a PAB-accredited graduate planning school (incoming students only), and a notarized statement of financial independence. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000 to $5,000. *Deadline: April 30. American Political Science Association (APSA) 1527 New Hampshire Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20036-1206 202-483-2512
[email protected] http://www.apsanet.org/section_427.cfm Fellowship Name: APSA Minority Fellows Program. *Academic Area: Political science. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must members of one of the following racial/ethnic minority groups: African Americans, Latinos/as, or Native Americans (federal- and state-recognized tribes). They must demonstrate an interest in teaching and potential for research in political science, be U.S. citizens at time of award, demonstrate financial need, and be entering a doctoral program for the first time. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a personal statement (maximum 500 words), official transcripts, three letters of recommendation, and GRE scores. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $4,000. *Deadline: October 31. American Psychological Association HIV/AIDS Application 750 First Street, NE Washington, DC 20002-4242 202-336-6127
[email protected] http://www.apa.org/mfp Fellowship Name: HIV/AIDS Research Fellowship. *Academic Area: Psychology. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be American citizens or permanent resident aliens, demonstrate a
strong commitment to a career in HIV/AIDS research related to ethnic minorities, enrolled full time in a doctoral program, and be members of one of the following ethnic minorities: African American, Alaskan Native, American Indian, Asian American, Hispanic/Latino, Native Hawaiian, or Pacific Islander. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a cover letter, two essays, curriculum vita, three recommendations, transcripts, and GRE scores. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: January 15. American Psychological Association MHSAS Application 750 First Street, NE Washington, DC 20002-4242 202-336-6127
[email protected] http://www.apa.org/mfp Fellowship Name: Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (MHSAS) Fellowship. *Academic Area: Psychology. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be American citizens or permanent resident aliens, demonstrate a strong commitment to a career in ethnic minority mental health and substance abuse services, be enrolled full time in an APA-accredited doctoral program, and be members of one of the following ethnic minority groups: African American, Alaskan Native, American Indian, Asian American, Hispanic/Latino, Native Hawaiian, or Pacific Islander. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a cover letter, two essays, a curriculum vita, three recommendations, transcripts, and GRE scores. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: January 15. American Psychological Association MHR Application 750 First Street, NE Washington, DC 20002-4242 202-336-6127
[email protected] http://www.apa.org/mfp Fellowship Name: Mental Health Research (MHR) Fellowship. *Academic Area: Psychology. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be American citizens or permanent resident aliens, demonstrate a strong commitment to a career in
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mental health research related to ethnic minorities, be enrolled full time in a doctoral program, and be members of one of the following ethnic minority groups: African American, Alaskan Native, American Indian, Asian American, Hispanic/Latino, Native Hawaiian, or Pacific Islander. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a cover letter, two essays, a curriculum vita, three recommendations, transcripts, and GRE scores. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: January 15.
must be formally admitted to a doctoral program in the microbiological sciences at an accredited U.S. institution, have successfully completed the first year of the graduate program, be student members of the society, mentored by a society member, U.S. citizens or a permanent residents, members of an underrepresented group in microbiology, and not have funding OR have funding that will expire by the start date of the fellowship. *Application Process: Applicants must apply online via the society’s Web site. Three letters of recommendation and official transcripts also must be submitted. *Amount: $57,000 (over three years). *Deadline: May 1.
American Society for Microbiology Education Board 1752 N Street, NW Washington, DC 20036 202-942-9283
[email protected] http://www.asm.org/Awards/index.asp?bid=14956 Fellowship Name: Microbiology Undergraduate Research Fellowship (MURF). *Academic Area: Microbiology. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent U.S. residents, enrolled as full-time matriculating undergraduate students during the 2006-2007 academic year at an accredited U.S. institution, be a member of an underrepresented group in microbiology, have taken introductory courses in biology, chemistry, and, preferably, microbiology prior to submission of the application, have a strong interest in obtaining a Ph.D., or M.D./Ph.D. in the microbiological sciences, and have lab research experience. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with supporting materials. Applications are available to download from the society’s Web site in September of each year. *Amount: Up to $3,500, plus travel and lodging expenses. *Deadline: February 1.
American Society of Criminology (ASC) Attn: Todd R. Clear, Chair, Minority Scholar/Mentor Committee John Jay College of Criminal Justice 899 10th Avenue New York, NY 10019 212-237-8470
[email protected] http://www.asc41.com Grant Name: ASC Undergraduate Student Minority Scholar/Mentor Research Grant. *Academic Area: Criminal justice. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be undergraduate students from underrepresented minority groups, and near the end of their sophomore year of study. *Application Process: Mentors must submit a written recommendation, student transcripts, a description of the proposed collaborative research project, and a description of additional proposed mentoring activities. Student applicants must submit a personal statement and statement on how the Mentoring Grant will better enable the applicant to pursue his or her academic goals. Contact the society for further application details. *Amount: $10,000 and travel allowance. *Deadline: Nominations due May 1.
American Society for Microbiology Education Board 1752 N Street, NW Washington, DC 20036 202-942-9283
[email protected] http://www.asm.org/Awards/index.asp?bid=14956 Fellowship Name: Robert D. Watkins Graduate Research Fellowship. *Academic Area: Microbiology. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Attn: Mary James Legatski, Manager of Leadership & Diversity 103 South Newport Way Dagsboro, DE 19939-9219
[email protected] http://www.asme.org/Communities/Diversity/Diversity_ Action_Grant.cfm?IMAGE.X=8\&IMAGE.Y=11 Grant Name: Diversity Action Grant. *Academic Area: Engineering (mechanical). *Age Group: Undergraduate
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students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be interested in promoting diversity and inclusion within their own ASME Student Section, within the society membership, and within the engineering community at large. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a detailed budget plan, including the amount of money requested; information on groups with which their section will be partnering or collaborating; and the project objectives, methodology, and evaluation plan. *Amount: $500 to $1,500. *Deadline: November 1. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Attn: Maisha Phillips Three Park Avenue New York, NY 10016 212-591-8131
[email protected] http://www.asme.org/Education/FinancialAid/ Fellowships/Graduate_Teaching_Fellowships.cfm Fellowship Name: ASME Graduate Teaching Fellowship. *Academic Area: Engineering (mechanical). *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicant must be a Ph.D. student in mechanical engineering, with a demonstrated interest in a teaching career and must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, have an undergraduate degree from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology-accredited program, and be a student member of ASME. Preference is given to women and minority applicants. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with undergraduate GPA, GRE scores, a current resume or curriculum vita, two letters of recommendation from faculty or M.S. committee, transcripts of all academic work, and a statement about their interest in a faculty career. Visit the society’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $5,000. *Deadline: October 21. American Society of Radiologic Technologists Education and Research Foundation Scholarship Program 15000 Central Avenue, SE Albuquerque, NM 87123-3917 800-444-2778, ext. 2541
[email protected] http://www.asrt.org/content/ASRTFoundation/ AwardsandScholarships/Awards_Scholarships.aspx Scholarship Name: Royce Osborn Minority Student Scholarship. *Academic Area: Medicine (radiologic sciences). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be academically
outstanding, minority (African American, Native American, Native Alaskan, Hispanic American, Asian American, or Pacific Islander) students attending an entry-level radiologic sciences program. They also must be U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents, have maintained a 3.0 GPA, and demonstrate financial need. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, official transcripts, an evaluation form, and an essay. Visit the society’s Web site to download an application and evaluation form. *Amount: Up to $4,000. *Deadline: February 1. American Sociological Association (ASA) ASA Minority Affairs Program 1307 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 700 Washington, DC 20005-4701 202-383-9005
[email protected] http://www.asanet.org/page.ww?section=Funding&nam e=Minority+Fellowship+Program Fellowship Name: ASA Minority Fellowship Program. *Academic Area: Sociology. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be minority students who are currently enrolled in Ph.D. programs and demonstrate commitment to a research career focusing on National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)- and National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA)-relevant research. Applicants must be enrolled in a Ph.D. program in sociology departments, which have NIMH- and NIDA-relevant research programs and/or those with faculty who are currently researching areas relevant to the NIMH and NIDA. Applicants must be Black/African American, Latino, American Indian or Alaskan Native, Asian, or Pacific Islander. Applicants also must be citizens, noncitizen nationals of the United States, or have been lawfully admitted into the United States. and possess an Alien Registration Card. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, an essay, three letters of recommendation, transcripts, a curriculum vitae (optional), published research papers (optional), and GRE scores (optional). Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Deadline: January 31. *Amount: $15,000 to $20,772. American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Attn: Emily Diaz, Project Assistant 10801 Rockville Pike Rockville, MD 20852 301-897-5700, ext. 4314
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[email protected] http://www.ashfoundation.org/foundation/grants Scholarship Name: International Student Scholarship. *Academic Area: Medicine (open). *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time international/minority students studying communication sciences and disorders who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement. *Application Process: Interested candidates should write to the association for more information. Applications are available for download from the association’s Web site. *Amount: $2,000 to $4,000. *Deadline: Contact the association for information. American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Attn: Emily Diaz, Project Assistant 10801 Rockville Pike Rockville, MD 20853 301-897-5700, ext. 4314
[email protected] http://www.ashfoundation.org/foundation/grants Scholarship Name: Minority Student Scholarship. *Academic Area: Medicine (open). *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be racial/ethnic minority students who are U.S. citizens and who have been accepted into a graduate program for audiology or speech-language pathology. *Application Process: Interested candidates should write to the association for more information. Applications are available for download from the association’s Web site. *Amount: $2,000 to $4,000. *Deadline: Contact the association for information. American Water Works Association (AWWA) Attn: Scholarship Coordinator 6666 West Quincy Avenue Denver, CO 80235 303-347-6206
[email protected] http://www.awwa.org/About/scholarships.cfm Scholarship Name: Holly A. Cornell Scholarship. *Academic Area: Engineering (water supply and treatment). *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be female and/or minority master’s degree students in pursuit of advanced training in the field of water supply and treatment. They must demonstrate a quality academic record and have potential to provide leadership in the field of water supply and treatment. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, official transcripts of all university education, official
copies of GRE scores (required), three letters of recommendation, a proposed curriculum of study, and a one- to two-page statement describing their career objectives. Visit the association’s Web site to download an official application. *Amount: $5,000. *Deadline: January 15. Appraisal Institute Attn: Wendy Woodburn 550 West Van Buren Street, Suite 1000 Chicago, IL 60607 312-335-4100
[email protected] http://www.appraisalinstitute.org/membership/sub_ min_wom_sch_fund.asp Scholarship Name: Minorities and Women Educational Scholarship Program. *Academic Area: Real estate. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be from a racial, ethnic, or gender group underrepresented in the real estate appraisal profession. Such groups include women, American Indians or Alaska Natives, Asians, Black or African Americans, Hispanics or Latinos, and Native Hawaiians or other Pacific Islanders. Applicants must be full- or part-time students enrolled in real estate courses with a degree-granting two- or four-year college or university. They must also maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 and be able to demonstrate financial need. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with two letters of recommendation, transcripts, a 500-word essay, and a photograph (optional). One original application packet and two copies should be mailed. Visit the institute’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000 (minimum). *Deadline: April 15. Arkansas Department of Higher Education 114 East Capitol Avenue Little Rock, AR 72201 501-371-2013
[email protected] http://www.arkansashighered.com/minoritygrant.html Grant Name: Freshman/Sophomore Minority Grant Program. *Academic Area: Education. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: African American, Hispanic American, and Asian American college freshmen and sophomores majoring in education at select Arkansas schools may apply. Applicants also must be residents of Arkansas, planning to or currently attending select postsecondary institutions
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in Arkansas, demonstrate financial need, and sign a statement of interest that establishes their interest in teaching. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the department for information on application requirements. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: Applications are accepted throughout the year. Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association Educational Foundation Attn: Norma Corrales 4400 Fair Lakes Court Fairfax, VA 22033-3899 703-631-6149, 800-336-4583, ext. 6149
[email protected] http://www.afcea.org/education/scholarships/graduate/ grad2.asp Scholarship Name: Ralph W. Shrader Diversity Scholarship. *Academic Area: Computer science, electrical energy, engineering (chemical), engineering (communications), engineering (electrical), mathematics, physics. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must belong to an ethnic or racial minority group, or be female, to apply for this scholarship. Applicants must be U.S. citizens who are pursuing a master’s degree full time at an accredited university in the United States and who also can demonstrate financial need. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with transcripts, a dissertation abstract or description of planned internship, a list of publications (if available), two letters of recommendation, and a copy of certificate of military service or discharge papers (if applicable). Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $3,000. *Deadline: February 1. Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) Attn: Brandon Sugiyama, Student Programs Coordinator 1182 Market Street, Suite 320 San Francisco, CA 94102 415-346-2051, ext. 102
[email protected] http://www.aaja.org/programs/for_students/ scholarships Scholarship Name: AAJA/Cox Foundation Scholarship. *Academic Area: Broadcasting, journalism, photojournalism. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time students with a commitment to the field of journalism, possess sensitivity to Asian American and Pacific Islander issues as demonstrated
by community involvement, have journalistic ability, and demonstrate financial need. High school seniors are also eligible to apply for this scholarship. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application, resume, official transcripts (two copies), a 500-word personal essay, and work samples (which will not be returned). Three copies of the completed packet are required. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Up to $2,500. *Deadline: March 10. Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) Attn: Brandon Sugiyama, Student Programs Coordinator 1182 Market Street, Suite 320 San Francisco, CA 94102 415-346-2051, ext. 102
[email protected] http://www.aaja.org/programs/for_students/ scholarships/ Scholarship Name: AAJA/S.I. Newhouse Foundation Scholarships. *Academic Area: Journalism. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time students with a commitment to the field of journalism, possess sensitivity to Asian American and Pacific Islander issues as demonstrated by community involvement, have journalistic ability, and demonstrate financial need. While the scholarship is open to all students, the AAJA especially encourages applicants from historically underrepresented Asian Pacific American groups, including Vietnamese, Cambodians, Hmong, and other Southeast Asians, South Asians, and Pacific Islanders. S.I. Newhouse scholarship winners will be eligible for summer internships with a Newhouse publication. High school seniors are also eligible to apply for this scholarship. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application, resume, official transcripts (and two copies), a 500-word personal essay, and work samples (which will not be returned). Three copies of the completed packet are required. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Up to $5,000. *Deadline: March 10. Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) Attn: Brandon Sugiyama, Student Programs Coordinator 1182 Market Street, Suite 320 San Francisco, CA 94102 415-346-2051, ext. 102
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Scholarship Name: Mary Moy Quan Ing Memorial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Journalism. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors who plan on being full-time students, have a commitment to the field of journalism, possess sensitivity to Asian American and Pacific Islander issues as demonstrated by community involvement, have journalistic ability, and demonstrate financial need. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application, resume, official transcripts (two copies), a 500-word personal essay, and work samples (which will not be returned). Three copies of the completed packet are required. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $2,000. *Deadline: March 10. Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) Attn: Brandon Sugiyama, Student Programs Coordinator 1182 Market Street, Suite 320 San Francisco, CA 94102 415-346-2051, ext. 102
[email protected] http://www.aaja.org/programs/for_students/ scholarships Scholarship Name: Minoru Yasui Memorial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Broadcasting, journalism. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time male students with a commitment to the field of journalism, possess sensitivity to Asian American and Pacific Islander issues as demonstrated by community involvement, have journalistic ability, and demonstrate financial need. This scholarship is awarded to a promising male Asian American broadcaster. High school seniors are also eligible to apply. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application, resume, official transcripts (two copies), a 500-word personal essay, and work samples (which will not be returned). Three copies of the completed packet are required. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $2,000. *Deadline: March 10. Asian American Writers’ Workshop 16 West 32nd Street, Suite 10A New York, NY 10001 212-494-0061
[email protected] http://www.aaww.org/aaww_awards.html
Award Name: Asian American Literary Award. *Academic Area: English/literature, writing. *Age Group: Open. *Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate expertise in a literary genre and/or experience in academic environments relevant to Asian American literature. Applicants must be of Asian descent living in the United States. The work must have been published originally in English during the calendar year preceding the award year. Note: Self-published works will not be considered. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with four copies of the work and a $100 entry fee. Visit the workshop’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: April 22. Asian Cultural Council (ACC) 437 Madison Avenue, 37th Floor New York, NY 10022-7001 212-812-4300
[email protected] http://www.asianculturalcouncil.org/programs.html Fellowship Name: ACC Fellowships. *Academic Area: Performing arts (open), visual arts (open). *Age Group: Open. *Eligibility: Applicants must be Asian, wishing to pursue research, training, and a creative program in the United States. *Application Process: Applicants should send a brief description of the activity for which assistance is being sought to the council. If the proposed activity falls within the ACC’s guidelines, application materials requesting more detailed information will be provided by the ACC, and applicants will be informed as to when their proposals can be presented to the trustees of the council for formal review. Visit the council’s Web site for further information. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: February 1. Asian Cultural Council (ACC) 437 Madison Avenue, 37th Floor New York, NY 10022-7001 212-812-4300
[email protected] http://www.asianculturalcouncil.org/programs.html Grant Name: Japan-United States Arts Program. *Academic Area: Performing arts (open), visual arts (open). *Age Group: Open. *Eligibility: Applicants must have the desire to study and understand Japanese art and culture. Japanese artists, scholars, and specialists travel to the United States for research, observation, and creative work, and
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their American counterparts visit Japan for similar purposes. *Application Process: Interested candidates should contact the council for further application information. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Contact the council for deadline information. Asian Cultural Council (ACC) 437 Madison Avenue, 37th Floor New York, NY 10022-7001 212-812-4300
[email protected] http://www.asianculturalcouncil.org/programs.html Award Name: John D. Rockefeller 3rd Award of the Asian Cultural Council. *Academic Area: Performing arts (open), visual arts (open). *Age Group: Open. *Eligibility: Candidates, from Asia or the United States, must have made significant contributions to the international understanding, practice, or study of the visual or performing arts of Asia. *Application Process: Candidates must be nominated by artists, scholars, and others professionally involved in Asian art and culture. Contact the council for further information about nominating a candidate. *Amount: $30,000. *Deadline: Contact the council for deadline information. Aspen Institute Attn: John Russell, Program Coordinator One Dupont Circle, Suite 700 Washington, DC 20036 202-736-5800
[email protected] http://www.nonprofitresearch.org/newsletter1530/ newsletter.htm Fellowship Name: William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fellowship for Minority Students. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens who are members of a traditionally underrepresented minority group. They should also demonstrate academic achievement, excellent communication skills, and financial need. Applicants with a background in the social sciences or humanities are preferred. Applicants must want to participate in an internship that will introduce them to all aspects of working for a nonprofit organization. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a letter of interest (with dates of availability), a resume, transcript, a financial aid letter stating financial need, and two letters of reference. Visit the organization’s Web site to learn more about the internship experience. *Amount:
$2,500 to $5,000. *Deadline: March 15, July 15, and December 15. Association for Women Geoscientists (AWG) Attn: Kim Begay-Jackson Minority Scholarship PO Box 30645 Lincoln, NE 68503-0645 651-426-3316
[email protected] http://www.awg.org/eas/scholarships.html Scholarship Name: AWG Minority Scholarship. *Academic Area: Geosciences. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be African American, Hispanic American, or Native American women pursuing or planning to pursue a degree in geology, geophysics, geochemistry, hydrology, meteorology, physical oceanography, planetary geology, or earth science education at an accredited college or university. High school seniors are also eligible to apply for this scholarship. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a statement of their academic and career goals, two letters of recommendation, high school and college transcripts, and SAT or ACT scores. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application as well as to find information about additional scholarships in geosciences available in select regional areas. *Amount: $5,000. *Deadline: May 15. Association of American Geographers (AAG) AAG Dissertation Research Grants Attn: Ehsan M. Khater, Office Coordinator 1710 16th Street, NW Washington, DC 20009-3198 202-234-1450
[email protected] http://www.aag.org/grantsawards/dissertationresearch. html Grant Name: Paul Vouras Fund. *Academic Area: Geography. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants should demonstrate high standards of scholarship and propose relevant doctoral dissertation research in geography. Preference is given to applicants who are minorities. Applicants must also be AAG members for at least one year at the time of application. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a proposal describing the problem they hope to solve, outlining the methods
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and data they intend to use, and summarizing the results they expect. Budget items should be included within the body of the proposal. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $500. *Deadline: December 31. Association of Black Cardiologists Inc. Attn: Ms. Meredith Carter, PR and Special Events Manager 6849-B2 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, NE Atlanta, GA 30328 678-302-4222, 800-753-9222
[email protected] http://www.abcardio.org/awards.htm Scholarship Name: Dr. Richard Allen Williams Scholarship. *Academic Area: Medicine (physicians). *Age Group: Medical Students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be African American or other racial minority who are enrolled in a cardiology program and who exhibit exceptional leadership skills. Applicants must also demonstrate a commitment to cardiology research and promotion of health in African American communities. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a letter of interest along with official medical school transcripts, two letters of recommendation from professors, a curriculum vitae, and a photograph. Visit the association’s Web site to download a brochure about Dr. Richard Allen Williams and additional scholarship details. *Amount: Contact the association for details. *Deadline: May 13. Association of Black Cardiologists Inc. 6849-B2 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, NE Atlanta, GA 30328 678-302-4222, 800-753-9222
[email protected] http://www.abcardio.org/awards.htm Fellowship Name: Fourth Year Cardiology Subspecialty Fellowship Award. *Academic Area: Medicine (physicians). *Age Group: Medical Students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be African American or other racial minorities who are enrolled in a cardiology program with a electrophysiology or interventional subspecialty emphasis. They also must be nearing their fourth year of study, as this award pays for the fourth year of study in such a program. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the association to receive an official application and additional information. Visit the association’s Web site for further updates. *Amount: Fully funded fourth
year of study. *Deadline: Contact the association for deadline information. Association of Black Women Historians Attn: Wanda A. Hendricks, Ph.D., National Director c/o University of South Carolina 204 Flinn Hall Columbia, SC 29208 803-777-4007
[email protected] http://www.abwh.org Scholarship Name: Drusilla Dunjee Houston Memorial Scholarship Award. *Academic Area: History. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Candidates must be African-American female graduate students in history. *Application Process: Candidates must be nominated for the award. *Amount: $300. *Deadline: August 1. Association of Black Women Historians Attn: Wanda A. Hendricks, Ph.D., National Director c/o University of South Carolina 204 Flinn Hall Columbia, SC 29208 803-777-4007
[email protected] http://www.abwh.org Award Name: The Lillie M. Newton Hornsby Memorial Award is given for exemplary historical research. *Academic Area: History. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: African-American females with accomplishments in historical research may be nominated. Applicants must be either at the end of their junior year or beginning their senior year. *Application Process: Candidates must be nominated for the award. Contact the association for more information. *Amount: $250. *Deadline: September 1. Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting (ALPFA) c/o Hispanic Scholarship Fund 510 West Sixth Street, Suite 400 Los Angeles, CA 90014 800-644-4223
[email protected] http://www.alpfa.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=Page. viewPage&pageId=354 Scholarship Name: The association, in conjunction with the Hispanic College Fund, offers the ALPFA Scholarship Program. *Academic Area: Accounting,
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finance, information technology. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Hispanic students who plan to enroll as full-time undergraduate or graduate students in an accounting, finance, information technology, or a related field are eligible to apply. Applicants must be also be U.S. citizens and have a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. *Application Process: Visit the Hispanic Scholarship Fund’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Awards range from $1,000 to $5,000. *Deadline: March 31. Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting (ALPFA) 510 West Sixth Street, Suite 400 Los Angeles, CA 90014 213-243-0004
[email protected] http://www.alpfa.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=Page. viewPage&pageId=354 Fellowship Name: ALPFA/Babson Fellowship. *Academic Area: Business. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be ALPFA members who are pursuing or planning to pursue a full-time MBA at Babson College in Massachusetts. Candidates in both one- and two-year programs of study are eligible. *Application Process: Applicants should request current application information from the ALPFA or visit Babson College’s scholarship Web page (http:// www3.babson.edu/MBA/finaid/Scholarships-andfellowships.cfm) for information about application procedures. *Amount: $15,000 to full tuition. *Deadline: April 15. Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting (ALPFA)/Bentley McCallum Graduate School of Business Bentley McCallum Graduate School of Business Office of Financial Assistance 175 Forest Street Waltham, MA 02452 781-891-3168
[email protected] http://www.bentley.edu/financial-aid/graduate_ students.cfm Scholarship Name: Bentley Graduate Merit Scholarship. *Academic Area: Business. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be active ALPFA members who are accepted into the Bentley McCallum Graduate School of Business’s MBA or MS program.
Applicants also must be pursuing full-time graduate study. *Application Process: Applicants should first apply and be accepted into one of these programs. For further information about applying for the scholarship, contact the scholarship coordinator at Bentley College directly. *Amount: Contact the college for scholarship amounts. *Deadline: Contact the college for details. Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting (ALPFA)/Goldman Sachs MBA Fellowship Attn: Martin Rodriguez Goldman Sachs Human Capital Management Diversity Recruiting 180 Maiden Lane, 23rd Floor New York, NY 10038 212-855-6184
[email protected] http://www.alpfa.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=Page. viewPage&pageId=354 Fellowship Name: Goldman Sachs MBA Fellowship. *Academic Area: Business. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be ALPFA members who are accepted into one of 10 graduate schools of business (visit the ALPFA’s Web site for a list of participating schools). They also must be African American, Hispanic American, or Native American and agree to become full-time employees at Goldman Sachs after graduation. *Application Process: Applicants should visit the ALPFA’s Web site for further information about applying for admission and for scholarship application forms and procedures. *Amount: Full-paid tuition, plus stipend. *Deadline: April 16. Association on American Indian Affairs (AAIA) Attn: Lisa Wyzlic, Director of Scholarship Programs 966 Hungerford Drive, Suite 12-B Rockville, MD 20850 240-314-7155
[email protected] http://www.indian-affairs.org Scholarship Name: This association offers a variety of scholarships for Native Americans. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be from the continental United States or Alaska, and must show proof of being at least one-quarter American Indian and proof of tribal enrollment. Applicants also must be full-time students, show financial
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need, and demonstrate academic achievement. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application form and packet including a financial need analysis form with signature from their financial aid office, a certificate of Indian blood and proof of tribal enrollment, an essay addressing their educational goals and life experiences (not to exceed three pages), two letters of recommendation, most recent transcripts, and current financial aid award letter. Visit the association’s Web site at the end of March for further information and to download an application. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: August 1. Do not mail applications prior to May 1. Association on American Indian Affairs (AAIA) Attn: Lisa Wyzlic, Director of Scholarship Programs 966 Hungerford Drive, Suite 12-B Rockville, MD 20850 240-314-7155
[email protected] http://www.indian-affairs.org Fellowship Name: Florence Young Memorial Fellowship. *Academic Area: Performing arts (open), visual arts (open). *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants should have certification proving at least one-quarter Indian blood and demonstrate financial need and academic merit. *Application Process: Applicants should submit an application along with a copy of transcripts, a current financial aid award letter, two recommendations, an essay detailing their educational goals, a certificate proving Native American heritage, and a financial needs analysis. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $5,000. *Deadline: August 1. Association on American Indian Affairs (AAIA) Attn: Lisa Wyzlic, Director of Scholarship Programs 966 Hungerford Drive, Suite 12-B Rockville, MD 20850 240-314-7155
[email protected] http://www.indian-affairs.org Fellowship Name: Sequoyah Graduate Fellowship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants should have certification proving at least one-quarter Indian blood and demonstrate financial need and academic merit. *Application Process: Applicants should submit an application along with a copy of transcripts, a current financial aid award letter, two recommendations, an
essay detailing their educational goals, a certificate proving Native American heritage, and a financial needs analysis. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,500. *Deadline: August 1. Bell Labs c/o Lucent Technologies Foundation 600 Mountain Avenue, Room 6F4 Murray Hill, NJ 07974 908-582-7906
[email protected] http://www.lucent.com/news/foundation/blgrfp Fellowship Name: The Bell Labs Graduate Research Fellowship Program seeks to increase the number of women and minorities pursuing Ph.D.’s in science, math, engineering, and technology. Fellows will be exposed to a variety of research environments by participating in ongoing research activities at Bell Laboratories. *Academic Area: Communications science, computer science, engineering (computer), engineering (electrical), engineering (open), engineering (mechanical), information science, mathematics, physics, statistics. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Women and/or minorities (U.S. citizens or permanent residents) pursuing full-time doctoral studies in chemical engineering, chemistry, communications science, computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, information science, materials science, mathematics, mechanical engineering, operations research, physics, or statistics are eligible to apply. Candidates are selected based on their academic achievement and their potential as research scientists. The fellowship is geared toward graduating college seniors, but is also open to first-year graduate students. *Application Procedure: Contact the foundation for guidelines. *Amount: An annual stipend of $17,000, a $250 book allotment per semester, and $1,000 annually for travel expenses to conferences. (Renewable for up to four years.) *Deadline: Contact the foundation for more information. Biophysical Society Attn: Yvonne Cissel, Committee & Meeting Manager 9650 Rockville Pike Bethesda, MD 20814 301-634-7114
[email protected] http://www.biophysics.org/NSBPApplication2005Info.pdf Scholarship Name: Herman R. Branson Summer Mini
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Course in Biophysics Scholarship. *Academic Area: Biophysics. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must belong to an ethnic/racial minority and must have completed two semesters of calculus-based introductory general physics. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a copy of their college transcripts, one letter of recommendation from a faculty member, and a 750-word essay detailing their career aspirations. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Full tuition, room and board, and a grant toward travel and living expenses for the five-week course. *Deadline: March 7 Black Caucus of the American Library Association Inc. Attn: Michael Walker Attn: E. J. Josey Scholarship Committee PO Box 1738, Hampton, VA 23669
[email protected] http://www.bcala.org/awards/josey.htm Scholarship Name: E. J. Josey Scholarship Award. *Academic Area: Library sciences. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be African American students enrolled in, or accepted to, ALA-accredited programs. Applicants also must be citizens of the United States or Canada. *Application Process: Applicants must submit, via e-mail, a cover letter providing their name, address, phone number, and graduate program; the name of their school; and their anticipated date of graduation. Applicants must also submit an essay of 1,000 to 1,200 words discussing the current theme chosen for each year. Essays will be judged on the basis of good argument development and critical analysis, clear language, conciseness, and creativity. Visit the organization’s Web site for information about current essay topics. *Amount: $2,000. *Deadline: January 13. Black Women Lawyers Association (BWLA) of Greater Chicago Inc. Attn: BWLA Scholarship Committee 321 South Plymouth Court, Suite 600 Chicago, IL 60604 312-554-2088
[email protected] http://www.bwla.org Scholarship Name: Black Women Lawyers Association of Greater Chicago Scholarship. *Academic Area: Law. *Age Group: Law students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited law school in Illinois
and be in good academic standing. *Application Process: Applicants must submit one official law school transcript, one letter of recommendation from a law school professor or staff member, a resume detailing their contact information and community service involvement, and a 1,000-word essay on a specific topic. Visit the association’s Web site for further information on current essay questions. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: February 17. Black Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles Attn: Karen E. Pointer Attn: Scholarship Selection Committee PO Box 8179 Los Angeles, CA 90008 213-538-0137
[email protected] http://www.blackwomenlawyersla.org Scholarship Name: Black Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles Scholarship. *Academic Area: Law. *Age Group: Law students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be second- or third-year full-time law students, fourthyear night-program law students in attendance at an accredited law school, or have passed the California first year student’s examination. They must demonstrate financial need, be involved in community service projects, and exhibit strong academic achievement as well as legal writing ability. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application along with required documents. Visit the association’s Web site to request an application and instructions. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: April 9. Black Women Lawyers Association of New Jersey PO Box 22524 Trenton, NJ 08607
[email protected] http://www.abwlnj.org Scholarship Name: Black Women Lawyers Association of New Jersey Scholarship. *Academic Area: Law. *Age Group: Law students. *Eligibility: Contact the association for eligibility requirements. *Application Process: Contact the association for information on current scholarship opportunities. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Deadlines vary. Brown Foundation for Educational Equity, Excellence and Research Scholarship Program PO Box 4862
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[email protected] http://brownvboard.org/foundation/scholarships/ brownscholar Scholarship Name: Brown Foundation Academic Scholarship. *Academic Area: Education. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be entering their junior year of college and enrolled in an accredited teacher education program at least half time. They must also demonstrate academic excellence (minimum GPA of 3.0), commitment to community, and career goals that are in sync with the Brown Foundation’s mission. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with essays and two completed recommendation forms. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application and recommendation forms. *Amount: $1,000 per year for two years. *Deadline: March 30. Brown Foundation for Educational Equity, Excellence and Research Scholarship Program PO Box 4862 Topeka, KS 66604 785-235-3939
[email protected] http://brownvboard.org/foundation/scholarships/ toddbook Award Name: Lucinda Todd Book Awards. *Academic Area: Education. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be entering their freshman year of college, demonstrate a commitment to teacher education, be accepted into a college or university with an accredited teacher education program, and have maintained at least a 3.0 GPA during high school. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with essays and two completed recommendation forms. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application and recommendation forms. *Amount: $300 to be applied to the purchase of books. *Deadline: March 30. California Adolescent Nutrition and Fitness Program (CANFit) CANfit Program Scholarships
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[email protected] http://www.canfit.org/scholarships.html Scholarship Name: CANFit Graduate Scholarship. *Academic Area: Culinary arts, education, public health, wellness. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be of African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian American, Pacific Islander or Latino/Hispanic descent and enrolled in a graduate degree program (master’s or doctoral) in California, in the field of culinary arts, nutrition, physical education, or public health nutrition. Students in American Dietetic Associationapproved preprofessional practice programs in California are also eligible. Applicants must have completed at least 12 college credit hours with at least a 3.0 GPA. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with supporting materials. Applications are available for download from the organization’s Web site after January 1. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: March 31. California Adolescent Nutrition and Fitness Program (CANFit) CANfit Program Scholarships 2140 Shattuck Avenue, Suite 610 Berkeley, CA 94704 510-644-1533
[email protected] http://www.canfit.org/scholarships.html Scholarship Name: CANFit Undergraduate Scholarship. *Academic Area: Culinary arts, education, public health, wellness. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be of African American, American Indian/ Alaska Native, Asian American, Pacific Islander or Latino/Hispanic descent and enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in California in the field of culinary arts, nutrition, or physical education. Applicants must have completed at least 50 college credit hours with at least a 2.5 GPA (except for culinary arts students). *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with supporting materials. Applications are available for download from the organization’s Web site after January 1. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: March 31.
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California Chicano News Media Association (CCNMA) CCNMA Inland Chapter Scholarships PO Box 20562 Riverside, CA 92516-0562 951-688-6391
[email protected] http://www.ccnma.org Scholarship Name: CCNMA Inland Chapter Scholarship. *Academic Area: Journalism. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be students of Latino heritage living in Riverside or San Bernardino counties in California who are interested in journalism or communications careers. They also must be high school seniors or college students who will be attending college in the fall. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application form, an essay, two letters of recommendation, official transcripts, five to seven journalistic writing samples, and proof of enrollment. Visit the CCNMA Web site to download an application. *Amount: $250 to $2,000. *Deadline: February 17. California Librarians Black Caucus (CLBC) Scholarship Award Northern Chapter 3226 Hood Street Oakland, CA 94605
[email protected] http://www.clbc.org/scholar.html Scholarship Name: Eunice J. H. Parker Scholarship Award. *Academic Area: Library sciences. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be African American students pursuing graduate or postgraduate degrees in library and information studies. They also must be members of the CLBC. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, proof of enrollment, and an essay. Visit the CLBC Web site for application details. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: May 31. California Librarians Black Caucus (CLBC) Attn: Stephanie Brasley University of California-Los Angeles College Library, Box 951450 Los Angeles, CA 90095-1450
[email protected] http://www.clbc.org/scholar.html Scholarship Name: Louise Jane Moses-Agnes Davis Memorial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Library sciences. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility:
Applicants must be African American students pursuing a graduate degree in library information science at an accredited college/university in California. They also must be California residents. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application and personal statement. Visit the CLBC Web site to download an application. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: October 21. California Library Association (CLA) 717 20th Street, Suite 200 Sacramento, CA 95814 916-447-8541
[email protected] http://www.cla-net.org/awards/ednayelland.php Scholarship Name: CLA Scholarship for Minority Students in Memory of Edna Yelland. *Academic Area: Library sciences. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must belong to an underrepresented minority group, be U.S. citizens or permanent residents as well as residents of the state of California at the time of application, and be enrolled or accepted into an accredited graduate American Library Association-accredited program in the state of California. They also must be able to demonstrate financial need. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with two references, a one-page essay, a list of alternate scholarships and/or aid sources received, and a statement of financial circumstances. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $2,500. *Deadline: May 31. California School Library Association Attn: Leadership for Diversity Committee 1001 26th Street Sacramento, CA 95816 916-447-2684
[email protected] http://schoolibrary.org/awa/scholarships.htm Scholarship Name: Leadership for Diversity Scholarship. *Academic Area: Library sciences. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be minority students enrolled in a college or university library media teacher credential program that has been accredited by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Applicants must also intend to work for at least three years as a library media teacher in California upon completion of the program. Financial need will
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be taken into consideration. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a personal statement, two letters of recommendation, and transcripts. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Contact the association for details.. *Deadline: June 30. California Teachers Association (CTA) Attn: CTA Scholarship Committee Attn: Human Rights Department PO Box 921 Burlingame, CA 94011 650-697-1400 http://www.cta.org/InsideCTA/ScholarshipsWorkshops/ ScholarshipsWorkshops.htm Scholarship Name: Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Education. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be ethnic minorities pursuing degrees in public education. Applicants must be active members of the CTA, dependent children of an active, retired, or deceased CTA member, or a Student CTA member. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application and proof of registration in an accredited institution of higher learning. Application will be made available on the association’s Web site in January of each year. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: Contact the association for more information. Catching the Dream Inc. Attn: Scholarship Affairs Office 8200 Mountain Road, NE, Suite 203 Albuquerque, NM 87110 505-262-2351, ext. 116
[email protected] http://www.catchingthedream.org/wst_page4.html Scholarship Name: MESBEC Scholarship Program. *Academic Area: Business, computer science, education, engineering (open), mathematics, and science. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be one-quarter Native American, enrolled in a federally recognized, staterecognized, or terminated tribe, and plan to attend or be currently attending school full time. They should also have high ACT or SAT scores, excellent grades, work experience, leadership skills, and a commitment to their Native American community. High school seniors are also eligible to apply for this scholarship. *Application Process: Applicants must submit proof of high school completion, college admission, and tribal
enrollment; an essay detailing their career plans; and a completed application, which is available for download at the organization’s Web site. *Amount: $500 to $5,000. *Deadline: Varies. Catching the Dream Inc. Attn: Scholarship Affairs Office 8200 Mountain Road, NE, Suite 203 Albuquerque, NM 87110 505-262-2351, ext. 116
[email protected] http://www.catchingthedream.org/wst_page4.html Scholarship Name: The Native American Leadership Education Scholarship Program is open to Native Americans who are paraprofessionals in Indian schools. *Academic Area: Counseling, education. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be one-quarter Native American, enrolled in a federally recognized, staterecognized, or terminated tribe, and plan to attend or be currently attending school full time. They should also have high ACT or SAT scores, excellent grades, work experience, leadership skills, and a commitment to their Native American community. High school seniors are also eligible to apply for this scholarship. *Application Process: Applicants must submit proof of high school completion, college admission, and tribal enrollment; an essay detailing their career plans; and a completed application, which is available for download at the organization’s Web site. *Amount: $500 to $5,000. *Deadline: Varies. Catching the Dream Inc. Attn: Scholarship Affairs Office 8200 Mountain Road, NE, Suite 203 Albuquerque, NM 87110 505-262-2351, ext. 116
[email protected] http://www.catchingthedream.org/wst_page4.html Scholarship Name: Tribal Business Management Scholarship. *Academic Area: Banking, business, economics, finance, management. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be one-quarter Native American, enrolled in a federally recognized, staterecognized, or terminated tribe, and plan to attend or be currently attending school full time. They should also have high ACT or SAT scores, excellent grades, work experience, leadership skills, and plan to work in economic development for tribes. High school
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seniors are also eligible to apply for this scholarship. *Application Process: Applicants must submit proof of high school completion, college admission, and tribal enrollment; an essay detailing their career plans; and a completed application, which is available for download at the organization’s Web site. *Amount: $500 to $5,000. *Deadline: Varies. Center for the Advancement of Hispanics in Science and Engineering Education 8100 Corporate Drive, Suite 401 Landover, MD 20785 301-918-1014
[email protected] http://www.cahsee.org/programs/yep.php Fellowship Name: Young Educators Program Fellowship. *Academic Area: Engineering (open), mathematics, science, technology. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be college seniors or graduate students majoring in a program focused on science, technology, math, or engineering. Applicants should be willing and able to dedicate an entire summer to the fellowship in Washington, D.C., as well as demonstrate a desire to gain teaching experience. Two weeks will be spent in intense seminar training, five weeks in the classroom teaching Hispanic high school students, and one week developing a writing project summarizing the experience. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a resume. Visit the center’s Web site for further information about the program and to download an application. *Amount: $2,750 to $3,000, plus housing and air-travel expenses paid. *Deadline: Contact the center for deadline information. Chi Eta Phi Sorority Inc. 3029 13th Street, NW Washington, DC 20009 202-232-3858
[email protected] http://www.chietaphi.com/scholar.html#ewel Scholarship Name: Aliene Carrington Ewell Scholarship. *Academic Area: Nursing (open). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must currently be pursuing a nursing degree and demonstrate scholastic ability, financial need, and leadership potential. Although a large number of sorority members are African American, this scholarship is open to students of all races.
*Application Process: Contact the sorority via e-mail for information on application availability. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Deadlines vary. Chi Eta Phi Sorority Inc. 3029 13th Street, NW Washington, DC 20009 202-232-3858
[email protected] http://www.chietaphi.com Scholarship Name: Mabel Keaton Staupers National Scholarship Award. *Academic Area: Nursing (open). *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be pursuing a baccalaureate, master’s, or doctoral degree in nursing. Applicants should have contributed to the recruitment and retention of minorities into nursing, the advancement of minority nurses in education and nursing, and have demonstrated leadership skills. Applicants also must be members of both Chi Eta Phi and the American Nurses Association. *Application Process: Contact the sorority via e-mail for information on application availability. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Deadlines vary. Chinese American Medical Society (CAMS) Attn: David Y. Wang, M.D. Attn: Chairman, CAMS Scholarship Committee 170 East 87th Street, Apartment E9A New York, NY 10128 212-722-4228
[email protected] http://www.camsociety.org Scholarship Name: CAMS Scholarships. *Academic Area: Medicine (dentistry), medicine (open), science. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate either academic excellence and/or financial need. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application form along with a letter from the dean of students verifying good standing, two letters of recommendation, transcripts, a personal statement, and current curriculum vitae. Since some scholarships are allotted for merit and others financial hardship, those with financial hardship should also submit a personal letter stating these hardships as well as a letter from the dean or a teacher corroborating this statement. Visit the organization’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Inquire by e-mail for information about the awards. *Deadline: March 31.
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Colorado Commission on Higher Education 1380 Lawrence Street, Suite 1200 Denver, CO 80204 303-866-2723
[email protected] http://www.state.co.us/sfa.html Grant Name: Colorado Diversity Grant. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be from an underrepresented minority group, residents of Colorado, planning to attend or currently attending select postsecondary institutions in Colorado, and demonstrate financial need. *Application Process: Contact the commission for information on application requirements. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: Varies. Colorado Society of CPAs Educational Foundation Attn: Gena Mantz, Scholarship Coordinator 7979 East Tufts Avenue, Suite 1000 Denver, CO 80237-2845 303-773-2877, 800-523-9082
[email protected] http://www.cocpa.org/student_faculty/scholarships.asp Scholarship Name: Ethnic Diversity College Scholarship. *Academic Area: Accounting. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be declared accounting majors who are attending a Colorado college or university and who have completed at least eight semester hours of accounting courses (with at least one at an intermediate level). They must also demonstrate academic achievement by maintaining at least a 3.0 GPA and be of African American, Hispanic, Asian American, Native American, or Pacific Islander descent. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with transcripts. Visit the society’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: June 30. Colorado Society of CPAs Educational Foundation Attn: Gena Mantz, Scholarship Coordinator 7979 East Tufts Avenue, Suite 1000 Denver, CO 80237-2845 303-773-2877
[email protected] http://www.cocpa.org/student_faculty/scholarships.asp Scholarship Name: Ethnic Diversity High School Scholarship. *Academic Area: Accounting. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be Colorado high school seniors who
are enrolled in the upcoming summer or fall semester at a Colorado community college or Colorado college or university that offers a program (or transferable credit) in accounting. They also must be of African American, Hispanic, Asian American, Native American, or Pacific Islander descent, and must demonstrate academic achievement with a GPA of at least 3.0. Students also must be enrolled in at least six semester or quarter hours. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with transcripts and ACT or SAT scores. Visit the society’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: March 1. Columbia College Attn: Chuck Smith, Contest Facilitator Theater Department 72 East 11th Street Chicago, IL 60605 312-344-6136
[email protected] http://www.colum.edu/undergraduate/theater/calendar. php?action=full&id=66 Award Name: Theodore Ward Prize for African-American Playwriting. *Academic Area: English/literature, performing arts (open), writing. *Age Group: Open. *Eligibility: Applicants should be African Americans who are addressing the African-American experience in their work, and who wish to have the opportunity to gain exposure to Chicago’s professional theater community through staged readings and/or fully mounted productions. *Application Process: Interested candidates should contact the contest facilitator for submission instructions. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Contact the contest facilitator for deadline information. Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC) Attn: Chris Cosat, Secretary 1819 South Neil Street, Suite D Champaign, IL 61820 217-265-8005
[email protected] http://www.cic.uiuc.edu/programs/FreeApp/archive/ RequestForm/GraduateRecruitment.shtml Award Name: CIC FreeApp Award. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be underrepresented minority students seeking admission to graduate school. A bachelor’s degree must be completed by the August
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preceding enrollment in the graduate program. Applicants must be applying for admission to a Ph.D. program or master of fine arts program, be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, have a minimum GPA of 3.0, and intend to pursue an academic and/or research career. *Application Process: Applicants should visit the committee’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Deadlines vary. Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties Attn: Carolyn Jenco, Grants Manager/Scholarship Coordinator 700 South Dixie Highway, Suite 200 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 561-659-6800
[email protected] http://www.yourcommunityfoundation.org/scholarship/ program.asp?program Scholarship Name: Community Foundation Scholarship Program. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors who reside in Palm Beach or Martin County, Florida, and plan to pursue a degree full time at an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational school. Applicants must also demonstrate financial need and academic achievement. The Scholarship Program designates a variety of scholarships for minority students. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, an essay, official transcripts, proof of Florida residency, student/parent IRS Form 1040, and a writing sample (if specified by specific scholarship requirements). Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $750 to $2,500. *Deadline: February 1. Conference of Minority Public Administrators (COMPA) Attn: Chris Snead, COMPA Awards Committee 22 Lincoln Street Hampton, VA 23669 757-727-6377
[email protected] http://www.natcompa.org Scholarship Name: Ronald H. Brown Memorial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Minority high school seniors who attend a public high school in
the city where COMPA holds its annual conference (which varies by year) may apply. Applicants must also have a minimum GPA of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale and a minimum ACT/SAT score of 22 or 1000. *Application Process: Applicants should submit an application along with an acceptance letter to a four-year institution of higher learning, official high school transcripts and ACT/SAT scores, and a two-page essay describing how the student’s future goals align with Ronald H. Brown’s philosophy of fighting to create opportunities for people of every race, social class, and nationality. Visit the association’s Web site to find the applicable city for each given year as well as to download an application form. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: Contact the organization for further information. Conference of Minority Public Administrators (COMPA) Attn: Chris Snead, Chair COMPA Awards Committee 22 Lincoln Street Hampton, VA 23669 757-727-6377
[email protected] http://www.natcompa.org Grant Name: The COMPA Travel Grant provides funding for students to travel to COMPA’s annual conference. *Academic Area: Government. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be students who are not employed full time and aspire to attend the conference for the purpose of networking, presenting theses or dissertations, and/or participating as panelists for various student/practitioner/academia tracks. *Application Process: Applicants should visit the conference’s Web site to download an application form. *Amount: $400. *Deadline: January 7. Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO) Attn: Paralee Shivers, National Scholarship Chairperson COMTO National Scholarship Program 818 18th Street, NW, Suite 850 Washington, DC 20006 202-530-0551
[email protected] http://www.comto.org/start.htm Scholarship Name: This organization offers numerous scholarships to minorities. *Academic Area:
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Transportation. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants should visit the organization’s Web site in early February for specific eligibility requirements for individual awards. High school seniors and college students are eligible to apply for this scholarship. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with two letters of recommendation, an acceptance letter from their university/college (where applicable), official transcripts, a resume, a 500-word cover letter with introduction and career goals, and a headshot (3”x 5”) photo. Winners must agree to attend an award luncheon or send a videotape of their acceptance of the award. *Amount: $1,500 to $10,000. *Deadline: March 31. Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) 1720 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20036 202-263-2800 http://www.cbcfinc.org Scholarship Name: Congressional Black Caucus Spouses Education Scholarship. *Academic Area: Education. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be academically talented and highly motivated students who intend to pursue full-time undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral degrees. Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 GPA, demonstrate academic achievement, exhibit leadership ability, and participate in community service activities. All applicants must reside or attend school in a congressional district represented by a Congressional Black Caucus member. High school seniors are also eligible to apply for this scholarship. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application form and packet including a resume, high school or college transcripts, two letters of recommendation, a 500-word personal essay, and a recent photo. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. Applications should be mailed to the applicant’s local CBCF office; visit the foundation’s Web site to determine the address of your local office. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: May 1. Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) 1720 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20036 202-263-2800 http://www.cbcfinc.org
Scholarship Name: Congressional Black Caucus Spouses Performing Arts Scholarship. *Academic Area: Performing arts (open). *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be academically talented and highly motivated students who intend to pursue full-time undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral degrees. Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 GPA, demonstrate academic achievement, exhibit leadership ability, and participate in community service activities. All applicants must reside or attend school in a congressional district represented by a Congressional Black Caucus member. High school seniors are also eligible to apply for this scholarship. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application form and packet including a resume, high school or college transcripts, two letters of recommendation, a 500-word personal essay, and a recent photo. Applicants must also submit a video recording of their most recent performance. Applications and videos must be submitted to the Local Scholarship Selection Committee for review. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application and to determine the address of your local office. *Amount: $3,000 *Deadline: May 1. Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) 1720 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20036 202-263-2800 http://www.cbcfinc.org Scholarship Name: Congressional Black Caucus Spouses Cheerios Brand Health Initiative Scholarship. *Academic Area: Medicine (open). *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be academically talented and highly motivated students who intend to pursue full-time undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral degrees in a health-related profession. Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 GPA, demonstrate academic achievement, exhibit leadership ability, and participate in community service activities. All applicants must reside or attend school in a congressional district represented by a Congressional Black Caucus member. High school seniors are also eligible to apply for this scholarship. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application form and packet including a resume, high school or college transcripts, two letters of recommendation, a 500-word personal essay, and
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a recent photo. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. Applications should be mailed to the applicant’s local CBCF office; visit the foundation’s Web site to determine the address of your local office. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: May 1. Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) 1720 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20036 202-263-2800 http://www.cbcfinc.org Scholarship Name: Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Vivien Thomas Scholarship for Medical Science and Research. *Academic Area: Medicine (open), science. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must intend to focus on improving human health, exemplify high academic standards, and demonstrate need of financial assistance to realize their dreams of earning a college degree. High school seniors are also eligible to apply for this scholarship. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application form and packet including a resume, high school or college transcripts, two letters of recommendation, a 500word personal essay, and a recent photo. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. Applications should be mailed to the applicant’s local CBCF office; visit the foundation’s Web site to determine the address of your local office. This award is sponsored by GlaxoSmithKline. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: May 1. Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) CHCI Public Policy Fellowship 911 Second Street, NE Washington, DC 20002 202-543-1771, 800-392-3532
[email protected] http://www.chci.org/chciyouth/fellowship/fellowship. htm Fellowship Name: CHCI Public Policy Fellowship. *Academic Area: Public policy. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be recent college graduates or current graduate students who demonstrate high academic achievement, remarkable participation in public service oriented activities, leadership skills and potential for growth, and superior analytical and communication skills. Applicants also must be of Hispanic descent and U.S.
citizens or legal permanent residents. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with supporting materials. Visit the organization’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $2,061 monthly stipend. *Deadline: March 1. Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) Attn: Reynaldo Casas, Scholarship and Educational Services Manager 911 Second Street, NE Washington, DC 20002 202-543-1771, 800-392-3532
[email protected] http://www.chci.org Scholarship Name: CHCI Scholarship Award. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants should be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents with a history of consistent, active participation in public service-oriented activities. Applicants should be accepted into an accredited community college, four-year university, or a graduate/professional program and must be enrolled as full-time students. Applicants should also demonstrate financial need and have good writing skills. High school seniors are also eligible to apply for this scholarship. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with two letters of recommendation in sealed and signed envelopes, a resume outlining all extracurricular activities, responses to two essay questions, a copy of their Student Aid Report, and a self-addressed stamped postcard. Visit the organization’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $5,000 (to attend graduate school), $2,500 (to attend a four-year university); $1,000 (to attend a two-year community college). *Deadline: March 1. Connecticut Department of Higher Education (CTDHE) Minority Teacher Incentive Grant Program 61 Woodland Street Hartford, CT 06105-2326 860-447-1855
[email protected] http://www.ctdhe.org/SFA/pdfs/MTIP%20Brochure%20a nd%20Form.pdf Grant Name: Minority Teacher Incentive Grant. *Academic Area: Education. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must
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be minorities, college juniors or seniors, residents of Connecticut, and currently pursuing an educationrelated major full time at a select postsecondary institution in Connecticut. College graduates who plan to attend the Department of Higher Education’s Alternate Route to Certification may also apply. *Application Process: Applicants must be nominated by the dean of education at their school. *Amount: Up to $5,000 a year (for two years), plus up to $2,500 a year (for up to four years) to repay college loans. *Deadline: Nominations are due October 1. Consortium for Graduate Study in Management (CGSM) 5585 Pershing, Suite 240 St. Louis, MO 63112-4621 314-877-5500, 888-658-6814
[email protected] http://www.cgsm.org Fellowship Name: CGSM Fellowship. *Academic Area: Business. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be African Americans, Hispanic Americans, or Native Americans who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents and who can demonstrate a commitment to the consortium’s mission to enhance diversity in business by reducing the underrepresentation of minorities in graduate business schools. They should also be full-time students who are seeking a graduate degree from one of the consortium’s member schools and who already have earned a bachelor’s degree (in any discipline). *Application Process: Applicants must apply online and will also be required to participate in an interview. They should also submit transcripts, two references, a resume, answers to essay questions, and GMAT scores. An application fee is also required. The number of schools to which the applicants are applying for the fellowship determines the amount. Visit the consortium’s Web site for a complete explanation of the application process, as well as a list of member schools and application fees. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: January 15. Cuban American National Foundation Mas Family Scholarships PO Box 440069 Miami, FL 33144-9926 305-592-7768 http://www.canf.org/2005/principal-ingles.htm Scholarship Name: Mas Family Scholarship. *Academic Area: Business, communications science, economics,
engineering (open), international relations, journalism. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate financial need, and place in the top 10 percent of their high school class. They also must be Cuban American students who are direct descendants of those that left Cuba (at least one parent or two grandparents) or were born in Cuba themselves. Applicants must also demonstrate strong leadership qualities and commitment to the advancement of a free society. High school seniors and college students may apply for this scholarship. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application and two essays. Contact the Foundation to obtain an application and for further application details. *Amount: Up to $10,000 per year (for four years). *Deadline: March 31. Dallas-Fort Worth Association of Black Communicators (DFW/ABC) Attn: Ira J. Hadnot, Scholarship Chair Attn: DFW/ABC Scholarship Committee A. H. Belo Building Communications Center, Lock Box 11 Dallas, TX 75265 469-330-9696
[email protected] http://www.dfwabc.org/scholarships.htm Scholarship Name: DFW/ABC Future Journalists Scholarship. *Academic Area: Advertising, communications science, graphic design, journalism, public relations, writing. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be minority high school seniors or undergraduate students who can demonstrate a commitment to a career in communication, either written or visual. Applicants must be permanent residents of one of the following counties in Texas: Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Hunt, or Tarrant. Applicants must also agree to attend the award ceremony. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a 250-word typewritten autobiography and samples of their work. Scholarships will be awarded in two categories: written and visual communication. Students applying in the “written” category should submit two writing samples. Students applying in the “visual” category should submit five samples of work. For a complete, detailed description on the types of materials to submit and submission procedures, visit the association’s Web site. Applications are available
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for download from the association’s Web site as well. *Amount: $500 to $2,000, eligible to reapply yearly. *Deadline: March 15. Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Attn: Scholarships 1776 D Street, NW Washington, DC 20006-5303 202-628-1776 http://www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm Scholarship Name: American Indian Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be Native Americans, and proof of American Indian blood is required by letter or proof papers. Applicants must demonstrate financial need, academic achievement, and have a 2.75 GPA or higher. They must be enrolled in a two- or four-year college or university or technical school. Graduate students are eligible, but undergraduate students are given preference. *Application Process: All applicants must obtain a letter of sponsorship from their local DAR chapter. Applicants should send a stamped, self-addressed business size envelope to obtain the name and address of their state scholarship chairman and an application. Visit the organization’s Web site for the mailing address. *Amount: $500. *Deadline: April 1, October 1. Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Attn: Scholarships 1776 D Street, NW Washington, DC 20006-5303 202-628-1776 http://www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm Scholarship Name: Frances Crawford Marvin American Indian Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be Native Americans, and proof of American Indian blood is required by letter or proof papers. They must also demonstrate financial need, academic achievement, and have a 3.0 GPA or higher. Applicants must be enrolled full-time at a two- or four-year college or university. *Application Process: All applicants must obtain a letter of sponsorship from their local DAR chapter. Applicants should send a stamped, self-addressed business size envelope to obtain the name and address of their state scholarship chairman and an application. Visit the organization’s Web site for the mailing address. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: February 1.
Disciples Home Missions of the (Christian Church [Disciples of Christ]) PO Box 1986 Indianapolis, IN 46206-1986 888-346-2631
[email protected] http://www.homelandministries.org/Scholarships/ guidelines.htm Scholarship Name: David Tamotsu Kagiwada Memorial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Religion. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, seminary students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be Asian American Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) members who intend to become ordained ministers of the church. Applicants should maintain at least a C+ GPA, demonstrate financial need, be enrolled full time, and be under care of a regional Commission on the Ministry (or in the process). *Application Process: Applicants should submit an online application and send all supporting materials via mail. Supporting materials include five letters of reference and transcripts. Visit the church’s Web site to apply online. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: March 15. Disciples Home Missions of the [Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)] PO Box 1986 Indianapolis, IN 46206-1986 888-346-2631
[email protected] http://www.homelandministries.org/Scholarships/ guidelines.htm Scholarship Name: Star Supporter Scholarship/ Loan. *Academic Area: Religion. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, seminary students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be African American Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) members who intend to become ordained ministers of the church. Applicants should maintain at least a C+ GPA, demonstrate financial need, be enrolled full time, and be under care of a regional Commission on the Ministry (or in the process). Applicants who fulfill a three-year commitment of full-time professional ministry do not have to repay the loan. Applicants who do not fulfill this commitment must repay the amount awarded (with interest) on a monthly installment basis. *Application Process: Applicants should submit an online application and send all supporting materials via mail. Supporting materials include five letters of reference and transcripts. Visit
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the church’s Web site to apply online. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: March 15. Eddie Robinson Foundation 3391 Peachtree Road, NE, Suite 105 Atlanta, GA 30326 404-475-8408 ext. 205
[email protected] http://www.eddierobinson.com Scholarship Name: Eddie Robinson Eighth Grade and High School Senior Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Eighth grade students, high school seniors. *Eligibility: Applicants must have distinguished themselves as leaders among their peers in the school and community, excel in the athletic arena while maintaining excellence in the classroom, and display a can-do attitude despite obstacles. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a typed list of scholastic achievements, athletic accomplishments, community involvement activities, and extracurricular activities, a 500-word typed essay about how they will mirror the values of Eddie Robinson, official transcripts, ACT or SAT scores (high school students), and two letters of recommendation. Awards are distributed once a student can prove enrollment in an institution of higher education. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Contact the foundation for deadlines. Entomological Society of America 10001 Derekwood Lane, Suite 100 Lanham, MD 20706-4876 301-731-4535
[email protected] http://www.entsoc.org/awards/student/beck.htm Fellowship Name: Stan Beck Fellowship. *Academic Area: Entomology. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be accepted into or enrolled in a degree program in entomology in a college or university in the United States, Mexico, or Canada. Applicants should also be able to demonstrate financial need based on some kind of environmental condition, minority status, or physical limitation. *Application Process: Applicants should visit the foundation’s Web site for a detailed description of the application process. Applications must be submitted online and are subject to a detailed list of standards. Applicants should submit an application along with a curriculum vitae, a letter of nomination, a description of their academic studies
and plans, official transcripts, a personal statement, and three additional letters of support. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: July 1. Florida Department of Education Office of Student Financial Assistance 1940 North Monroe Street, Suite 70 Tallahassee, FL 32303-4759 888-827-2004
[email protected] http://www.firn.edu/doe/bin00065/jmfactsheet.htm Grant Name: José Martí Scholarship Challenge Grant Fund. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be Hispanic American, residents of Florida, planning to attend or currently attending select postsecondary institutions in Florida, have a GPA of at least 3.0, and demonstrate financial need. Priority will be given to applicants who are high school seniors. *Application Process: Contact the department for information on application requirements. *Amount: $2,000. *Deadline: Varies. Florida Institute of CPAs Educational Foundation Attn: Betsy Wilson, Scholarship Coordinator 325 West College Avenue Tallahassee, FL 32301 850-224-2727, ext. 200
[email protected] http://www1.ficpa.org/ficpa/Visitors/Careers/ EdFoundation/Scholarships/Available Scholarship Name: 1040K Race Scholarship. *Academic Area: Accounting. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be African American residents of Dade County, Florida, who are enrolled full time in their fourth or fifth year of accounting at Barry University, Florida Atlantic University, Florida International University, Florida Memorial College, Nova Southeastern University, St. Thomas University, or the University of Miami. *Application Process: Candidates should contact their accounting scholarship chairperson at their school in January to receive an application. If you do not know who to contact, contact the foundation’s scholarship coordinator for further information. Applications and transcripts should be submitted to the school accounting scholarship chairperson. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: March 15.
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Foley & Lardner LLP Attn: Robert Meek One Independent Drive Jacksonville, FL 32202-5017 904-359-8709, 904-359-2000
[email protected] http://apps.foley.com/students/opportunities/ minorityscholarships Scholarship Name: Foley and Lardner LLP Minority Scholarship Program. *Academic Area: Law. *Age Group: Law students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be minority students in their first year of law school at Duke University, the University of Florida, Georgetown University, the University of Michigan, Northwestern University, Stanford University, the University of California-Los Angeles, or the University of Wisconsin. Applicants must demonstrate community and/or university involvement and academic achievement. *Application Process: Contact Foley and Lardner LLP for application details. *Amount: $5,000. *Deadline: Contact Foley and Lardner LLP for more information.
RC Box 270440 302 Morey Hall Rochester, NY 14627-0440 585-275-7235
[email protected] http://www.rochester.edu/College/AAS/fellowships.php Fellowship Name: Postdoctoral Fellowship. *Academic Area: African American studies. *Age Group: Postgraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must have a Ph.D. before the start date of the fellowship, and must desire to complete a one-year research project while teaching one course per semester. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application form along with a three- to five-page description of the project, writing samples, a curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation relating to the proposed research project. Visit the institute’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $35,000. *Deadline: January 31.
Foundation for Digestive Health and Nutrition Attn: Director of Foundation Operations 4930 Del Ray Avenue Bethesda, MD 20814 301-222-4005
[email protected] http://www.fdhn.org/html/awards/elect_app.html Scholarship Name: Student Research Fellowship Award. *Academic Area: Medicine (gastroenterology and nutrition). *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students, and medical students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school, undergraduate, graduate, or medical students performing digestive disease or nutrition research. University student applicants must not receive salary support from other agencies. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Several fellowship awards are reserved each year for underrepresented minority applicants. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a scientific abstract, a biographical sketch, and a research summary. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application and to obtain further application details. *Amount: $2,000 to $3,000. *Deadline: March 5.
Frederick Douglass Institute for African and AfricanAmerican Studies Attn: Director for Research Fellowships University of Rochester RC Box 270440 302 Morey Hall Rochester, NY 14627-0440 585-275-7235
[email protected] http://www.rochester.edu/College/AAS/fellowships.php Fellowship Name: Predoctoral Fellowship. *Academic Area: African American studies. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must have completed all of the required courses and qualifying exams necessary for the completion of their degree program. They also must have written at least one chapter of their dissertation. This fellowship’s purpose is to allow the applicant time to work on his or dissertation. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application form along with a sample chapter of the dissertation and a dissertation prospectus, a curriculum vitae, an official transcript, and three letters of recommendation. Visit the institute’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $18,000. *Deadline: January 31.
Frederick Douglass Institute for African and AfricanAmerican Studies Attn: Director for Research Fellowships University of Rochester
Fredrikson & Byron Foundation, P.A. Attn: Greta Larson 200 South Sixth Street, Suite 4000 Minneapolis, MN 55402-1425
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[email protected] http://www.fredlaw.com/firm/scholarship.htm Scholarship Name: Fredrikson & Byron Foundation Minority Scholarship. *Academic Area: Law. *Age Group: Law students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be minority law students interested in the private practice of law in larger corporate law firms in the upper Midwest. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, two letters of recommendation, a writing sample, current and undergraduate transcripts, and a resume. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: March 31. Fund for Theological Education (FTE) Attn: Nikol Reed, Fellowships Administrator 825 Houston Mill Road, Suite 250 Atlanta, GA 30329 404-727-1451 http://www.thefund.org/programs Fellowship Name: FTE Dissertation Fellowship. *Academic Area: Religion. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: African-American students who are pursuing religion or theology graduate studies and who are in the final writing stage of their dissertations may apply. Their dissertation committee must have approved the dissertation research proposal and writing plan and given permission to proceed before the applicant submits the application for the Dissertation Fellows Program. Applicants must be able to write full time during the fellowship year. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a curriculum vitae, dissertation prospectus and one-page abstract, transcripts, list of dissertation advisor and committee members, two letters of recommendation, budget statement form, and documentation from their school showing financial aid received. Visit the fund’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Up to $15,000 stipend, plus full tuition scholarship. *Deadline: February 1. Fund for Theological Education (FTE) Attn: Nikol Reed, Fellowships Administrator 825 Houston Mill Road, Suite 250 Atlanta, GA 30329 404-727-1451 http://www.thefund.org/programs Fellowship Name: FTE Doctoral Fellowship. *Academic Area: Religion. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be African-American students preparing to enter their first year of an
accredited Ph.D. or Th.D. program in religion or theology. They must be committed to becoming a leader within theological education, and be giving strong consideration to teaching or conducting research in a theological school. Applicants also must be U.S. citizens. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a curriculum vitae, two-page essay, transcripts, GRE scores (copies acceptable), two letters of recommendation, budget statement form, and documentation from school showing financial aid received. Visit the fund’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Up to $15,000 stipend, plus full tuition scholarship (renewable for a second year). *Deadline: March 1. Gates Millennium Scholars Program PO Box 1434 Fairfax, VA 22313 877-690-4677 https://www.gmsp.org/gmsp_app/pdfforms.aspx Scholarship Name: Gates Millennium Scholars Program. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American, or Hispanic American and be citizens/legal permanent residents or nationals of the United States. They must also have attained a cumulative GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale (unweighted) at the time of nomination, be entering a U.S. accredited college or university as full-time degree seeking freshmen, and have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular, or other activities. Applicants must also meet all Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a nominee form, a nomination form, and a recommendation form. Visit the Scholars Program Web site for further application details and to download required forms. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: January 13. Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) Attn: Amanda Howard, Employment Administrator 1421 Research Park Drive Lawrence, KS 66049-3859 800-472-7878, ext. 4424
[email protected] http://www.gcsaa.org/students/scholarships/default.asp Scholarship Name: Scotts Company Scholars Program Scholarship. *Academic Area: Golf course management. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility:
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Applicants must be college freshmen, sophomores, or juniors or graduating high school seniors accepted to accredited universities, colleges, or junior colleges for the next academic year. The primary goal of the program is to seek out promising students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. This would include females, minorities, and individuals with disabilities who wish to pursue careers in the green industry. *Application Process: Contact Amanda Howard for application materials. *Amount: $500 (finalists) and $2,500 (winners). *Deadline: March 1. Government Finance Officers Association Attn: Scholarship Committee 203 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2700 Chicago, IL 60601-1210 312-977-9700 http://www.gfoa.org/services/scholarships.shtml Scholarship Name: Minorities in Government Finance Scholarship. *Academic Area: Accounting, business, economics, finance, government, political science, public policy. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be college juniors or seniors or graduate students majoring in one of the following fields (with a focus on government): accounting, business administration, economics, finance, or political science. They also must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents who belong to one of the following minority groups: African American, American Indian or Alaskan native, Asian native, Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or Latino. Applicants should demonstrate academic achievement and a commitment to a career in the governmental sector. *Application Process: Applicants should submit an application along with a personal statement regarding their career plans, transcripts, a resume, and letters of recommendation (optional). Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $5,000. *Deadline: February 3. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Attn: Tobey Manns Parklawn Building 5600 Fishers Lane Rockville, MD 20857 301-443-2100 http://bhpr.hrsa.gov/diversity/hcop/default.htm Grant Name: Health Careers Opportunity Program Grant. *Academic Area: Medicine (open). *Age
Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must come from a disadvantaged background, which is defined as an environment that has inhibited the individual from obtaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in a health professions school or program and/or a student from a family with an annual income below a level based on low-income thresholds. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or possess a visa permitting permanent U.S. residence. High school seniors and college students may apply. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the administration for information about application procedures. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Contact the administration for deadline information. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 5600 Fishers Lane Rockville, MD 20857 http://bhpr.hrsa.gov/dsa/lds.htm Loan Name: Loan for Disadvantaged Students. *Academic Area: Medicine (dentistry), medicine (open), medicine (physicians), pharmaceutical sciences. *Age Group: Open. *Eligibility: Disadvantaged students, including minorities, who are interested in pursuing careers in the health sciences may apply. Applicants must be citizens, nationals, or lawful permanent residents of the United States or the District of Columbia, the Commonwealths of Puerto Rico or the Marianas Islands, the Virgin Islands, Guam, the American Samoa, the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, the Republic of Palau, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, or the Federated State of Micronesia. *Application Process: Students should contact the financial aid office of their school to see if the loan program is available. *Amount: Not to exceed the cost of attendance (tuition, reasonable educational expenses, and reasonable living expenses). *Loan Repayment Deadline: Varies. *Application Deadline: Varies. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Attn: Daniel Reed Parklawn Building 5600 Fishers Lane Rockville, MD 20857 301-443-2982
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Fellowship Name: Minority Faculty Fellowship Program. *Academic Area: Medicine (open). *Age Group: Open. *Eligibility: Applicants must be racial and ethnic minorities underrepresented in the health professions who are interested in teaching, administration, or research positions at a health professions institution. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the organization for further information on the application process. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Contact the organization for deadline information. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20201 202-619-0257, 877-696-6775 http://bhpr.hrsa.gov/dsa/sds.htm Scholarship Name: Scholarship for Disadvantaged Students. *Academic Area: Medicine (open), nursing (open). *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Disadvantaged students, including minority students, who are enrolled full time in health professions and nursing programs are eligible to apply. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and be citizens, nationals, or lawful permanent residents of the United States. High school seniors are also eligible to apply for this scholarship. *Application Process: Applicants should apply for this scholarship at the student financial aid office of the school they plan to attend. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: Varies. Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) HACU Scholarship Program One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 605 Washington, DC 20036 202-833-8361
[email protected] http://www.hacu.net/hacu/Student_Resources1_ EN.asp?SnID=1721883662 Scholarship Name: HACU Scholarships. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants should be attending a HACU member or partner college or university and meet all additional criteria for the scholarship for which they are applying. Scholarship requirements vary. Visit the association’s Web site for a complete listing of scholarships and their eligibility requirements. High school seniors are also
eligible to apply for selected scholarships offered by the association. *Application Process: Scholarship materials are to be sent to the financial aid office at HACU-member and -partner colleges and universities. Applications are available for download during the early months of each year. Visit the organization’s Web site for more information or send inquiries via e-mail. Amount: $500 to $2,000. *Deadline: May 27. Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU)/National Education Loan Network 8415 Datapoint Drive, Suite 400 San Antonio, TX 78229 866-866-7372 http://www.nelnet.net/hacu Loan Name: HACU, in cooperation with the National Education Loan Network, offers loans to parents of Hispanic students via its Educational Loan Program. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Open. *Eligibility: Parents of Hispanic students who are attending HACU-member colleges and universities may apply. *Application Process: Contact either organization for details. *Amount: Varies. *Loan Repayment Deadline: Varies. *Application Deadline: Contact either organization for details. Hispanic College Fund (HCF) Attn: HCF Scholarship Selection Committee 1717 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 460 Washington, DC 20006 800-644-4223
[email protected] http://www.hispanicfund.org Scholarship Name: El Nuevo Constructor Scholarship. *Academic Area: Construction. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Hispanic students who are planning to or currently pursuing a bachelor’s or associate degree in a constructionrelated field may apply. Applicants must also have a GPA of at least 3.0; be U.S. citizens; and attend school full time. High school seniors are also eligible to apply for this scholarship. *Application Process: Visit the HCF’s Web site to apply online. *Amount: Awards range from $500 to $5,000. *Deadline: April 15. Hispanic College Fund (HCF) Attn: HCF Scholarship Selection Committee 1717 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 460 Washington, DC 20006 800-644-4223
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[email protected] http://www.hispanicfund.org Scholarship Name: Lockheed Martin Scholarship. *Academic Area: Computer science, engineering (open). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Hispanic students who are planning to or currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related major may apply. Applicants must have a GPA of at least 3.0, be U.S. citizens, and attend school full time. High school seniors are also eligible to apply for this scholarship. *Application Process: Visit the HCF’s Web site to apply online. *Amount: Awards range from $500 to $5,000. *Deadline: April 15. Hispanic College Fund (HCF) Attn: HCF Scholarship Selection Committee 1717 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 460 Washington, DC 20006 800-644-4223
[email protected] http://www.hispanicfund.org Scholarship Name: M&T Bank Scholarship. *Academic Area: Business, computer science, engineering (open). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Hispanic students residing in Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, or New York are eligible to apply. Applicants must have a GPA of at least 3.0; be planning to or currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business, computer science, engineering, or a business-related major; be U.S. citizens; and attend school full time. High school seniors are also eligible to apply for this scholarship. *Application Process: Visit the HCF’s Web site to apply online. *Amount: Awards range from $500 to $5,000. *Deadline: April 15. Hispanic College Fund (HCF) Attn: HCF Scholarship Selection Committee 1717 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 460 Washington, DC 20006 800-644-4223
[email protected] http://www.hispanicfund.org Scholarship Name: Sallie Mae Fund First in My Family Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Hispanic students who are the first person in their families to attend college may apply. Applicants must have a GPA of at least 3.0, be U.S. citizens, and plan to attend or be currently attending school full time. High school
seniors are also eligible to apply for this scholarship. *Application Process: Visit the HCF’s Web site to apply online. *Amount: Awards range from $500 to $5,000. *Deadline: April 15. Hispanic Dental Association (HDA) Foundation 1224 Centre West, Suite 400B Springfield, IL 62704 800-852-7921
[email protected] http://www.hdassoc.org/site/epage/8351_351.htm Scholarship Name: Colgate-Palmolive / HDA Foundation Scholarship. *Academic Area: Medicine (dentistry), public health. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be accepted into or currently enrolled in a Master’s in Public Health or a Dental Public Health program, be of Hispanic origin (at least one parent of Hispanic descent), be a permanent resident of the United States, have credentials in a dental profession either in the United States or abroad, and show evidence of commitment and dedication to serve the Hispanic community. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a curriculum vitae, an advanced education verification form, and two letters of recommendation. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $10,000. *Deadline: August 1. Hispanic Dental Association (HDA) 1224 Centre West, Suite 400B Springfield, IL 62704 800-852-7921
[email protected] http://www.hdassoc.org/site/epage/8351_351.htm Scholarship Name: Dr. Genaro Romo Jr. & HDA Foundation Scholarship. *Academic Area: Medicine (dentistry) *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be accepted into or currently enrolled at the University of Illinois Chicago School of Dentistry, Dental and Dental Hygiene. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with supporting documents. Contact the association for further information about the application process. *Amount: $500 to $1,000. *Deadline: Varies. Hispanic Dental Association (HDA) 1224 Centre West, Suite 400B Springfield, IL 62704 800-852-7921
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[email protected] http://www.hdassoc.org/site/epage/8351_351.htm Scholarship Name: Dr. Juan D. Villarreal & HDA Foundation Scholarship. *Academic Area: Medicine (dental hygiene), medicine (dentistry). *Age Group: Undergraduate dental students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be accepted into or currently enrolled in an accredited dental school in the state of Texas. Applicants must demonstrate scholastic achievement, a commitment to community service, leadership skill, and a commitment to improving health in the Hispanic community. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with supporting documents. Contact the association for further information about the application process. *Amount: $500 to $1,000. *Deadline: Contact the association for deadline information. Hispanic Dental Association (HDA) 1224 Centre West, Suite 400B Springfield, IL 62704 800-852-7921
[email protected] http://www.hdassoc.org/site/epage/8351_351.htm Scholarship Name: Procter & Gamble Oral Care & HDA Foundation Scholarship. *Academic Area: Medicine (dental hygiene), medicine (dentistry). *Age Group: Undergraduate students, dental students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be accepted into or currently enrolled in an accredited dental, dental hygiene, dental assisting, or dental technician program. They must demonstrate scholastic achievement, a commitment to community service, leadership skill, and a commitment to improving health in the Hispanic community. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with supporting documents. Contact the association for further information about the application process. *Amount: $500 to $1,000. *Deadline: Varies. Hispanic Heritage Foundation 2600 Virginia Avenue, NW, Suite 406 Washington, DC 20037 202-861-9797, 866-665-2112
[email protected] http://www.hispanicheritageawards.org Award Name: Hispanic Heritage Youth Award. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors who demonstrate leadership in their communities as
well as academic achievement in the classroom. (The average GPA is 3.5.) The award’s purpose is to identify and promote the next generation of Hispanic role models. *Application Process: Interested candidates should visit the foundation’s Web site for further information. Contact the foundation with questions about the application procedure. *Amount: $3,000 to $5,000 (plus travel expenses and prizes for national award winners). *Deadline: Contact the foundation for deadline information. Hispanic Link Journalism Foundation 1420 N Street, NW Washington, DC 20005 202-234-0280 http://www.hispaniclink.org/foundation/ fellowshipinternship.htm Fellowship Name: Hispanic Link Journalism Foundation Fellowship. *Academic Area: Journalism, writing. *Age Group: Open. *Eligibility: Applicants should be of Hispanic descent, demonstrate potential to become skilled journalists, express themselves exceptionally well through writing, possess outstanding analytical skills, and have a desire to live and work in Washington, D.C., for the one-year length of the fellowship. Educational background and journalism experience are not prerequisites. Candidates must be able to persuade the fellowship committee of their desire and ability to become leaders in the field of journalism. *Application Process: Contact the foundation for application procedures. *Amount: $20,800, plus benefits. *Deadline: Contact the foundation for deadline information. Hispanic National Bar Association Foundation Attn: Duard Bradshaw, President 815 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 500 Washington, DC 20006 330-434-3000
[email protected] http://www.hnba.com Scholarship Name: This foundation offers various scholarships for law students administered through the Hispanic Scholarship Fund. *Academic Area: Law. *Age Group: Law students. *Eligibility: Students interested in being considered for this program must be graduate students accepted into an accredited law school in the United States. Students must have a 3.0 GPA or higher and be enrolled as full-time students. Applicants should visit the
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Hispanic Scholarship Fund’s Web site at http:// www.hsf.net for further information about specific eligibility requirements for individual scholarships. *Application Process: Applications are available beginning August 1 through October 15. Visit the Hispanic Scholarship Fund’s Web site to download applications. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: October 15. Hispanic Public Relations Association (HPRA) Attn: Susie Gonzalez, College Outreach Committee Director 660 S. Figueroa Street, Suite 1140 Los Angeles, CA 90017
[email protected] http://www.hprala.org Scholarship Name: HPRA Scholarship. *Academic Area: Public relations. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be deserving Hispanic college juniors or seniors attending fouryear colleges and universities in Southern California. Applicants must have at least a 2.7 cumulative GPA and a 3.0 GPA in their major. Preference is given to students majoring in public relations. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application form, one letter of recommendation from an academic professor, a letter of recommendation from an employer or internship supervisor (if available), official university transcripts, a one- to two-page personal statement explaining the applicant’s career and educational aspirations as well as his or her involvement in the Hispanic community, a one-page resume, and a writing sample (press kits, newspaper clips, short stories, research papers). Contact Susie Gonzalez via e-mail with questions. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: July 15. Hispanic Scholarship Fund 55 Second Street, Suite 1500 San Francisco, CA 94105 877-473-4636
[email protected] http://www.hsf.net Scholarship Name: The fund offers a variety of scholarships to Hispanic students. Since 1975, it has awarded more than 68,000 scholarships in excess of $144 million. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, be of Hispanic
heritage, apply for federal financial aid using the FAFSA, be completing their first undergraduate or graduate degree, and attend school full time. High school seniors are also eligible to apply for this scholarship. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application (including essays), transcript, an enrollment verification form, and recommendations. *Amount: Varies by scholarship. *Deadline: Varies. Hispanic-Serving Health Professions Schools (HSHPS) 1120 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 260 Washington, DC 20036 202-293-2701
[email protected] http://www.hshps.com/fellowship.html Fellowship Name: HSHPS/Office of Minority Health Fellowship Program. *Academic Area: Biology, medicine (physicians), public health. *Age Group: Graduate students, medical students. *Eligibility: Applicants must have completed all of the courses for a doctoral degree, received a nomination from the president or dean of their institution, have a demonstrated interest in Hispanic health, and be U.S. citizens or permanent residents with work eligibility. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application along with two letters of recommendation, current curriculum vitae, letter of support, personal statement, proof of citizenship or eligibility to work in the United States, and a development training prospectus. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Deadlines vary. Hispanic-Serving Health Professions Schools (HSHPS) 1120 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 260 Washington, DC 20036 202-293-2701
[email protected] http://www.hshps.com Scholarship Name: HSHPS is the only national organization representing Hispanic-serving health professions schools. It provides information on scholarships offered by corporations, federal agencies, and other nonprofit organizations *Academic Area: Medicine (open). *Age Group: Varies by scholarship. *Eligibility: Varies by scholarship. *Application Process: Varies by scholarship. *Amount: Varies by scholarship. *Deadline: Varies by scholarship.
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Hispanic Theological Initiative 12 Library Place Princeton, NJ 08540 609-252-1721, 800-575-5522
[email protected] http://www.htiprogram.org/scholarships/doctoral.htm Grant Name: Hispanic Theological Initiative Doctoral Grant. *Academic Area: Religion. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicant must be full-time Latino/a doctoral student. The student’s institution must partner with the initiative in providing the student with a tuition scholarship, as well. Applicants also must be U.S. or Canadian citizens, or legal immigrants. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with transcripts, other supporting documentation, and recommendations by professors and Latino/a community members. Visit the initiative’s Web site for further information and to download an application. *Amount: $15,000, renewable for a second year. *Deadline: December 7. Indianapolis Association of Black Journalists (IABJ) Attn: Courtenay Edelhart, IABJ Scholarship Committee Chair PO Box 441795 Indianapolis, IN 46244-1795 317-388-8163
[email protected] http://www.iabj.net/applications.htm Scholarship Name: Lynn Dean Ford/Indianapolis Association of Black Journalists Scholarship. *Academic Area: Communications science, journalism, writing. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be Indiana high school graduates who plan to enroll as communications or journalism majors in an accredited college or university, or current college students attending four-year Indiana colleges or universities and majoring in communications or journalism. Applicants must be African American. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, two letters of recommendation, writing samples, and an essay. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: Contact the association for more information. Indian American Scholarship Fund Attn: Dr. Anuj Manocha, Coordinator 719 Vinings Estates Drive Mableton, GA 30126
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[email protected] http://www.iasf.org/index.htm Scholarship Name: Indian American Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors graduating from a school in the state of Georgia who have been admitted to a full-time, fouryear college or university. Applicants must have one or both parents or grandparents who originated in present day India (Pakistan and Bangladesh are not included). They should also be able to demonstrate financial need or outstanding academic achievement. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with transcripts, a resume, SAT scores, a copy of a letter that details the student’s financial aid package, and a 1040 tax return from the previous year. Students applying for a scholarship based primarily on financial need should also include a brief statement outlining their family’s financial resources. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $500 to $2,500. *Deadline: April 17 (for those applying based on merit); May 8 (for those applying based on financial need). Indiana State Teachers Association (ISTA) ISTA Scholarships 150 West Market Street, Suite 900 Indianapolis, IN 46204-2875 317-263-3400, 800-382-4037 http://www.ista-in.org/sam.cfm?xnode=1467 Scholarship Name: Damon P. Moore Scholarship. *Academic Area: Education. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be ethnic minority students in Indiana, graduating high school seniors, and planning to attend a college or university to pursue a teaching certificate. They also must demonstrate academic achievement, community involvement, and leadership ability. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with current official high school transcripts, two letters of recommendation, and a typed essay (topic outlined on the application). Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000, renewable for three additional years. *Deadline: March 3. Indiana State Teachers Association (ISTA) ISTA Scholarships 150 West Market Street, Suite 900
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Indianapolis, IN 46204-2875 317-263-3400, 800-382-4037 http://www.ista-in.org/sam.cfm?xnode=1467 Scholarship Name: Louis B Russell Scholarship. *Academic Area: Industrial technology. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be ethnic minority students in Indiana, graduating high school seniors, and planning to attend an accredited postsecondary educational institution. They also must demonstrate academic achievement, community involvement, and leadership ability. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with current official high school transcripts, two letters of recommendation, and a typed essay (topic outlined on the application). Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000, renewable for a second year. *Deadline: March 3. Indian Health Service Scholarship Program 801 Thompson Avenue, Suite 120 Rockville, MD 20852 301-443-6197 http://www.ihs.gov/JobsCareerDevelop/DHPS/ Scholarships/Scholarship_index.asp Scholarship Name: Health Professions Pregraduate Scholarship. *Academic Area: Medicine (dentistry), medicine (open), medicine (podiatry). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be American Indian or Alaska Native, enrolled into or planning to enroll in a bachelor degree program, and planning to serve Native American people at the completion of their training. High school seniors are also eligible to apply for this scholarship. *Application Process: The applicant should submit two faculty/ employer recommendations, a completed application, an official transcript, and documentation of Native American heritage. An application is available at the service’s Web site. *Amount: Full tuition and related fees, plus a stipend for daily living needs. *Deadline: Varies. Contact the organization for details. Indian Health Service Scholarship Program 801 Thompson Avenue, Suite 120 Rockville, MD 20852 301-443-6197 http://www.ihs.gov/JobsCareerDevelop/DHPS/ Scholarships/Scholarship_index.asp Scholarship Name: Health Professions Preparatory
Scholarship. *Academic Area: Medicine (open), nursing (open). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be American Indian or Alaska Native, be enrolled or plan to enroll in a preprofessional postsecondary education program, and plan to serve Native American people at the completion of their training. High school seniors are also eligible to apply for this scholarship. *Application Process: The applicant should submit two faculty/employer recommendations, a completed application, an official transcript, and documentation of Native American heritage. An application is available at the service’s Web site. *Amount: Full tuition and related fees, plus a stipend for daily living needs. *Deadline: Varies. Contact the organization for details. Indian Health Service Scholarship Program 801 Thompson Avenue, Suite 120 Rockville, MD 20852 301-443-6197 http://www.ihs.gov/JobsCareerDevelop/DHPS/ Scholarships/Scholarship_index.asp Scholarship Name: Health Professions Scholarship. *Academic Area: Medicine (dental hygiene), medicine (dentistry), medicine (open), medicine (sonography), nursing (open), psychology, social work. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be American Indian or Alaska Native college juniors and seniors, be enrolled or plan to enroll in an undergraduate or graduate program, and plan to serve Native American people at the completion of their training. Applicants also must be willing to work for the Indian Health Service one year for every year of financial aid that they receive *Application Process: The applicant should submit two faculty/employer recommendations, a completed application, an official transcript, and documentation of Native American heritage. An application is available at the service’s Web site. *Amount: Full tuition and related fees, plus a stipend for daily living needs. *Deadline: Varies. Contact the organization for details. Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Attn: Elizabeth Plummer IFT Scholarship Department 525 West Van Buren, Suite 1000 Chicago, IL 60607
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[email protected] http://www.ift.org Scholarship Name: Institute of Food Technologists/ MasterFoods USA Undergraduate Mentored Scholarship. *Academic Area: Food sciences. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited college/university with an IFTsanctioned food science department, be minorities (African American, Native Indian, Hispanic American, or Asian American), and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. *Application Process: Applicants must apply through their food science departments to IFT. They must submit a completed application, official transcripts, a letter of recommendation, and a mentoring statement (signed by the department head). Visit the IFT Web site to download an application. *Amount: $4,000 per year (two-year scholarship). *Deadline: February 1. Institute of Industrial Engineers Attn: Bonnie Cameron, Headquarters Operations Administrator 3577 Parkway Lane, Suite 200 Norcross, GA 30092 770-449-0461, ext. 105, 800-494-0460
[email protected] http://www.iienet.org/public/articles/index.cfm?Cat=525 Scholarship Name: United Parcel Service Scholarship for Minority Students. *Academic Area: Engineering (industrial). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants should be full-time students in the United States or its territories , Canada and Mexico, who belong to an underrepresented minority group. They must also be active institute members, have a GPA of at least 3.4, and demonstrate financial need. *Application Process: Applicants must be nominated by institute department heads before they can apply. Once nominated, applicants will receive an application packet by mail. Visit the institute’s Web site for further information about the nomination and application process. *Amount: $4,000. *Deadline: Nominations must be received by November 15. Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) Foundation IREM Foundation Administrator Attn: Brooker Scholarship 430 North Michigan Avenue
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[email protected] http://www.irem.org Scholarship Name: George M. Brooker Collegiate Scholarship for Minorities. *Academic Area: Business, management. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be minority college students who plan to enter real estate management and make it their career. They also must be U.S. citizens, members of a minority (non-white) group, have declared a major in real estate or a related field, and have maintained at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Applicants must also have completed at least two courses in real estate. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, official transcripts, three letters of recommendation, a personal statement, and an additional letter of recommendation from IREM chapter president or officer. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000 to $2,500. *Deadline: March 31. INTEL Corporation Corporate US Headquarters 2200 Mission College Boulevard Santa Clara, CA 95052 408-765-8080 http://www.intel.com/community Scholarship Name: This company offers scholarships to women, including minorities. *Academic Area: Computer science, engineering (electrical), engineering (computer), information technology. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Intel awards renewable scholarships for women and underrepresented minority high school seniors who plan to attend one of a number of collaborating universities at Intel sites in the United States. These scholarship programs are administered at the relevant Intel sites and are available only for study at the designated collaborating universities. Visit the company’s Web site for more information. *Application Process: Applicants must apply for scholarships through the collaborating universities. Applications should be requested from these organizations. Visit Intel’s Web site for a complete list of participating institutions in the United States and abroad. *Amount: Awards vary. Traditionally, awards are $2,500 per year and include an Intel Mentor. *Deadline: Deadlines vary.
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Intertribal Timber Council Attn: Education Committee 1112 NE 21st Avenue Portland, OR 97232 503-282-4296
[email protected] http://www.itcnet.org/picard.html Scholarship Name: Truman D. Picard Scholarship. *Academic Area: Natural resources. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants should be planning to pursue or pursuing a career in natural resources and demonstrate financial need as well as academic achievement. High school seniors are also eligible to apply for this scholarship. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a letter, not to exceed two pages, demonstrating their interest in natural resources, commitment to education, community and culture, academic merit, and financial need. Applicants should also submit a resume, three letters of reference, and validated enrollment in a federally recognized tribe or Native Alaska Corporation as established by the U.S. government. High school seniors should provide documented proof of application to an institution to study in the area of natural resources as well as high school transcripts. College students should provide documented proof of study in the area of natural resources along with college transcripts. *Amount: $1,200 for high school students; $1,800 for students already attending college. *Deadline: March 31. Investigative Reporters and Editors Inc. Attn: John Green, Membership Coordinator University of Missouri School of Journalism 138 Neff Annex Columbia, MO 65211 573-882-2042
[email protected] http://www.ire.org/training/fellowships.html Fellowship Name: Minority Fellowship. *Academic Area: Journalism. *Age Group: Open. *Eligibility: Applicants must identify themselves with one of the following minority groups: Black/African American, American Indian/Alaskan, Native American, Asian American, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, or Hispanic/Latino. Applicants should contact the organization by e-mail or phone for additional eligibility requirements. *Application Process: Applicants can obtain applications by contacting the organization. *Amount: Awards vary, covering the costs of conference
attendance. *Deadline: Contact the organization for deadline information. Jacki Tuckfield Memorial Graduate Business Scholarship Fund Attn: Scholarship Committee 1160 Northwest 87 Street Miami, FL 33150-2544 305-371-2711 http://www.jackituckfield.org/requirements.htm Scholarship Name: Jacki Tuckfield Memorial Graduate Business Scholarship. *Academic Area: Business. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants should be African American full-time students who are residents of South Florida and who intend to pursue their professional careers in South Florida. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with official transcripts, a letter of recommendation, a current resume, and a color passport photo. Visit the organization’s Web site to download an application, or contact the organization by phone to have an application mailed to you. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: May 11. Japanese American Bar Association (JABA) Educational Foundation Attn: Scholarship Selection Committee Attn: James Toma PO Box 86063 Los Angeles, CA 90086 310-785-6881
[email protected] http://www.jabaonline.org Scholarship Name: JABA Educational Foundation Scholarship. *Academic Area: Law. *Age Group: Law students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be law students who participate in the Asian Pacific American community, have financial need, demonstrate academic achievement, and plan to practice law in Southern California. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application along with a personal statement (not to exceed 500 words), a resume, and law school transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable). Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,500. *Deadline: February 3. Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) 1765 Sutter Street San Francisco, CA 94115 415-921-5225
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[email protected] http://www.jacl.org Scholarship Name: Japanese American Citizens League Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be active National JACL members at either the individual or student/youth level. For membership applications, visit the league’s Web site. Also visit the JACL’s Web site for eligibility requirements for specific scholarships. High school seniors and college students are eligible to apply for this scholarship. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a personal statement, letter of recommendation, official transcripts including SAT and/or ACT test scores, and documentation of work experience and community involvement. Visit the league’s Web site to download an application or request one by sending a self-addressed, stamped, size #10 envelope to the organization. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: March 1 (entering freshmen); April 1 (all other students, except entering freshmen). Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) 1765 Sutter Street San Francisco, CA 94115 415-921-5225
[email protected] http://www.jacl.org/scholarships.html Award Name: Ruby Yoshino Schaar Biennium Playwright Award. *Academic Area: Writing. *Age Group: Open. *Eligibility: Applicants must be interested in telling the story of the Japanese American or Japanese Canadian experience in North America. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the Japanese American Citizens League for application procedures. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Contact the organization for deadline information. Kappa Phi Iota Sorority
[email protected] http://www.angelfire.com/nj/kappaphiiota Scholarship Name: This historically black sorority with a strong literary focus offers scholarships to women. *Academic Area: English/literature, writing. *Age Group: Students (of all ages). *Eligibility: Applicants must be members of Kappa Phi Iota and exhibit excellence and potential in writing. *Application Process: Applicants should contact their local chapters for more information about scholarship funds available. Or, contact the national office by e-mail
for application information. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Deadlines vary. Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival 2700 F Street, NW Washington, DC 20566 202-416-8000, 800-444-1325 http://www.kennedy-center.org/education/actf Award Name: Paula Vogel Award in Playwriting. *Academic Area: English/literature, Performing arts (open), writing. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time degree seeking students who have written a play that celebrates diversity and encourages tolerance while exploring issues of disempowered voices not traditionally considered mainstream. *Application Process: All scripts should be typed following the standard play manuscript format (e.g., Samuel French style sheet). Clear photocopies or letter-quality computer printouts are acceptable. All manuscripts must be firmly bound in a cover. Visit the organization’s Web site for a more detailed description of submission guidelines. *Amount: $2,500 (first place), and the playwright will be awarded a fellowship to attend at New Play Development Laboratory; $1,000 (second place), and a grant of $250 to the producing department of the play for its support of the work. *Deadline: Contact the organization for deadline information. Knight Ridder 50 West San Fernando Street San Jose, CA 95113 408-938-7700 http://www.kri.com/career/internships.html Scholarship Name: Historically Black Colleges/ Universities Scholarship. *Academic Area: Advertising, business, journalism. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be minority students entering their junior year at either Howard University in Washington, D.C., or Florida A&M University in Tallahassee, Florida. *Application Process: Interested candidates who attend these two historically black colleges should visit their college placement office for information about the application process. *Amount: $2,500, plus a summer internship. Students who maintain a 3.0 GPA during their junior year receive an additional $2,500 for their senior year. *Deadline: Contact your college placement office for deadline information.
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Knight Ridder 50 West San Fernando Street San Jose, CA 95113 408-938-7700 http://www.kri.com/career/internships.html Scholarship Name: The Knight Ridder Minority Scholars Program. *Academic Area: Business, journalism. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be minority graduating high school seniors who live in communities where a Knight Ridder publication is published. Applicants must demonstrate exceptional academic achievement. *Application Process: Applicants should visit the company’s Web site to find the contact office in their area. Interested candidates should contact their local office for further information about applying in their specific region. Some regional areas have applications for download at the company’s Web site. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Deadlines vary, but are typically between mid December and early January. Korean-American Scientists and Engineers Association (KSEA) 1952 Gallows Road, Suite 300 Vienna, VA 22182 703-748-1221
[email protected] http://www.ksea.org/index.asp Scholarship Name: This association offers numerous scholarships for students of Korean heritage. *Academic Area: Engineering (open), science. *Age Group: Varies by scholarship. *Eligibility: Applicants must be undergraduate or graduate students in the United States; of Korean heritage, majoring in science, engineering, or a related field; and members of the KSEA. Students may apply for KSEA membership at the time of scholarship application. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application form, a curriculum vitae that includes work experience and extracurricular activities, official transcripts, test scores (relevant SAT or GRE scores), a 500-word essay on either their career goals and their contributions to society or the meaning of Korean heritage in their life, and three letters of recommendation. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: February 15. KPMG Foundation Attn: Anita C. English, Scholarship Administrator Three Chestnut Ridge Road
Montvale, NJ 07645 http://www.kpmgfoundation.org/index.asp Scholarship Name: Minority Accounting Doctoral Scholarship. *Academic Area: Accounting. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: African American, Hispanic American, or Native American students who have been accepted into a full-time doctoral program are eligible to apply. Applicants must be citizens of the United States or permanent residents and be enrolled full time. *Application Process: Applicants should submit the following materials: a cover letter detailing their reasons for pursuing a Ph.D. in accounting, a copy of their most current resume, copies of their undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and a completed application. *Amount: Up to $10,000. *Deadline: May 1. La Unidad Latina Foundation 359 Prospect Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11215
[email protected] http://foundation.launidadlatina.org Scholarship Name: La Unidad Latina Foundation Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Contact the foundation for information about eligibility requirements. *Application Process: Contact the foundation for information about application procedures. *Amount: $250 to $1,000. *Deadline: Varies. Lambda Alpha Upsilon Fraternity Inc. Attn: Orlando Ortiz, National Director of Programming 29 John Street, PMB 181 New York, NY 10038
[email protected] http://www.lambdas.com/events/josechiu Scholarship Name: Jose Chiu Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicant should be a member of Lambda Alpha Upsilon. The award’s purpose is to cover the cost of books for a deserving, qualified brother pursuing undergraduate studies. *Application Process: Applicants should contact Orlando Ortiz via e-mail for an application and for further information. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Contact the organization for deadlines. Lambda Alpha Upsilon Fraternity Inc. Attn: Orlando Ortiz, National Director of Programming 29 John Street, PMB 181
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[email protected] http://www.lambdas.com Scholarship Name: Lambda Way Scholarship Fund. *Academic Area: Education. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicant should not have a previous affiliation with Lambda Alpha Upsilon, and should have achieved a GPA of 3.0 or better. *Application Process: Applicants should contact Orlando Ortiz via e-mail for an application and for further information. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Contact the organization for deadlines. Lambda Theta Nu Sorority 1220 Rosecrans, #543 San Diego, CA 92106 http://www.lambdathetanu.org Scholarship Name: Lambda Scholarships are available at the local chapter level. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be female high school seniors of Latino heritage with a dedication to community service and empowerment of the Latino community. Applicants also must be planning to attend an accredited community college, university, or technical or vocational school. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application to the appropriate local chapter (which can be found on the sorority’s Web site). A personal statement addressing family background, scholastic achievements, educational and career goals, commitment to Latina/o community, and financial need should also be enclosed, along with one letter of recommendation from a high school administrator, teacher, or community leader and official high school transcripts. Visit the sorority’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: May 1. Latin American Educational Foundation (LAEF) Attn: Scholarship Selection Committee 924 West Colfax Avenue, Suite 103 Denver, CO 80204 303-446-0541
[email protected] http://www.laef.org Scholarship Name: LAEF Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of the state of Colorado; of Hispanic heritage and/or actively
involved in the Hispanic community; accepted to an accredited college, university, or vocational school; maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average; and fulfill at least 10 hours of community service during the year of funding. Applicants must also demonstrate financial need. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application, most recent federal income tax returns (or parents’ return if under age 24), a one-page personal essay, a list of community service and extracurricular activities, two letters of recommendation, relevant high school or college transcripts, and verification of SAT and/or ACT scores. Visit the organization’s Web site to download the application. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: February 15. Applications should not be mailed before September 1. Latin American Professional Women’s Association Attn: Ms. Magdalena Duran 3514 North Broadway, PO Box 31532 Los Angeles, CA 90031 213-227-9060 Scholarship Name: Latin American Professional Women’s Association Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Age 23 and up. *Eligibility: Applicant must be a female of Hispanic decent who is returning to school. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the association by mail for an application. *Amount: $500. *Deadline: April 1. Latino Medical Student Association 2550 Corporate Place, Suite C202 Monterey Park, CA 91754
[email protected] http://www.lmsa.net/scholarships.htm Scholarship Name: Janine Gonzalez MCAT Scholarship. *Academic Area: Medicine (open). *Age Group: Premedical students. *Eligibility: Applicants must have completed at least two years at a four-year institution and be able to demonstrate financial need, academic and extracurricular achievement. They must also be committed to pursuing a professional career in medicine and dedication to serving the Latino community. *Application Process: Applications are available for download from the association’s Web site in September. Visit the association’s Web site to fill out a membership registration form to be updated regarding current and new scholarship opportunities. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: December 1.
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Latino Professional Network PO Box 6019 Boston, MA 02209 617-247-1818
[email protected] http://www.lpn.org Scholarship Name: This organization offers scholarship opportunities for Hispanic Americans. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Varies by scholarship. *Eligibility: Candidates should contact the network for eligibility requirements and information. Scholarships offered are in partnership with Harvard University and Bentley College. *Application Process: Contact the network regarding the availability of scholarships and the application process. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Varies. League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) National Education Service Centers 2000 L Street, NW, Suite 610 Washington, DC 20036 202-835-9646
[email protected] http://www.lulac.org Scholarship Name: General Electric /LULAC Scholarship. *Academic Area: Business, engineering. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time college sophomores through seniors pursuing a bachelor’s degree at an accredited college or university in the United States, have a college grade point average of at least 3.25 on a 4.0 scale, and must be U.S. citizens or legal residents. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed and signed application, college transcript, letters of reference from three adults, and a typed personal statement of not more than 300 words describing their professional and career goals. Visit the league’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $5,000. *Deadline: July 15. League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) 2000 L Street, NW, Suite 610 Washington, DC 20036 202-835-9646
[email protected] http://www.lulac.org Scholarship Name: General Motors/League of United Latin American Citizens Scholarship. *Academic Area: Engineering (open). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be full-
time students planning to or currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree at an accredited college or university in the United States. High school seniors are also eligible to apply for this scholarship. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application packet. Visit the league’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $2,000. *Deadline: Contact the league for deadline information. Lee and Low Books Attn: New Voices Award 95 Madison Avenue New York, NY 10016 212-779-4400
[email protected] http://www.leeandlow.com/editorial/voices.html Award Name: Lee and Low Books, a publisher of multicultural children’s literature, offers the Lee and Low New Voices Award for a picture book story by a writer of color. *Academic Area: English/literature, writing. *Age Group: Open. *Eligibility: Writers of color who are U.S. residents and who have not published a children’s picture book may apply. *Application Process: Applicants should include a cover letter (which features their contact information, a short biographical note, and relevant cultural and ethnic information) and a self-addressed, stamped envelope for return of the manuscript. Submissions through agents will not be accepted. Manuscripts may be fiction or nonfiction, but must focus on the interests of children of color ages 2 to 10. They also must be no longer than 1,500 words. *Amount: New Voices Award: $1,000, plus a standard publication contract with the publishing company; Honor Award: $500. *Deadline: October 31. Los Angeles Council of Black Professional Engineers Attn: AL-BEN Scholarship Committee PO Box 881029 Los Angeles, CA 90009 310-635-7734
[email protected] http://www.lablackengineers.org Scholarship Name: The AL-BEN Scholarship Awards and Incentives Program. *Academic Area: Computer science, engineering (open), mathematics, science. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants should demonstrate academic achievement and a commitment to community
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service. While there are no restrictions on where applicants are from, preference is given to Southern California residents. High school seniors and undergraduate students are eligible to apply for this scholarship. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application, two letters of recommendation, a two-page essay, and official transcripts. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $500 to $1,000. *Deadline: March 5. Magic Johnson Foundation Scholarship Department 9100 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 700, East Tower Beverly Hills, CA 90212 310-256-4400
[email protected] http://www.magicjohnson.org/tm_index.php Scholarship Name: Taylor Michaels Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors planning to attend a four-year college or university, have a GPA of at least 2.5, and be a resident of Atlanta, Cleveland, Houston, Los Angeles, or New York City. Applicants should also be involved in extracurricular activities or community service activities. Recipients will be required to participate in Life and Practical Skills classes conducted by the Magic Johnson Foundation and must attend the annual week-long Leadership Conference. Graduating scholars are required to become peer mentors to incoming scholarship recipients as well as to volunteer for the organization. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application along with a one-page essay, high school transcripts, two letters of recommendation, a copy of parent’s or guardian’s W-2 forms, and a current photo. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000 to full scholarships. *Deadline: February 3. Massachusetts Black Librarians Network PO Box 240825 Boston, MA 02124-0014
[email protected] http://web.simmons.edu/~mbln/awards.html Scholarship Name: June Mullins Scholarship. *Academic Area: Library sciences. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be African American U.S. citizens who are planning to enroll in a master’s
program in library and information science accredited by the American Library Association. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, official transcripts, and two letters of recommendation. Visit the network’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: January 31. Media Action Network for Asian Americans (MANAA) MANAA Scholarship PO Box 11105 Burbank, CA 91510
[email protected] http://www.manaa.org Scholarship Name: Media Action Network for Asian Americans Media Scholarship. *Academic Area: Film/video, writing. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must desire to advance a positive and enlightened understanding of the Asian Pacific American experience in the mainstream media. Applicants must exhibit strong academic achievement and personal merit. Financial need is also considered. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a copy of all official transcripts, completed financial aid documents, two letters of recommendation, and a double-spaced essay of not more than 1,000 words. A work sample consisting of a short film or screenplay is highly recommended. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: June 1. Medical Library Association Professional Development Department Attn: Lisa C. Fried 65 East Wacker Place, Suite 1900 Chicago, IL 60601-7246 312-419-9094, ext. 28
[email protected] http://www.mlanet.org/awards/grants Scholarship Name: Medical Library Association Scholarship for Minority Students. *Academic Area: Library sciences. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be members of a minority group, defined as African-American, Hispanic, Asian, Native American, or Pacific Islander, wishing to study health sciences librarianship. They also must be college seniors entering an American Library Association-accredited graduate library school or must have completed no more than half of their graduate program at the time the award is made in February. Applicants must be
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citizens or permanent residents of the United States or Canada. *Application Process: Applicants must submit nine copies of a completed application form and personal statement. They must also submit a single copy of two to three letters of recommendation and official transcripts. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Up to $5,000. *Deadline: December 1.
of an underrepresented minority group, including women, and may be law students or graduates. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, three references (without letters), and answers to several questions listed on the organization’s Web site. Visit the organization’s Web site for further information. *Amount: Up to $5,000. *Deadline: March 18.
Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF) MALDEF Law School Scholarship Program 634 South Spring Street, 11th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90014 213-629-2512 http://www.maldef.org Scholarship Name: MALDEF Law School Scholarship. *Academic Area: Law. *Age Group: Law students. *Eligibility: Applicants can be entering their first, second, or third year of law school, but must be attending full time for the upcoming school year to qualify. Applicants must demonstrate involvement in and commitment to service in the Latino community through the legal profession, academic and professional achievement, and financial need. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed and signed MALDEF application, a current resume, a typed 750-word personal statement, an official undergraduate transcript (or photocopy), official law school transcripts (if the applicant has already completed some law school), a letter of recommendation describing involvement in the Latino community, a letter of recommendation from a professor, a completed financial need statement, and a copy of the LSDAS Report with LSAT scores. Visit the fund’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $3,000 to $7,000. *Deadline: October 1.
Minority Nurse Magazine Scholarship Attn: Pam Chwedyk Career Recruitment Media 211 West Wacker Drive, Suite 900 Chicago, IL 60606 312-525-3095
[email protected] http://www.minoritynurse.com/features/financial/01-1305a.html Scholarship Name: Minority Nurse Magazine Scholarship Program. *Academic Area: Nursing (open). *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are members of a racial or ethnic minority group, enrolled in their third or fourth year of an accredited bachelor of science in nursing program in the U.S. or an accelerated master’s entry program, demonstrate financial need, and maintain at least a 3.0 GPA. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with transcripts, two letters of recommendation, a letter from a financial aid officer stating the applicant’s unmet need, and a 250-word personal statement. Visit the organization’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $500 and $1,000. *Deadline: June 15.
Minami, Lew & Tamaki LLP Attn: Dale Minami 360 Post Street, 8th Floor San Francisco, CA 94108 http://www.takasugifellowship.com Fellowship Name: Robert M. Takasugi Public Interest Fellowship. *Academic Area: Law. *Age Group: Law students, professionals. *Eligibility: All fellows must work at a public interest “sponsoring” organization in either the San Francisco Bay area or the Greater Los Angeles Metropolitan area, subject to approval by the fellowship. Applicants should be members
Mystic Seaport Museum The Munson Institute of American Maritime Studies 75 Greenmanville Avenue, PO Box 6000 Mystic, CT 06355-0990 860-572-5359
[email protected] http://www.mysticseaport.org/index. cfm?fuseaction=home.viewpage&page_ id=BA0F6A5D-D0B2-1CEA-5778CABEA131F76E Fellowship Name: The Paul Cuffe Memorial Fellowship is offered to encourage research that considers the participation of Native and African Americans in the maritime activities of New England, primarily its southeastern shores. Fellowships support research
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and writing, a portion of which should normally be carried out in the Mystic area. *Academic Area: Maritime studies. *Age Group: Open. *Eligibility: Applicants should have a proposed research project and be members of an ethnic or racial minority. *Application Process: Applicants should send a curriculum vitae or resume, a full description of the proposed project, a preliminary bibliography, brief project budget, and contact information for three references. Visit the museum’s Web site for further information. *Amount: Up to $2,400. *Deadline: March 30. National Academy of Sciences Fellowships Office, GR 346A 500 Fifth Street, NW Washington, DC 20001 202-334-2872
[email protected] http://www.nationalacademies.org/grantprograms.html Fellowship Name: The Ford Foundation Diversity Fellowships-Dissertation Awards provide one year of financial support for students working to complete a dissertation leading to a Doctor of Philosophy or Doctor of Science degree. *Academic Area: Anthropology, archaeology, art history, astronomy, chemistry, communications science, computer science, earth science, economics, engineering (open), English/literature, ethnomusicology, foreign languages, geography, history, linguistics, mathematics, philosophy, physics, planning, political science, psychology, religion, sociology, visual arts (history). *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens, have excellent academic achievement, and be committed to a career in teaching and research. The Fellowship is available to people of all races, although special consideration will be given to Alaska Natives (Eskimo or Aleut), Black/African Americans, Mexican Americans/ Chicanas/Chicanos, Native American Indians, Native Pacific Islanders (Polynesian/Micronesian), and Puerto Ricans. *Application Process: Applicants should submit academic transcripts, a statement detailing their previous research, an annotated bibliography, an essay that explains their plan and timeline for completing the dissertation, a personal statement, letters of recommendation, a completed application (available at the organization’s Web site), and other documentation. *Amount: $21,000. *Deadline: December 1.
National Academy of Sciences Fellowships Office, GR 346A 500 Fifth Street, NW Washington, DC 20001 202-334-2872
[email protected] http://www.nationalacademies.org/grantprograms.html Fellowship Name: The Ford Foundation Diversity Fellowships-Predoctoral Awards provide three years of financial support for students pursuing graduate study leading to a Doctor of Philosophy or Doctor of Science degree. The fellowship is available to people of all races, although special consideration will be given to Alaska Natives (Eskimo or Aleut), Black/African Americans, Mexican Americans/Chicanas/Chicanos, Native American Indians, Native Pacific Islanders (Polynesian/ Micronesian), and Puerto Ricans. *Academic Area: Anthropology, archaeology, astronomy, chemistry, communications science, computer science, earth science, economics, engineering (open), English/ literature, foreign languages, geography, history, international relations, linguistics, mathematics, performance study, philosophy, physics, planning, political science, psychology, religion, sociology, urban planning, visual arts (history). *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens, have excellent academic achievement, and be committed to a career in teaching and research. Applicants may be college seniors, students who have completed undergraduate study, students who have completed some graduate study, and those already enrolled in a Ph.D. or Sc.D. program that can prove that they will benefit from a threeyear fellowship. *Application Process: Applicants should submit academic transcripts, a maximum four-page essay that describes their proposed plan of graduate study and research, a personal statement, letters of recommendation, a completed application (available at the organization’s Web site), and other documentation. *Amount: $21,000 per year. *Deadline: November 17. National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering (NACME) 440 Hamilton Avenue, Suite 302 White Plains, NY 10601-1813 914-539-4010, 800-888-9929, ext. 222
[email protected] http://www.nacme.org
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Scholarship Name: This association offers scholarship funding for minority students. *Academic Area: Engineering (open). *Age Group: Varies by scholarship. *Eligibility: Applicants must be African American, American Indian, or Latino Americans. *Application Process: This association has partnered with 32 universities to create the NACME Scholars (Block Grant) Program. Applicants should visit the association’s Web site to view the participating colleges and universities and to discover the application process for each one. Contact NACME for additional information. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Deadlines vary. National Alaska Native American Indian Nurses Association (NANAINA) 3700 Reservoir Road, NW Washington, DC 20057 888-566-8773 http://www.nanaina.com/scholarship/main.html Award Name: National Alaska Native American Indian Nurses Association Merit Award. *Academic Area: Nursing. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be NANAINA members, enrolled in a U.S. federally or state recognized tribe, and enrolled full time in undergraduate or graduate nursing programs at accredited or state-approved schools of nursing. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, proof of enrollment in a federally/state recognized tribe, a letter of recommendation, and transcripts. Visit the NANAINA Web site to download an application. *Amount: $750. *Deadline: Varies. National Alliance of Black School Educators (NABSE) Foundation Attn: Executive Director 310 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20003 202-608-6310, 800-221-2654
[email protected] http://www.nabse.org/foundation.htm Grant Name: Research Grant. *Academic Area: Education. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be African-American students pursuing careers in education. Contact the organization for further eligibility requirements. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the foundation for information on application procedures. *Amount:
Awards vary. *Deadline: Contact the foundation for deadline information. National Alliance of Black School Educators (NABSE) 310 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20003 202-608-6310, 800-221-2654 http://www.nabse.org Scholarship Name: This association offers scholarships to minorities. *Academic Area: Education. *Age Group: Varies by scholarship. *Eligibility: Contact the foundation of the NABSE for further information. *Application Process: Contact the foundation of the NABSE for information on the availability of funds and the process for applying. This association also lists links to more than 30 other sources of scholarship aid for minority students in a variety of disciplines. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Varies. National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) Foundation Attn: Parkin Lee, Esq. New York Life Investment Management, LLC 51 Madison Avenue, Room 1104 New York, NY 10010
[email protected] http://www.napaba.org Scholarship Name: Anheuser-Busch NAPABA Law Foundation Presidential Scholarship. *Academic Area: Law. *Age Group: Law students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled at last half time as a law degree candidate at an accredited law school in the United States. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application form along with an official copy of their most recent law school transcript (or for first-year law students, a statement from their law school certifying that they are law degree candidates enrolled at least half-time), a resume, and two letters of recommendation from persons not related to them. Applicants who wish to demonstrate financial need may also submit a copy of their law school application for financial assistance. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $5,000. *Deadline: September 13. National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) Foundation Attn: Parkin Lee, Esq. New York Life Investment Management, LLC 51 Madison Avenue, Room 1104
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[email protected] http://www.napaba.org Scholarship Name: NAPABA Law Foundation Scholarship. *Academic Area: Law. *Age Group: Law students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled as a law degree candidate at an accredited law school in the United States at least half-time. *Application Process: Applicant should submit a completed application form along with an official copy of the applicant’s most recent law school transcript (or for first-year law students, a statement from their law school certifying that they are law degree candidates enrolled at least half-time), a resume, and two letters of recommendation from persons not related to the applicant. Applicants who wish to demonstrate financial need may also submit a copy of their law school application for financial assistance. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $2,500. *Deadline: September 13. National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) Foundation Attn: Parkin Lee, Esq. New York Life Investment Management, LLC 51 Madison Avenue, Room 1104 New York, NY 10010
[email protected] http://www.napaba.org/napaba/showpage. asp?code=scholarships Fellowship Name: Law Partners Community Law Fellowship. *Academic Area: Law. *Age Group: Law students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be Asian American law students who are committed to serving and contributing to the Asian Pacific American community. *Application Process: Contact the foundation for information on the application process. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: Varies. National Association for Black Geologists and Geophysicists Attn: Scholarship Committee 4212 San Felipe, Suite 420 Houston, TX 77027-2902
[email protected] http://www.nabgg.com Scholarship Name: National Association for Black Geologists and Geophysicists Scholarship. *Academic Area: Geosciences. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants
must be members of a minority group and U.S. citizens (or possess a valid student visa). GPA requirements vary from 2.5 to 3.9, depending upon the scholarship. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a personal statement, official transcripts, and two letters of recommendation. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: April 30. National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education (NAFEO) NAFEO Member Services and Program Office 8701 Georgia Avenue, Suite 200 Silver Spring, MD 20910 301-650-2240 http://www.nafeo.org Scholarship Name: This organization offers scholarships to minorities. *Academic Area: Mathematics. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Varies by scholarship. *Application Process: Visit the association’s Web site for links to specific programs at select universities. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Deadlines vary. National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) Inc. Attn: National Scholarship Program 7249-A Hanover Parkway Greenbelt, MD 20770 301-474-6222 http://www.nabainc.org Scholarship Name: NABA Scholarship Fund. *Academic Area: Accounting, business, finance. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be members of an ethnic minority who are currently enrolled full time as undergraduate freshmen, sophomores, juniors, or first-year seniors or as graduate students enrolled or accepted into a Master’s of Accountancy program. Applicants must be active NABA members in good standing. Dues can be submitted with a scholarship application. GPA requirement will vary, depending upon the scholarship. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application form along with official transcripts, financial aid transcripts, a resume, and a 500-word personal biography discussing the applicant’s career objectives, leadership abilities, and community involvement. Applicants may also include information about how they have overcome
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a personal, family, or financial hardship. Applications are available by contacting the national office directly. *Amount: $1,000 to $6,000. *Deadline: January 31. (Note: NABA membership dues must be received by December 31.) National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) Inc. 7249-A Hanover Parkway Greenbelt, MD 20770 301-474-6222 http://www.nabainc.org/pages/Student_ CaseCompetition.jsp Award Name: The National Association of Black Accountants offers the Student Case Competition for student members of the association. *Academic Area: Accounting. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Student members of the NABA may apply. *Application Process: Teams of four to six students are asked to solve an accountingrelated issue at the association’s annual convention. A panel of judges from public accounting firms, corporate accounting firms, and academia choose the winners. *Amount: A monetary award is provided to winning teams. *Deadline: Contact the NABA for details. National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) 8701-A Adelphi Road Adelphi, MD 20783-1716 301-445-7100 http://www.nabj.org/media_institute/fellowships/index. html Fellowship Name: The NABJ/United Nations Fellowship allows African-American journalists the opportunity to cover international summits in Africa. *Academic Area: Journalism. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students, professionals. *Eligibility: AfricanAmerican journalists who are members of the NABJ may apply. Past applicants have been between the ages of 18 and 30. *Application Process: Contact the NABJ for information on the application process. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: Varies. National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) 8701-A Adelphi Road Adelphi, MD 20783-1716 301-445-7100 ext. 108 http://www.nabj.org/programs/scholarships/index.html Scholarship Name: This association offers numerous
scholarships to minorities. *Academic Area: Journalism. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be NABJ members attending an accredited four-year institution in the United States or be candidates for graduate school. Applicants should contact the association for further eligibility requirements for specific scholarships. *Application Process: Applicants should submit four copies of a completed application, two letters of recommendation, samples of work, resume, transcripts, and a 500- to 800-word essay. Applicants can apply for up to two separate scholarship awards and should contact the association for further information on individual scholarships. *Amount: Up to $5,000. *Deadline: April 1. National Association of Black Scuba Divers PO Box 91630 Washington, DC 20090-1630 800-521-6227
[email protected] http://www.nabsdivers.org Scholarship Name: This organization offers scholarship funds to minority students. *Academic Area: Science. *Age Group: Open. *Eligibility: Applicants should contact the organization about the specific eligibility requirements and availability of scholarship funds. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the association to receive information about application procedures and scholarship funds available. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: Varies. National Association of Black Telecommunications Professionals Attn: Cynthia Newman 2020 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW PO Box 735 Washington, DC 20006 800-946-6228 http://www.nabtp.org/about/scholarships.shtml Scholarship Name: The NABTP Collegian. *Academic Area: Business, communications science, computer science, engineering (open). *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be majoring in a telecommunications-related field (computer science, business, engineering, mass communication), and show notable achievements through academics, extracurricular, and community activities. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the organization
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for updated application procedures and scholarship availability. *Amount: $2,000. Deadline: Contact the organization for deadlines. National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) Attn: Becky Parke or Brian Horning 24651 Detroit Road Westlake, OH 44145 440-892-4000
[email protected],
[email protected] http://nacda.collegesports.com/foundation/nacdafoundation-mclendon.html Scholarship Name: John McLendon Memorial Minority Postgraduate Scholarship. *Academic Area: Athletics administration. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be nominated by an NACDA-member institution and be full-time college seniors or individuals who have graduated with an undergraduate degree who seek to obtain either a graduate degree in athletics administration or an MBA in a sports specialization program. Applicants must also meet the federal guidelines (Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964) for definition as a minority. Applicants must have maintained a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale and have demonstrated leadership qualities on a college/university or community level. *Application Process: Applicant must submit a completed application signed by both the student’s academic advisor and the student. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $10,000. *Deadline: June 17. National Association of Health Services Executives (NAHSE) NAHSE Educational Assistance Program 8630 Fenton Street, Suite 126 Silver Spring, MD 20910 202-628-3953
[email protected] http://www.nahse.org Scholarship Name: This organization offers several scholarships to minorities. *Academic Area: Medicine (open). *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited college or university, pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree. They must be able to demonstrate financial need and must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 (for undergraduates) and 3.0 (for graduate students). Applicants also must be NAHSE members. High school seniors are also
eligible to apply for this scholarship. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with as essay as described in the application materials, resume, transcripts (all that are applicable), three reference letters, two pictures (3” x 5”), and a NAHSE student membership application (if dues have not already been paid). Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: July 1. National Association of Health Services Executives (NAHSE) 8630 Fenton Street, Suite 126 Silver Spring, MD 20910 202-628-3953
[email protected] http://www.nahse.org/eweb/DynamicPage.aspx?Sit e=NAHSE&WebKey=15d71c6b-6843-43d5-b539c95d2c1a37f6 Award Name: Everett V. Fox Student Case Competition. *Academic Area: Medicine (open). *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be minority graduate students in health administration programs or a related field who are interested in applying their creativity, knowledge, and experience to analyze the real and diverse issues facing a health care organization. *Application Process: Applicants must apply as teams of one to three students. Three weeks prior to the competition each team receives the case study to analyze and form recommendations. During the competition, each team has 20 minutes to present their analysis and recommendations, which is followed by a 10-minute question and answer period. Presentations are made before a panel of judges representing leaders in the health care field, corporate sponsors, and academia. Visit the association’s Web site to download a registration form. A $150 registration fee, per team, is required. *Amount: $1,000 to $3,000. *Deadline: September 2. National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) 1000 National Press Building 529 14th Street, NW Washington, DC 20045-2001 202-662-7145, 888-346-NAHJ
[email protected] http://www.nahj.org Scholarship Name: This organization offers numerous scholarships to students of Hispanic descent. *Academic Area: Broadcasting, journalism. *Age
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Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants should visit the organization’s Web site to view a complete listing of individual scholarship in their respective categories since each scholarship has different requirements for eligibility. High school seniors are also eligible to apply for some scholarships offered by the association. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed (typed) application along with most recent W-2 forms (parents’/ guardians’ or applicants’ if they are independent), a one-page resume, work samples (limit four), two letters of recommendation, official transcripts (in sealed envelopes), and a typed autobiographical essay written in the third person as a news story. Visit the organization’s Web site to download an application as well as to review any additional application items necessary for specific scholarships. *Amount: $1,000 to $10,000. *Deadline: January 28. National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN) Attn: Maria Castro, NAHN Awards and Scholarship Committee Chair 1501 16th Street, NW Washington, DC 20036 202-387-2477
[email protected] http://www.thehispanicnurses.org Scholarship Name: AETNA/National Coalition of Ethnic Minority Nurse Associations Scholars Program. *Academic Area: Nursing (open). *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Hispanic nursing students who are currently enrolled in four-year or master’s degree nursing programs may apply. Applicants must also have a GPA of at least 3.0 and be NAHN members. *Application Process: Applicants should submit two letters of recommendation that support their ability to perform research to help eliminate disparities in health care, an official sealed transcript, a completed application, a three- to four-page statement that details their qualifications and their leadership in the Hispanic community, and a copy of their current NAHN membership card. *Amount: $2,000. *Deadline: April 15. National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN) Attn: Maria Castro, NAHN Awards and Scholarship Committee Chair 1501 16th Street, NW Washington, DC 20036 202-387-2477
[email protected] http://www.thehispanicnurses.org Scholarship Name: Juanita Robles-Lopez/Pampers Parenting Institute and Proctor and Gamble Scholarship. *Academic Area: Nursing (midwifery), nursing (neonatal). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Hispanic nursing students who are currently enrolled in a graduate maternal-child nursing program may apply. Applicants must also have a GPA of at least 3.0 and be NAHN members. *Application Process: Applicants should submit two letters of recommendation, an official sealed transcript, a completed application, a three- to fourpage statement detailing the maternal child needs affecting the Hispanic community and their potential leadership in this area, and a copy of their current NAHN membership card. *Amount: $2,000. *Deadline: April 15. National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN) Attn: Maria Castro, NAHN Awards and Scholarship Committee Chair 1501 16th Street, NW Washington, DC 20036 202-387-2477
[email protected] http://www.thehispanicnurses.org Scholarship Name: National Scholarship. *Academic Area: Nursing (open). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Hispanic nursing students who are currently enrolled in an accredited school of nursing and who are U.S. citizens or legal residents of the United States may apply. Applicants must also have a GPA of at least 3.0, show potential for leadership in nursing, demonstrate financial need, and be NAHN members. *Application Process: Applicants should submit one letter of recommendation, an official sealed transcript, a completed application, and other documentation. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: April 15. National Association of Multicultural Engineering Program Advocates (NAMEPA) Inc. 1133 West Morse Boulevard, Suite 201 Winter Park, FL 32789 407-647-8839
[email protected] http://www.namepa.org/pages/services.htm Scholarship Name: NAMEPA Multicultural Scholarship. *Academic Area: Engineering (open), mathematics, science. *Age Group: Visit the organization’s Web
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site for updated specific information regarding age categories. *Eligibility: Applicants must be advocates of the organization’s mission of providing diversity in the engineering, math, and science fields by promoting these disciplines to traditionally underrepresented minority groups. *Application Process: This organization’s scholarship program is currently being revised. Check its Web site for updates or contact the organization for further information about the availability of scholarship funds. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Contact the organization for deadline information.
of first-semester grades of senior year, two letters of recommendation, and a 300-word (minimum) essay addressing the topic, “Why is education important to me?” Visit the association’s Web site to download an application, or request application information by e-mail. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: March 1.
National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs (NANBPWC) Inc. 1806 New Hampshire Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20009-3298 202-483-4206
[email protected] http://www.nanbpwc.org Scholarship Name: Dr. Julianne Malveaux Scholarship. *Academic Area: Economics, journalism. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be African-American women who are United States citizens and have a 3.0 GPA. They also must be college sophomores or juniors enrolled in accredited colleges or universities and majoring in economics, journalism, or a related field. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application, two letters of recommendation, official transcripts, and an essay (topic found on association’s Web site) . Visit the association’s Web site to download an application, or request application information by e-mail. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: April 30.
National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) Attn: Katie Britton NASP-ERT Minority Scholarship Program 4340 East West Highway, Suite 402 Bethesda, MD 20814 301-657-0270, ext. 234
[email protected] http://www.nasponline.org/about_nasp/minority.html Scholarship Name: NASP-ERT Minority Scholarship Program for Graduate Training in School Psychology. *Academic Area: Psychology. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be full- or parttime minority students in good academic standing who have been enrolled or accepted for enrollment in a NASP-approved and/or regionally accredited school psychology program in the United States, with the aim of becoming a practicing school psychologist. They also must be NASP members and U.S. citizens, and maintain at least a 3.0 GPA. Doctoral students are not eligible to apply. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a resume, a personal statement, two letters of recommendation, financial information (including Student Aid Report, most recent W-2s, and school financial statement), and official transcripts. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $5,000 per year. *Deadline: January 23.
National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs (NANBPWC ) Inc. 1806 New Hampshire Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20009-3298 202-483-4206
[email protected] http://www.nanbpwc.org Scholarship Name: NANBPWC Scholarship. *Academic Area: Business. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors who aspire to business or professional education at the college or university level. Applicants should have a 3.0 GPA and must be referred by a NANBPWC club member. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application, an official transcript
National Black Association for Speech-Language and Hearing (NBASLH) 800 Perry Highway, Suite 3 Pittsburgh, PA 15229 412-366-1177
[email protected] http://www.nbaslh.org Scholarship Name: This association offers scholarships for minorities. *Academic Area: Medicine (open). *Age Group: Varies by scholarship. *Eligibility: Candidates should visit the association’s Web site for updated scholarship information. *Application Process: Candidates should contact the organization by e-mail for application information and visit the Web site. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Varies.
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National Black Law Student Association (NBLSA) 1225 11th Street, NW Washington, DC 20001-4217 http://www.nblsa.org Scholarship Name: This organization offers three essaybased scholarships for minorities. *Academic Area: Law. *Age Group: Varies by scholarship. *Eligibility: Applicants must be members of the NBLSA. *Application Process: The directions, criteria, and essays for the scholarships are posted on the NBLSA Web site each September 1. *Amount: $500 to $1,000. *Deadline: November 1. National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA) Inc. Attn: Lori Johnson 180 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 1400 Chicago, IL 60601 312-236-2622, ext. 8086
[email protected] http://www.nbmbaa.org/scholarship.cfm#06mba Scholarship Name: NBMBAA MBA Scholarship. *Academic Area: Business. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be attending an AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business)-accredited graduate school full time (at time of award) in the United States and must be members of a minority group. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a two-page, typed essay that addresses one of the topics listed on the association’s Web site. Essays should have a cover page with essay title and author’s name. To accommodate blind review, ONLY the cover page should contain the author’s name. Applicants should also submit a resume, and sealed transcripts of all college course work. In addition to the scholarship award, recipients are required to attend the Association’s Annual Conference and Exposition, which is paid for (registration, housing, and travel) by the organization. *Amount: Up to $15,000. *Deadline: April 17. National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA) Inc. Attn: Ph.D. Fellowship Program 180 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 1400 Chicago, IL 60601 312-236-2622, ext. 8086
[email protected] http://www.nbmbaa.org/scholarship.cfm Fellowship Name: NBMBAA Ph.D. Fellowship Program. *Academic Area: Business, management. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: African-American
students who are enrolled in a full-time doctoral business or management program or related major may apply. The program must be accredited by the AACSB. *Application Process: Applicants must submit official transcripts, a completed application, a current curriculum vita or a resume, a 5” X 7” blackand-white photograph for use in public relations, and a competitive research paper that answers the following questions: What is one of the major questions in your field that needs to be addressed? And what unique perspective can black scholars provide to this discussion? They must also agree to become lifetime members of the association. *Amount: $13,000 for those who have successfully completed their comprehensive exams; $7,000 for all other applicants. *Deadline: May 16. National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA) Inc. Attn: Lori Johnson 180 North Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL 60601 312-236-2622, ext. 8086
[email protected] http://www.nbmbaa.org Scholarship Name: NBMBAA Undergraduate Scholarship. *Academic Area: Business. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be minority students. *Application Process: This scholarship is implemented at the local chapter level only. Applicants should visit the organization’s Web site for a listing of local chapters, and contact their local chapter directly. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: Deadlines vary by chapter. National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA) Inc.Atlanta Chapter PO Box 54656 Atlanta, GA 30308-0656 404-572-8001 http://www.atlbmba.org/index.php?option=com_conte nt&task=blogsection&id=40&Itemid=102 Scholarship Name: National Black MBA Association Scholarships. *Academic Area: Business. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants should contact the association for specific eligibility requirements for individual scholarships. As a general rule, applicants must be minority students in the Richmond, Georgia area who are pursuing a degree relating to business. *Application Process: Contact the association for
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detailed information about scholarship availability as well as application procedures. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Contact the association for deadline information. National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA) Inc.Chicago Chapter PO Box 8513 Chicago, IL 60680 312-459-9161
[email protected] http://www.ccnbmbaa.org/default.asp?id=22 Scholarship Name: National Black MBA Association Scholarships. *Academic Area: Business. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants should contact the association for specific eligibility requirements for individual scholarships. As a general rule, applicants must be minority students in the Chicago, Illinois area who are pursuing a degree relating to business. Applicants may be high school students, undergraduate students, or graduate students. *Application Process: Contact the association for detailed information about scholarship availability as well as application procedures. Applicants will be required to write an essay and undergo an interview process. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Contact the association for deadline information. National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA) Inc.Cleveland Chapter PO Box 22839 Beachwood, OH 44122
[email protected] http://www.clevelandblackmbas.org/education/ scholarship_programs.htm Scholarship Name: National Black MBA Association Scholarship. *Academic Area: Business, management. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be minority students enrolled in a graduate program in business or management at a college or university in the United States. Applicants must be able to attend the Cleveland Chapter’s corporate reception and to participate on the student relations committee of the Cleveland Chapter. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a resume, transcripts, a photograph, and three copies of a two-page, typed essay addressing a topic listed on the association’s Web site. Visit the association’s Web site to download
an application and to review the essay topic. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: October 31. National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA) Inc.Richmond Metropolitan Chapter Attn: Faye Brown, Committee Chair PO Box 15492 Richmond, VA 23227 804-222-2005
[email protected] http://www.ricbmbaa.org/organization.htm Scholarship Name: National Black MBA Association Scholarships. *Academic Area: Business. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants should contact the association for specific eligibility requirements for individual scholarships. As a general rule, applicants must be minority students in the Richmond, Virginia area who are pursuing a degree relating to business. *Application Process: Contact the association for detailed information about scholarship availability as well as application procedures. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Contact the association for deadline information. National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA) Inc.-San Francisco Chapter Attn: Eric Frandson, Scholarship Coordinator PO Box 193683 San Francisco, CA 94119-3683 510-386-2622
[email protected] http://www.sfnbmbaa.org/programs.html Scholarship Name: National Black MBA Association Scholarship. *Academic Area: Business. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants should be African American residents of the San Francisco Bay Area or enrolled in a college in the area who are pursuing, or intend to pursue, a degree in business. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with official transcripts, proof of enrollment or admittance to a business program, two letters of recommendation, a resume, a statement describing projected college expenses, and a three-page typed essay on a topic relating to business. There are three different scholarship applications—one for high school seniors, one for undergraduate students, and one for graduate students. Visit the association’s Web site to learn more about the essay topic and to
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download the appropriate application. *Amount: $1,500 (high school seniors); $2,000 (undergraduate students); $2,500 (graduate students). National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA) Inc.South Florida Chapter Attn: Patricia Williams, Chairperson
[email protected] http://www.sfmba.com/programs.html Scholarship Name: National Black MBA Association Scholarship. *Academic Area: Business. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be minority students who are permanent residents of the state of Florida and who are pursuing or planning to pursue a degree in business administration. Applicants must demonstrate academic excellence and participation in extracurricular activities. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with transcripts and an essay. Visit the association’s Web site in late January for updated application information. *Amount: $1,000 (undergraduate students); $1,500 (graduate students). *Deadline: April. Contact the organization for a specific date. National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA) Inc.-St. Louis Chapter PO Box 5296 St. Louis, MO 63115-0296 636-230-2404 http://www.stlbmbaa.org/drupal/?q=node/42 Scholarship Name: National Black MBA Association Scholarship. *Academic Area: Business. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be minority graduating high school seniors or undergraduate students who are enrolled in or accepted into a college or university business program. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application along with a twopage, typewritten essay on a specific topic. Official transcripts are also required. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application and to view the essay questions. *Amount: $4,500 (first place); $3,000 (second place); $1,500 (third place). *Deadline: June 30. National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA) Inc.-Twin Cities Chapter PO Box 2709 Minneapolis, MN 55402
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[email protected] http://www.nbmbaatc.org/scholarships.html Scholarship Name: National Black MBA AssociationTwin Cities Chapter Scholarship Program. *Academic Area: Business. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be African American students pursuing either an undergraduate or graduate degree in business. Applicants must be residents of the Twin Cities region. *Application Process: Visit the association’s Web site to obtain application details and to download an application. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: April 29. National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA) Inc.Washington, D.C. Chapter PO Box 14042 Washington, DC 20044 202-628-0138
[email protected] http://www.dcbmbaa.org/orgovrview/programs.htm Scholarship Name: National Black MBA Association Scholarship. *Academic Area: Business. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants should contact the association for specific eligibility requirements for individual scholarships. As a general rule, applicants must be minority students in the Washington, D.C. area who are pursuing a degree relating to business. *Application Process: Contact the association for detailed information about scholarship availability as well as application procedures. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Contact the association for deadline information. National Black Nurses’ Association (NBNA) Inc. Attn: Scholarship Committee 8630 Fenton Street, Suite 330 Silver Springs, MD 20910-3803 800-575-6298
[email protected] http://www.nbna.org Scholarship Name: This organization offers scholarships for minorities. *Academic Area: Nursing (open). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicant must be currently enrolled in a nursing program (BSN, AD, diploma, LPN, or LVN) and in good scholastic standing. Applicant also must be a member of the NBNA, including a local-chapter member, and must have at least one full year of school remaining.
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*Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application form, official transcripts from an accredited school of nursing, a two-page essay, and two letters of recommendation—one from the applicant’s school of nursing and one from the applicant’s local chapter. Applicants may also choose to send supporting materials that document participation in student nurse activities and involvement in the African-American community. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $500 to 2,000. *Deadline: April 15. National Black Police Association (NBPA) NBPA Scholarship Award 3251 Mt. Pleasant Street, NW, 2nd Floor Washington, DC 20010-2103 202-986-2070
[email protected] http://www.blackpolice.org/Scholarship.html Scholarship Name: Alphonso Deal Scholarship Award. *Academic Area: Criminal justice. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors, United States citizens, of good character, and be accepted by a college or university (two-year colleges are acceptable). *Application Process: Applicant should submit a completed application, high school transcript, and a recommendation from his or her principal, counselor, or teacher. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: June 1. National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development (NCAIED) Attn: Tracey Jennings Attn: NCAIED Scholarship Committee 953 East Juanita Avenue Mesa, AZ 85204 800-462-2433, ext. 234
[email protected] http://www.ncaied.org/fundraising/scholar.html Scholarship Name: American Indian Fellowship in Business Scholarship. *Academic Area: Business. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Native Americans who are studying business full time at the postsecondary level are eligible to apply. College juniors and seniors and graduate students may apply. *Application Process: Applicants must submit academic transcripts, documentation of tribal enrollment, a completed
application (available for download at the center’s Web site), a statement that details their reasons for pursuing higher education and post-college career plans, and separate essays (250 words each) that specifically address their community involvement, personal challenges, and business experience (paid or volunteer). *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: August 4. National Consortium for Graduate Degrees for Minorities in Engineering and Science (GEM) Inc. PO Box 537 Notre Dame, IN 46556 574-631-7771 https://was.nd.edu/gem/gemwebapp/public/gem_04_ 100.htm Fellowship Name: GEM Fellowship. *Academic Area: Engineering (open), physical sciences, science. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens who are members of an underrepresented minority group (Native American, African American, Latino, Puerto Rican, or other Hispanic American). They also must be accepted into or enrolled in a graduate program leading to a master’s degree or a Ph.D. Applicants in master’s programs must maintain a 2.8 GPA, while Ph.D. candidates must maintain a 3.0 GPA. All applicants must be willing to intern for a GEM company. *Application Process: Applicants must apply online. Visit the consortium’s Web site for a detailed explanation of the application registration and online process. Supporting materials may be submitted by mail. Supporting materials include official transcripts, three letters or recommendation, and GRE scores (recommended). *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: November 1. National Consortium for Graduate Degrees for Minorities in Engineering and Science (GEM) Inc. PO Box 537 Notre Dame, IN 46556 574-631-7771 http://was.nd.edu/gem/gemwebapp/public/gem_01_ 100.htm Fellowship Name: MS Engineering Fellowship Program. *Academic Area: Biochemistry, chemistry, computer science, engineering (open), environmental science, information technology, mathematics, pharmaceutical sciences, physics. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Minority college juniors and seniors, as well as graduate students, with an interest in engineering
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and science may apply. *Application Process: Contact GEM for information on application guidelines. *Amount: $10,000 stipend, plus full tuition and fees at a GEM member university. *Deadline: Varies. National Consortium for Graduate Degrees for Minorities in Engineering and Science (GEM) Inc. PO Box 537 Notre Dame, IN 46556 574-631-7771 http://was.nd.edu/gem/gemwebapp/public/gem_01_ 100.htm Fellowship Name: Ph.D. Engineering Fellowship Program. *Academic Area: Engineering (open). *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Underrepresented minority students who have completed or are currently enrolled in a master’s program in engineering or a related field may apply. *Application Process: Contact GEM for information on application guidelines. *Amount: $14,000 stipend, plus full tuition and fees at a GEM member university. *Deadline: Varies. National Consortium for Graduate Degrees for Minorities in Engineering and Science (GEM) Inc. PO Box 537 Notre Dame, IN 46556 574-631-7771 http://was.nd.edu/gem/gemwebapp/public/gem_01_ 100.htm Fellowship Name: Ph.D. Science Fellowship Program. *Academic Area: Biology, chemistry, computer science, earth science, mathematics, physics. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Minority college juniors and seniors and graduate students who plan to or who are currently pursuing doctoral degrees in the natural sciences may apply. *Application Process: Contact GEM for information on application guidelines. *Amount: $14,000 stipend, plus full tuition and fees at a GEM member university. *Deadline: Varies. National Dental Association Foundation 3517 16th Street, NW Washington, DC 20010 202-588-1697
[email protected] http://www.ndaonline.org/ndafoundation.asp Scholarship Name: Colgate-Palmolive Dental Hygiene and Dental Assistant Scholarship. *Academic Area: Medicine (dental assisting), medicine (dental
hygiene). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are members of an underrepresented minority group. They also must exhibit academic achievement and be able to demonstrate financial need and a commitment to community service. Applicants should also be able to show proof of student membership in the National Dental Hygienists Association or the National Dental Assistants Association. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed online form and application along with a letter or request for consideration, a Student Aid Report, two letters of recommendation, and transcripts. Visit the association’s Web site to fill out and print the online application. *Amount: $500 (dental hygiene students), $250 (dental assistant students). *Deadline: May 15. National Dental Association Foundation 3517 16th Street, NW Washington, DC 20010 202-588-1697
[email protected] http://www.ndaonline.org/ndafoundation.asp Scholarship Name: Colgate-Palmolive Freshman-Only Scholarship. *Academic Area: Medicine (dentistry). *Age Group: Dental students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are members of an underrepresented minority group. They also must be freshmen who exhibit academic achievement and are able to demonstrate financial need and a commitment to community service. Applicants must intend to be full-time students. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed online form and application along with a letter or request for consideration, Student Aid Report, two letters of recommendation, and a letter from the dean or office of administration of the dental school stating that the applicant will be attending the school. Visit the association’s Web site to fill out and print the online application. *Amount: $2,000, renewable for three additional years. *Deadline: May 15. National Dental Association Foundation 3517 16th Street, NW Washington, DC 20010 202-588-1697
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Scholarship Name: Colgate-Palmolive 2nd, 3rd, and 4th year Post-Doctoral Scholarship. *Academic Area: Medicine (dental assisting), medicine (dentistry). *Age Group: Undergraduate students, dental students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are members of an underrepresented minority group. They also must have completed the first year of their dental program and be able to demonstrate financial need and a commitment to community service. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed online form and application along with a letter or request for consideration, Student Aid Report, two letters of recommendation (one from the dean), and proof of member ship in the Students National Dental Association. Postdoctoral students should also send a curriculum vitae, a description of their program, and a nomination letter from their program director. Visit the association’s Web site to fill out and print the online application. *Amount: $1,000 (undergraduate students); $10,000 (dental students). *Deadline: May 15. National Education Loan Network (Nelnet) 888-486-4722 http://www.nelnet.net Loan Name: Nelnet, one of the leading education finance companies in the nation, provides loans to students, including minorities. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Open. *Eligibility: College students at all levels may apply. *Application Process: Contact Nelnet for information on specific loan programs. *Amount: Varies. *Loan Repayment Deadline: Varies by loan. *Application Deadline: Applications are accepted throughout the year. National Foundation for Infectious Diseases Attn: Grants Manager 4733 Bethesda Avenue, Suite 750 Bethesda, MD 20814-5278 301-656-0003
[email protected] http://www.nfid.org/fellow/tropical.pdf Scholarship Name: Colin L. Powell Minority Postdoctoral Fellowship in Tropical Disease Research. *Academic Area: Medicine (biomedical science). *Age Group: Post-doctoral scholars. *Eligibility: Applicants must be minority researchers who aim to specialize in the area of tropical disease research. They also must be underrepresented minorities with expertise in the biomedical sciences. Applicants must be permanent
residents or U.S. citizens. *Application Process: Applicants must submit one original and four copies of a completed application, a letter from the lab director or departmental chairman overseeing the research, a curriculum vitae, a research proposal, and a statement of recognition that acknowledgement of support must be cited. *Amount: $30,000. *Deadline: January 4. National Society of Hispanic MBAs Attn: Julie Aretz, Scholarship America One Scholarship Way, PO Box 297 Saint Peter, MN 56082 507-931-1682
[email protected] http://www.nshmba.org/scholarships.asp Scholarship Name: The Association provides scholarships to Hispanics pursuing a master’s in business administration. *Academic Area: Business. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Hispanic students who are studying business at the graduate level are eligible to apply. Applicants must have at least one parent who is Hispanic or both parents who are at least half Hispanic, be U.S. citizens, have a GPA of at least 3.0, and be members of the association. *Application Process: Applicants must submit their undergraduate and graduate transcripts, two letters of recommendation, a completed application, and a copy of their Student Aid Report. *Amount: $2,500 to $5,000 (full-time students); $1,500 (part-time students). *Deadline: Varies. National Institutes of Health (NIH) Office of Loan Repayment and Scholarship 2 Center Drive, Room 2E24 (MSC 0230) Bethesda, MD 20892 888-352-3001
[email protected] http://ugsp.info.nih.gov/default.htm Scholarship Name: National Institutes of Health Undergraduate Scholarship Program. *Academic Area: Medicine (open). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors or undergraduate students; U.S. citizens, nationals, or qualified noncitizens; and enrolled, or accepted for enrollment, at an accredited four-year undergraduate institution. They must also maintain a minimum 3.5 GPA or be in the top 5 percent of their class; be committed to pursuing careers in biomedical, behavioral, and social science health-related
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research; and from disadvantaged backgrounds. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, an application checklist, an applicant information form, an undergraduate institution certification form, and three applicant recommendation forms. Visit the NIH Web site to download an application. *Amount: Up to $20,000 per year. *Deadline: February 28. National Medical Fellowships (NMF) Inc. Five Hanover Square, 15th Floor New York, NY 10004 212-483-8880
[email protected] http://www.nmf-online.org/Programs/MeritAwards/ meritawards.htm Award Name: Aura E. Severinghaus Award. *Academic Area: Medicine (physicians). *Age Group: Medical students. *Eligibility: Applicants must belong to one of the following underrepresented, minority groups: African Americans, mainland Puerto Ricans, Mexican Americans, Native Hawaiians, Alaska Natives, or American Indians. Applicants also must be seniors attending the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, leadership, and service to the community. *Application Process: There is no application for this award. A committee of faculty and administrators at the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University selects the student most deserving of this award and presents the candidate’s dossier to NMF for final approval. *Amount: $2,000. *Deadline: Deadlines vary. National Medical Fellowships (NMF) Inc. Five Hanover Square, 15th Floor New York, NY 10004 212-483-8880
[email protected] http://www.nmf-online.org/Programs/MeritAwards/ meritawards.htm Award Name: Franklin C. McLean Award. *Academic Area: Medicine (physicians). *Age Group: Medical students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be students in their senior year of medical school who have exhibited outstanding academic achievement, leadership, and service to their communities. Applicants also must be African Americans, mainland Puerto Ricans, Mexican Americans, Native Hawaiians, Alaska Natives, or American Indians who are U.S. citizens attending
medical degree-granting institutions accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education of the Association of American Medical Colleges, or in D.O. degree-granting colleges of osteopathic medicine accredited by the Bureau of Professional Education of the American Osteopathic Association. *Application Process: Candidates must be nominated by their medical school deans. Schools are required to submit letters of recommendation and official academic transcripts for each candidate. *Amount: $3,000. *Deadline: July 21. National Medical Fellowships (NMF) Inc. Gerber Fellowship in Pediatric Nutrition Five Hanover Square, 15th Floor New York, NY 10004 http://www.nmf-online.org/Programs/Fellowships/ fellowships.htm Fellowship Name: Gerber Foundation Fellowship in Pediatric Nutrition. *Academic Area: Medicine (physicians). *Age Group: Medical students. *Eligibility: African American, mainland Puerto Rican, Mexican American, Native Hawaiian, Alaska Native, and American Indian medical students or residents who are conducting research in pediatric nutrition may apply. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and demonstrate strong academic achievement and an interest in pursuing careers in pediatric nutrition research. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a letter of recommendation from their medical school dean or director of graduate education, a letter of commitment from their mentor or principal investigator detailing the research project they will conduct, an official academic transcript, a curriculum vitae, a statement of their career goals and how the fellowship will help them achieve these goals, a twopage description of the research project (written by the applicant), and a completed application (available for download online at the organization’s Web site). *Amount: $3,000. *Deadline: Typically in October. National Medical Fellowships (NMF) Inc. Five Hanover Square, 15th Floor New York, NY 10004 212-483-8880
[email protected] http://www.nmf-online.org/Programs/MeritAwards/ meritawards.htm Award Name: Henry G. Halladay Award. *Academic Area: Medicine (physicians). *Age Group: Medical students.
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*Eligibility: Applicants must be African-American men enrolled in the first year of medical school who have overcome significant obstacles to obtain a medical education. Applicants must be U.S. citizens by the application deadline. Applicants born outside of the United States, or whose parents were born outside the United States, must submit proof of citizenship. *Application Process: There is no special application for these awards. NMF staff members review firstyear, need-based scholarship applications and select five students who, on the basis of recommendations, personal statements, and financial need, are most deserving of these awards. For more information on need-based scholarships visit the association’s Web site. *Amount: $760. *Deadline: Deadlines vary. National Medical Fellowships (NMF) Inc. Five Hanover Square, 15th Floor New York, NY 10004 212-483-8880
[email protected] http://www.nmf-online.org/Programs/MeritAwards/ meritawards.htm Award Name: Metropolitan Life Foundation Award for Academic Excellence in Medicine. *Academic Area: Medicine (physicians). *Age Group: Medical students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be secondthrough fourth-year underrepresented medical students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and leadership. Applicants must also demonstrate financial need and must also attend medical school or have legal residence in a select group of cities. Visit the association’s Web site to view a list of eligible cities. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a letter of recommendation, transcripts, a 500-word essay, documented proof of financial need, proof of residency, and a curriculum vitae. Contact the association for an official application. *Amount: $4,000. *Deadline: February 25. National Medical Fellowships (NMF) Inc. Five Hanover Square, 15th Floor New York, NY 10004 212-483-8880
[email protected] http://www.nmf-online.org/Programs/MeritAwards/ meritawards.htm Award Name: National Medical Association Special Awards Program. *Academic Area: Medicine
(physicians). *Age Group: Medical students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be African-American medical students who demonstrate extraordinary accomplishments, academic excellence, leadership and potential for outstanding contributions to medicine. Applicants should also be active participants in their communities. *Application Process: Applicants should submit an application along with a letter of recommendation, a 500-word essay, and academic transcripts. There are several awards offered in this category. Visit the association’s Web site to view additional requirements for specific awards. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $2,250 to $5,000. *Deadline: May 7. National Medical Fellowships (NMF) Inc. Need-Based Scholarship Program Five Hanover Square, 15th Floor New York, NY 10004 212-483-8880 http://www.nmf-online.org/Programs/Scholarships/ scholarships.htm Scholarship Name: Need-Based Scholarship Program. *Academic Area: Medicine (physicians). *Age Group: Medical students. *Eligibility: Students from ethnic groups that are underrepresented in the medical profession (specifically, African Americans, Mexican Americans, Native Americans, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and mainland Puerto Ricans) may apply. Applicants must be U.S. citizens who have been accepted to an accredited U.S. medical school and are first- or second-year medical students. *Application Process: The application packet should include a completed application, a signed personal statement, financial aid transcripts, a letter of recommendation, and copies of federal tax forms. Visit the organization’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Awards range from $500 to $10,000. *Deadline: June 30. National Medical Fellowships (NMF) Inc. Five Hanover Square, 15th Floor New York, NY 10004 212-483-8880
[email protected] http://www.nmf-online.org/Programs/MeritAwards/ meritawards.htm Award Name: Ralph W. Ellison Memorial Prize. *Academic Area: Medicine (physicians). *Age Group: Medical students. *Eligibility: Applicants must in their senior year of medical school and must be African
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Americans, mainland Puerto Ricans, Mexican Americans, Native Hawaiians, Alaska Natives, or American Indians who are U.S. citizens attending medical doctor degree-granting institutions accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education of the Association of American Medical Colleges, or in D.O. degree-granting colleges of osteopathic medicine accredited by the Bureau of Professional Education of the American Osteopathic Association. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a letter of recommendation from their dean, a statement of 500 words or more that details their interest in medicine and career plans, a curriculum vitae, an academic transcript, and a completed application (available at the organization’s Web site). *Amount: $500. *Deadline: March 18. National Medical Fellowships (NMF) Inc. Five Hanover Square, 15th Floor New York, NY 10004 212-483-8880
[email protected] http://www.nmf-online.org/Programs/MeritAwards/ meritawards.htm Award Name: William and Charlotte Cadbury Award. *Academic Area: Medicine (physicians). *Age Group: Medical students. *Eligibility: Applicants must in their senior year of medical school and must be African Americans, mainland Puerto Ricans, Mexican Americans, Native Hawaiians, Alaska Natives, or American Indians who are U.S. citizens attending medical doctor degree-granting institutions accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education of the Association of American Medical Colleges, or in D.O. degree-granting colleges of osteopathic medicine accredited by the Bureau of Professional Education of the American Osteopathic Association. *Application Process: There is no open application for this program. Candidates must be nominated by their medical school deans. Schools are required to submit letters of recommendation and official academic transcripts for each candidate. Those wishing to be nominated for the award should contact their medical school dean. *Amount: $2,000. *Deadline: July 21. National Medical Fellowships (NMF) Inc. W.K. Kellogg Foundation in Health Research 1627 K Street, NW, Suite 1200 Washington, DC 20006-1702 202-296-4431
http://www.nmf-online.org/Programs/Fellowships/ fellowships.htm Fellowship Name: W.K. Kellogg Foundation Doctoral Fellowship in Health Policy. *Academic Area: Medicine (open). *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: African Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanic Americans, and Native Americans enrolled in graduate programs in public health, health policy, or social policy may apply. Applicants must be accepted for admission into one of the following academic institutions: Heller Graduate School of Brandeis University, Mailman School of Public Health at Columbia University, Harvard School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins School of Hygiene and Public Health, RAND Graduate School, University of California-Los Angeles School of Public Health, University of Michigan School of Public Health, or University of Pennsylvania. They also must be U.S. citizens and committed to working with underserved populations upon completion of their doctorate. *Application Process: Applicants must submit official academic transcripts; a resume or curriculum vitae; a 500- to 1,000-word essay detailing their qualifications, their interest in one of the fellowship focus areas, and how the fellowship will help support their career goals; copies of published articles or abstracts; and a completed application (available for download online at the organization’s Web site). *Amount: Tuition, fees, and a partial living stipend for up to five years. *Deadline: Typically in June. National Minority Junior Golf Scholarship Association (NMJGSA) Attn: Scholarship Committee 4950 East Thomas Road Phoenix, AZ 85018 602-258-7851
[email protected] http://www.nmjgsa.org/scholarships.html Scholarship Name: NMJGSA Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be minority high school seniors or college undergraduates who exhibit golfing ability combined with academic achievement, commitment to community service, and financial need. *Application Process: Applicants should visit the association’s Web site to register in the association’s database before submitting a completed application along with high school transcripts, a one-page essay, a headshot photo, and two references. Being in the association’s database means students will
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be updated as additional funds become available for future awards. Visit the association’s Web site to download application and reference forms. *Amount: $1,000 to $6,000. *Deadline: May15. National Newspaper Publishers Association 3200 13th Street, NW Washington, DC 20010 202-588-8764 http://www.nnpa.org Scholarship Name: This organization has scholarship funds for minorities. *Academic Area: Journalism. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: For eligibility requirements, contact the association by e-mail. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the organization by e-mail for information about available scholarship and the application process. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Varies. National Physical Science Consortium (NPSC) Attn: Program Administrator 3716 South Hope, Suite 348 Los Angeles, CA 90007-4344 800-854-NPSC
[email protected] http://npsc.org Fellowship Name: National Physical Science Consortium Fellowship. *Academic Area: Astronomy, biochemistry, computer science, engineering (open), geology, mathematics, physical sciences, physics, science. *Age Group: Graduate students, professionals. *Eligibility: Students and professionals, especially women and underrepresented minorities, who are interested in earning a Ph.D. are eligible to apply. Applicants must be U.S. citizens who plan to or who are currently pursuing graduate work at an NPSC member institution. *Application Procedure: Applicants should apply online at the consortium’s Web site. Required documents include academic transcripts and three to five letters of recommendation from professors and employers. *Amount: $16,000. *Deadline: November 5. Contact the consortium for details. National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation/MultiCultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance 175 West Jackson Boulevard, Suite 1500 Chicago, IL 60604-2814 312-715-1010, ext. 733
[email protected] http://www.nraef.org/scholarships/mfha Scholarship Name: National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation/MultiCultural Foodservice and Hospitality Alliance Undergraduate Diversity Scholarship. *Academic Area: Business, management. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be African American, Asian American, and/or Native American full-time or substantial parttime undergraduate students pursuing course work in the restaurant and foodservice industry. They also must be citizens of the United States, its territories (American Samoa, District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands) or permanent resident aliens that have already completed one grading term; have a minimum 2.75 GPA on a 4.0 scale; have a minimum of 750 hours of work experience in the restaurant and food service industry. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a copy of their college curriculum, official transcripts, paycheck stubs or letter from employer, and one to three letters of recommendation from current or previous employers. Contact the association for further application details. *Amount: $2,000. *Deadline: August 26. National Society of Black Engineers 1454 Duke Street Alexandria, VA 22314 703-549-2207, ext. 305
[email protected] http://www.nsbe.org http://www.nsbe.org/precollege/scholarships/index. html Scholarship Name: This organization offers many corporate scholarships for minorities. *Academic Area: Engineering (open). *Age Group: Varies by scholarship. *Eligibility: All scholarships require academic excellence. However, some do not require as high of a GPA as others. Visit the society’s Web site after September 15 for complete eligibility requirements for individual scholarships. *Application Process: Applicants can download applications and instructions from the society’s Web site. *Amount: $500 to $7,500. *Deadline: Deadlines vary. National Society of Black Physicists Attn: Scholarship Committee Chair 6704G Lee Highway Arlington, VA 22205 703-536-4207
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[email protected] http://www.nsbp.org Scholarship Name: Robert A. Ellis Scholarship in Physics. *Academic Area: Physics. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Contact the society by e-mail for specific eligibility requirements. *Application Process: Applicants should visit the society’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: December 1. National Society of Black Physicists Attn: Scholarship Committee Chair 6704G Lee Highway Arlington, VA 22205 703-536-4207
[email protected] http://www.nsbp.org Scholarship Name: Elmer S. Imes Scholarship in Physics. *Academic Area: Physics. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Contact the society by e-mail for specific eligibility requirements. *Application Process: Applicants should visit the society’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: December 1. National Society of Black Physicists (NSBP) NSBP Scholarship 6704G Lee Highway Arlington, VA 22205 703-536-4207
[email protected] http://www.nsbp.org Scholarship Name: National Society of Black Physicists/ American Astronomical Society Commemorative Scholarships. *Academic Area: Physics. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants should be physics majors with an emphasis in astronomy, astrophysics, or space science. Several scholarships are offered, so contact the organization by e-mail for specific eligibility requirements. *Application Process: Applicants should visit the organization’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: January 6. National Society of Black Physicists (NSBP) NSBP Scholarship 6704G Lee Highway Arlington, VA 22205 703-536-4207
[email protected] http://www.nsbp.org Scholarship Name: National Society of Black Physicists/ Black Enterprise Magazine Commemorative Scholarships. *Academic Area: Physics. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be declared physics majors approaching their junior or senior year of college. Several scholarships are offered, so contact the organization for specific eligibility requirements. *Application Process: Applicants should visit the society’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: January 6. National Society of Black Physicists (NSBP) NSBP Scholarship 6704G Lee Highway Arlington, VA 22205 703-536-4207
[email protected] http://www.nsbp.org Scholarship Name: National Society of Black Physicists and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Undergraduate Scholarship. *Academic Area: Physics. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens. The recipient will be required to participate in a summer internship at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory for at least one summer during his or her undergraduate education. The scholarship winner also receives full travel support to attend the Annual Conference of the National Society of Black Physicists and Black Physics Students and receive the award. Recipients must maintain a B average for the scholarship to be renewable. High school seniors are also eligible to apply for this scholarship. *Application Process: Visit the society’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $5,000. *Deadline: January 6. National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBA) Attn: Julie Aretz, Scholarship America One Scholarship Way, PO Box 297 Saint Peter, MN 56082 507-931-1682
[email protected] http://www.nshmba.org Scholarship Name: NSHMBA Scholarship. *Academic Area: Business. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in an MBA program at an accredited college or university for
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the fall semester. Applicants must be members of the NSHMBA (registration available on the Web site for nonmembers), be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents, have at least a 3.0 GPA, and come from a Hispanic background where at least one parent is Hispanic or both parents are half Hispanic. *Application Process: Applicants must submit all undergraduate and graduate transcripts, two letters of recommendation, a Student Aid Report, and a copy of the first page of the previous year’s IRS form 1040 on which the student is claimed as an exemption. Applicants must also complete an application, which is either available after April 5 to be downloaded from the organization’s Web site or can be requested by email. *Amount: $2,500 to $5,000 for full-time students; $1,500 for part-time students. *Deadline: Varies. National Society of Professional Engineers Educational Foundation 1420 King Street Alexandria, VA 22314-2794 703-684-2800
[email protected] http://www.nspe.org Scholarship Name: Maureen L. & Howard N. Blitman, P.E. Scholarship to Promote Diversity in Engineering. *Academic Area: Engineering (open). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors, members of an ethnic minority underrepresented in the field of engineering (African American, Hispanic American, or Native American), and U.S. citizens who plan to enroll in a program that is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology. Applicants are judged on their grade point averages, internship experience or community involvement, faculty recommendations, honors and awards received, and their answers to four questions on the application. *Application Process: Applicant must submit a completed application, high school transcripts, two teacher recommendations, and a copy of either the SAT or ACT scores. Visit the society’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $5,000. *Deadline: March 1. National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Foundation 1885 Bob Johnson Drive Colorado Springs, CO 80906
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[email protected] http://www.nsca-lift.org/Foundation Scholarship Name: Minority Scholarship. *Academic Area: Wellness. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be minorities, at least 17 years old, planning to enter into the field of strength and conditioning. Minority is defined as “ethnic minority,” as determined by the U.S. Census Bureau. Applicants must be one of four ethnic qualifications: Black, Hispanic, Asian American, or Native American. They must also demonstrate they have been accepted into an accredited institution working toward a graduate degree in the strength and conditioning field, and be NSCA members for at least one year prior to the application deadline date. College seniors may apply. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a cover letter of application, an application form, a resume, original transcripts, three letters of recommendation, and a personal statement. Visit the foundation’s Web site for further details. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: March 15. National Technical Association 26100 Brush Avenue, Suite 315 Cleveland, OH 44132 216-289-4682 http://www.ntaonline.org Scholarship Name: The National Technical Association is dedicated to encouraging minority youth and women to choose careers in science and technology, and recognizing, honoring, and preserving the legacy of minority pioneers in technological fields. It offers scholarships to minorities when funds are available. *Academic Area: Science, technology. *Age Group: Varies by scholarship. *Eligibility: Applicants must be members of the organization, demonstrate financial need, and excel academically. *Application Process: Most scholarships require essays, letters of recommendation, and transcripts to be submitted. Contact the association for scholarship availability and application procedures. An online information request form is available. *Amount: Varies by scholarship. *Deadline: Contact the association for specific deadlines. National Trust for Historic Preservation Attn: Mildred Colodny Scholarship Committee 1785 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20036-2117
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[email protected] http://www.nationaltrust.org/help/colodny.html Scholarship Name: The Mildred Colodny Scholarship for the Study of Historic Preservation was created to increase diversity and multiculturalism in the field of preservation. *Academic Area: History. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Minority students interested in the field of historic preservation are eligible to apply. Applicants must be students in their final year of undergraduate study or graduate students. *Application Process: The application packet should include a completed application (available for download at the trust’s Web site), a resume (detailing work, internship, or volunteer experience), academic transcripts, and two letters of recommendation. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: January 31. National Urban Fellows Inc. 102 West 38th Street, Suite 700 New York, NY 10018 212-730-1700 http://www.nuf.org Fellowship Name: The National Urban Fellows Program is a full-time graduate program comprised of two semesters of academic course work and a ninemonth mentorship, leading to a Master of Public Administration degree from Bernard M. Baruch College, School of Public Affairs, City University of New York. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Graduate students, early career professionals. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens from diverse backgrounds, have a bachelor’s degree, have three to five years of experience in a management capacity, demonstrate leadership abilities and high personal standards, meet the admission requirements of Baruch College, and be committed to helping solve urban and rural problems through public service. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application (available for download at the organization’s Web site), an autobiographical statement, a statement of career goals, a resume, academic transcripts, and three letters of recommendation. A $50 nonrefundable application fee is also required. *Amount: A $25,000 stipend, full tuition, a relocation allowance, reimbursement for travel associated with the program, and a book allowance. *Deadline: Last Friday in February.
National Urban League 120 Wall Street New York, NY 10005 212-558-5300
[email protected] http://www.nul.org Scholarship Name: This organization offers more than 50 scholarships for minorities. *Academic Area: Varies by scholarship. *Age Group: Varies by scholarship. *Eligibility: Visit the league’s Web site for links to more than 50 scholarships available to African American and minority students. *Application Process: Applicants should visit the league’s Web site for more information on application procedures or request further information from the organization by e-mail. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: January 31. National Weather Association 1697 Capri Way Charlottesville, VA 22911 434-296-9966
[email protected] http://www.nwas.org/award.html Scholarship Name: National Weather Association David Sankey Minority Scholarship in Meteorology. *Academic Area: Meteorology. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be minority undergraduate or graduate students pursuing a degree and career in meteorology. They also must be at least in their sophomore year of study. Applicants classified as seniors must have one more fall (September-December) semester to complete after the scholarship is awarded or document that they have been accepted into graduate school. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, official transcripts, two letters of recommendation, and a personal statement. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: April 15. National Women’s Studies Association (NWSA) Attn: Dr. Pat Washington 4537 Alamo Drive San Diego, CA 92115 619-582-5383
[email protected] http://www.nwsa.org Scholarship Name: NWSA Women of Color Caucus Student Essay Awards. *Academic Area: Women’s
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studies. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be women of African American, Latina/Latino, Asian/Asian American/Pacific Islander, or Native American/American Indian/Alaskan Native descent. Candidates should visit the association’s Web site for specific eligibility requirements for individual awards (there are several awards in this category). *Application Process: Applicants must submit an original and unpublished essay, between 15 and 25 pages (excluding bibliography), on white, letter-quality paper, with clearly legible text (do not submit work on onion skin paper). Essays must be in 12-point font, double-spaced, with one-inch margins on all sizes, and page numbers centered at the bottom of each page. Include in the upper right corner of the title page only the writer’s name, address, phone number, e-mail address, college or university affiliation, and student status. *Amount: $400. *Deadline: February 15. Native American Journalists Association (NAJA) Al Neuharth Media Center 555 Dakota Street Vermillion, SD 57069 605-677-5282
[email protected] http://www.naja.com Scholarship Name: NAJA Scholarship. *Academic Area: Broadcasting, education, journalism. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be Native American students who are current paid members of the organization ($10 for high school students, $20 for college students). Applicants must demonstrate financial need, academic achievement, and a desire to work in journalism. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application; a cover letter stating financial need, area of interest (print, broadcast, photojournalism, new media, journalism education), and reasons for pursuing a career in journalism; a brief description of any college courses taken; a copy of their FAFSA application or report; one copy of school transcripts; three letters of recommendation; work samples (if available); and a financial profile. Proof of enrollment in a federal- or state-recognized tribe may be requested. Visit the organization’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $500 to $5,000. *Deadline: April 14.
Native American Women’s Health Education Resource Center PO Box 572 Lake Andes, SD 57356-0572 605-487-7072 http://www.nativeshop.org/nawherc.html Scholarship Name: This organization offers scholarships to minorities. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Varies by scholarship. *Eligibility: Applicants must be female Native Americans. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the organization to inquire about current, available scholarship funds. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Contact the center for more information about deadlines. The Newberry Library 60 West Walton Street Chicago, IL 60610-7324 312-255-3666
[email protected] http://www.newberry.org/research/L3rfellowships.html Fellowship Name: Frances C. Allen Fund (a one-month to one-year fellowship that encourages Native American women to pursue advanced study). *Academic Area: Open (special emphasis on the humanities and social sciences). *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Women of Native American heritage are eligible to apply. Allen Fellows are expected to spend a large part of their tenure at the Newberry’s D’Arcy McNickle Center for American Indian History. *Application Procedure: Applicants should submit a cover sheet, a project description, a curriculum vitae, and letters of reference. Visit the Newberry’s Web site for more information. *Amount: Up to $8,000 (may include travel expenses). *Deadline: March 1. The Newberry Library 60 West Walton Street Chicago, IL 60610-7324 312-255-3666
[email protected] http://www.newberry.org/research/L3rfellowships.html Fellowship Name: The Susan Kelly Power and Helen Hornbeck Tanner Fellowship is provided for two months of residential research at the Newberry Library. *Academic Area: Humanities. *Age Group: Graduate students, post-doctoral scholars. *Eligibility: Native American Ph.D. candidates and post-doctoral scholars may apply. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a project description of 1,500 words, a
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curriculum vitae, three letters of reference, and a cover sheet (available at the Newberry’s Web site), which details their personal and professional background. *Amount: $2,400. *Deadline: March 1. Nisei Student Relocation Commemorative Fund Inc. 19 Scenic Drive Portland, CT 06480
[email protected] http://www.nsrcfund.org/donations/namedscholarships. html Scholarship Name: Named Scholarships. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Candidates must be of Japanese American descent and exhibit academic excellence. For further information about eligibility, contact the association. *Application Process: These scholarships are awarded by a committee, which selects scholars based on academic accomplishments. Contact the association for further information about how to be considered for these scholarships. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: Contact the association for deadline information. Northwest Journalists of Color (NJC) The Seattle Times Attn: Michael Ko 1120 John Street Seattle, WA 98109
[email protected] http://www.aajaseattle.org/7a.htm Scholarship Name: Northwest Journalist of Color Scholarship. *Academic Area: Journalism. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors residing in the state of Washington or undergraduate students at accredited U.S. universities who are pursuing degrees and careers in journalism. The NJC is comprised of the Seattle chapters of the Asian American Journalists Association, the National Association of Black Journalists, the Native American Journalists Association, and the Latino Media Association. Applicants must be Asian American, African American, Native American, or Latino. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, transcripts, and an essay. Visit the NJC Web site to download an application. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: May 6. Office of Naval Research (ONR) North Carolina A&T State University College of Engineering
ONR-HBCU Future Engineering Faculty Fellowship Program Attn: Program Director 551 McNair Hall Greensboro, NC 27411 910-334-7760
[email protected] http://www.onr.navy.mil/sci%5Ftech/industrial/363/ hbec.asp Fellowship Name: Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Future Engineering Faculty Fellowship Program. *Academic Area: Engineering (aerospace), Engineering (chemical), engineering (civil), engineering (electrical), engineering (mechanical), engineering (ocean). *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must intend to pursue a Ph.D. in engineering and must also want to teach engineering at one of the historically black colleges or universities (HBCU). They also must be U.S. citizens or nationals of the United States who have demonstrated academic achievement and who have been nominated by one of the participating HBCUs. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the program director for information on the nomination and application process. Visit the organization’s Web site for additional detailed information about the fellowship. *Amount: Full tuition for three years, plus a stipend. *Deadline: Contact the program director for deadline information. Ohio Newspapers Foundation Attn: Kathy Pouliot, Secretary 1335 Dublin Road, Suite 216B Columbus, OH 43215 614-486-6677
[email protected] http://www.ohionews.org/scholarships.html Scholarship Name: Minority Scholarship. *Academic Area: Journalism. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be collegebound high school seniors who have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and are of African American, Hispanic, Asian American, or American Indian descent. Applicants should have a commitment to a future career in print journalism. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with high school transcripts, a 750 to 1,000-word autobiography, and two letters of recommendation. Students may also submit up to two published articles. Visit the
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foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,500. *Deadline: March 31. Omega Delta Phi Fraternity Attn: Daniel Hyliard, National Director of Scholastics 2413 Maple Drive Jackson, MI 49203
[email protected] http://www.omegadeltaphi.com Scholarship Name: Brother of the Year “Untouchable” Undergraduate Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Members of this Hispanic fraternity who have provided an exceptional number of service hours to their organization may apply. Applicants should demonstrate a high level of academic achievement as well as hard work and dedication to Omega Delta Phi. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application form, including the signatures of chapter/colony president and committee chair verifying hours served, two letters of recommendation, transcripts, and personal statement. Visit the fraternity’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: June 20. Omega Delta Phi Fraternity Attn: Daniel Hyliard, National Director of Scholastics 2413 Maple Drive Jackson, MI 49203
[email protected] http://www.omegadeltaphi.com Scholarship Name: “Carlos Contreras” Brother of the Year Graduate Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Members of this Hispanic fraternity who have demonstrated significant leadership contributions to their organization may apply. Applicants should also demonstrate a high level of academic achievement as well as a commitment to community service. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application form, two letters of recommendation, transcripts, and personal statement. Visit the fraternity’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: June 20. Omega Phi Beta Sorority Inc. Attn: Director of Reach for the Gold Book Scholarship Grand Central Station, PO Box 3352 New York, NY 10163
[email protected] http://www.omegaphibeta.org
Scholarship Name: Reach for the Gold Book Scholarship (Academic). *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be female high school seniors of color graduating from high school in May/June and accepted to a full-time college or university program for the fall semester. Applicants also must be U.S. citizens or legal residents with a high school academic average of 3.7/4.0 and a minimum ACT score of 23 or SAT score of 900. *Application Process: Applicants must submit an official high school transcript; a copy of their ACT or SAT scores; one letter of recommendation from a teacher, guidance counselor, or school official; a 500-word personal essay; and a business size, self-addressed stamped envelope. *Amount: $500, to cover the cost of books. *Deadline: Must be postmarked between April 1 and May 15. Omega Phi Beta Sorority Inc. Attn: Director of Reach for the Gold Book Scholarship Grand Central Station, PO Box 3352 New York, NY 10163
[email protected] http://www.omegaphibeta.org Scholarship Name: Reach for the Gold Book Scholarship (“Benevolence,” Community Service). *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be female high school seniors of color graduating from high school in May/June and accepted to a full-time college or university program for the fall semester. They also must be U.S. citizens or legal residents with a high school academic average of 2.7/4.0 and a demonstrated involvement in community service projects. *Application Process: Applicants must submit an official high school transcript; one letter of recommendation from a teacher, guidance counselor, or school official; one letter of recommendation from a community service agency verifying involvement; a 500-word personal essay; and a business size, self-addressed stamped envelope. *Amount: $500, to cover the cost of books. *Deadline: Must be postmarked between April 1 and May 15. Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. Attn: Charles R. Drew Scholarship Commission International Headquarters 3951 Snapfinger Parkway Decatur, GA 30035
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404-284-5533 http://www.oppf.org/ Scholarship Name: Founders’ Memorial Scholarship and District and National Scholar of the Year Award. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Varies by scholarship. *Eligibility: Members of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity (an African-American service organization) may apply. Applicants must maintain at least a B average, participate in extra curricular activities, and demonstrate community or campus involvement. *Application Process: These scholarships all begin the process by requiring nomination at the chapter and then district levels. Each chapter can submit one nomination to the district scholarship committee. Fraternity members should contact their local chapter president for additional information on being nominated. *Amount: Varies by scholarship. *Deadline: Varies by district. Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. Attn: Charles R. Drew Scholarship Commission International Headquarters 3951 Snapfinger Parkway Decatur, GA 30035 404-284-5533 http://www.omegapsiphifraternity.org Scholarship Name: George E. Meares Memorial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Criminal justice, social sciences, social work. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens and members of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity (an AfricanAmerican service organization). *Application Process: Applicants should request an application from the Charles R. Drew Scholarship Commission of the Fraternity or from the George E. Meares Scholarship Fund. Completed applications should be sent directly to the George E. Meares Scholarship Fund. Contact the fraternity for further information. *Amount: Up to $1,000. *Deadline: April 1. Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. Attn: Charles R. Drew Scholarship Commission International Headquarters 3951 Snapfinger Parkway Decatur, GA 30035 404-284-5533 http://www.omegapsiphifraternity.org Scholarship Name: Herman S. Dreer Scholarship/ Leadership Award. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Members
of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity (an African-American service organization) may apply. Applicants must have completed their first year at a four-year college; exemplify the cardinal principles of manhood, scholarship perseverance, and uplift; and maintain a 2.7 or higher GPA. *Application Process: Applicants should submit their credentials to their district representatives for consideration to the International Scholarship Commission. Only one applicant per district can be nominated. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: 30 days following the close of the annual district meeting. Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. Attn: Charles R. Drew Scholarship Commission International Headquarters 3951 Snapfinger Parkway Decatur, GA 30035 404-284-5533 http://www.omegapsiphifraternity.org Scholarship Name: Ronald E. McNair Scientific Achievement Award. *Academic Area: Biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be college juniors or seniors maintain at least a 3.5 GPA, and be members of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity (an African-American service organization) in good financial standing. *Application Process: Applicants should inquire at the chapter level regarding application procedures. Contact the national office with additional questions about obtaining an application. *Amount: $500. *Deadline: June 30. Organization of American Historians (OAH) 112 North Bryan Avenue, PO Box 5457 Bloomington, IN 47408-5457 812-855-7311 http://www.oah.org/activities/awards/hugginsquarles/ index.html Award Name: OAH Huggins-Quarles Award. *Academic Area: History. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be graduate students of color at the dissertation research stage of their Ph.D. program. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a five-page dissertation proposal (which should include a definition of the project, an explanation of the project’s significance and contribution to the field, and a description of its most important primary sources), along with a one-page itemized budget explaining travel
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and research plans. The application should be accompanied by a letter from the dissertation advisor. A complete copy of the application should be mailed to each committee member. Visit the OAH’s Web site for a complete listing of committee members and their addresses. *Amount: $1,000 to $2,000. *Deadline: December 1. Organization of Black Airline Pilots (OBAP) Attn: William Davis OBAP/Delta Scholarship 8630 Fenton Street, Suite 126 Silver Spring, MD 20910 800-538-6227
[email protected] http://www.obap.org/Programs/programs-scholarship. asp Scholarship Name: Delta Air Lines Boeing B737-800 Type Rating Certificate Scholarship. *Academic Area: Aviation. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, early career professionals. *Eligibility: Applicants must be pursuing or hold a baccalaureate degree, have a minimum GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale), possess leadership potential, and be a current OBAP member in good standing (dues paid). Applicants must hold commercial, instrument and multiengine land certificates, have a minimum of 500 hours total time, and a current first class FAA medical certificate. Application Process: Applicants should submit resumes that include all certifications/ratings, total flying time, all schools attended, academic honors, scholarships, awards, special achievements, and any military history (if applicable). Applicant should include in the application package a copy of his or her driver’s license, driving record for the past seven years (including dates and locations of any moving violations) as well as any convictions of any type of violations of the law (moving or not), with dates and locations. Applicants should also submit a copy of his or her current passport. *Amount: *$35,000 (value of six-week program and paid expenses). *Deadline: June 15. Organization of Black Airline Pilots (OBAP) 8630 Fenton Street, Suite 126 Silver Spring, MD 20910 800-538-6227
[email protected] http://www.obap.org/Programs/programs-scholarship. asp
Scholarship Name: OBAP Professional Pilot Development Scholarship. *Academic Area: Aviation. *Age Group: Open. *Eligibility: Some scholarships may require OBAP membership, while others will not. *Application Process: There is no reliable schedule that identifies when scholarship offers will be available. Notice of available scholarships will be provided to OBAP members through its Web site, newsletter, and the
[email protected] e-mail list. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Deadlines vary by scholarship. Organization of Chinese Americans (OCA) OCA-Avon Scholarship 1001 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 601 Washington, DC 20036
[email protected] http://www.ocanatl.org/bin/ htmlos/02210.2.3266155583300024868 Scholarship Name: OCA-Avon Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be Asian Pacific American women who are entering their first year of college in the fall semester, able to demonstrate financial need, and permanent residents or U.S. citizens. They must also have maintained a GPA of 3.0. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with supporting materials. Information is available on the organization’s Web site in March of each year. You may also contact the organization by mail or e-mail for application instructions. *Amount: $2,000. *Deadline: Contact the organization for deadline information. Organization of Chinese Americans (OCA) OCA-KFC Essay Contest 1001 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 601 Washington, DC 20036
[email protected] http://www.ocanatl.org/bin/ htmlos/0216.2.2892990508700009630 Contest Name: OCA-KFC Essay Contest. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: High school students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be Asian Pacific Americans in grades nine through 12. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with five copies of an 800- to 1,000-word essay, in response to a topic posted on the organization’s Web site in February of each year. Check the organization’s Web site in February of each year for the essay topic and to download an application. You may also
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contact the organization by mail or e-mail for further instructions. *Amount: $1,000 (first place); $500 (second place); $300 (third place). *Deadline: Contact the organization for deadline information. Organization of Chinese Americans (OCA) OCA-UPS Gold Mountain Scholarship 1001 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 601 Washington, DC 20036
[email protected] http://www.ocanatl.org/bin/ htmlos/0216.2.3946744895700009630 Scholarship Name: OCA-UPS Gold Mountain Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be Asian Pacific American, the first in their immediate families to be attending college, entering their first year of college in the fall semester, able to demonstrate financial need, and permanent residents or U.S. citizens. Applicants must also have maintained a GPA of 3.0. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with supporting materials. Further information is available on the organization’s Web site in March of each year. You may also contact the organization by mail or e-mail for application instructions. *Amount: $2,000. *Deadline: Contact the organization for deadline information. Organization of Chinese Americans (OCA) OCA-Verizon Scholarship 1001 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 601 Washington, DC 20036
[email protected] http://www.ocanatl.org/bin/ htmlos/0216.2.4094275948300009630 Scholarship Name: OCA-Verizon Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be Asian Pacific American, entering their first year of college in the fall semester, able to demonstrate financial need, and permanent residents or U.S. citizens. Applicants must also have maintained a GPA of 3.0. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with supporting materials. Further information is available on the organization’s Web site in March of each year. You may also contact the organization by mail or e-mail for application instructions. *Amount: $2,000. *Deadline: Contact the organization for deadline information.
Pacific Islanders in Communications Attn: Gus Cobb-Adams Scholarship Committee 1221 Kapi’olani Boulevard, Suite 6A-4 Honolulu, HI 96814-3513 808-591-0059
[email protected] http://www.piccom.org Scholarship Name: Pacific Islanders in Communications Scholarship Fund. *Academic Area: Broadcasting, communications science. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be at least 18 years of age; be pursuing a degree, certificate, and/or other certification in media and/or communications at the undergraduate, graduate, and unclassified levels of study; demonstrate academic proficiency and/or have demonstrated experience in media and/or communications or a related field; demonstrate commitment to the Pacific Islander community; and demonstrate a need for financial assistance. High school seniors are also eligible to apply for this scholarship. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application form, a 500-word essay, a copy of the U.S. Department of Education’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid, three letters of recommendation from nonfamily members, and current transcripts. Visit the organization’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Up to $5,000. *Deadline: March 3. Page Education Foundation PO Box 581254 Minneapolis, MN 55458-1254 612-332-0406
[email protected] http://www.page-ed.org/mechanics.html Grant Name: Page Educational Foundation Grant. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors or undergraduate students of color who are attending or intend to attend a college or university in Minnesota. Applicants must also demonstrate financial need, a positive attitude toward education, and a commitment to community service. *Application Process: Candidates should visit the foundation’s Web site for information about the program. E-mail the organization to receive an application. Applicants should submit the application along with a 400- to 500-word essay, three letters of recommendation, transcripts, and copy of the
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Free Application for Federal Student Aid or their parents’ federal tax return. *Amount: $900 to $2,500; renewable based on performance. *Deadline: May 1. Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans 400 West 59th Street New York, NY 10019 212-547-6926
[email protected] http://www.pdsoros.org Fellowship Name: The Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans provides graduate education opportunities for new immigrants. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Resident aliens who are 30 years of age or younger as of November 1 of the year of application may apply. *Application Process: Applicants should submit two essays on specified topics, three recommendation letters, a one- to two-page resume, and a completed application (available at the organization’s Web site). *Amount: A maintenance grant of $20,000 and a tuition grant of one-half the tuition cost of the fellow’s U.S. graduate program (up to a maximum of $16,000 per academic year) are provided. *Deadline: November 1. PEN American Center Attn: Stacy Leigh 588 Broadway, Suite 303 New York, NY 10012 212-334-1660, ext. 109
[email protected] http://www.pen.org/page.php/prmID/280 Award Name: The PEN American Center offers the PEN/Beyond Margins Award for book-length works by authors of color. *Academic Area: English/ literature, writing. *Age Group: Open. *Eligibility: African, Arab, Asian, Caribbean, Latino, and Native American writers who have published a book in the United States during the current calendar year may apply. Preference is given to works of fiction, literary nonfiction, biography/memoir, and other works of literary character. *Application Process: Only publishers and agents may submit books (including official letters of recommendation). Books that have been self-published are not eligible. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: December 30. Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. Attn: Brother Michael W. Hines, International Director of Education
Two Belmonte Circle Atlanta, GA 30311 404-752-1210
[email protected] http://www.pbseducation1914.org Scholarship Name: Phi Beta Sigma Scholarships. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be active members of Phi Beta Sigma (an African-American service organization) in good standing and maintain at least a 3.0 GPA. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with official transcripts, three letters of recommendation, a resume, list of involvement with national programs and special events, a list of any previously received scholarships (and duration), an essay outlining career ambitions and goals, and a picture (headshot). Visit the fraternity’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: April 1. Phi Delta Psi Fraternity Inc. Memorial Scholarship Program 8200 East Jefferson, Suite 907 Detroit, MI 48214
[email protected] http://www.phideltapsifraternity.org/service.htm Scholarship Name: This fraternity offers scholarship funding through its Memorial Scholarship Fund. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be members of Phi Delta Psi Fraternity (an African-American service organization). *Application Process: Applicants should contact the fraternity for further information about the availability of scholarship funds and the application process. Members should contact their chapter president for further information or contact the national office by e-mail. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Varies. Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists Attn: Nia Ngina Meeks PO Box 8232 Philadelphia, PA 19101 215-492-2980
[email protected] http://www.pabj.org/pabjscholarship.htm Scholarship Name: Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists Scholarship. *Academic Area: Journalism. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility:
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Applicants must be African American high school seniors attending a public or private high school in the city of Philadelphia. Applicants must plan to pursue a degree from a four-year college or university. They must also maintain at least a 2.5 GPA and demonstrate an interest in pursuing a career in journalism. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, transcripts, a two-page personal profile, a writing sample, and two letters of recommendation. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: May 16. Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists Attn: Nia Ngina Meeks PO Box 8232 Philadelphia, PA 19101 215-492-2980
[email protected] http://www.pabj.org/tribunescholarship.htm Scholarship Name: Philadelphia Tribune Scholarship. *Academic Area: Journalism. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Philadelphia who are either high school seniors planning to attend a historically black college or university or college students already attending a historically black college or university (HBCU). Applicants must maintain at least a 2.5 GPA, be majoring in or planning to major in journalism, and interested in pursuing a career in print journalism. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, transcripts, an essay, a writing sample, a critique of The Tribune or other local paper (college students only), proof of acceptance at a HBCU (high school students only), and two letters of recommendation. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: May 16. Philippine Nurses Association of America (PNAA) Inc. Attn: Josie Villanueva 24556 Mando Drive Laguna Niguel, CA 92677-4079 949-831-4247
[email protected] http://www.pnaa03.org/04_7_Awards_Scholarship.html Scholarship Name: PNAA Nursing Scholarship. *Academic Area: Nursing (open). *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited master’s or doctoral nursing program, current members of the PNAA, and demonstrate academic achievement by maintaining
at least a 3.0 GPA. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a letter of acceptance to an accredited program, transcripts, two letters of recommendation, a resume, and a 150-word essay. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: Two months prior to the national convention. Visit the association’s Web site for dates. Pi Delta Psi Fraternity Inc. Church Street Station PO Box 2920 New York, NY 10008-2920 917-421-3900
[email protected] http://www.pideltapsi.com/index_actual.html Scholarship Name: Pi Delta Psi Academic Award. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be members of Pi Delta Psi Fraternity (an Asian American service organization) who have achieved the highest academic excellence. Candidates must be full-time students. *Application Process: Applicants must be nominated by the president of his school’s chapter, who must submit a letter of intent for his nominee at the end of each year. Each school must include documentation and an explanation as to why each of these individuals should be considered. The applicant must also supply an original copy of his current semester transcript. Applicants should request further information from their local chapter president. *Amount: $250. *Deadline: Contact the fraternity for deadline information. Pi Delta Psi Fraternity Inc. Church Street Station PO Box 2920 New York, NY 10008-2920 917-421-3900
[email protected] http://www.pideltapsi.com/index_actual.html Scholarship Name: Pi Delta Psi Award (aka The Odie Award). *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be members of Pi Delta Psi Fraternity (an Asian American service organization) who have shown exceptional dedication to the fraternity as well as outstanding contribution to the community. Applicants will have shown exemplary conduct as
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honorable men and the poise of great role models. *Application Process: The president must state why this nominee should be considered a candidate, due to his leadership skills or his dedications and contributions to the fraternity and the community. Applicants should request further information from their local chapter president. *Amount: $250. *Deadline: Contact the fraternity for deadline information. The Playwrights’ Center Many Voices Residency 2301 Franklin Avenue East Minneapolis, MN 55406-1099 612-332-7481, ext. 10
[email protected] http://www.pwcenter.org/fellowships_MV.asp Grant Name: Many Voices Residency. *Academic Area: Performing arts (theatre), writing. *Age Group: Open. *Eligibility: Applicants should be artists of color pursuing the opportunity to develop new work in the field of playwriting. Many Voices is designed to increase cultural diversity in the contemporary theater, both locally and nationally. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and recipients must maintain residency in Minnesota or within 100 miles of the Twin Cities during the grant year. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application form along with a onepage personal statement and/or resume, a writing sample of any length, and a one-page description of goals for the residency. Application packets should be submitted in four collated, bound packets. Visit the center’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: July 30. Presbyterian Church USA Attn: Laura Bryan 100 Witherspoon Street Louisville, KY 40202-1396 888-728-7228 http://www.pcusa.org/financialaid/graduate.htm Grant Name: Native American Supplemental Grant. *Academic Area: Religion. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be Native Americans preparing to serve in a Presbyterian Church USA congregation. Applicants must be members of the Presbyterian Church, U.S. citizens or permanent residents, demonstrate financial need, and be pursuing a first professional degree in preparation for
a church occupation. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with supporting documents. Visit the organization’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $500 to $1,500. *Deadline: June 1. Presbyterian Church USA Attn: Laura Bryan 100 Witherspoon Street Louisville, KY 40202-1396 888-728-7228 http://www.pcusa.org/financialaid/graduate.htm Grant Name: Racial Ethnic Supplemental Grant. *Academic Area: Religion. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be African American, Alaska Native, Asian American, Hispanic American, or Native American students who have been awarded the Presbyterian Study Grant (a grant that is available to all ethnic groups) and have remaining need. Applicants must be preparing to serve in a Presbyterian Church USA congregation, and must currently be members of the Presbyterian Church USA, U.S. citizens or permanent residents, demonstrate financial need, and be pursuing a first professional degree in preparation for a church occupation. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with supporting documents. Visit the organization’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $500 to $1,000. *Deadline: October 15. Presbyterian Church USA Attn: Kathy Smith Financial Aid for Studies 100 Witherspoon Street Louisville, KY 40202-1396 888-728-7228 http://www.pcusa.org/financialaid/undergraduate.htm Scholarship Name: Student Opportunity Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Students who are members of the Presbyterian Church USA, U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the United States, who have completed their second year of college and maintained at least a 2.5 GPA are eligible to apply. Preference will be given to racial etnhic students. Applicants must also demonstrate financial need and attend college full time. *Application Process: Contact the Presbyterian Church USA for information. *Amount: Scholarships range from $200 to $2,000. *Deadline: May 22.
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Professional Hispanics in Energy 20505 Yorba Linda Boulevard, Suite 324 Yorba Linda, CA 92886-7109 714-777-7729 http://www.phie.org Scholarship Name: This organization offers scholarships for Hispanic students. *Academic Area: Geosciences. *Age Group: Varies by scholarship. *Eligibility: Applicants must be deserving students of Hispanic descent who are pursuing careers related to energy and the environment. *Application Process: Contact the organization by phone or e-mail (visit the Web site to submit a question) for further information about the scholarship application process. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Contact the organization for deadline information. Professional Women of Color (PWC) Dream Grant PO Box 5196 New York, NY 10185 212-714-7190
[email protected] http://www.pwcnetwork.org/dreamgrant.html Grant Name: The Professional Women of Color Dream Grant helps minority women start a business, attend an educational program, finish a research project, or introduce a new product. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students, professionals. *Eligibility: Current members of PWC are eligible to apply. *Application Procedure: Applicants should submit a 300- to 1,000-word essay that details their project/venture, a resume, a onepage bio, and a 3 ½” x 5” black-and-white headshot. An application fee of $50 is required. *Amount: Grants range from $3,000 to $5,000. *Deadline: Varies. Contact PWC for more information. Public Relations Society of America Foundation 33 Maiden Lane, 11th Floor New York, NY 10038-5150 212-460-1424
[email protected] http://www.prsa.org/_About/prsafoundation/ scholarships.asp?ident=prsa8.5 Scholarship Name: Multicultural Affairs Scholarship. *Academic Area: Public relations. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be minority college students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and commitment to the practice of
public relations. *Application Process: Applicants must submit an essay on a designated topic. Contact the society for essay guidelines and application details. *Amount: $1,500. *Deadline: Varies. Radio-Television News Directors Foundation (RTNDF) Attn: Irving Washington 1600 K Street, NW, Suite 700 Washington, DC 20006-2838 202-467-5218
[email protected] http://www.rtnda.org/asfi/scholarships/minority.shtml Scholarship Name: Carole Simpson Scholarship. *Academic Area: Broadcasting, journalism. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Minority students whose career objective is electronic journalism (radio or television) and who have at least one full year of college remaining are eligible to apply. Applicants must also attend college full time. Note: Freshmen cannot apply. *Application Process: Contact the foundation for details. *Amount: $2,000. *Deadline: Varies. Radio-Television News Directors Foundation (RTNDF) Attn: Irving Washington 1600 K Street, NW, Suite 700 Washington, DC 20006-2838 202-467-5218
[email protected] http://www.rtnda.org/asfi/scholarships/minority.shtml Scholarship Name: Ed Bradley Scholarship. *Academic Area: Broadcasting, journalism. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Minority students whose career objective is electronic journalism (radio or television) and who have at least one full year of college remaining are eligible to apply. Applicants must also attend college full time. Note: Freshmen cannot apply. *Application Process: Contact the RTNDF for details. *Amount: $10,000. *Deadline: Varies. Radio-Television News Directors Foundation (RTNDF) Attn: Irving Washington 1600 K Street, NW, Suite 700 Washington, DC 20006-2838 202-467-5218
[email protected] http://www.rtnda.org/asfi/scholarships/minority.shtml Scholarship Name: Ken Kashiwahara Scholarship. *Academic Area: Broadcasting, journalism. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Minority students whose career objective is electronic journalism (radio or
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television) and who have at least one full year of college remaining are eligible to apply. Applicants must also attend college full time. Note: Freshmen cannot apply. *Application Process: Contact the foundation for details. *Amount: $2,500. *Deadline: Varies. Reforma Attn: Barbara Scotto, Chair, Pura Belpré Award Committee c/o ALSC 50 East Huron Chicago, IL 60611-2795
[email protected] http://www.reforma.org/belpreawardGeneric.html Award Name: Pura Belpré Award. *Academic Area: Visual arts (open), writing. *Age Group: Open. *Eligibility: Applicants must be Latino/Latina writers and illustrators whose work best portrays, affirms, and celebrates the Latino cultural experience in an outstanding work of literature for children and youth. Books for children up to age 14 are considered. The books must be published in the United States or Puerto Rico, and the author(s) or illustrator(s) must be residents or citizens of the United States or Puerto Rico. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the association by e-mail for further information about how to apply. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: December 31. Reforma Attn: Reforma Scholarship Committee PO Box 7453 Tucson, AZ 85725 480-471-7452 http://www.reforma.org/scholarship.htm Scholarship Name: REFORMA Scholarship. *Academic Area: Library sciences. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must qualify for graduate study in library science and be citizens or permanent residents of the United States. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application, two recommendations, transcripts, a personal statement, and a current resume. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application form. *Amount: $1,500. *Deadline: March 15. Robert a Toigo Foundation Attn: Fellowship Program Administrator 1230 Preservation Park Way Oakland, CA 94612 510-763-5771
[email protected] http://www.toigofoundation.org/toigofoundation/ Content/FellowShip/FellowshipHome.htm Fellowship Name: Robert Toigo Fellowship. *Academic Area: Business, finance. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Minority students who have been accepted into an MBA program may apply. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and planning to pursue a career in finance (including, but not limited to investment management, investment banking, corporate finance [noninvestment banking], real estate, private equity, venture capital, sales and trading, research, or financial services consulting). *Application Process: An application is available at the foundation’s Web site. *Amount: $5,000 toward two years of graduate school tuition. *Deadline: Varies. Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Attn: Nina Ardery, Deputy Director Amos Medical Faculty Development Program 8701 Georgia Avenue, Suite 411 Silver Spring, MD 20910 301-565-4080
[email protected] http://www.amfdp.org Fellowship Name: The Foundation’s Amos Medical Faculty Development Program seeks to “increase the number of faculty from historically disadvantaged backgrounds who can achieve senior rank in academic medicine.” The program provides fouryear postdoctoral research awards to physicians. *Academic Area: Medicine (physicians). *Age Group: Medical students, professionals. *Eligibility: Applicants must be historically disadvantaged physicians, U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the United States, currently completing or have completed their formal clinical training, and planning to pursue academic careers. They also must be willing to conduct four consecutive years of formal research, work to improve health care for the underserved, and serve as role models for faculty and students and faculty from disadvantaged backgrounds. Physicians who have recently completed their formal clinical training will receive priority in the selection process. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed proposal and application, which includes information on their academic background, research experiences and interests, and career objectives, as well as professional references and a plan for working with a mentor during the program. Semifinalists will be picked from the initial group of applicants
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and participate in an interview with a selection committee. Finalists will be chosen from this group. *Amount: $75,000 a year, plus a $26,350 annual grant toward support of research activities. *Deadline: Typically in March. Ron Brown Scholar Program 1160 Pepsi Place, Suite 206 Charlottesville, VA 22901 434-964-1588 http://www.ronbrown.org/p-elig.htm Scholarship Name: Ron Brown Scholar Program. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: African-American high school seniors who plan to attend college full time may apply. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Current college students may not apply. *Application Process: Visit the program’s Web site for information. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: November 15 (for various program scholarships); January 9 (for the Ron Brown Scholarship only). Sallie Mae PO Box 4600 Wilkes-Barre, PA 18773-4600 888-272-5543 http://www.salliemae.com Loan Name: Sallie Mae, which calls itself “the nation’s No. 1 paying-for-college company,” provides federally guaranteed student loans to students, including minorities. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: High school seniors and college students at all levels may apply. *Application Process: Contact Sallie Mae for information on specific loan programs. *Amount: Varies. *Loan Repayment Deadline: Varies by loan. *Application Deadline: Applications are accepted throughout the year. Salvadoran American Leadership and Educational Fund Attn: Mayra Soriano, Educational Youth Programs Manager 1625 West Olympic Boulevard, Suite 718 Los Angeles, CA 90015 213-480-1052
[email protected] http://www.salef.org/Scholarships.html Scholarship Name: Fulfilling Our Dreams Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate
students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be of Central American, Salvadoran, or other Latino background, and must demonstrate academic achievement by maintaining at least a 2.5 GPA. Applicants must reside and study in California, be graduating high school seniors or current college students, and able to demonstrate financial need and a commitment to community service. They must agree to participate in a mentorship program for high school students (or other community service) if they receive an award. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with two letters of recommendation, an 800word personal essay, a resume, official transcripts, parents’ federal tax return (previous year), a copy of their financial aid award letter, and a color photo. Visit the fund’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $500 to $2,500. *Deadline: June 30. School of American Research PO Box 2188 Santa Fe, NM 87504-2188 505-954-7200
[email protected] http://www.sarweb.org/home/nativeprograms.htm Fellowship Name: The Katrin H. Lamon Resident Scholar Fellowship Program provides Native American scholars the opportunity to complete a booklength manuscript or doctoral dissertation during a nine-month residential tenure. *Academic Area: Humanities, science. *Age Group: Graduate students, professionals. *Eligibility: Native American scholars may apply. *Application Process: Contact the school for information on the application process. *Amount: Fellows receive an apartment, office, stipend of up to $40,000, and other benefits. *Deadline: November 15. School of American Research PO Box 2188 Santa Fe, NM 87504-2188 505-954-7200
[email protected] http://www.sarweb.org/home/nativeprograms.htm Fellowship Name: The School of American Research offers several Artist Fellowships for Native American artists. *Academic Area: Visual arts (open). *Age Group: Open. *Eligibility: Native American artists may apply. *Application Process: Contact the school for information on the application process. *Amount: Varies by fellowship. *Deadline: Varies.
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Small Business Administration (SBA) 740 15th Street, NW, 3rd Floor Washington, DC 20005-3544 800-827-5722, 202-272-0345 http://www.sba.gov/starting_business/special/ minorities.html Loan Name: The Small Business Administration (SBA) provides several loan programs, including the 8(a) Minority Program, to entrepreneurs. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Open. *Eligibility: Minority entrepreneurs with a viable business plan are eligible to apply. *Application Process: Contact the SBA for details. *Amount: Varies. *Loan Repayment Deadline: Varies. *Application Deadline: Contact the SBA for details. Smithsonian Institution Office of Fellowships MRC 902, PO Box 37012, Victor Building, Suite 9300 Washington, DC 20013-7012 202-275-0655
[email protected] http://www.si.edu/ofg/Applications/SIFELL/SIFELLapp. htm Fellowship Name: The Smithsonian Institution offers a variety of fellowships to minority students. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Graduate students, postdoctoral scholars. *Eligibility: Minority students may apply. Contact the Smithsonian for eligibility guidelines for specific fellowships. *Application Process: Application requirements vary by fellowships, but all applicants will be required to submit a research proposal, a curriculum vitae, academic transcripts, and letters of reference. *Amount: Fellowships range from $4,500 to $40,000. *Deadline: January 15. Society for Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) Attn: Pixan Serna, Genome Scholars Program PO Box 8526 Santa Cruz, CA 95061-8526 831-459-0170, ext. 238
[email protected] http://www.sacnas.org Scholarship Name: SACNAS Genome Scholars Program. *Academic Area: Bioinformatics, genomics. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants should be graduating college seniors who are accepted into a graduate program or students who are already enrolled in a graduate
program in genomics or bioinformatics. Applicants must be current SACNAS members who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with GRE test scores, a letter of reference, a personal statement, a faculty mentor personal profile, a faculty mentor personal statement, a supporting essay, and official transcripts. Visit the society’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $25,000. *Deadline: February 28. Society for Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) Attn: Pixan Serna, Student/Mentor Fellowship PO Box 8526 Santa Cruz, CA 95061-8526 831-459-0170, ext. 238
[email protected] http://www.sacnas.org/genomicopportunity.html Fellowship Name: The Student/Mentor Summer Workshop Fellowship allows fellows to attend the SACNAS National Conference and other genomics/ bioinformatics conferences and workshops with their faculty mentor. *Academic Area: Bioinformatics, genomics. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants, as well as their faculty mentors, must be members of the society. They also must be enrolled in a graduate program in bioinformatics or genomics. *Application Process: Applicants should submit an essay detailing why they deserve the fellowship, information on their educational background and experiences, information on their mentor, and a completed application (available at the society’s Web site). *Amount: Payment for travel and lodging costs for the SACNAS National Conference and other related opportunities. *Deadline: February 28. Society for American Archaeology Scholarship Applications 900 Second Street, NE, Suite 12 Washington, DC 20002-3557 202-789-8200
[email protected] https://ecommerce.saa.org/saa/staticcontent/ staticpages/adminDir/awardDisplay.cfm?award=AACPNSFS Scholarship Name: Arthur C. Parker and National Science Foundation Scholarship. *Academic Area: Archaeology. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be
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attending an accredited college or university in the U.S. and must be from one of the following ethnic groups: Native Americans, Pacific Islanders from the United States, or Indigenous peoples from Canada. High school seniors and college students may apply. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a one-page personal statement, a brief description of a specific archeological methods training program, an itemized budget, and documentation of native identity. Visit the society’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: December 15. Society of Actuaries/Casualty Actuarial Society Attn: Summer Cole 475 North Martingale Road, Suite 600 Schaumburg, IL 60173-2226 847-706-3509
[email protected] http://www.beanactuary.org/minority/scholarship.cfm Scholarship Name: Actuarial Scholarship for Minority Students. *Academic Area: Actuarial science. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be African American, Hispanic American, or Native American undergraduate or graduate students pursuing a degree leading to a career in actuary science. Applicants must have a GPA of at least 3.0 and an SAT score of at least 600 and ACT score of at least 30. They also usually major in mathematics, actuarial science, or business and have attempted or already passed an actuarial exam. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, two nomination forms, a financial statement, a Student Aid Report, an estimate of tuition, fees, and other expenses, official transcripts, and official educational exam (SAT/ACT/etc.) scores. Visit http://www.beanactuary.org to download the application. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: April 14. Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) Attn: Rafaela Schwan, SHPE/AHETEMS Programs Director AHETEMS Scholarship Program University of Texas at Arlington College of Engineering, Box 19019 Arlington, TX 76019-0019 817-272-1116
[email protected] http://www.shpe.org Scholarship Name: SHPE/AHETEMS Scholarship. *Academic Area: Engineering (open), mathematics,
science, technology. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal residents who have graduated from an accredited U.S. high school, are accepted into or attending an accredited two-year or four-year college or university in the United States or Puerto Rico, enrolled full time, maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 (for high school seniors and undergraduates) and 3.25 on a 4.0 scale (for graduate students), and are society members in good standing. Scholarships are both merit- and need- based. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application, personal statement, transcripts, and a recommendation letter. Visit the society’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000 to $3,000. *Deadline: April 1. Society of Manufacturing Engineers Education Foundation Attn: Scholarship Review Committee One SME Drive, PO Box 930 Dearborn, MI 48121 313-425-3300
[email protected] http://www.sme.org/cgi-bin/smeefhtml.pl?/foundation/ scholarships/schl_briefly.html&&&SEF& Scholarship Name: Edward S. Roth Manufacturing Engineering Scholarship. *Academic Area: Engineering (manufacturing). *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Minority students planning to enroll or currently enrolled full time in a degree program in manufacturing engineering in the United States or Canada are eligible to apply. Applicants must have a GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, be U.S. citizens, and plan to attend one of the following schools: Boston University, Bradley University, Brigham Young University, California Polytechnic State University, Central State University, University of Massachusetts, University of Miami, Miami University, St. Cloud State University, University of Texas-Pan American, Utah State University, and Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Preference will be given to students demonstrating financial need. High school seniors are also eligible to apply for this scholarship. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a maximum 300-word statement detailing their career objectives, a student resume, an official transcript, two recommendation letters, and a completed application (available at the foundation’s Web site). *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: February 1.
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Society of Manufacturing Engineers Education Foundation Attn: Scholarship Review Committee One SME Drive, PO Box 930 Dearborn, MI 48121 313-425-3300
[email protected] http://www.sme.org/cgi-bin/smeefhtml.pl?/foundation/ scholarships/schl_briefly.html&&&SEF& Scholarship Name: Caterpillar Scholars Award. *Academic Area: Engineering (manufacturing). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Minority students planning to enroll or currently enrolled full time in a degree program in manufacturing engineering in the United States or Canada are eligible to apply. Applicants must have a GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. High school seniors are also eligible to apply for this scholarship. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a maximum 300-word statement detailing their career objectives, a student resume, an official transcript, two recommendation letters, and a completed application (available at the foundation’s Web site). *Amount: $2,000. *Deadline: February 1. Society of Mexican American Engineers and Scientists Inc. Attn: Scholarship Committee 711 West Bay Area Boulevard, Suite 206 Webster, TX 77598-4051 281-557-3677
[email protected] http://www.maes-natl.org *Scholarship Name: This association offers five types of scholarships—Padrino, Founders, Presidential, Graduate Student, and General Scholarships—for Hispanic students. *Academic Area: Engineering (open), science. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: All applicants must be current society student members who are enrolled as full-time students in an accredited college or university in the United States prior to submission of the application. Community college applicants must be enrolled in transferable majors to a four-year institution offering a baccalaureate degree. Applicants will be evaluated for all scholarship awards including the top awards of Padrino, Founders, and Presidential Scholarships. Selection is based on financial need, academic achievement, personal qualities, strengths, and leadership abilities. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application
and an additional three copies of the scholarship application packet to the national office. At least one recommendation form and school transcripts are also required. Recommendation letters should be in a sealed envelope and do not need to be copied. Visit the society’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000 to $3,000. *Deadline: October 6. Society of Professional Journalists-Greater Los Angeles Chapter Attn: Scholarship Committee California State University-Long Beach Department of Journalism 1250 Bellflower Long Beach, CA 90840 http://www.spj.org/losangeles/2005_application.pdf Scholarship Name: Ken Inouye Scholarship. *Academic Area: Journalism. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be members of ethnic minorities who either reside in Los Angeles, Ventura, or Orange counties in California or attend a four-year college/university in one of those counties. They also must be journalism majors who have completed at least their sophomore year and have at least one semester remaining in either an undergraduate or graduate degree program. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a resume, work samples, and an essay. Visit the society’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $500 to $1,000. *Deadline: April 15. Society of Professional Journalists-Mid-Florida Pro Chapter Attn: Dr. Bonnie Jefferis, Coordinator of Mass Communications St. Petersburg College 2465 Drew Street Clearwater, FL 33756
[email protected] http://www.spj.org/midflorida/tylerinfo.htm Scholarship Name: Tyler Ward Minority Journalism Scholarship. *Academic Area: Journalism. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be minority college students majoring in journalism who are either from the mid-Florida region or are attending a mid-Florida college or university. *Application Process: Applicants must submit an essay, a letter of recommendation, and work samples. Visit the society’s Web site for further details. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: November 1.
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Special Libraries Association 331 South Patrick Street Alexandria, VA 22314-3501 703-647-4900
[email protected] http://www.sla.org/content/learn/scholarship/sch-index/ index.cfm Scholarship Name: Affirmative Action Scholarship. *Academic Area: Library science. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be citizens of the United States of America either by birth or naturalization or permanent resident aliens and a member of a minority group defined as Black (African American), Hispanic, Asian or Pacific Islander, American Indian, Aleutian (Alaskan) native, or native Hawaiian. Special consideration will be given to members of the Special Libraries Association and to persons who have worked in and for special libraries. Preference will also be given to those who display an aptitude for and interest in special library work. College seniors may apply. *Application Process: Applicants must submit five copies of a completed application, a personal statement, official transcripts, a letter of provisional acceptance or evidence of enrollment, three letters of recommendation, and evidence of financial need. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $6,000. *Deadline: October 31. Studio Museum in Harlem AIR Program 144 West 125th Street New York, NY 10027 212-864-4500 http://www.studiomuseum.org/air_overview.html Grant Name: Artists-In-Residence Program. *Academic Area: Visual arts (open). *Age Group: Open. *Eligibility: Applicants must be African-American artists or artists of African descent, able to demonstrate at least three years of professional commitment, and currently engaged in studio work. Applicants may not attend school during the residency or produce art as a hobby. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a resume, an artist statement, 10 slides or one video, a slide list, supplementary materials (reviews, catalogues, brochures), a self-addressed stamped postcard and envelope, and two letters of recommendation. Visit the museum’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $15,000, plus $1,000 for materials. *Deadline: April 1.
Tennessee Education Association (TEA) Attn: Jeanette DeMain Sahli-Woodall Scholarship Fund 801 Second Avenue North Nashville, TN 37201-1099 615-242-8392, 800-342-8367
[email protected] http://www.teateachers.org/about_tea/ Constituent%20Groups/stea.htm Scholarship Name: Don Sahli-Kathy Woodall Scholarship Fund. *Academic Area: Education. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be pursuing or planning to pursue a degree and career in education. Applicants must be TEA or Student TEA members or the child of a TEA member depending on the scholarship for which the applicant applies. The Scholarship Fund offers one scholarship specifically for high school seniors who are minorities planning to major in education. Visit the association’s Web site for specific scholarship details. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, an essay, and two letters of recommendation. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $500 to $1,000. *Deadline: March 1. Texas Library Association (TLA) Attn: Catherine W. Lee, Director of Administration 3355 Bee Cave Road, Suite 401 Austin, TX 78746 512-328-1518
[email protected] http://www.txla.org/html/awards/scholar/century.html Scholarship Name: Century Scholarship. *Academic Area: Library sciences. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be American Library Association (ALA) Century Scholars enrolled in an ALArecognized master’s degree program in library and information studies at a Texas university. They must also agree to work at least two years in a Texas library following the completion of the master’s degree program and be TLA members. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application and verification of enrollment. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $2,000. *Deadline: January 31. Texas Library Association (TLA) Attn: Catherine W. Lee, Director of Administration 3355 Bee Cave Road, Suite 401
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[email protected] http://www.txla.org/html/awards/scholar/spectapp.html Scholarship Name: Texas Library Association Spectrum Scholarship. *Academic Area: Library sciences. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be American Library Association (ALA) Spectrum Scholars enrolled in an ALA-recognized master’s degree program in library and information studies at a Texas university. Applicants must agree to work at least two years in a Texas library following the completion of their master’s degree program and be TLA members. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application and verification of enrollment. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $2,000. *Deadline: January 31. Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund (TMSF) Attn: Paul Allen 90 William Street, Suite 1203 New York, NY 10038 212-573-8888
[email protected] http://www.thurgoodmarshallfund.org Scholarship Name: Sidney B. Williams Jr. Intellectual Property Law School Scholarship. *Academic Area: Law. *Age Group: Law students, early career professionals. *Eligibility: Sponsored by the American Intellectual Property Law Education Foundation, this scholarship is awarded to minority students developing a career in intellectual property law or holding a past or present, full- or part-time position in an area related to intellectual property law. Applicants must also have a demonstrated financial need and outstanding academic performance in the undergraduate level and law school level (if applicable). All applicants must be U.S. citizens. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application form, a FAFSA report, all academic transcripts, and two letters of recommendation. Visit the fund’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $10,000 per school year, renewable upon reapplication, for up to three academic years. *Deadline: February 24. Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund (TMSF) Attn: Paul Allen 90 William Street, Suite 1203
New York, NY 10038 212-573-8888
[email protected] http://www.thurgoodmarshallfund.org Scholarship Name: Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Varies by scholarship. *Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled, accepted, or planning to enroll full time in one of the 47 Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund member schools. They must be U.S. citizens who have demonstrated commitment to academic excellence and community service, and have financial need. *Application Process: Applicants must contact their campus TMSF scholarship coordinator for an application. Application packages consist of a general information form, enrollment/certification of academic standing, acceptance form, financial aid information, high school transcripts (for incoming freshmen), undergraduate transcripts (for graduate and law school), resume or personal information form, recommendation letters, an essay, and a personal photograph/headshot. These materials are submitted to the scholarship coordinator on campus. Applicants should consult their schools concerning the selection process. *Amount: $2,200 per semester (average). *Deadline: Deadlines vary. United Methodist Communications Attn: Perryman Scholarship Committee Communications Resourcing Team-UMCom PO Box 320 Nashville, TN 37202-0320 888-278-4862
[email protected] http://umcom.org/pages/news.asp?class=6&ID=305&typ e=2&product_id=0 Scholarship Name: Leonard M. Perryman Communications Scholarship for Ethnic Minority Students. *Academic Area: Communications science, journalism, religion. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be United Methodist ethnic minorities who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement, journalistic talent, involvement in the church, career goals, and potential as religious communicators. They also must be enrolled juniors or seniors at an accredited college or university in the United States. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with evidence of junior or senior enrollment status, official transcripts, three letters
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of recommendation, a photo, three samples of journalistic work, and a personal statement. Visit the organization’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $2,500. *Deadline: March 15. United Methodist Communications Attn: REM Fellowship Committee CRT/United Methodist Communicators PO Box 320 Nashville, TN 37202-0320 888-278-4862 http://archives.umc.org/interior.asp?ptid=1&mid=6891 Fellowship Name: Judy Weidman Racial Ethnic Minority Fellowship. *Academic Area: Communications science, religion. *Age Group: Recent college graduates. *Eligibility: Applicants must be recent seminary or college graduates who have majored or specialized in communications and who are interested in pursuing a career with the United Methodist Church in a communications capacity. Applicants must be members of the United Methodist church and be of racial ethnic minority heritage. They also must be willing and able to relocate for one year. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a 400- to 500-word personal statement, three communications samples, three letters of recommendation, a photo, and official transcripts. Visit the organization’s Web site for detailed information about the application process and the year-long experience. *Amount: $30,000, plus benefits and paid moving expenses. *Deadline: March 15. United States Bureau of Indian Affairs Attn: Edward Parisian, Director Office of Indian Education Programs 1849 C Street, NW MS-3512 MIB Washington, DC 20240-0001 202-208-6123 http://www.oiep.bia.edu Grant Name: Higher ED Grant. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be at least one-quarter degree Indian blood, accepted for admission to a nationally accredited institution of higher education that provides a course of study conferring the associate of arts or bachelor’s degree, and demonstrate financial need. High school seniors and undergraduate students may apply. *Application Process: Applicants should contact their tribe for application information.
The grant application is available from the education office of the tribe they are affiliated with or possess membership. Visit the bureau’s Web site for more information. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Deadlines vary. United States Department of Agriculture Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service Attn: Audrey Trotman, National Program Leader 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Stop 2201 Washington, DC 20250-2201 202-720-1973 http://www.csrees.usda.gov/fo/fundview. cfm?fonum=1110 Grant Name: Higher Education Multicultural Scholars Program. *Academic Area: Agriculture, food sciences. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: These grants are awarded to U.S. public or private nonprofit colleges/universities that offer baccalaureate degree or first professional degree programs in at least one discipline of food and agricultural sciences; land-grant colleges/ universities, including those in insular areas; colleges/ universities with significant minority enrollment and a demonstrable capacity to teach food and agricultural sciences; and other colleges/universities with a demonstrable capacity to teach food and agricultural sciences. The grants are then awarded to minority students at the institutions. *Application Process: Institutions interested in applying should visit the service’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $40,000 to $100,000. *Deadline: June 1. United States Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20202 800-433-3243 http://studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/students/ english/index.jsp Loan Name: The U.S. Department of Education’s Federal Student Aid Program provides students (including minorities) with $74 billion a year in loans, grants, and work-study assistance. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: College students at all levels may apply. *Application Process: Contact the U.S. Department of Education for information on specific programs. *Amount: Varies. *Loan Repayment Deadline: Varies by loan. *Application Deadline: Varies.
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Urban Financial Services Coalition Attn: Herbert W. Whiteman, Jr. Scholarship 2121 K Street, NW, Suite 800 Washington, DC 20037 202-261-3569
[email protected] http://www.ufscfoundation.org Scholarship Name: Herbert W. Whiteman Jr. Scholarship. *Academic Area: Business, finance. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must exhibit academic excellence (maintain at least a 3.0 GPA) and demonstrate leadership ability. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application, a letter of reference, a current resume, an acceptance letter from a college or a registration invoice, and a 400- to 500-word essay on “Excellence in LeadershipHow Do You Personally Exemplify the Quality?” Visit the coalition’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Contact the coalition for details. Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants (VSCPA) Attn: Molly Wash, Scholarship Coordinator VSCPA Educational Foundation PO Box 4620 Glen Allen, VA 23058-4620 800-733-8272
[email protected] http://www.vscpa.com/CPAStudent_Zone/Awards_ and_Scholarships/VSCPA_Minority_Undergrad_ Scholarship.aspx Scholarship Name: Minority Undergraduate Scholarship. *Academic Area: Accounting. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be members of a minority group, U.S. citizens, and enrolled in an accredited Virginia college or university with the intent to pursue a bachelor’s degree in accounting. They also should have completed at least three hours of accounting course work and be registered for at least three more hours. Applicants should also be maintaining at least a 3.0 GPA. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with an essay, a letter of recommendation from a faculty member, a resume, transcripts, and any additional documentation proving enrollment in additional accounting credit hours. Visit the society’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: April 17.
Wells Fargo Education Financial Services Student Loans PO Box 5185 Sioux Falls, SD 57117-5185 800-658-3567 http://www.wellsfargo.com/student/loans/undergrad/ index.jhtml Loan Name: Wells Fargo, a financial services company, provides a variety of loans to students, including minorities. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students, medical students. *Eligibility: College students at all levels may apply. *Application Process: Contact Wells Fargo for information on specific loan programs. *Amount: Varies. *Loan Repayment Deadline: Varies by loan. *Application Deadline: Applications are accepted throughout the year. Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board Attn: Sandy Thomas PO Box 7885 Madison, WI 53707-7885 608-266-0888
[email protected] http://www.heab.state.wi.us Grant Name: Indian Student Assistance Grant. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be at least 25 percent Native American, demonstrate financial need, be legal residents of Wisconsin, and plan to enroll or be currently enrolled at select Wisconsin colleges. *Application Process: An application is available at the board’s Web site. *Amount: $250 to $1,100. *Deadline: Varies. Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board Attn: Mary Lou Kuzdas PO Box 7885 Madison, WI 53707-7885 608-267-2212
[email protected] http://www.heab.state.wi.us Grant Name: Minority Undergraduate Retention Grant. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be African American, American Indian, Hispanic American, or Southeast Asian from Laos, Cambodia, or Vietnam; demonstrate financial need, be legal residents of Wisconsin, and be college sophomores, juniors, or seniors at select Wisconsin colleges. *Application
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Process: Contact the board for information on application requirements. *Amount: $250 to $2,500. *Deadline: Varies. Worldstudio Foundation AIGA Scholarships 164 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10010 212-807-1990 http://www.worldstudio.org/schol/eligibility.html Scholarship Name: Worldstudio AIGA Scholarship. *Academic Area: Architecture, graphic design, visual arts (open). *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time students pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in the arts, including fine arts, commercial arts, design, or architecture. They also must demonstrate financial need, maintain at least a 2.0 GPA, and have a commitment to community service. Members of ethnic or racial minorities are given preference over nonminority applicants. *Application Process: Applicants must submit an online and written application. The online application includes a personal statement, a 10-piece portfolio, and a self-portrait. Official college transcripts and two letters of recommendation must accompany the written application. Visit the foundation’s Web site to view the online application guidelines and download the written application. *Amount: $1,000 to $5,000. *Deadline: April 14. Xerox Technical Minority Scholarship Program 150 State Street, 4th Floor Rochester, NY 14614 http://www.xerox.com/downloads/usa/en/s/scholar.doc Scholarship Name: Xerox Technical Minority Scholarship. *Academic Area: Engineering (open), science, technology. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate technical science or engineering program at a four-year institution. They also must be full-time students maintaining a minimum B average and African American, Asian, Pacific Islander, Native American, Alaskan, or Hispanic. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application and resume. Visit Xerox’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000 to $10,000. *Deadline: September 15.
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. National Educational Foundation 1734 New Hampshire Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20009 202-387-3103
[email protected] http://www.zphib1920.org/nef/schapp.pdf Fellowship Name: Deborah Partridge Wolfe International Fellowship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: African-American students who are pursuing undergraduate or graduate education in any discipline may apply. This fellowship is available to U.S. students studying abroad and foreign students studying in the United States. Applicants do not need to be members of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority to be eligible for this fellowship. *Application Process: Applicants should submit three letters of recommendation, academic transcripts, a brief overview of their academic plans, a completed application (available at the sorority’s Web site), and a 150-word (or more) essay that details their academic goals and why they should receive the award. *Amount: $500 to $1,000. *Deadline: February 1. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. National Educational Foundation 1734 New Hampshire Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20009 202-387-3103
[email protected] http://www.zpbnef1975.org/schapp.pdf Scholarship Name: Isabel M. Herson Scholarship in Education. *Academic Area: Education. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: This African-American sorority’s scholarship does not require sorority membership. Applicants must be female, full-time students pursuing a degree in elementary or secondary education. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a 150-word personal essay describing their educational goals and professional aspirations, and three letters of recommendation. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $500 to $1,000. *Deadline: February 1. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. National Educational Foundation 1734 New Hampshire Avenue, NW
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[email protected] http://www.zpbnef1975.org/schapp.pdf Scholarship Name: Lullelia W. Harrison Scholarship in Counseling. *Academic Area: Counseling. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: This African-American sorority’s scholarship does not require sorority membership. Applicants must be female full-time students. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a 150-word personal essay describing their educational goals and professional aspirations, and three letters of recommendation. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $500 to $1,000. *Deadline: February 1. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. National Educational Foundation 1734 New Hampshire Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20009 202-387-3103
[email protected] http://www.zphib1920.org/nef/schapp.pdf Fellowship Name: Mildred Cater Bradham Social Work Fellowship. *Academic Area: Social work. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Members of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority (an African-American service organization) who are pursuing a graduate or professional degree in social work at an accredited college or university may apply. Students must plan to study full time. *Application Process: Applicants should submit three letters of recommendation, academic transcripts, a completed application (available at the sorority’s Web site), and a 150-word (or more) essay that details their academic goals and why they should receive the award. *Amount: $500 to $1,000. *Deadline: February 1. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. National Educational Foundation 1734 New Hampshire Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20009 202-387-3103
[email protected] http://www.zphib1920.org/nef/schapp.pdf Fellowship Name: Nancy B. Woolridge McGee Graduate Fellowship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Members of Zeta
Phi Beta Sorority (an African-American service organization) who are pursuing a graduate or professional degree at an accredited college or university may apply. Students must plan to study full time. *Application Process: Applicants should submit three letters of recommendation, academic transcripts, proof of enrollment, a completed application (available at the sorority’s Web site), and a 150-word+ essay that details their academic goals and why they should receive the award. *Amount: $500 to $1,000. *Deadline: February 1. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. National Educational Foundation 1734 New Hampshire Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20009 202-387-3103
[email protected] http://www.zpbnef1975.org/schapp.pdf Scholarship Name: S. Evelyn Lewis Memorial Scholarship in Medical Health Sciences. *Academic Area: Medicine (open). *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: This AfricanAmerican sorority’s scholarship does not require sorority membership. Applicants must be female, full-time students pursuing a degree in medicine or health sciences. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a 150-word personal essay describing their educational goals and professional aspirations, and three letters of recommendation. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $500 to $1,000. *Deadline: February 1. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. National Educational Foundation 1734 New Hampshire Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20009 202-387-3103
[email protected] http://www.zpbnef1975.org/schapp.pdf Scholarship Name: Zeta Phi Beta General Graduate Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: This African-American sorority’s scholarship does not require sorority membership. Applicants must be female, full-time students pursuing a master’s, doctoral, or postdoctoral degree. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a 150-word personal essay describing their educational goals
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and professional aspirations, and three letters of recommendation. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Up to $2,500. *Deadline: February 1. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. National Educational Foundation 1734 New Hampshire Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20009 202-387-3103
[email protected] http://www.zpbnef1975.org/schapp.pdf Scholarship Name: Zeta Phi Beta General Undergraduate Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: This African-American sorority’s scholarship does not require sorority membership. Applicants must be full-time students or enrolled as fulltime students for the upcoming fall semester. High school seniors are also eligible to apply for this scholarship. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a 150-word personal essay describing their educational goals and professional aspirations, proof of enrollment
or university acceptance, and three letters of recommendation. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $500 to $1,000. *Deadline: February 1. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. National Educational Foundation 1734 New Hampshire Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20009 202-387-3103 http://www.zpbnef1975.org/schapp.pdf Scholarship Name: Zora Neale Hurston Scholarship. *Academic Area: Anthropology. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: This African-American sorority’s scholarship does not require sorority membership. Applicants must be female, full-time students pursuing a degree in anthropology or a related field. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a 150-word personal essay describing their educational goals and professional aspirations, and three letters of recommendation. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $500 to $1,000. *Deadline: February 1.
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related sections: The following financial aid resources are available to students with disabilities. Aid for
undergraduate and graduate study is listed.
Alaska-Fairbanks, University of Office of Financial Aid 101 Eielson Building PO Box 756360 Fairbanks, AK 99775 888-474-7256
[email protected] http://www.uaf.edu/finaid Scholarship Name: Eugene and Loretta Rafson Scholarship for Students with Disabilities. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Physically disabled college students who need financial assistance are eligible to apply. *Application Process: Contact the University of Alaska-Fairbanks Foundation for application details. *Amount: $750. *Deadline: Write or call for details.
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[email protected] http://www.agbell.org/DesktopDefault.aspx?p=College_ Scholarship_Awards Scholarship Name: Bennion Family Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be fulltime students accepted into or enrolled in a college or university, and who have had a moderate to profound hearing loss prior to spoken language acquisition. Applicants must use spoken communication as their primary form of communication. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with three letters of recommendation, a waiver of access form, all applicable official transcripts, and a current unaided and aided audiogram (hearing aid users) or recent mapping report (cochlear implant users). Visit the association’s Web site to download an application and a waiver of access form. *Amount: $2,000. *Deadline: April 15.
Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Attn: Manager, Financial Aid and Scholarship Programs 3417 Volta Place, NW Washington, DC 20007 202-337-5220
[email protected] http://www.agbell.org/DesktopDefault.aspx?p=College_ Scholarship_Awards Scholarship Name: Allie Raney Hunt Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time students accepted into or enrolled in a college or university, and who have had a moderate to profound hearing loss prior to spoken language acquisition. Applicants must be oral deaf. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with three letters of recommendation, a waiver of access form, all applicable official transcripts, and a current unaided and aided audiogram (hearing aid users) or recent mapping report (cochlear implant users). Visit the association’s Web site to download an application and a waiver of access form. *Amount: $2,000. *Deadline: April 15.
Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Attn: Manager, Financial Aid and Scholarship Programs 3417 Volta Place, NW Washington, DC 20007 202-337-5220
[email protected] http://www.agbell.org/DesktopDefault.aspx?p=College_ Scholarship_Awards Scholarship Name: Deaf and Hard of Hearing Section (DHHS) Scholarship Fund. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time students accepted into or enrolled in a college or university, and who have had a moderate to profound hearing loss prior to spoken language acquisition. Applicants must use spoken communication as their primary form of communication and must be members of Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and the DHHS. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with three letters of recommendation, a waiver of access form, all applicable official transcripts, and
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a current unaided and aided audiogram (hearing aid users) or recent mapping report (cochlear implant users). Visit the association’s Web site to download an application and a waiver of access form. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: April 15. Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Attn: Manager, Financial Aid and Scholarship Programs 3417 Volta Place, NW Washington, DC 20007 202-337-5220
[email protected] http://www.agbell.org/DesktopDefault.aspx?p=College_ Scholarship_Awards Scholarship Name: Elsie M. Bell Grosvenor Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time students accepted into a mainstream college in the Washington, DC, area, who have had a moderate to profound hearing loss prior to spoken language acquisition, and who use spoken communication as their primary form of communication. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with three letters of recommendation, a waiver of access form, all applicable official transcripts, and a current unaided and aided audiogram (hearing aid users) or recent mapping report (cochlear implant users). Visit the association’s Web site to download an application and a waiver of access form. *Amount: $2,000. *Deadline: April 15. Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Attn: Manager, Financial Aid and Scholarship Programs 3417 Volta Place, NW Washington, DC 20007 202-337-5220
[email protected] http://www.agbell.org/DesktopDefault.aspx?p=College_ Scholarship_Awards Scholarship Name: Federation of Jewish Women’s Organization Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time students accepted into or enrolled in a college or university, and who have had a moderate to profound hearing loss prior to spoken language acquisition. Applicants must use spoken communication as their primary form of communication. Preference is given to female Jewish
applicants. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with three letters of recommendation, a waiver of access form, all applicable official transcripts, and a current unaided and aided audiogram (hearing aid users) or recent mapping report (cochlear implant users). Visit the association’s Web site to download an application and a waiver of access form. *Amount: $2,000. *Deadline: April 15. Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Attn: Manager, Financial Aid and Scholarship Programs 3417 Volta Place, NW Washington, DC 20007 202-337-5220
[email protected] http://www.agbell.org/DesktopDefault.aspx?p=College_ Scholarship_Awards Scholarship Name: George H. Nofer Scholarship. *Academic Area: Law, public policy. *Age Group: Graduate students, law students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time students accepted into an accredited law school or graduate program in public policy, and who have had a moderate to profound hearing loss prior to spoken language acquisition. Applicants must use spoken communication as their primary form of communication. They should also have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with three letters of recommendation, a waiver of access form, all applicable official transcripts, and a current unaided and aided audiogram (hearing aid users) or recent mapping report (cochlear implant users). Visit the association’s Web site to download an application and a waiver of access form. *Amount: $5,000 (renewable for two additional years with a 3.0 GPA). *Deadline: April 15. Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Attn: Manager, Financial Aid and Scholarship Programs 3417 Volta Place, NW Washington, DC 20007 202-337-5220
[email protected] http://www.agbell.org/DesktopDefault.aspx?p=College_ Scholarship_Awards Scholarship Name: Herbert P. Feibelman Jr. Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants
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must be full-time students accepted into or enrolled in a college or university, who have had a moderate to profound hearing loss prior to spoken language acquisition, and who use spoken communication as their primary form of communication. They must be members (or the children of members) in good standing of the Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with three letters of recommendation, a waiver of access form, all applicable official transcripts, and a current unaided and aided audiogram (hearing aid users) or recent mapping report (cochlear implant users). Visit the association’s Web site to download an application and a waiver of access form. *Amount: $2,500. *Deadline: April 15. Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Attn: Manager, Financial Aid and Scholarship Programs 3417 Volta Place, NW Washington, DC 20007 202-337-5220
[email protected] http://www.agbell.org/DesktopDefault.aspx?p=College_ Scholarship_Awards Scholarship Name: Ladies’ Auxiliary National Rural Letter Carriers Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time students accepted into or enrolled in a college or university, and who have had a moderate to profound hearing loss prior to spoken language acquisition. Applicants must use spoken communication as their primary form of communication. Contact the association for further eligibility requirements. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with three letters of recommendation, a waiver of access form, all applicable official transcripts, and a current unaided and aided audiogram (hearing aid users) or recent mapping report (cochlear implant users). Visit the association’s Web site to download an application and a waiver of access form. *Amount: $2,000. *Deadline: April 15. Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Attn: Manager, Financial Aid and Scholarship Programs 3417 Volta Place, NW Washington, DC 20007
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[email protected] http://www.agbell.org/DesktopDefault.aspx?p=College_ Scholarship_Awards Scholarship Name: Louis DiCarlo Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time students accepted into or enrolled in a graduate program, and who have had a moderate to profound hearing loss prior to spoken language acquisition. Applicants must use spoken communication as their primary form of communication. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with three letters of recommendation, a waiver of access form, all applicable official transcripts, and a current unaided and aided audiogram (hearing aid users) or recent mapping report (cochlear implant users). Visit the association’s Web site to download an application and a waiver of access form.. *Amount: $2,000. *Deadline: April 15. Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Attn: Manager, Financial Aid and Scholarship Programs 3417 Volta Place, NW Washington, DC 20007 202-337-5220
[email protected] http://www.agbell.org/DesktopDefault.aspx?p=College_ Scholarship_Awards Scholarship Name: Lucille B. Abt Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be fulltime students accepted into or enrolled in a college or university, and who have had a moderate to profound hearing loss prior to spoken language acquisition. Applicants must use spoken communication and lip reading as their primary form of communication. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with three letters of recommendation, a waiver of access form, all applicable official transcripts, and a current unaided and aided audiogram (hearing aid users) or recent mapping report (cochlear implant users). Visit the association’s Web site to download an application and a waiver of access form. *Amount: $5,000. *Deadline: April 15. Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Attn: Manager, Financial Aid and Scholarship Programs 3417 Volta Place, NW
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[email protected] http://www.agbell.org/DesktopDefault.aspx?p=College_ Scholarship_Awards Scholarship Name: Robert H. Weitbrecht Scholarship. *Academic Area: Engineering (general), science. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be fulltime students accepted into or enrolled in a college or university, and who have had a moderate to profound hearing loss prior to spoken language acquisition. They must also use spoken communication as their primary form of communication and demonstrate leadership potential. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with three letters of recommendation, a waiver of access form, all applicable official transcripts, and a current unaided and aided audiogram (hearing aid users) or recent mapping report (cochlear implant users). Visit the association’s Web site to download an application and a waiver of access form. *Amount: $2,500. *Deadline: April 15.
Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Attn: Manager, Financial Aid and Scholarship Programs 3417 Volta Place, NW Washington, DC 20007 202-337-5220
[email protected] http://www.agbell.org/DesktopDefault.aspx?p=College_ Scholarship_Awards Scholarship Name: Volta Scholarship Fund. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be fulltime students accepted into or enrolled in a college or university, and who have had a moderate to profound hearing loss prior to spoken language acquisition. Applicants must be oral deaf. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with three letters of recommendation, a waiver of access form, all applicable official transcripts, and a current unaided and aided audiogram (hearing aid users) or recent mapping report (cochlear implant users). Visit the association’s Web site to download an application and a waiver of access form. *Amount: $2,000. *Deadline: April 15.
Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Attn: Manager, Financial Aid and Scholarship Programs 3417 Volta Place, NW Washington, DC 20007 202-337-5220
[email protected] http://www.agbell.org/DesktopDefault.aspx?p=College_ Scholarship_Awards Scholarship Name: Samuel M. and Gertrude G. Levy Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time students accepted into or enrolled in a college or university, and who have had a moderate to profound hearing loss prior to spoken language acquisition. Applicants must be oral deaf. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with three letters of recommendation, a waiver of access form, all applicable official transcripts, and a current unaided and aided audiogram (hearing aid users) or recent mapping report (cochlear implant users). Visit the association’s Web site to download an application and a waiver of access form. *Amount: $2,000. *Deadline: April 15.
Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Attn: Manager, Financial Aid and Scholarship Programs 3417 Volta Place, NW Washington, DC 20007 202-337-5220
[email protected] http://www.agbell.org/DesktopDefault.aspx?p=College_ Scholarship_Awards Scholarship Name: Walter W. and Thelma C. Hissey College Scholarship Fund. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time students accepted into or enrolled in a college or university, and who have had a moderate to profound hearing loss prior to spoken language acquisition. Applicants must use spoken communication as their primary form of communication. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with three letters of recommendation, a waiver of access form, all applicable official transcripts, and a current unaided and aided audiogram (hearing aid users) or recent mapping report (cochlear implant users). Visit the association’s Web site to download an application and a waiver of access form. *Amount: $5,000. *Deadline: April 15.
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American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology 555 East Wells Street, Suite 1100 Milwaukee, WI 53202-3823 414-272-6071
[email protected] http://www.aaaai.org Scholarship Name: Award of Excellence Asthma Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Graduating high school students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors with asthma who need financial assistance to attend college. They also must be U.S. or Canadian citizens. *Application Process: For the second portion of the application process, applicants must submit documentation via mail from their physician (to confirm diagnosis of asthma) and high school counselor or principal. Contact the academy for more information. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: Contact the academy for details. American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology 555 East Wells Street, Suite 1100 Milwaukee, WI 53202-3823 414-272-6071
[email protected] http://www.aaaai.org Scholarship Name: Tanner McQuiston Memorial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Graduating high school students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors with asthma who need financial assistance to attend college. They also must be U.S. or Canadian citizens. *Application Process: For the second portion of the application process, applicants must submit documentation via mail from their physician (to confirm diagnosis of asthma) and high school counselor or principal. Contact the academy for more information. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: Contact the academy for details. American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology 555 East Wells Street, Suite 1100 Milwaukee, WI 53202-3823 414-272-6071
[email protected] http://www.aaaai.org Award Name: Merit Award. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors with asthma
who need financial assistance to attend college. They also must be U.S. or Canadian citizens. *Application Process: An initial application must be completed at the academy’s Web site. For the second portion of the application process, applicants must submit documentation via mail from their physician (to confirm diagnosis of asthma) and high school counselor or principal. Contact the academy for more information. *Amount: $100. *Deadline: Contact the academy for details. American Cancer Society-Florida Division 1001 South MacDill Avenue Tampa, FL 33629 800-444-1410, ext. 405
[email protected] http://www.cancer.org Scholarship Name: R.O.C.K. College Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors or college students who have had cancer before age 21 and wish to attend an accredited Florida university, community college, or vocational technical school. They must also be residents of Florida and U.S. citizens. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application along with three letters of recommendation, financial aid form, recent 1040 IRS form, personal essay, academic transcript, and SAT or ACT scores. *Amount: Up to $2,000, plus $300 for textbooks. *Deadline: April 10. American Council of the Blind Scholarship Program Attn: Terry Pacheco 1155 15th Street, NW, Suite 1004 Washington, DC 20005 800-424-8666 http://www.acb.org Scholarship Name: Various General Scholarships. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Students who are legally blind and admitted to an academic, vocational, technical, or professional training program are eligible to apply. Applicants must have a GPA of at least 3.3 for most scholarships. High school seniors are eligible to apply, as are part-time students who are working full time. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application (available online), an autobiographical sketch,
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certification of legal blindness, certified transcripts, a letter of recommendation, and proof of acceptance from a postsecondary school. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: March 1.
apply. Scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement, community service, and financial need. *Application Process: Contact the council for details. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: Typically in September.
American Council of the Blind of Minnesota Attn: Michael Malver PO Box 7341 Minneapolis, MN 55407 612-673-0664
[email protected] http://www.acb.org/minnesota/Scholarship.html Scholarship Name: American Council of the Blind of Minnesota Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be legally blind high school seniors or college students who are residents of Minnesota. *Application Process: Applicants should email the council to request an application. *Amount: $750. *Deadline: Typically late May.
American Council of the Blind of Texas Attn: Nolan Dyer, Scholarship Committee Chairperson 374 County Road 2206 Texarkana, TX 75501 903-832-5038 http://www.acbtexas.org/scholarshipinfo.html Scholarship Name: Educational Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be legally blind high school seniors or college students, residents of Texas, and have a GPA of at least 2.75. *Application Process: Applications must submit a completed scholarship application, documentation of legal or total blindness, proof of Texas residency, high school transcripts, two to three letters of recommendation, and a one- to twopage typewritten autobiography. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: Contact the council for the deadline date.
American Council of the Blind of Ohio (ACBO) Attn: ACBO Scholarship Committee 3114 Manning Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45211 800-835-2226
[email protected] http://www.acbohio.org Scholarship Name: American Council of the Blind of Ohio Scholarships. *Academic Area: Open (study areas vary by scholarship). *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be legally blind high school seniors or college students who are residents of Ohio (or who attend a college in Ohio) and have a GPA of at least 3.0. Note: One scholarship is offered to both blind and sighted students. *Application Process: Applicants must submit three reference forms, an official copy of transcripts, a certificate of legal blindness, and a 250- to 500-word essay. . *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: August 1. American Council of the Blind of South Carolina PO Box 481 Columbia, SC 29202 803-735-1052 http://www.acb.org/southcarolina Scholarship Name: Educational Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Blind full-time college students who reside in South Carolina are eligible to
American Foundation for the Blind Attn: Scholarship Committee 11 Penn Plaza, Suite 300 New York, NY 10001 212-502-7600
[email protected] http://www.afb.org Contest Name: Gladys C. Anderson Memorial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Performing arts (musicclassical), performing arts (music-religious). *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be visually impaired undergraduate or graduate women studying classical or religious music. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, an essay, official transcripts, a letter of acceptance, three letters of recommendation, proof of legal blindness and citizenship, and a performance tape (not to exceed 30 minutes). Visit the Foundation’s Web site to complete an online application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: April 30. American Foundation for the Blind Attn: Scholarship Committee 11 Penn Plaza, Suite 300 New York, NY 10001 212-502-7600
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[email protected] http://www.afb.org Scholarship Name: Rudolph Dillman Memorial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Rehabilitation. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be visually impaired undergraduate and graduate students studying rehabilitation and/or education of persons who are blind or visually impaired *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, an essay, official transcripts, a letter of acceptance, three letters of recommendation, and proof of legal blindness, citizenship, and financial need. Visit the foundation’s Web site to complete an online application. *Amount: $2,500. *Deadline: April 30. American Foundation for the Blind Attn: Scholarship Committee 11 Penn Plaza, Suite 300 New York, NY 10001 212-502-7600
[email protected] http://www.afb.org Scholarship Name: Paul and Ellen Ruckes Scholarship. *Academic Area: Computer science, engineering (general), life sciences, physical sciences. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be visually impaired undergraduate or graduate students studying engineering or computer, life sciences, or physical sciences. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, an essay, official transcripts, a letter of acceptance, three letters of recommendation, and proof of legal blindness and citizenship. Visit the foundation’s Web site to complete an online application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: April 30. American Legion Auxiliary 777 North Meridian Street, Third Floor Indianapolis, IN 46204-1420 317-955-3845
[email protected] http://www.legion-aux.org Scholarship Name: Non-Traditional Student Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Students who plan to return to the classroom after an extended period of time, who have completed at least one year of college, and are in need of financial aid to continue their education are eligible for this scholarship. Applicants must also have been dues-
paying members of The American Legion, Auxiliary, or Sons of The American Legion for at least the two years prior. They should also demonstrate leadership abilities and academic excellence. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with high school and college transcripts and their work history. Visit the auxiliary’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: March 1. American Nuclear Society Outreach Department 555 North Kensington Avenue La Grange Park, IL 60526 708-352-6611 http://www.ans.org Scholarship Name: Robert A. Dannels Scholarship. *Academic Area: Engineering (nuclear), nuclear science. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Full-time graduate students enrolled in nuclear science, nuclear engineering, or other nuclear-related major are eligible to apply. The scholarship is open to all graduate students, but students with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply. *Application Process: Contact the Outreach Department for details. *Amount: $3,500. *Deadline: *Deadline: February 1. Arizona Kidney Foundation Scholarship Fund 4203 East Indian School Road, Suite 140 Phoenix, AZ 85018 602-840-1644 http://www.azkidney.org/patient.htm Scholarship Name: Bidstrup Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors or college students who are undergoing dialysis treatment or who have had a kidney transplant. They must also be residents of Arizona. *Application Process: Contact the foundation for application details. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: Varies. Arizona State University (ASU) Disability Resource Center (DRC) Attn: Jim Hermauer, Supervisor, Disability Access PO Box 873202 Tempe, AZ 85287-3202 480-965-1234, 480-965-9000 (TDD)
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http://www.asu.edu/studentaffairs/ed/drc/scholarships. htm Scholarship Name: Andrew M. Brown Scholarships. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors or college students, maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA, demonstrate financial need, be planning to pursue or currently pursuing a full-time degree program at ASU, and be registered with the DRC as a qualified student with a disability. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a two-page personal statement, and a letter of recommendation. Visit the DRC Web site to download an application. *Amount: $200 to $2,156 per year. *Deadline: June 1. Arizona State University (ASU) Disability Resource Center (DRC) Attn: Jim Hermauer, Supervisor, Disability Access PO Box 873202 Tempe, AZ 85287-3202 480-965-1234, 480-965-9000 (TDD)
[email protected] http://www.asu.edu/studentaffairs/ed/drc/scholarships. htm Scholarship Name: Donald & Dorothy Colee Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors or college students, have a physical disability, maintain at least a 3.0 GPA, and be residents of Arizona. They must also demonstrate financial need, be planning to or currently pursuing a full-time degree program, and be registered with the Disability Resource Center as a qualified student with a disability. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a two-page personal statement, and a letter of recommendation. Visit the DRC Web site to download an application. *Amount: $200 to $2,156 per year. *Deadline: June 1. Arizona State University (ASU) Disability Resource Center (DRC) Attn: Jim Hermauer, Supervisor, Disability Access PO Box 873202 Tempe, AZ 85287-3202 480-965-1234, 480-965-9000 (TDD)
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Scholarship Name: DRC Regents’ Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be undergraduate students with disabilities who are Arizona residents, and maintain at least a 3.0 GPA. They must also demonstrate financial need, be pursuing a full-time degree program, and be registered with the DRC as a qualified student with a disability. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a two-page personal statement, and a letter of recommendation. Visit the DRC Web site to download an application. *Amount: $200 to $2,156 per year. *Deadline: June 1. Arizona State University (ASU) Disability Resource Center (DRC) Attn: Jim Hermauer, Supervisor, Disability Access PO Box 873202 Tempe, AZ 85287-3202 480-965-1234, 480-965-9000 (TDD)
[email protected] http://www.asu.edu/studentaffairs/ed/drc/scholarships. htm Scholarship Name: Ethelmae S. Merriam Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors or college students, maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA, demonstrate financial need, be pursuing a full-time degree program, and be registered with the DRC as a qualified student with a disability. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a two-page personal statement, and a letter of recommendation. Visit the DRC Web site to download an application. *Amount: $200 to $2,156 per year. *Deadline: June 1. Arizona State University (ASU) Disability Resource Center (DRC) Attn: Jim Hermauer, Supervisor, Disability Access PO Box 873202 Tempe, AZ 85287-3202 480-965-1234, 480-965-9000 (TDD)
[email protected] http://www.asu.edu/studentaffairs/ed/drc/scholarships. htm Scholarship Name: Steven & Mary Rosenfield Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must have a documented specific learning disability and/or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Applicants must
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be high school seniors beginning their first semester in college. Preference is given to Northern California residents. Applicants must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA, demonstrate financial need, be pursuing a full-time degree program, and be registered with the DRC as a qualified student with a disability. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a two-page personal statement, and a letter of recommendation. Visit the DRC Web site to download an application. *Amount: $200 to $2,156 per year. *Deadline: June 1. Arizona State University (ASU) Disability Resource Center (DRC) Attn: Jim Hermauer, Supervisor, Disability Access PO Box 873202 Tempe, AZ 85287-3202 480-965-1234, 480-965-9000 (TDD)
[email protected] http://www.asu.edu/studentaffairs/ed/drc/scholarships. htm Scholarship Name: Julie Sargent Memorial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must have juvenile arthritis and be undergraduate students who are residents of Arizona. They must also maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA, demonstrate financial need, be pursuing a full-time degree program, and be registered with the DRC as a qualified student with a disability. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a two-page personal statement, and a letter of recommendation. Visit the DRC Web site to download an application. *Amount: $200 to $2,156 per year. *Deadline: June 1. Arizona State University (ASU) Office of Financial Aid PO Box 870412 Tempe, AZ 85287-0412 480-965-3355 http://www.asu.edu Scholarship Name: Sertoma Communicative Disorders Scholarship. *Academic Area: Audiology, speech pathology. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time, graduate-level students at ASU studying speech language pathology or audiology. *Application Process: Contact the Office of Financial Aid for application details. *Amount: $2,500 to $5,000. *Deadline: Applications are available from December through April 1.
Arizona, University of Disability Resource Center (DRC) 1224 East Lowell Street Tucson, AZ 85721 520-621-3268 (Voice/TTY)
[email protected] http://drc.arizona.edu/drc/scholarship.shtml Scholarship Name: Various scholarships for disabled students. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Students who demonstrate financial need and have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA are eligible to apply.*Application Process: Applications are available through a student’s disability specialist. *Amount: $1,500 to $2,000. *Deadline: *Deadline: Mid-April. Association for Glycogen Storage Disease PO Box 896 Durant, IA 52747 563-785-6038
[email protected] http://www.agsdus.org Scholarship Name: The association offers scholarships to students with glycogen storage disease. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Students who have a confirmed diagnosis of glycogen storage disease and who are paid members of the Association (or whose parents are members) may apply.*Application Process: Contact the association for details. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: *Deadline: Varies. Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired 1703 North Beauregard Street, Suite 440 Alexandria, VA 22311 703-671-4500, ext. 201
[email protected] http://www.aerbvi.org Scholarship Name: William and Dorothy Ferrell Scholarship. *Academic Area: Disability services. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be legally blind individuals studying for a career in the field of services to persons who are blind or visually impaired. *Application Process: Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: March 15.
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Association for the Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired of Ohio (AERO) 1568 Lafayette Drive Columbus, OH 43220
[email protected] http://www.aerohio.org/schgrts/schol-grant.htm Scholarship Name: AERO Personnel Preparation Scholarship. *Academic Area: Rehabilitation. *Age Group: Undergraduate or graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be at least juniors in an accredited college or university, majoring in rehabilitation counseling, rehabilitation teaching, orientation and mobility, or education of students with visual disabilities. Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA and be residents of Ohio. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, three letters of recommendation, proof of acceptance to educational institution, a short description of volunteer or work history, and a personal essay. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: May 1. Association of Blind Citizens PO Box 246 Holbrook, MA 02343 781-961-1023
[email protected] http://www.assocofblindcitizens.org Scholarship Name: Reggie Johnson Memorial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be legally blind high school seniors or college students who are U.S. legal residents. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, transcripts, a certificate of legal blindness, two letters of recommendation, and a biographical sketch (on disk). Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000 to $3,000. *Deadline: April 15. Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada 350 Albert Street, Suite 600 Ottawa, ON K1R 1B1 Canada 613-563-1236
[email protected] http://www.aucc.ca/scholarships/open/mattinson_ e.html Scholarship Name: Mattinson Endowment Fund Scholarship for Disabled Students. *Academic Area:
Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be Canadian citizens or legal residents with disabilities who are attending a Canadian degreegranting institution, college, or university. *Application Process: Contact the association for application details. *Amount: $2,500. *Deadline: Varies. Autism Society of America 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 300 Bethesda, MD 20814-3067 301-657-0881, 800-328-8476 http://www.autism-society.org/site/PageServer?pagena me=ASAFoundation Scholarship Name: Eden Services Charles H. Hoens Jr. Scholars Program. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be individuals with autism who have successfully met all the requirements for admission into an accredited postsecondary program of study. The program is open to high school seniors and current college students. *Application Process: Contact the foundation for application details. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: February 28. Beacon College 105 East Main Street Leesburg, FL 34748 352-787-7660
[email protected] http://www.beaconcollege.edu/Admissions/finaid.htm Beacon College is one of only two post-secondary institutions in the United States established exclusively to serve students with learning disabilities. It offers a variety of scholarships and grants to students. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: High school seniors and college students who have learning disabilities and who are planning to or are currently attending the college may apply. *Application Process: Contact the college for details. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: Contact the college for details. Blanche Fischer Foundation 1511 Southwest Sunset Boulevard, Suite 1-B Portland, OR 97239 503-819-8205
[email protected] http://www.bff.org Scholarship Name: Blanche Fischer Foundation Grant. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility:
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Applicants must be physically disabled, reside in Oregon, and demonstrate financial need. Applicants may apply for grants to help cover the cost of a variety of expenses, including non-tuition educational expenses and skills training equipment. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, verification of disability (from a health care professional), and a quote of expected expenses. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: Varies. Blind Information Technology Specialists c/o American Council of the Blind 1155 15th Street, NW, Suite 1004 Washington, DC 20005 800-424-8666
[email protected] http://www.acb.org/bits Scholarship Name: Kellie Cannon Scholarship. *Academic Area: Computer science. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must have a visual impairment and wish to prepare for a career in the computer science field. *Application Process: Contact the American Council for the Blind for application details. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: Varies. Boomer Esiason Foundation Attn: Jerry Cahill 417 Fifth Avenue, Second Floor New York, NY 10016 646-344-3765
[email protected] http://www.cfambassador.com Scholarship Name: Boomer Esiason Foundation Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be undergraduate or graduate students with cystic fibrosis. Applicants must demonstrate academic achievement, community service, and financial need. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a recent photograph, a letter of diagnosis (from physician), a letter confirming financial need (from a social worker), recent W2 forms for both parents, an essay, a letter of acceptance from academic institution, a detailed breakdown of tuition expenses, and transcripts. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $500 to $2,000. *Deadline: Varies.
Brigham Young University University Accessibility Center 1520 WSC Provo, UT 84602 801-422-2767, 801-422-0436 (TTY)
[email protected] http://saas.byu.edu/depts/finaid Scholarship Name: Brigham Young University Scholarships for Students with Disabilities. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be disabled students who demonstrate financial need. *Application Process: Contact the Brigham Young University Accessibility Center for application details. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: Varies. California Association for Postsecondary Education and Disability (CAPED) Attn: Janet Shapiro, Disabled Students Programs and Services Santa Barbara City College 721 Cliff Drive Santa Barbara, CA 93109 805-965-0581, ext. 2365
[email protected] http://www.caped.net/scholarship.html Scholarship Name: CAPED General Excellence Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be college students with disabilities who demonstrate high academic achievement and are involved in their community as well as campus life. Undergraduate applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.5; graduatelevel applicants must have a GPA of at least 3.0. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a cover letter, a letter of recommendation, verification of disability, transcripts, and proof of enrollment. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,500. *Deadline: September 1. California Association for Postsecondary Education and Disability (CAPED) Attn: Janet Shapiro, Disabled Students Programs and Services Santa Barbara City College 721 Cliff Drive Santa Barbara, CA 93109 805-965-0581, ext. 2365
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[email protected] http://www.caped.net/scholarship.html Scholarship Name: Cindy Kolb Memorial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be students with disabilities attending a four-year college or university in California. Undergraduate applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.5; graduate-level applicants must have a GPA of at least 3.0. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a cover letter, a letter of recommendation, verification of disability, transcripts, and proof of enrollment. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: September 1. California Association for Postsecondary Education and Disability (CAPED) Attn: Janet Shapiro, Disabled Students Programs and Services Santa Barbara City College 721 Cliff Drive Santa Barbara, CA 93109 805-965-0581, ext. 2365
[email protected] http://www.caped.net/scholarship.html Scholarship Name: Lynn M. Smith Memorial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be community college students with disabilities who are pursuing a vocational career goal at a California postsecondary institution. They must also have a minimum GPA of 2.5. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a cover letter, a letter of recommendation, verification of disability, transcripts, and proof of enrollment. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: September 1. California Association for Postsecondary Education and Disability (CAPED) Attn: Janet Shapiro, Disabled Students Programs and Services Santa Barbara City College 721 Cliff Drive Santa Barbara, CA 93109 805-965-0581, ext. 2365
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Scholarship Name: Steve Fasteau Past Presidents’ Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be college students with disabilities at California postsecondary institutions. Undergraduate applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.5; graduate-level applicants must have a GPA of at least 3.0. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a cover letter, a letter of recommendation, verification of disability, transcripts, and proof of enrollment. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: September 1. California Association for Postsecondary Education and Disability (CAPED) Attn: Janet Shapiro, Disabled Students Programs and Services Santa Barbara City College 721 Cliff Drive Santa Barbara, CA 93109 805-965-0581, ext. 2365
[email protected] http://www.caped.net/scholarship.html Scholarship Name: Susan Bunch Memorial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be students with disabilities who are pursuing a college degree at a California postsecondary institution. Undergraduate applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.5; graduate-level applicants must have a GPA of at least 3.0. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a cover letter, a letter of recommendation, verification of disability, transcripts, and proof of enrollment. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: September 1. California Association for Postsecondary Education and Disability (CAPED) Attn: Janet Shapiro, Disabled Students Programs and Services Santa Barbara City College 721 Cliff Drive Santa Barbara, CA 93109 805-965-0581, ext. 2365
[email protected] http://www.caped.net/scholarship.html Scholarship Name: Walter Young Memorial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate
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students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be college students at a California postsecondary institution who are blind or visually impaired. Undergraduate applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.5; graduate-level applicants must have a GPA of at least 3.0. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a cover letter, a letter of recommendation, verification of disability, transcripts, and proof of enrollment. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: September 1. California Association for Postsecondary Education and Disability (CAPED) Attn: Janet Shapiro, Disabled Students Programs and Services Santa Barbara City College 721 Cliff Drive Santa Barbara, CA 93109 805-965-0581, ext. 2365
[email protected] http://www.caped.net/scholarship.html Scholarship Name: William May Memorial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be college students with disabilities at a California postsecondary institution. Undergraduate applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.5; graduate-level applicants must have a GPA of at least 3.0. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a cover letter, a letter of recommendation, verification of disability, transcripts, and proof of enrollment. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: September 1. California Council of the Blind 578 B Street Hayward, CA 94541 510-537-7877 http://www.ccbnet.org Scholarship Name: California Council of the Blind Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of California who are legally blind, planning to (high school seniors) or currently enrolled as full-time students in accredited colleges/universities or vocational schools, and demonstrate financial need. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed
application, a personal statement, transcripts, and a letter of recommendation. Visit the council’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: Varies. California Governor’s Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities 800 Capitol Mall, MIC 41 Sacramento, CA 95814 800-695-0350, 916-654-9820 (TTY) http://www.disabilityemployment.org/youth.htm Scholarship Name: Hal Connolly Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors at California public or private schools who have participated in varsity sports despite a disability. They need not plan to take part in sports while in college. Applicants must be disabled, have a GPA of at least 2.8, and be age 19 or under on January 1 of the same calendar year in which they apply. *Application Process: Visit the California Governor’s Committee Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: Varies. California-Hawaii Elks Association 5450 East Lamona Avenue Fresno, CA 93727-2224 599-255-4531 http://www.chea-elks.org/vocationalgrant.html Grant Name: California-Hawaii Elks Association Vocational Grant. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be California or Hawaii residents who plan to pursue an eligible vocational/technical course, which culminates in an associate degree, diploma, or certificate. Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants may be high school seniors or other prospective students who require training or retraining to compete in the workplace. Note: Individuals planning to transfer to a four-year school to pursue a bachelor’s degree may not apply. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a personal statement, four letters of recommendation (two from educators), transcripts or work record (from the previous two years), a letter of acceptance to vocational program, a copy of official documentation of residency status (if a naturalized U.S. citizen), and a vocational course pamphlet. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: Varies.
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California-Hawaii Elks Association California-Hawaii Elks Major Project Inc. 5450 East Lamona Avenue Fresno, CA 93727-2224 599-255-4531 http://www.chea-elks.org/uspsd.html Scholarship Name: Undergraduate Scholarship Program for Students with Disabilities. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be California or Hawaii residents with physical impairments, neurological impairments, visual impairments, hearing impairments, and/or speechlanguage disorders who are pursuing their goals in higher education. Applicants must be sponsored by an Elks member from California or Hawaii. High school seniors are also eligible to apply. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, an essay, a financial statement, official transcripts, and two letter of recommendation. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000 to $2,000. *Deadline: March 15. California State University (CSU) Office of the Chancellor 401 Golden Shore, Fourth Floor Long Beach, CA 90802-4210 562-985-2692 http://www.calstate.edu/hr/flp Loan Name: Chancellor’s Doctoral Incentive/Forgivable Loan Program. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Individuals preparing for academic teaching careers are eligible to apply, particularly those interested in applying and competing for CSU instructional faculty positions. *Application Process: Contact the program administrator for additional information. *Amount: Loans of $10,000 per year to a total of $30,000 over a five-year period are available. Twenty percent of the amount borrowed is forgiven for each year of teaching at CSU. *Deadline: Typically in February. Contact the program administrator for additional information. California State University-Bakersfield Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships Building SA 114 9001 Stockdale Highway 48SA Bakersfield, CA 93311 661-654-3016
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Scholarship Name: California State UniversityBakersfield Scholarships for Students with Disabilities. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be student with disabilities who demonstrate financial need. *Application Process: Contact the California State University-Bakersfield Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships for application details. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: Varies. California State University-Fresno Scholarship Office 5150 North Maple Avenue, JA64 Fresno, CA 93740 559-278-6572 http://studentaffairs.csufresno.edu/scholarships/default. htm Scholarship Name: Becky Honda Memorial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be students with disabilities who demonstrate financial need. *Application Process: Contact the CSU-Fresno Financial Aid Office for application details. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: Varies. Cancer Survivor’s Fund PO Box 792 Missouri City, TX 77459 281-437-7142
[email protected] http://www.cancersurvivorsfund.org Scholarship Name: Cancer Survivors’ Fund Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be cancer survivors or currently diagnosed with cancer. Applicants must reside in Texas and be enrolled in or accepted for enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate school. Upon receipt of a scholarship, applicants must agree to do volunteer work to use their cancer experience to help other young cancer patients and survivors coping with a life threatening or life-altering events. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a letter of acceptance (to a postsecondary institution), two letters of recommendation, verification of medical history and current status (from physician), an essay, and a release form. Visit the fund’s Web site to download an application and release form. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: January 31.
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Canyons, College of the Office of Admissions 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road Santa Clarita, CA 91355 661-259-7800 http://www.canyons.edu Scholarship Name: College of the Canyons Scholarship for Students with Disabilities. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be disabled high school seniors or college students who demonstrate financial need. *Application Process: Contact the College of the Canyons Office of Admissions for application details. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: Varies. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) PO Box 12727 Arlington, VA 22209-8727 800-368-3886 http://www.cia.gov/employment/student.html#usp Scholarship Name: CIA Undergraduate Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be at least 18 years of age by April 1 of their high school senior year, score 1000 or higher on the SAT or 21 or higher on the ACT, have a 3.0 GPA, and demonstrate financial need. High school seniors and college sophomores with disabilities are eligible to apply. *Application Process: Contact the CIA for application details. *Amount: Up to $18,000 per year. *Deadline: November 1. Cerritos College Financial Aid Office 11110 Alondra Boulevard Norwalk, CA 90650 562-860-2451
[email protected] http://www.cerritos.edu/finaid Scholarship Name: Ron Fornier Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in Cerritos College’s Disabled Students Program, have a minimum 2.0 GPA, and demonstrate financial need. *Application Process: Contact the Cerritos College Financial Aid Office for application details. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: Varies. ChairScholars Foundation Inc. 16101 Carancia Lane Odessa, FL 33556-3278
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[email protected] http://www.chairscholars.org Scholarship Name: ChairScholars Foundation Inc. Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors or college freshmen who are physically challenged (although they do not have to use a wheelchair) and have serious financial need. Applicants must also have a minimum B+ average, be under 21, and demonstrate some form of major community service or social contribution in the past. *Application Process: Applicants must submit contact/ personal details, an essay, a parent or guardian’s most recent federal income tax return, standardized test scores, a photo, three letters of recommendation, transcripts, and a list of honors and achievements. Visit the foundation’s Web site for further application details. *Amount: $3,000 to $5,000. *Deadline: March 1. The Chicago Lighthouse Mary Kathryn and Michael Panitch Scholarship Program Attn: Scholarship Program Coordinator 1850 West Roosevelt Road Chicago, IL 60608-1298 312-666-1331
[email protected] http://www.thechicagolighthouse.org/_content/ Downloads/ScholarshipInfo.pdf Scholarship Name: Cara Dunne Yates Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be blind or visually impaired students who are pursuing a graduate degree. Special consideration is given to those applicants who are pursuing law degrees. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a one-page essay, and a letter of recommendation (optional). Visit The Chicago Lighthouse Web site to download an application. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: May 1. The Chicago Lighthouse Mary Kathryn and Michael Panitch Scholarship Program Attn: Scholarship Program Coordinator 1850 West Roosevelt Road Chicago, IL 60608-1298 312-666-1331
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Scholarship Name: Carl J. Konrath Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be blind or visually impaired students who have made a distinguished personal achievement. This scholarship is open to high school seniors and college students. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a one-page essay, and a letter of recommendation (optional). Visit The Chicago Lighthouse Web site to download an application. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: May 1. The Chicago Lighthouse Mary Kathryn and Michael Panitch Scholarship Program Attn: Scholarship Program Coordinator 1850 West Roosevelt Road Chicago, IL 60608-1298 312-666-1331
[email protected] http://www.thechicagolighthouse.org/_content/ Downloads/ScholarshipInfo.pdf Scholarship Name: Daniel G. Lee Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be blind or visually impaired students who are pursuing vocational training. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a one-page essay, and a letter of recommendation (optional). Visit The Chicago Lighthouse Web site to download an application. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: May 1. The Chicago Lighthouse Mary Kathryn and Michael Panitch Scholarship Program Attn: Scholarship Program Coordinator 1850 West Roosevelt Road Chicago, IL 60608-1298 312-666-1331
[email protected] http://www.thechicagolighthouse.org/_content/ Downloads/ScholarshipInfo.pdf Scholarship Name: Gene Cilio Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be blind or visually impaired high school seniors who will be entering their first semester of college/university. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a one-page essay, and a letter of recommendation (optional). Visit The Chicago Lighthouse Web site to download an application. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: May 1.
The Chicago Lighthouse Mary Kathryn and Michael Panitch Scholarship Program Attn: Scholarship Program Coordinator 1850 West Roosevelt Road Chicago, IL 60608-1298 312-666-1331
[email protected] http://www.thechicagolighthouse.org/_content/ Downloads/ScholarshipInfo.pdf Scholarship Name: Mary Zabelski Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be blind or visually impaired students who are on their way to earning an undergraduate degree. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a one-page essay, and a letter of recommendation (optional). Visit The Chicago Lighthouse Web site to download an application. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: May 1. The Chicago Lighthouse Mary Kathryn and Michael Panitch Scholarship Program Attn: Scholarship Program Coordinator 1850 West Roosevelt Road Chicago, IL 60608-1298 312-666-1331
[email protected] http://www.thechicagolighthouse.org/_content/ Downloads/ScholarshipInfo.pdf Scholarship Name: Medical Scholarship. *Academic Area: Medicine (general): *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be blind or visually impaired students who are pursuing a degree in the field of medicine. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a one-page essay, and a letter of recommendation (optional). Visit The Chicago Lighthouse Web site to download an application. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: May 1. Christian Record Services Inc. 4444 South 52nd Street Lincoln, NE 68516-1302 402-488-0981
[email protected] http://www.christianrecord.org Scholarship Name: Christian Record Services Inc. Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be legally blind high school seniors planning to pursue a bachelor’s degree full time. They must also demonstrate
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financial need. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a personal statement, a financial budget, a photograph, and three scholarship evaluation forms. Visit the Christian Record Services Inc. Web site to download an application and evaluation form. *Amount: $500. *Deadline: April 1. Council of Citizens with Low Vision International 1155 15 Street, NW, Suite 1004 Washington, DC 20005 800-733-2258 http://www.cclvi.org/scholarship.html Scholarship Name: Fred Scheigert Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors who have been accepted into college and current undergraduates with low vision. They must also maintain at least a 3.0 GPA and attend college full time. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, an essay, transcripts, two letters of recommendation, a letter from an ophthalmologist verifying specific vision acuity, and a letter of acceptance (if applicable). Visit the council’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: April 15. Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America 386 Park Avenue South, 17th Floor New York, NY 10016 800-932-2423 http://www.greatcomebacks.com Scholarship Name: Ina Brudnick Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be undergraduate college students with Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, or have undergone ostomy surgery. They must also be under 24 years of age, and priority is given to an individual who can demonstrate how he or she has overcome major obstacles in life. *Application Process: Contact the foundation for application details. *Amount; $2,500. *Deadline: Typically in January. Curry College Student Financial Services 1071 Blue Hill Avenue Milton, MA 02186 800-333-2146
[email protected] http://www.curry.edu/Admissions/Financial+Aid Grant Name: Jennifer Ann Phillips Scholarship. *Academic Area: Education. *Age Group: Undergraduate students.
*Eligibility: Applicants must be sophomores, juniors, or seniors who are learning disabled or students who are interested in teaching the learning disabled. Preference will be given to applicants with both qualifications. Recipients are under moral obligation to repay the grant (interest free) as soon as possible. *Application Process: Contact Curry College’s Student Financial Services for application details. *Amount: Up to $3,500. *Deadline: Varies. Cystic Fibrosis Scholarship Foundation 2814 Grant Street Evanston, IL 60201 847-328-0127
[email protected] http://www.cfscholarship.org Loan Name: General Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: High school seniors and college students with cystic fibrosis who need financial assistance are eligible to apply.*Application Process: Applicants must submit an application (available online), tax return, doctor’s note, academic transcripts, and an essay (question varies). *Amount: $1,000 to $2,000. *Deadline: *Deadline: March 17. Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Committee Services Office Attn: Scholarships 1776 D Street, NW Washington, DC 20006-5303 202-879-3293 http://www.dar.org Scholarship Name: Margaret Howard Hamilton Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school students with learning disabilities who have been accepted into the Harvey and Bernice Jones Learning Center at the University of the OzarksClarksville, Arkansas. Candidates must be sponsored by a local DAR chapter. *Application Process: Applications must be requested directly through the Learning Center upon acceptance into this program. *Amount: $1,000 per year. *Deadline: April 15. Delta Gamma Foundation 3250 Riverside Drive, PO Box 21397 Columbus, OH 43221 614-481-8169 http://www.deltagamma.org/scholarships_fellowships_ and_loans_2.shtml
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Scholarship Name: Wilma H. Wright Memorial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be members of Delta Gamma who are visually impaired or who wish to prepare to work with the visually impaired. They must also have a 3.0 GPA and should be participants in chapter, campus, and community activities. *Application Process: Contact the foundation for application details. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: February 1. The Ear Foundation Minnie Pearl Scholarship Program 1817 Patterson Street Nashville, TN 37203 800-545-HEAR (Voice/TDD)
[email protected] http://www.earfoundation.org/education. asp?content=minnie_pearl_scholarship Scholarship Name: Minnie Pearl Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors who have a significant bilateral hearing loss and a minimum 3.0 GPA. Applicants must be accepted, but not yet in attendance at a junior college, university, or technical school. They must be mainstreamed hearing-impaired students, U.S. citizens, and planning on attending college/university full time. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, an audiology report for both ears from the past 12 months, transcripts, three letters of recommendation, and a photograph. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $2,500 per year, plus a $500 bonus award for recipients who maintain at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA. *Deadline: February 16. Eastern Amputee Golf Association (EAGA) 2015 Amherst Drive Bethlehem, PA 18015-5606 888-868-0992
[email protected] http://www.eaga.org Scholarship Name: EAGA College Scholarships. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicant must be an EAGA amputee member and/or members of his or her family who needs financial assistance. Award recipients must maintain a 2.0 GPA to continue receiving the scholarship over its four-year duration. Undergraduate college students and high school seniors may
apply.*Application Process: Contact the association for details. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: June 30. Edinboro University of Pennsylvania Financial Aid Office Hamilton Hall Edinboro, PA 16444 888-611-2680
[email protected] http://www.edinboro.edu/cwis/admin/development/ disabledscholarships.html Grant Name: Charlotte W. Newcombe Foundation Grant. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be physically disabled students who are enrolled at least half time, having completed at least one semester of course work toward a degree or certification program. Applicants should be able to demonstrate financial need along with special needs relating to their handicaps that are not being met by another other agency or alternative form of financial aid. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the Financial Aid Office to receive an application along with application procedures. *Amount: $300 to $750. *Deadline: Contact the Financial Aid Office for deadline information. Edinboro University of Pennsylvania Financial Aid Office Hamilton Hall Edinboro, PA 16444 888-611-2680
[email protected] http://www.edinboro.edu/cwis/admin/development/ disabledscholarships.html Scholarship Name: Charlotte W. Newcombe Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must have a physical disability and have registered with the Office for Students with Disabilities. Applicants must have completed at least one semester of full-time work towards a degree or certification program, maintaining at least a 2.0 GPA. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the Office for Students with Disabilities as well as the Financial Aid Office regarding scholarship application procedures. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Contact the Financial Aid Office for deadline information. Edinboro University of Pennsylvania Financial Aid Office Hamilton Hall
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[email protected] http://www.edinboro.edu/cwis/admin/development/ disabledscholarships.html Scholarship Name: Mabel Hamlett Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time students with a physical disability who have completed at least one semester of course work, maintaining at least a 2.0 GPA. Applicants must also have financial need. *Application Process: Contact the Financial Aid Office to receive an application along with application procedures. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Contact the Financial Aid Office for deadline information. Edinboro University of Pennsylvania Financial Aid Office Hamilton Hall Edinboro, PA 16444 888-611-2680
[email protected] http://www.edinboro.edu/cwis/admin/development/ disabledscholarships.html Scholarship Name: SGA Scholarship for Students with Disabilities. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time students who have completed at least one semester of full-time work towards a degree or certificate program while maintaining at least a 2.0 GPA. Applicants must have a learning or physical disability. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the Financial Aid Office for details about the application process. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Contact the Financial Aid Office for deadline information. Eli Lilly and Company c/o Lilly Secretariat PMB 327, 310 Busse Highway Park Ridge, IL 60068-3251 800-809-8202
[email protected] http://www.reintegration.com/resources/scholarships Scholarship Name: Lilly Reintegration Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be diagnosed with schizophrenia, schizophreniform, schizoaffective disorder, or bipolar disorder and be currently receiving medical treatment
for the disease. *Application Process: Contact Eli Lilly and Company for application details. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: Varies. Elizabeth City State University Office of Financial Aid 227 Marion D. Thorpe Administration Bldg. Campus Box 914 Elizabeth City, NC 27909 252-335-3283 http://www.ecsu.edu/prospective/financialaid.cfm Scholarship Name: The university offers financial aid and vocational rehabilitation scholarships for students with disabilities. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Students with disabilities who demonstrate financial need are eligible. *Application Process: Contact the Office of Financial Aid for details. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: *Deadline: Contact the Office of Financial Aid for details. Elks National Foundation Attn: Scholarship Department 2750 North Lakeview Avenue Chicago, IL 60614-1889 773-755-4732
[email protected] http://www.elks.org/enf/scholars/mvs.cfm Scholarship Name: Most Valuable Student Scholarship Competition. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens who are high school seniors planning to pursue a four-year degree on a full-time basis. They must also demonstrate financial need, leadership, and academic excellence. Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply. *Application Process: Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. Applications must be submitted to the applicant’s local Elks Lodge. *Amount: $1,000 to $15,000 per year. *Deadline: January 13. Ethel Louise Armstrong (ELA) Foundation Inc. Attn: Deborah Lewis, Executive Director 2460 North Lake Avenue, PMB #128 Altadena, CA 91001 626-398-8840
[email protected] http://www.ela.org/scholarships/scholarships.html Scholarship Name: Ethel Louise Armstrong Foundation Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be
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female graduate students with physical disabilities who are enrolled in a college/university in the United States. Applicants must be active in a local, state, or national disability organization. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, an ELA Verification of Disability form, an essay, two letters of recommendation, and transcripts. Visit the Foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $500 to $2,000. *Deadline: June 1. Exceptional Nurse Inc. Attn: Scholarship Committee 13019 Coastal Circle Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 561-627-9872
[email protected] http://www.exceptionalnurse.com/scholarship.html Scholarship Name: Anna May Rolando Scholarship Award. *Academic Area: Nursing (open). *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must have applied to or been admitted to a college nursing program, be attending or planning to attend school full time, and be able to provide documentation of a disability. Preference is given to graduate students who have a proven history of working with individuals with disabilities. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with official transcripts, an essay, three letters of recommendation focusing on academic achievements and personal character, and official documentation of a disability. Visit the organization’s Web site to download an official application. *Amount: $500. *Deadline: June 1. Exceptional Nurse Inc. Attn: Scholarship Committee 13019 Coastal Circle Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 561-627-9872
[email protected] http://www.exceptionalnurse.com/scholarship.html Scholarship Name: Caroline Simpson Maheady Scholarship Award. *Academic Area: Nursing (open). *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must have applied to or been admitted to a college nursing program, be attending or planning to attend school full time, and be able to provide documentation of a disability. Undergraduate applicants of Scottish descent, with a history of working with individuals
with disabilities, are given preference. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with official transcripts, an essay, three letters of recommendation focusing on academic achievements and personal character, and official documentation of a disability. Visit the organization’s Web site to download an official application. *Amount: $250. *Deadline: June 1. Exceptional Nurse Inc. Attn: Scholarship Committee 13019 Coastal Circle Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 561-627-9872
[email protected] http://www.exceptionalnurse.com/scholarship.html Scholarship Name: ExceptionalNurse.com Scholarship. *Academic Area: Nursing (open). *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must have applied to or been admitted to a college nursing program, be attending or planning to attend school full time, and be able to provide documentation of a disability. Undergraduate applicants are given preference. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with official transcripts, an essay, three letters of recommendation focusing on academic achievements and personal character, and official documentation of a disability. Visit the organization’s Web site to download an official application. *Amount: $250. *Deadline: June 1. Exceptional Nurse Inc. Attn: Scholarship Committee 13019 Coastal Circle Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 561-627-9872
[email protected] http://www.exceptionalnurse.com/scholarship.html Scholarship Name: Genevieve Julia Scholarship Award. *Academic Area: Nursing (open). *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must have applied to or been admitted to a college nursing program, be attending or planning to attend school full time, and be able to provide documentation of a disability. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with official transcripts, an essay, three letters of recommendation focusing on academic achievements and personal character, and official
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documentation of a disability. Visit the organization’s Web site to download an official application. *Amount: $500. *Deadline: June 1. Exceptional Nurse Inc. Attn: Scholarship Committee 13019 Coastal Circle Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 561-627-9872
[email protected] http://www.exceptionalnurse.com/scholarship.html Scholarship Name: Jill Laura Creedon Scholarship. *Academic Area: Nursing (open). *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must have applied to or been admitted to a college nursing program, be attending or planning to attend school full time, and be able to provide documentation of a disability or medical condition. Undergraduate applicants are given preference. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with official transcripts, an essay, three letters of recommendation focusing on academic achievements and personal character, and official documentation of a disability or medical condition. The Johnson & Johnson Campaign for Nursing’s Future sponsors this scholarship honoring Jill Laura Creedon. Visit the organization’s Web site to read a sample essay written by Jill Laura Creedon and to download an application. *Amount: $500. *Deadline: June 1. Exceptional Nurse Inc. Attn: Scholarship Committee 13019 Coastal Circle Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 561-627-9872
[email protected] http://www.exceptionalnurse.com/scholarship.html Scholarship Name: Mary Serra Gili Scholarship Award. *Academic Area: Nursing (open). *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must have applied to or been admitted to a college nursing program, be attending or planning to attend school full time, and be able to provide documentation of a disability. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with official transcripts, an essay, three letters of recommendation focusing on academic achievements and personal character, and official documentation of a disability. Visit the organization’s
Web site to download an official application. *Amount: $250. *Deadline: June 1. Florida Council of the Blind 2915 Circle Ridge Drive Orange Park, FL 32065 904-272-8405 http://www.fcb.org/FCBSchApInfo.htm Scholarship Name: The council offers scholarships for academic achievement and upward mobility, and a scholarship for a part-time student. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Florida residents who are legally blind are eligible (although they do not need to attend college in Florida to be eligible). Candidates must have a good prior academic record. *Application Process: Contact the council for details.*Amount: Awards range from $500 to $1,500. *Deadline: *Deadline: Contact the council for details. Fordham University School of Law 33 West 60th Street, 2nd Floor New York, NY 10023 212-636-6815
[email protected] http://law.fordham.edu/financialaid.htm Scholarship Name: Amy Reiss Scholarship. *Academic Area: Law. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be disabled (vision, hearing, mobility impaired, etc.) students who demonstrate financial need. Preference is given to blind or partially blind students. *Application Process: Contact the Fordham University School of Law for application details. *Amount: Varies (partial tuition is paid for three years). *Deadline: Varies. Forward Face Attn: Scholarship Committee 317 East 34th Street, Suite 901A New York, NY 10016 212-684-5860
[email protected] http://www.forwardface.org/fr_contact.html Scholarship Name: Forward Face Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: 13 years of age and older. *Eligibility: Applicants must have a craniofacial condition. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with an essay on how the applicant hopes to make a difference in the world and two letters
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of recommendation. Visit the organization’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: February 1. Foundation for Science and Disability Attn: Dr. E. C. Keller Jr. West Virginia University Morgantown WV 26506 - 6057 http://www.as.wvu.edu/~scidis/organizations/fsd_main. html Award Name: Student Award Program. *Academic Area: Engineering (general), mathematics, medicine, science, technology. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be fourth-year undergraduate students who have been admitted to graduate school or graduate students already pursuing a graduate education. Applicants must have a disability. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the foundation to receive specific application instructions. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: Contact the foundation for deadline information. Foundation Northwest Old City Hall North 221 Wall Street, Suite 624 Spokane, WA 99201-0826 888-267-5606
[email protected] http://foundationnw.org Scholarship Name: Ren H. Rice Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be Spokane-area residents who are 21 years or younger. Applicants must be legally free in foster care, guardianship, or group homes, emancipated minors, non-legally free minors living the majority of their lives in foster care, or physically disabled. Applicants must attend or plan to attend a Washington state college/university. *Application Process: Contact the foundation for application details. *Amount: Varies (covers tuition, fees, and books). *Deadline: Varies. Frostburg State University Disability Support Services(DSS) 150 Pullen Hall Frostburg, MD 21532 301-687-4483 (Voice/TTY)
[email protected] http://www.frostburg.edu/ungrad/faid/scholar/instit. htm
Scholarship Name: Delta Chi Disabled Student Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled as full-time students, demonstrate academic ability, and have documented disabilities. *Application Process: Contact DSS for application details. *Amount: $300. *Deadline: March 1. Gallaudet University Financial Aid Office 800 Florida Avenue, NE Washington, DC 20002 202-651-5290 (Voice/TTY), 800-995-0990 (Voice/TTY)
[email protected] http://financialaid.gallaudet.edu Gallaudet is one of only a few postsecondary institutions in the United States established exclusively to serve the deaf. It offers financial aid to needy students. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Deaf high school seniors or college students in need of financial assistance are eligible to apply. *Application Process: Contact the university for details. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: Contact the university for details. Gallaudet University Alumni Association Peikoff Alumni House 800 Florida Avenue, NE Washington, DC 20002 202-651-5060
[email protected] http://alumni.gallaudet.edu The alumni association offers scholarships to help deaf and hard of hearing students finance graduate training. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Graduates of Gallaudet University and others who are deaf and are pursuing doctoral studies are eligible. *Application Process: Contact the association for details. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: *Deadline: Varies. Galveston College Financial Aid Office 4015 Avenue Q Galveston, TX 77550 409-944-4242 http://www.gc.edu/gc/Scholarships. asp?SnID=2117619514 Scholarship Name: Houston Metropolitan Area Diagnosticians Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open.
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*Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Disabled students who need financial assistance are eligible to apply. *Application Process: Contact the college’s financial aid office for details. *Amount: $750. *Deadline: April 18. Georgia Council of the Blind Attn: Scholarship Committee Chair 850 Dogwood Road, Suite A-400-604 Lawrenceville, GA 30044-7218 877-667-6815
[email protected] http://www.georgiacounciloftheblind.org/scholarship. aspx Scholarship Name: Georgia Council of the Blind Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be students who are legally blind or sighted students who are financially dependent on legally blind parent(s). They must also be accepted into vocational/technical school, junior or four-year college, or master’s or doctoral program at an accredited university. Applicants must be legal residents of the state of Georgia. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, transcripts, certification of legal blindness, two letters of recommendation, a financial statement, a list of extracurricular activities, a personal statement, and an audio cassette of the applicant reading a personal statement. Visit the council’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Up to $1,000. *Deadline: June 15. Georgia Institute of Technology Office of Student Financial Planning and Services 225 North Avenue Atlanta, GA 30332-0460 404-894-4160
[email protected] http://www.finaid.gatech.edu/scholarships/found_end. php#feagin Scholarship Name: Roy and Zou Feagin Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be students with mobility impairments, hearing impairments, visual impairments, learning disabilities, psychological disabilities, and other disabilities. Applicants must maintain at least a 2.0 GPA, show leadership qualities, and demonstrate financial need. *Application Process: Contact the institute’s Office of Student Financial
Planning and Services for application details. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: Varies. Georgia, University of Scholarship Review Committee Disability Resource Center 114 Clark Howell Hall Athens, GA 30602-3338 706-542-8719, 706-542-8778 (TTY) http://www.drc.uga.edu/applications.html Scholarship Name: Gregory Charles Johnson Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: College students who have a disability due to a trauma who are currently attending the university may apply. They must also be registered with the Disability Resource Center, be a Georgia resident, have a GPA of at least 2.5, and have completed 30 hours of course work. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application (available at the Disability Resource Center’s Web site), a letter of recommendation, a transcript, and an essay that details how the applicant will use the scholarship. *Amount: One year of tuition. *Deadline: July 29. Georgia, University of Attn: Scholarship Review Committee Disability Resource Center 114 Clark Howell Hall Athens, GA 30602-3338 706-542-8719, 706-542-8778 (TTY) http://www.drc.uga.edu/applications.html Scholarship Name: Joe Coile Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: College students with disabilities who are currently attending the university may apply. Applicants must show leadership qualities in on- or off-campus organizations. They must also be registered with the Disability Resource Center, be a Georgia resident, have a GPA of at least 2.0, and have completed 30 hours of course work. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application (available at the Disability Resource Center’s Web site), a letter of recommendation, a transcript, and an essay. *Amount: $500. *Deadline: July 29. Georgia, University of Attn: Scholarship Review Committee Disability Resource Center
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114 Clark Howell Hall Athens, GA 30602-3338 706-542-8719, 706-542-8778 (TTY) http://www.drc.uga.edu/applications.html Scholarship Name: Margaret Ann Towson Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: College students with documented visual impairments who are currently attending the university may apply. They must also be registered with the Disability Resource Center, be a Georgia resident, have a GPA of at least 2.5, and have completed 30 hours of course work. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application (available at the Disability Resource Center’s Web site), a letter of recommendation, a transcript, and an essay that details how the applicant will use the scholarship. *Amount: $600. *Deadline: July 29. Georgia, University of Attn: Scholarship Review Committee Disability Resource Center 114 Clark Howell Hall Athens, GA 30602-3338 706-542-8719, 706-542-8778 (TTY) http://www.drc.uga.edu/applications.html Award Name: Matthew Peddicord Award. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: College students with a disability due to a chronic illness who are currently attending the university may apply. They must also be registered with the Disability Resource Center, be a Georgia resident, have a GPA of at least 2.0, and have completed 30 hours of course work. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application (available at the Disability Resource Center’s Web site), a letter of recommendation, a transcript, and an essay that details how the applicant will use the scholarship. *Amount: $500. *Deadline: July 29. Gore Family Memorial Foundation 4747 Ocean Drive, #204 Ft Lauderdale, FL 33308 Scholarship Name: Gore Family Memorial Foundation Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Students with severe disabilities are eligible to apply. Financial need is taken into consideration. *Application Process: Contact the
foundation for details.*Amount: $1,000 to $2,000. *Deadline: *Deadline: Varies. Grand Valley State University Disability Support Services 1 Campus Drive, 200 STU Allendale, MI 49401-9403 616-331-2490 http://www.gvsu.edu/financialaid/index. cfm?id=000BBD1A-4FAA-1EC5-ABC380E715660177 Scholarship Name: Berkowitz Scholarship for Handicapped Students. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time students with disabilities attending Grand Valley State University. *Application Process: Contact the university’s Disability Support Services department for application details. *Amount: $500 (amount may be higher depending on available funding). *Deadline: March 15. Harper College Scholarships and Financial Assistance Building C, 1200 West Algonquin Road, Room C102 Palatine, IL 60067-7398 847-925-6248, 847-397-7600 (TTY)
[email protected] http://64.118.66.193/page.cfm?p=1423 Scholarship Name: ADS Alumni Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be attending or planning to attend Harper College. They must have a disability and be registered with the Access and Disabilities Services office. Community and school activity participation and GPA are taken into consideration. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a personal statement. Visit the school’s Web site to download an application or to fill out an online application. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: April 28. Harper College Scholarships and Financial Assistance Building C, 1200 West Algonquin Road, Room C102 Palatine, IL 60067-7398 847-925-6248, 847-397-7600 (TTY)
[email protected] http://64.118.66.193/page.cfm?p=1423 Scholarship Name: Donald and Patricia Torisky Endowment Fund. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group:
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Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be attending or planning to attend Harper College. They must possess a disability and be registered with the Access and Disabilities Services office. Community and school activity participation and GPA are taken into consideration. Contact the school’s Access and Disability Services office for any additional criteria. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a personal statement. Visit the school’s Web site to download an application or to fill out an online application. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: April 28. Harper College Scholarships and Financial Assistance Building C, 1200 West Algonquin Road, Room C102 Palatine, IL 60067-7398 847-925-6248, 847-397-7600 (TTY)
[email protected] http://64.118.66.193/page.cfm?p=1423 Scholarship Name: Glenda F. Nuccio Memorial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be attending or planning to attend Harper College. They must possess a disability and be registered with the Access and Disabilities Services office. Community and school activity participation and GPA are taken into consideration. Contact the school’s Access and Disability Services office for additional criteria. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a personal statement. Visit the school’s Web site to download an application or to fill out an online application. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: April 28. Harper College Scholarships and Financial Assistance Building C, 1200 West Algonquin Road, Room C102 Palatine, IL 60067-7398 847-925-6248, 847-397-7600 (TTY)
[email protected] http://64.118.66.193/page.cfm?p=1423 Scholarship Name: Midge C. Smith Memorial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be attending or planning to attend Harper College. They must possess a disability and be registered with the Access and Disabilities Services office. Community and school activity participation and GPA are taken into consideration. Contact the school’s Access and
Disability Services office for any additional criteria. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a personal statement. Visit the school’s Web site to download an application or to fill out an online application. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: April 28. Hawkeye Community College Financial Aid Office Hawkeye Center - Main Campus 1501 East Orange Road Waterloo, IA 50704 800-670-4769, ext. 4020
[email protected] http://www.hawkeyecollege.edu/currentstudents/ financialaid.asp Scholarship Name: Civitan Club Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be currently enrolled Hawkeye Community College students with disabilities who demonstrate financial need. *Application Process: Contact the college’s Financial Aid Office for application details. *Amount: $250. *Deadline: April 1. Hawkeye Community College Financial Aid Office Hawkeye Center - Main Campus 1501 East Orange Road Waterloo, IA 50704 800-670-4769, ext. 4020
[email protected] http://www.hawkeyecollege.edu/currentstudents/ financialaid.asp Scholarship Name: Jimmie Robinson Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors or currently enrolled Hawkeye Community College students with physical disabilities who demonstrate financial need. *Application Process: Contact the college’s Financial Aid Office for application details. *Amount: $350. *Deadline: April 1 and November 1. Hemophilia Federation of America 1405 West Pinhook Road, Suite 101 Lafayette, LA 70503 800-230-9797
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Grant Name: Artistic Encouragement Grant. *Academic Area: Performing arts (general), visual arts (general). *Age Group: Open. *Eligibility: Applicants must be individuals with blood clotting disorders who are interested in pursuing some kind of artistic expression for which they require funds to complete. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with an essay on the importance of the blood clotting community in their life, two letters of reference, a brief project summary, a portfolio or sample of work, a timeline for completion of the project, and a statement of financial need, such as the most recent tax return. Visit the federation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,500. *Deadline: April 1. Hemophilia Federation of America 1405 West Pinhook Road, Suite 101 Lafayette, LA 70503 800-230-9797
[email protected] http://www.hemophiliafed.org/scholarships.php Scholarship Name: Educational Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be individuals with blood clotting disorders who are seeking postsecondary education from a college, university, or trade school. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with an essay on the importance of the blood clotting community in their life, two letters of reference, a brief project summary, a portfolio or sample of work, a timeline for completion of the project, and a statement of financial need, such as the most recent tax return. If postsecondary training has not already been completed, the applicant must provide proof of acceptance into or enrollment in an educational institution. Visit the federation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,500. *Deadline: April 1. Hemophilia Foundation of Southern California 33 South Catalina Avenue, Suite 102 Pasadena, CA 91106 800-371-4123
[email protected] http://www.hemosocal.org Scholarship Name: Christopher Pitkin Memorial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students.
*Eligibility: Applicants must be students with blood clotting disorders (as well as members of their family/spouses) who plan to or are currently pursuing postsecondary education. *Application Process: Contact the Hemophilia Foundation of Southern California for application details. *Amount: $500 to $1,000. *Deadline: August 25. Hemophilia Health Services (HHS) Attn: Scholarship Program Administrators PO Box 23737 Nashville, TN 37202-3737 615-320-3149
[email protected] http://www.hemophiliahealth.com/consumers/ products_services/scholarship.htm Scholarship Name: HHS Memorial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: College students with hemophilia and related bleeding disorders are eligible to apply. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. High school seniors may also apply. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, which is available on HHS’s Web site. *Amount: $1,500. *Deadline: May 1. Hemophilia Health Services (HHS) Attn: Scholarship Program Administrators PO Box 23737 Nashville, TN 37202-3737 615-320-3149
[email protected] http://www.hemophiliahealth.com/consumers/ products_services/scholarship.htm Scholarship Name: Scott Tarbell Memorial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Computer science, mathematics. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: College students with hemophilia and related bleeding disorders who plan to, or who are currently pursuing, a degree or certification in computer science and/or mathematics are eligible to apply. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. High school seniors may also apply. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, which is available on HHS’s Web site.*Amount: $1,500. *Deadline: May 1. Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, University of Office of Student Financial Aid 620 East John Street, MC-303 Champaign, IL 61820-5712
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217-333-0100 http://www.osfa.uiuc.edu Scholarship Name: Joseph and Elizabeth Davey Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicant must be physically disabled students who demonstrate financial need. *Application Process: Contact the University’s Office of Student Financial Aid for application details. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: Varies. Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, University of Division Of Rehabilitation-Education Services (DRES) Attn: Scholarship Committee 1207 South Oak Street Champaign, IL 61820 217-333-4603 (Voice/TTY)
[email protected] http://www.disability.uiuc.edu/services/scholarship The DRES provides scholarships to disabled students to help finance college study. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Students with disabilities who are attending the university are eligible to apply. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, which is available at the division’s Web site.*Amount: Varies. *Deadline: May 1. Immune Deficiency Foundation Attn: Scholarship/Medical Programs 40 West Chesapeake Avenue, Suite 308 Towson, MD 21204 800-296-4433
[email protected] http://www.primaryimmune.org/services/scholarship. htm Scholarship Name: Immune Deficiency Foundation Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Students with a diagnosed primary immune deficiency disease who are planning to attend, or are currently attending, a college or a technical training school are eligible to apply. Selection is based on financial need. *Application Process: Contact the foundation for details. *Amount: $750 to $2,000. *Deadline: March 31. Indiana University - Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) Financial Aid Services Kettler Hall
2101 East Coliseum Boulevard Fort Wayne, IN 46805-1499 260-481-6820 http://www.ipfw.edu/financial/finaid/process Scholarship Name: Sidney and Viola Hutner Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be incoming IPFW freshmen with superior academic records. They must also demonstrate financial need and maintain at least a 3.0 GPA. Applicants with disabilities will be given first consideration for this scholarship. *Application Process: Applicants must be nominated by their high school guidance counselors. Applicants should contact their guidance counselors or the IPFW Financial Aid Services office for application details. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: March 31. International Alumnae of Delta Epsilon Attn: Fellowship Award Committee 2453 Bear Den Road Frederick, MD 21701
[email protected] http://www.iades.org/FAF/default.htm Fellowship Name: Betty G. Miller Fellowship Award. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Deaf women enrolled in doctoral programs are eligible to apply. Candidates must have a GPA of at least 3.0. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, academic transcripts, two letters of recommendation, and a recent audiogram or a letter from a certified audiologist, doctor or other appropriate professional verifying hearing loss. *Amount: $1,200. *Deadline: Typically in August. Iowa, University of Student Disability Services 3100 Burge Hall Iowa City, IA 52242-1214 319-335-1462, 319-335-1498 (TTY) http://www.uiowa.edu/~sds Scholarship Name: David Braverman Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be students with disabilities at the University of Iowa. They must also possess strong academic records and intend to serve their community. *Application Process: Contact the university’s Student Disability Services department for application details. *Amount: $1,500. *Deadline: Varies.
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[email protected] http://www.icf.org/applications.html Scholarship Name: Gifts of Love Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be individuals with disabilities who desire formal instruction or training to obtain further academic, athletic, vocational, or creative arts skills. *Application Process: Visit the federation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: Varies. Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation Attn: Foundation Administrator 530 East Town Street, PO Box 38 Columbus, OH 43216-0038 866-KKG-1870 http://www.kappa.org Scholarship Name: Rose McGill Fund. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be Kappa Kappa Gamma members who demonstrate financial need and have faced a sudden illness or misfortune. *Application Process: Contact the foundation for application details. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: Varies. Kent State University Student Disability Services Michael Schwartz Center, Room 181 Kent, OH 44242-0001 330-672-3391 (Voice/TTY)
[email protected] http://www.registrars.kent.edu/disability Scholarship Name: Cunningham Award. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be Kent State University students with spinal cord injuries who demonstrate financial need. *Application Process: Contact Student Disability Services for application details. *Amount: $500. *Deadline: February 15. Kentucky, University of Disability Resource Center 2 Alumni Gym Lexington, KY 40506-0029 859-257-2754
[email protected] http://www.uky.edu/TLC/grants/uk_ed/services/drc.html Scholarship Name: Carol Adelstein Award. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be University of Kentucky students with disabilities who have inspired the university community through academic achievement, leadership, extracurricular activities, or social and personal qualities. *Application Process: Contact the Disability Resource Center for application details. *Amount: Up to $2,000. *Deadline: Varies. Kentucky, University of Disability Resource Center 2 Alumni Gym Lexington, KY 40506-0029 859-257-2754
[email protected] http://www.uky.edu/TLC/grants/uk_ed/services/drc.html Scholarship Name: Varney Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be students at the University of Kentucky with cystic fibrosis. *Application Process: Contact the Disability Resource Center for application details. *Amount: $700. *Deadline: Varies. Landmark College River Road South Putney, VT 05346 802-387-6736
[email protected] http://www.landmarkcollege.org/admissions/financial_ aid_tuition.html#scholarships Scholarship Name: Landmark Endowment Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Students attending the college who demonstrate financial need may apply. *Application Process: Contact the college for information. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: Contact the college for details. Landmark College River Road South Putney, VT 05346 802-387-6736
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Scholarship Name: Landmark College Recognition Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Students attending the college who have individual and distinct talents are eligible to apply. *Application Process: Contact the college for information. *Amount: $5,000 to $20,000. *Deadline: Contact the college for details. Landmark College River Road South Putney, VT 05346 802-387-6736
[email protected] http://www.landmarkcollege.org/admissions/financial_ aid_tuition.html#scholarships Scholarship Name: Landmark College Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Students attending the college who demonstrate financial need are eligible. *Application Process: Contact the college for information. *Amount: $5,000 to $25,000. *Deadline: Contact the college for details. Lighthouse International Scholarship Awards Program Attn: Kelly Boyle, Scholarship Coordinator 111 East 59th Street New York, NY 10022-1202 212-821-9200
[email protected] http://www.lighthouse.org/events/scholarship_awards. htm Award Name: College-Bound Award. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be blind or partially sighted high school seniors or recent graduates who are enrolled or planning to enroll in college. *Application Process: Applicants must submit an application, personal essay, documentation verifying vision impairment, recent transcripts, letter of acceptance, and two letters of recommendation. . *Amount: $5,000. *Deadline: March 1. Lighthouse International Scholarship Awards Program Attn: Kelly Boyle, Scholarship Coordinator 111 East 59th Street New York, NY 10022-1202 212-821-9200
[email protected] http://www.lighthouse.org/events/scholarship_awards. htm Award Name: Graduate Award. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be blind or partially sighted individuals who have either graduated from college or are currently college seniors who plan to pursue a graduate degree. *Application Process: Applicants must submit an application, personal essay, documentation verifying vision impairment, recent transcripts, letter of acceptance, and two letters of recommendation. . *Amount: $5,000. *Deadline: March 1. Lighthouse International Scholarship Awards Program Attn: Kelly Boyle, Scholarship Coordinator 111 East 59th Street New York, NY 10022-1202 212-821-9200
[email protected] http://www.lighthouse.org/events/scholarship_awards. htm Award Name: Undergraduate Award I. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be blind or partially sighted individuals who have already completed some course work towards an undergraduate degree. *Application Process: Applicants must submit an application, personal essay, documentation verifying vision impairment, recent transcripts, letter of acceptance, and two letters of recommendation. . *Amount: $5,000. *Deadline: March 1. Lighthouse International Scholarship Awards Program Attn: Kelly Boyle, Scholarship Coordinator 111 East 59th Street New York, NY 10022-1202 212-821-9200
[email protected] http://www.lighthouse.org/events/scholarship_awards. htm Award Name: Undergraduate Award II. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be blind or partially sighted individuals who are actively pursing an undergraduate degree after an absence of at least 10 years from high school. *Application Process:
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Applicants must submit an application, personal essay, documentation verifying vision impairment, recent transcripts, letter of acceptance, and two letters of recommendation. . *Amount: $5,000. *Deadline: March 1. Lions Club International 300 West 22nd Street Oak Brook, IL 60523-8842 630-571-5466
[email protected] http://www.lionsclubs.org Local Lions Clubs often sponsor scholarships or other forms of assistance to aid blind or visually impaired persons in their area of academic interest. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Requirements vary from chapter to chapter. *Application Process: Varies. Contact your local Lions Club for details. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: Varies. For details on programs in your area, contact your local Lions Club. Maharishi University of Management Office of Admissions and Financial Aid 1000 North Fourth Street Fairfield, IA 52557 641-472-1156
[email protected] http://www.mum.edu/financial_aid/welcome.html Scholarship Name: Shelley Hoffman Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be students at Maharishi University of Management with cerebral palsy and/or outstanding creative writing skills. Applicants must maintain at least a 2.0 GPA. *Application Process: Contact the Maharishi University of Management Office of Admissions and Financial Aid for application details. *Amount: $200 to $1,500. *Deadline: May 15. Marin, College of College of Marin Foundation PO Box 446 Kentfield, CA 94914 415-485-9382
[email protected] http://www.comf.org/scholarships.html Scholarship Name: Burke Sisters Memorial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be College of
Marin students with disabilities who have completed at least 15 units. Applicants must maintain at least a 2.75 GPA and be enrolled in at least six units at the time of application. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a letter of recommendation, and a personal statement. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: March 4. Marin, College of College of Marin Foundation PO Box 446 Kentfield, CA 94914 415-485-9382
[email protected] http://www.comf.org/scholarships.html Scholarship Name: San Rafael Indoor Sports Club Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be College of Marin students with physical disabilities who have completed at least 15 units. Applicants must maintain at least a 2.75 GPA and be enrolled in at least six units at the time of application. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a letter of recommendation, and a personal statement. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: March 4. Marquette University Office of Disability Services PO Box 1881 Milwaukee, WI 53201-1881 414-288-3270 http://www.marquette.edu/oses/disabilityservices This private four-year university offers financial aid and scholarships to its students with disabilities via its Office of Disability Services. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Financially needy students with disabilities are eligible to apply. *Application Process: Contact the Office of Disability Services for details. *Amount: Awards vary according to need. *Deadline: Contact the Office of Disability Services for details. Marshalltown Community College Financial Aid Office 3700 South Center Street Marshalltown, IA 50158 641-752-7106, ext. 210
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[email protected] http://www.iavalley.cc.ia.us/mcc/FinancialAid Scholarship Name: Legion of Guardsmen Auxiliary Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be female students who are residents of Marshall County and who demonstrate financial need. Disabled students are encouraged to apply. Application Process: Contact the Financial Aid Office for application details. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: Varies. Marshalltown Community College Financial Aid Office 3700 South Center Street Marshalltown, IA 50158 641-752-7106, ext. 210
[email protected] http://www.iavalley.cc.ia.us/mcc/FinancialAid Scholarship Name: Patti Bacino Memorial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be sophomores who are returning adult students. Applicants with English as a second language, single parents, and students with disabilities are encouraged to apply. *Application Process: Contact the Financial Aid Office for application details. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: Varies. Mays Mission for the Handicapped 604 Colonial Drive Heber Springs, AR 52145 501-362-7526
[email protected] http://www.maysmission.org/schol.html This organization offers scholarships to individuals with physical and/or mental disabilities. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be able to document a significant disability, have a score of 18 or better on the ACT or 870 on the SAT, and be enrolled full time in a four-year undergraduate program. Recipients must maintain a GPA of at least 2.3. *Application Process: Prospective applicants may request an application by phone or email. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: June 30 and November 1. McLennan Community College Office of Financial Aid 1400 College Drive
Waco, TX 76708 254-299-8698 http://www.mclennan.edu/departments/foundation/ specific.htm Scholarship Name: Herb Barsh Hot Lions Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be physically challenged high school seniors or college students who demonstrate financial need. Applicants must have a minimum high school “B” average, a GED score of 50, or a college GPA of 2.5. *Application Process: Contact the Office of Financial Aid for application details. *Amount: $500. *Deadline: February 10. Michigan Association for Deaf, Hearing, and Speech Services 2929 Covington Court, Suite 200 Lansing, MI 48912-4939 800-YOUR-EAR http://www.madhs.org Scholarship Name: Brian McCartney Memorial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be Michigan high school seniors with hearing or speech impairments. They must also maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA and be U.S. citizens. *Application Process: Contact the association for application details. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: Typically at the end of March. Michigan Commission for the Blind Victor Building 201 North Washington, 2nd Floor PO Box 30652 Lansing, MI 48909 517-373-2062, 800-292-4200 Scholarship Name: Roy Johnson Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be blind students who hold a bachelor’s degree from any college in the country who plan to pursue graduate study at a college or university in Michigan. *Application Process: Contact the commission for application details. *Amount: $250 to $1,000. *Deadline: May. Michigan, University of Office of Financial Aid 2011 Student Activities Building, 515 East Jefferson Street
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[email protected] http://www.finaid.umich.edu Scholarship Name: Thomas Komar Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be disabled entering freshmen at the University of Michigan who demonstrate financial need. Applicants must be registered with the University of Michigan Office of Services for Students with Disabilities. *Application Process: Contact the Office of Financial Aid for application details. *Amount: $1,000 to $6,000. *Deadline: Varies. Missouri-Columbia, University of Office of Disability Services A038 Brady Commons Columbia, MO 65211 573-882-4696, 573-882-8054 (TTY)
[email protected] http://disabilityservices.missouri.edu/scholarships.html Scholarship Name: Frank Hodges Jr. Physical Disability Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be students at the University of Missouri-Columbia with physical disabilities (mobility, vision, hearing, or health related). They must also be registered with the Office of Disability Services, be receiving academic accommodations, and maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA. *Application Process: Contact the Office of Disability Services for application details. Academic transcripts must be submitted with applications. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: April 22. Ms. Wheelchair America Program Inc. Attn: Denise DiNoto, Executive Director 8610 Glenfield Way Louisville, KY 40241 518-461-2527
[email protected] http://www.mswheelchairamerica.org Contest Name: Ms. Wheelchair America Program. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Ages 21 through 60. *Eligibility: Women who use wheelchairs on a regular basis may compete for the title of Ms. Wheelchair America. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. *Application Process: Contestants are judged on their accomplishments, self-perception, and communication and projection skills. Women
compete first at the state level; winners of state competitions then advance to compete at the national level. *Amount: Winners at the state level receive approximately $100, and the national winner receives $250. *Deadline: Contact the organization for additional details. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Attn: Lloyd Evans NASA Langley Research Center 100 NASA Road Hampton, VA 23681-2199 757-864-5209
[email protected] http://edu.larc.nasa.gov Grant Name: NASA Graduate Student Researchers Program. *Academic Area: Engineering (general), mathematics, science. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Graduate students with disabilities who are attending accredited U.S. universities on a full-time basis may apply. *Application Process: Contact NASA for details. *Amount: The maximum yearly award is $24,000. *Deadline: February 1. National Amputee Golf Association (NAGA) Scholarship Grant Program 11 Walnut Hill Road Amherst, NH 03031
[email protected] http://www.nagagolf.org/scholarship1.shtml Scholarship Name: NAGA Educational Scholarship Grant. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be NAGA members who have lost a limb, or dependents of NAGA members. Applicants must be planning to or currently pursuing an undergraduate or two-year vocational/technical degree at an accredited college, vocational/technical school, or institution. They must also be at least part-time students, maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA, and demonstrate financial need. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a resume, a letter of acceptance, Student Aid Report, and a cover letter. Visit the NAGA’s Web site for further application details. *Amount: $2,000 per year. *Deadline: August 1. National Association of the Deaf Miss Deaf America Pageant 814 Thayer Avenue
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[email protected] http://www.nad.org/site/pp.asp?c=foINKQMBF&b=103 756 Contest Name: Miss Deaf America Pageant. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Ages 18 through 28. *Eligibility: Deaf women between the ages of 18 and 28 are eligible to compete for the title of Miss Deaf America. *Application Process: Women compete first at the state level; winners of state competitions then advance to compete at the national competition. *Amount: Winners receive transportation to the national competition and small cash grants. *Deadline: Contact the National Association of the Deaf for information. The competition is held every two years. National Center for Learning Disabilities Inc. Anne Ford Scholarship 381 Park Avenue South, Suite 1401 New York, NY 10016-8806 212-545-7510
[email protected] http://www.ncld.org/awards/afscholarinfo.cfm Scholarship Name: Anne Ford Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors with identified learning disabilities who intend on pursuing undergraduate degrees. They must also maintain at least a 3.0 GPA, be U.S. citizens, and demonstrate financial need. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a personal statement, transcripts, three letters of recommendation, a financial statement (if applicable), standardized test scores, and documentation of learning disability. Visit the center’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $10,000. *Deadline: December 31. National Federation of Music Clubs Attn: Norma Bibb 3211 “A” Clarendon Drive Springfield, IL 62704-5511 http://www.nfmc-music.org/Competitions/ Annual%20Student/Annual%20Student.html Scholarship Name: Hinda Honigman Award for the Blind. *Academic Area: Performing arts (music). *Age Group: Ages 16 through 25. *Eligibility: High school students and college students who are pursuing advanced musical studies may apply. Applicants must be blind vocal or instrumental musicians who are
between the ages of 16 and 25. *Application Process: Contact the federation for audition/application details. *Amount: $650 (winner) and $350 (runnerup). *Deadline: February 1. National Federation of Music Clubs Attn: Sharon Booker, Chair 325 North Via Del Ciruelo Green Valley, AZ 85614 http://www.nfmc-music.org Scholarship Name: Music for the Blind Award. *Academic Area: Performing arts (music). *Age Group: Ages 19 through 30. *Eligibility: Applicants must be blind composers, between the ages of 19 and 30, who are seeking postsecondary training. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a manuscript and $3 application fee. Contact the Federation for further application details. *Amount: $200. *Deadline: March 1. National Federation of Music Clubs 1336 North Delaware Street Indianapolis, IN 46202-2481 317-638-4003
[email protected] http://www.nfmc-music.org Regional scholarships are offered to blind musicians in each area in which the National Federation has affiliates. *Academic Area: Performing arts (general). *Age Group: Varies. *Eligibility: Student musicians who are blind may apply. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a recommendation from a teacher, as well as an audiotape presenting at least three different selections performed by the musician. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: Contact the federation for details. National Federation of the Blind Attn: Peggy Elliott, Chairman, Scholarship Committee 805 Fifth Avenue Grinnell, IA 50112 641-236-3366 http://www.nfb.org/sch_intro.htm This organization offers approximately 30 scholarships for full-time, postsecondary education. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Legally blind students pursuing or planning to pursue postsecondary education full time are eligible to apply. Other restrictions may apply; contact the federation for further information. Scholarships are awarded on
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the basis of scholastic excellence, financial need, and community service. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a personal statement, two letters of recommendation, current academic transcripts, standardized test scores (high school students only), a letter of recommendation from a federation state president or designee, and a completed application (available for download at the federation’s Web site). *Amount: Scholarships ranging from $3,000 to $12,000 are available. *Deadline: March 31. National Federation of the Blind of Alabama Attn: Scholarship Committee 1177 Dogwood Lane Birmingham, AL 35215 334-501-2001 http://www.nfbofalabama.org/scholar.html Scholarship Name: National Federation of the Blind of Alabama Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be blind or visually impaired graduating high school seniors who intend to pursue postsecondary education or college students. They must also be residents of Alabama and demonstrate academic excellence, community service, and financial need. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a complete application, up to three letters of recommendation, and transcripts. Visit the Federation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $500. *Deadline: January 31. National Federation of the Blind of Arizona Attn: Vicki Hodges, Scholarship Committee 4630 East Thomas Road, E-11 Phoenix, AZ 85018 602-956-0230
[email protected] http://www.nfbarizona.com Scholarship Name: James R. Carlock Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be legally blind or visually impaired college students or graduating high school seniors who intend to pursue postsecondary education. They must also be Arizona residents and attending school in Arizona full time. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a personal statement, a state officer’s letter, two letters of recommendation, and official transcripts. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: March 31.
National Federation of the Blind of California 175 East Olive Avenue, Suite 308 Burbank, CA 91502 818-558-6524
[email protected] http://www.nfbcal.org/nfbc/scholarships.html The federation awards national and state scholarships to legally blind high school seniors and current college students. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Visually impaired high school seniors and college students who are California residents may apply. *Application Process: Visit the federation’s Web site for details. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: Typically in May. National Federation of the Blind of Colorado 2233 West Shepperd Avenue Littleton, CO 80120 800-401-4NFB http://www.nfbco.org/scholarships.htm The federation awards national and state scholarships to legally blind high school seniors and current college students. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Visually impaired students from Colorado are eligible to apply. Selection is based on academic record, need, and community involvement. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a personal letter of introduction, two letters of recommendation, a current academic transcript, a letter from a state officer of the National Federation of the Blind of Colorado or chapter president stating that that he or she has discussed the scholarship with the applicant, and a completed application. Visit the federation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $3,000 to $12,000. *Deadline: Typically in September. National Federation of the Blind of Connecticut 580 Burnside Avenue, Suite 1 East Hartford, CT 06108 860-289-1971
[email protected] http://www.nfbct.org/html/schform.htm The federation awards national and state scholarships to legally blind high school seniors and current college students. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Graduating high school seniors and college students who are blind or visually impaired
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and residents of Connecticut (or attending school in Connecticut) may apply. Scholarships are awarded based on academic excellence, community service, and financial need. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a personal letter of introduction, two letters of recommendation, official academic transcripts, a letter from an officer of the National Federation of the Blind of Connecticut stating that that he or she has discussed the scholarship with the applicant, and a completed application. Visit the federation’s Web site for an application. *Amount: $2,000 to $5,000. *Deadline: Typically in September. National Federation of the Blind of Florida Attn: Kathy Davis, President 121 Deer Lake Circle Ormond Beach, FL 32174 888-282-5972
[email protected] http://www.nfbflorida.org Scholarship Name: Educational Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Blind college students who reside in Florida and have a GPA of at least 2.70 are eligible to apply. High school seniors may also apply. *Application Process: Contact the federation for details. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: Contact the federation for details. National Federation of the Blind of Idaho Attn: Dana Ard, President 301 Bruce Avenue Boise, ID 83712 208-345-3906
[email protected] http://www.nfbidaho.org/education/scholorship.htm The federation awards national and state scholarships to legally blind high school seniors and current college students. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Blind college students in Idaho are eligible to apply. Scholarships are awarded based on academic excellence, community service, and financial need. *Application Process: Contact the federation for details. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: Contact the federation for details. National Federation of the Blind of Illinois (NFBI) Attn: Chairperson, NFBI Scholarship Committee 5817 North Nina
Chicago, IL 60631 773-631-1093
[email protected] http://www.nfbofillinois.org Scholarship Name: Kenneth Jernigan Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be legally blind residents of, or students in, Illinois, who are enrolled full-time in a regular accredited two-year, four-year, or graduate college or university program. Applicants must demonstrate academic excellence, community service, and financial need. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a personal essay, two letters of recommendation, and transcripts. Visit the federation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: March 31. National Federation of the Blind of Illinois (NFBI) Attn: Deborah Kent Stein, Chairman, NFBI Scholarship Committee 5817 North Nina Chicago, IL 60631 773-631-1093
[email protected] http://www.nfbofillinois.org Scholarship Name: Peter Grunwald Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be legally blind residents of, or students in, Illinois, who are enrolled full time in a regular accredited two-year, four-year, or graduate college or university program. Applicants must demonstrate academic excellence, community service, and financial need. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, personal essay, two letters of recommendation, and transcripts. Visit the federation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,500. *Deadline: March 31. National Federation of the Blind of Kansas Attn: Carol C. Clark, Recording Secretary 11905 Mohawk Lane Leawood, KS 66209-1038 913-339-9341
[email protected] http://www.nfbks.org/state/nfb-sklr.shtml Scholarship Name: Kenneth Tiede Memorial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants
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must be graduating high school seniors or college students who are blind or visually impaired and are legal residents of the state of Kansas. They must plan to study either at a technical school or at a college or university. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application and a letter of recommendation from a federation officer or board member. Contact the federation for further application details. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: Varies. National Federation of the Blind of Massachusetts Scholarship Program 140 Wood Street Somerset, MA 02726-5225 508-679-8543
[email protected] http://www.nfbmass.org Scholarship Name: National Federation of the Blind of Massachusetts Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be legally blind residents of Massachusetts who have been accepted by or are attending postsecondary institutions of higher education on a full-time basis. They must also demonstrate academic excellence, community service, and financial need. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a personal letter, two letters of recommendation, and transcripts. Visit the federation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: At least $500. *Deadline: February 6. National Federation of the Blind of Missouri 3910 Tropical Lane Columbia, MO 65202 573-874-1774
[email protected] http://www.nfbmo.org The federation offers educational scholarships to blind students. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Blind high school seniors and college students who are residents of Missouri are eligible to apply. *Application Process: Contact the federation for details. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: Contact the federation for details. National Federation of the Blind of New York State PO Box 09-0363 Brooklyn, NY 11209 718-567-7821
[email protected] http://www.nfbny.org The federation provides a small number of scholarships to help defer postsecondary education expenses. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Blind high school seniors and college students who are residents of New York are eligible to apply. *Application Process: Contact the federation for details. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: Contact the federation for details. National Federation of the Blind of Ohio Attn: Dr. J. Webster Smith, Chair, Scholarship Committee 2 Canterbury Street Athens, Ohio 45701740-593-4838
[email protected] http://www.nfbohio.org/scholarship.html The federation offers educational scholarships to blind students. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Blind high school seniors and college students who are residents of Ohio are eligible to apply. Scholarships are awarded based on academic excellence, community service, and financial need. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a letter of introduction, two letters of recommendation, academic transcripts, a letter from an officer of the National Federation of the Blind of Ohio stating that that he or she has discussed the scholarship with the applicant, and a completed application. Visit the federation’s Web site for an application. *Amount: One $1,500 and one $1,000 scholarship. *Deadline: Typically in June. National Federation of the Blind of Oregon (NFBO) Attn: NFBO Scholarship Committee 2005 Main Street Springfield, OR 97478 541-726-6924
[email protected] http://www.nfb-or.org/scholarships.htm The federation awards national and state scholarships to legally blind students. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Blind high school seniors and college students who are residents of Oregon are eligible to apply. Scholarships are awarded based on academic excellence, professional promise, and leadership potential. *Application Process: Applicants must submit
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a letter of introduction, two letters of recommendation, academic transcripts, and a completed application (available at the federation’s Web site). Applicants must also participate in an interview with the NFBO of Oregon president or the president’s designee. *Amount: One for at least $1,500, two for at least $1,000. *Deadline: Typically in March and June. National Federation of the Blind of South Dakota Attn: Bob Brown, President 901 South Chicago Street Hot Springs, SD 57747 605-745-5599
[email protected] http://www.nfb.org/states/sd.htm Scholarship Name: Anna Marklund Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be blind students from South Dakota who are enrolled or planning to enroll in postsecondary education. *Application Process: Contact the Federation for application details. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: Varies. National Federation of the Blind of Texas Attn: Elizabeth Campbell, Scholarship Committee Chairman 6909 Rufus Drive Austin, TX 78752-3123 512-323-5444
[email protected] http://www.nfb-texas.org The federation offers several educational scholarships to blind students. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Blind full-time college students who are residents of Texas are eligible to apply. Scholarships are awarded based on academic excellence, community service, and financial need. High school seniors may also apply. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a letter detailing why they believe they should receive the scholarship, two letters of recommendation, an academic transcript, a letter of acceptance to a postsecondary institution, and a doctor’s statement with proof of legal blindness. *Amount: $1,000 to $2,000. *Deadline: Typically in June. National Federation of the Blind of Utah Attn: Ron Gardner, President 132 Penman Lane
Bountiful, UT 84010-7634
[email protected] http://www.nfbutah.org The federation awards national and a small number of state scholarships to students. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Blind high school seniors and college students from Utah are eligible to apply. *Application Process: Contact the federation for details. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: Contact the federation for details. National Federation of the Blind of Vermont PO Box 1354 Montpelier, VT 05601 http://www.nfbvt.org The federation provides scholarships to help defer postsecondary education expenses. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Blind students who are permanent residents of Vermont are eligible to apply. *Application Process: Contact the federation for details. *Amount: $300 to $600. *Deadline: Applications are typically due in the summer. National Federation of the Blind of Washington Attn: Rita Szantay, State Scholarship Chairperson 1420 Fifth Avenue, Suite 2200 Seattle, WA 98101 206-224-7242
[email protected] http://www.nfbw.org The federation provides scholarships to help defer postsecondary education expenses. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Blind high school seniors and college students who are residents of Washington are eligible to apply. Applicants must plan to pursue or be currently pursuing full-time study. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a personal statement, three letters of recommendation, current academic transcripts, and a completed application (available at the federation’s Web site). *Amount: $2,000 and $3,000. *Deadline: Typically in August. National FFA Organization Scholarship Office 6060 FFA Drive, PO Box 68960 Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960 317-802-6060
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[email protected] http://www.ffa.org/programs/scholarships Scholarship Name: BRIDGE Endowment. *Academic Area: Agriculture. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be physically disabled students who are members of the FFA and are planning to pursue or are currently pursuing a two- or four-year degree in any area of agriculture. *Application Process: Contact the National FFA for application details. *Amount: $5,000. *Deadline: February 15.
585-475-6700 (Voice/TTY) http://www.ntid.rit.edu The NTID is one of only a few postsecondary institutions in the United States established exclusively to serve the deaf. It offers financial aid to needy students. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Deaf high school seniors or college students in need of financial assistance are eligible to apply. *Application Process: Contact the institute for details. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: Contact the institute for details.
National Foundation for Ectodermal Dysplasias 410 East Main Street, PO Box 114 Mascoutah, IL 62258-0114 618-566-2020
[email protected] http://www.nfed.org/College.htm Scholarship Name: Ectodermal Dysplasias Memorial College Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors or college students with ectodermal dysplasias who demonstrate academic achievement, community service, and financial need. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application and an essay on a designated topic. Contact the foundation for further application details. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: Typically in March.
New England Hemophilia Association Attn: Scholarship Committee Chairperson 347 Washington Street, Suite 402 Dedham, MA 02026 781-326-7645
[email protected] http://www.newenglandhemophilia.org The association provides a variety of scholarships and grants to students. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: College students with hemophilia who need financial assistance may apply. *Application Process: Contact the association for details. *Amount: Amounts vary according to need. *Deadline: Contact the association for details.
National Fraternal Society of the Deaf (NFSD) 1118 South Sixth Street Springfield, IL 62703 217-789-7429, 217-789-7438 (TTY)
[email protected] http://www.nfsd.com/scholarships.htm The society offers scholarships to help finance college training. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Persons who have been a member of the NFSD for at least one year are eligible to apply. Hearing-impaired high school seniors and college students may apply. *Application Process: Visit the society’s Web site to request an application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: Contact the society for details. National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID) Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships 52 Lomb Memorial Drive Rochester, NY 14623
North Dakota Association of the Blind (NDAB) Attn: Carol Schmitt, Scholarship Committee Chairperson 1412 5th Street, SW Minot, ND 58701 http://www.ndab.org/Scholarship.html Scholarship Name: NDAB College Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate, students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicant must be legally blind, second-year through postgraduate students who are residents of North Dakota, and have at least a 2.5 GPA. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a personal statement, two letters of recommendation, official transcripts, and a financial aid award letter. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $500 to $1,000. *Deadline: March 15. North Dakota Association of the Blind (NDAB) Attn: Carol Schmitt, Scholarship Committee Chairperson 1412 5th Street, SW Minot, ND 58701 http://www.ndab.org/Scholarship.html
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Scholarship Name: Emma Skogen Scholarship Fund. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be blind or visually impaired, at least 18 years old, attending a vocational or trade school, and demonstrate financial need. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, transcripts, and a letter of recommendation. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $400. *Deadline: March 15. Northampton Community College Services for Disabled 3835 Green Pond Road Bethlehem, PA 18020 610-861-5342 http://www.northampton.edu/Finaid/Scholar_2.htm Scholarship Name: Bethlehem Kiwanis Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Full-time college students from the Bethlehem, Pennsylvania area who are learning disabled may apply. *Application Process: Contact the college for details. *Amount: Amounts vary according to need. *Deadline: Contact the college for details. NuFACTOR 41093 County Center Drive, Suite B Temecula, CA 92591 800-323-6832 http://www.nufactor.com/web_pages/edostie_ scholarship.html Scholarship Name: Eric Dostie Memorial College Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must have hemophilia or a related bleeding disorder or be a family member of a hemophiliac. They must also be U.S. citizens, enrolled full time in an accredited two- or four-year college program, and demonstrate scholastic achievement, community service, and financial need. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application and essay describing how their education will be used to serve humankind and to encourage self-improvement and enrichment. Visit NuFACTOR’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: Varies. Oklahoma State University Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid 213 Student Union
Stillwater, OK 74078 405-744-7541, 404-744-6604
[email protected] http://www.okstate.edu/ucs/stdis/scholarship.html Scholarship Name: Hoyt E. James Endowed Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be entering or attending Oklahoma State University and possess a physical, mental, visual, or hearing disability. Students with limiting health conditions are also eligible to apply. Applicants must be U.S. citizens with at least a 2.5 high school GPA who are not receiving any other state of federal financial aid. Residents of Haskell County, Oklahoma, are given first preference. *Application Process: Contact the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid for application procedures. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Contact the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid for details. Oklahoma State University Office of Disability Services 315 Student Union Stillwater, OK 74078 405-744-7116
[email protected] http://www.okstate.edu/ucs/stdis/scholarship.html Scholarship Name: Margueritte Starr Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time, enrolled students who have a severe physical disability. *Application Process: Contact the Office of Disability Services for information about the application process. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Contact the Office of Disability Services for details. Oklahoma State University Office of Disability Services 315 Student Union Stillwater, OK 74078 405-744-7116
[email protected] http://www.okstate.edu/ucs/stdis/scholarship.html Assistantship Name: Mary Jane Smothers Assistantship. *Academic Area: Library science. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must have a documented disability on file with the Office of Disability Services and be interested in obtaining work experience
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in a library setting. *Application Process: Contact the Office of Disability Services one month prior to the beginning of the fall semester for application information. *Amount: This is a paid work opportunity. Hours and assignments vary. *Deadline: Contact the Office of Disability Services for details. Oklahoma State University Office of Disability Services 315 Student Union Stillwater, OK 74078 405-744-7116
[email protected] http://www.okstate.edu/ucs/stdis/scholarship.html Scholarship Name: McAlester Scottish Rite Scholarship for the Blind Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be blind or visually impaired students who are attending Oklahoma State University. *Application Process: Visit the Office of Disability Services to receive an application and further information. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: Applications are due in the spring of each year. Oklahoma State University Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid 213 Student Union Stillwater, OK 74078 405-744-7541, 404-744-6604
[email protected] http://www.okstate.edu/ucs/stdis/scholarship.html Scholarship Name: Nate Fleming/Richey Lumpkin Academic Opportunity Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be entering freshmen or transfer students who have overcome a significant obstacle, whether it be personal, economic, familial, or other. Applicants should possess a record of academic achievement and demonstrate financial need. They also must have graduated from a school in the state of Oklahoma with at least a 3.0 GPA. *Application Process: Contact the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid for application procedures. *Amount: $1,200. *Deadline: Contact the Office of Scholarship and Financial Aid for details. Oklahoma State University Office of Disability Services 315 Student Union
Stillwater, OK 74078 405-744-7116
[email protected] http://www.okstate.edu/ucs/stdis/scholarship.html Scholarship Name: Oklahoma State University Foundation Scholarships for the Physically Limited. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be making progress towards a degree and must have a physically limiting disability. Preference is given to quadriplegic students. *Application Process: Applicants should visit the Office of Disability Services in the spring of each year to receive an application and further information. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Applications are accepted in the spring of each year. Oklahoma, University of Financial Aid Office Buchanan Hall, 1000 Asp Avenue, Room 216 Norman, OK 73019-4078 405-325-4521 http://www.dsa.ou.edu/ods/resources.htm Scholarship Name: Honorable Robert J. Dole Scholarship for Students with Disabilities. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Students with disabilities who demonstrate strong academic performance and financial need may apply. Applicants must be certified by the Office of Disability Services as having a disability. They must also be high academic achievers who demonstrate leadership and service to the nation, state, community, or university.*Application Process: Contact the Financial Aid Office for details. *Amount: $1,200. *Deadline: October 1. Oklahoma, University of Financial Aid Office Buchanan Hall 1000 Asp Avenue, Room 216 Norman, OK 73019-4078 405-325-4521, 405-325-6516 (TDD) http://www.dsa.ou.edu/ods/resources.htm Scholarship Name: Will Rogers Memorial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Students who are mentally or physically handicapped, residents of Oklahoma, and in need of financial aid may apply. Non-disabled students preparing for
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service in the field of educating individuals with disabilities may also apply. *Application Process: Contact the Financial Aid Office for details. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: March 1. Oregon Council of the Blind Attn: Jan Chance, Secretary, Board of Directors 3500 Summers Lane, #19 Klamath Falls, OR 97603 541-883-8227 http://www.acboforegon.org The council awards scholarships to help finance college study. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: High school seniors who are blind may apply. Oregon residents are given priority. *Application Process: Contact the council for details. *Amount: $2,500. *Deadline: Varies. Oregon Student Assistance Commission 1500 Valley River Drive, Suite 100 Eugene, OR 97401 541-687-7400, 800-452-8807
[email protected] http://www.osac.state.or.us http://www.getcollegefunds.org Scholarship Name: Harry Ludwig Memorial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Visually impaired students who are Oregon residents planning to enroll or currently enrolled in full-time undergraduate or graduate studies may apply. *Application Process: Contact the commission for details.. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: Contact the commission for details. P. Buckley Moss Society 20 Stoneridge Drive, Suite 102 Waynesboro, VA 22980 540-943-5678
[email protected] http://www.mosssociety.org Scholarship Name: Anne and Matt Harbison Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors with certified language-related learning disabilities who plan to pursue postsecondary education. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a letter of nomination, verification of
language-related learning disability, transcripts, two letters of recommendation, and an essay. Visit the society’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,500. *Deadline: March 31. Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) Attn: Trish Hoover 801 18th Street, NW Washington, DC 20006-3517 800-424-8200, ext. 619
[email protected] http://www.pva.org/member/scholar.htm Scholarship Name: PVA Education Scholarship (for full-time students). *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be members of the organization or dependents of members of the organization (dependents must be under 24 years of age) who are pursuing college degrees full time. Contact the organization for further eligibility requirements. *Application Process: Information about the application process, as well as downloadable application forms, is made available on the organization’s Web site in March of each year. Visit the organization’s Web site or contact the organization for further application information. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: Contact the organization for details. Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) Attn: Trish Hoover, Membership/Volunteer Administrative Officer 801 18th Street, NW Washington, DC 20006-3517 800-424-8200, ext. 619
[email protected] http://www.pva.org/member/scholar.htm Scholarship Name: PVA Educational Scholarship (for part-time students). *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be members of the organization or dependents of members of the organization (dependents must be under 24 years of age) who are pursuing college degrees part time. Contact the organization for further eligibility requirements. *Application Process: Information about the application process, as well as downloadable application forms, is made available on the organization’s Web site in March of each year. Visit the organization’s Web site in March or contact
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the organization for further application information. *Amount: $500 to $1,000. *Deadline: Contact PVA for details. Patient Advocate Foundation 700 Thimble Shoals Boulevard, Suite 200 Newport News, VA 23606 800-532-5274 http://www.patientadvocate.org/index.php?p=69 Award Name: Cheryl Grimmel Award. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Students who plan to resume a course of study that has been interrupted or delayed by a diagnosis of cancer or other critical or life threatening disease are eligible to apply. Applicants must pursue a course of study that renders them immediately employable after graduation. Applicants may enroll in a two- or four-year degree, or advanced studies if the regimen pursued satisfies the main employable criteria. Applicants must also enroll full-time, maintain at least a 3.0 GPA, demonstrate financial need, and complete 20 hours of community service for each year covered by a scholarship. High school seniors are also eligible for this award. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, written documentation from a physician of past medical diagnosis , last year’s tax returns, official transcripts, and two letters of recommendation. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $2,000 per year (renewable). *Deadline: May 1. Patient Advocate Foundation 700 Thimble Shoals Boulevard, Suite 200 Newport News, VA 23606 800-532-5274 http://www.patientadvocate.org/index.php?p=69 Award Name: Monica Bailes Award. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Students who plan to resume a course of study that has been interrupted or delayed by a diagnosis of cancer or other critical or lifethreatening disease are eligible to apply. Applicants must pursue a course of study that renders them immediately employable after graduation. Applicants may enroll in a two- or four-year degree, or advanced studies if the regimen pursued satisfies the main employable criteria. Applicants must also enroll full time, maintain at least a 3.0 GPA, demonstrate financial need, and complete 20 hours of community
service for each year covered by a scholarship. High school seniors are also eligible for this award. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, written documentation from a physician of past medical diagnosis, last year’s tax returns, official transcripts, and two letters of recommendation. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $2,000 per year (renewable). *Deadline: May 1. Patient Advocate Foundation 700 Thimble Shoals Boulevard, Suite 200 Newport News, VA 23606 800-532-5274 http://www.patientadvocate.org/index.php?p=69 Scholarship Name: Scholarship for Survivors. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Students who plan to resume a course of study that has been interrupted or delayed by a diagnosis of cancer or other critical or life threatening disease are eligible to apply. Applicants must pursue a course of study that renders them immediately employable after graduation. Applicants may enroll in a two- or four-year degree, or advanced studies if the regimen pursued satisfies the main employable criteria. Applicants must also enroll full-time, maintain at least a 3.0 GPA, demonstrate financial need, and complete 20 hours of community service for each year covered by a scholarship. High school seniors are also eligible for this award. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, written documentation from a physician of past medical diagnosis, last year’s tax returns, official transcripts, and two letters of recommendation. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $2,000 per year (renewable). *Deadline: May 1. Pennsylvania State University Office of Student Aid 314 Shields Building University Park, PA 16802-1220 814-865-6301, 814-863-0585 (TDD) http://www.psu.edu/dept/studentaid Scholarship Name: Sy Barash Coaches vs. Cancer Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must have had their studies interrupted by cancer, whether their own or that of an immediate family member. Applicants must also demonstrate
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academic achievement, be a full-time undergraduate student, and be enrolled or plan to enroll at Penn State-University Park. *Application Process: Contact the Office of Student Aid for application details. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: May 15. Pfizer Epilepsy Scholarship Award Center c/o The Eden Communications Group 515 Valley Street, Suite 200 Maplewood, NJ 07040 800-292-7373
[email protected] http://www.epilepsy-scholarship.com Scholarship Name: Pfizer Epilepsy Scholarship Award. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors or college students who have overcome the challenges of epilepsy and who have been successful in school and in the community. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, two letters of recommendation, and transcripts. Visit the award center’s Web site to download an application or submit an online application. *Amount: $3,000. *Deadline: March 1. Pilot International Foundation PO Box 4844 Macon, GA 31208-4844 478-743-7403
[email protected] http://www.pilotinternational.org/html/foundation/ scholar.shtml Scholarship Name: Marie Newton Sepia Memorial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Disability studies. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be graduate students preparing for careers working with children with disabilities and/or brainrelated disorders. Applicants must be sponsored by a Pilot Club in their hometown, or in the city in which their college or university is located. They must also have a GPA of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale or 4.01 on a 5.0 scale. *Application Process: Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Up to $1,500. *Deadline: Contact the foundation for details. Pilot International Foundation PO Box 4844 Macon, GA 31208-4844 478-743-7403
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http://www.pilotinternational.org/html/foundation/ scholar.shtml Scholarship Name: Pilot International Foundation Scholarship. *Academic Area: Disability studies. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be undergraduate students preparing for careers working directly with people with disabilities or training those who will. Applicants must be sponsored by a Pilot Club in their hometown, or in the city in which their college or university is located. They must also have a GPA of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale or 4.01 on a 5.0 scale. *Application Process: Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Up to $1,500. *Deadline: Contact the foundation for details. Portland State University Office of Graduate Studies 117 Cramer Hall, Room 117 Portland, OR 97207-0751 503-725-8410
[email protected] http://www.gsr.pdx.edu/ogs_funding_scholarships.html Scholarship Name: Robert and Rosemary Low Memorial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time graduate students with physical disabilities and good academic records. *Application Process: Contact the Office of Graduate Studies for application details. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: April 15. Quota Club of Candlewood Valley PO Box 565 Danbury, CT 06813
[email protected] http://www.quotacv.org/community.htm Scholarship Name: Quota Club of Candlewood Valley Scholarship. *Academic Area: Disability studies. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be either deaf or hardof-hearing high school seniors or college students or hearing students preparing to work in the field of deafness. They must also be residents of the Danbury, Connecticut-area. *Application Process: Contact the Quota Club for application details. *Amount: $1,000 and $2,000. *Deadline: Varies. Quota Club of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Attn: Scholarship Chairperson PO Box 8001
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Gulfport, MS 39506 228-594-3738 http://www.orgsites.com/ms/quotamsgc Scholarship Name: Quota Club of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Scholarship. *Academic Area: Disability studies. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be either deaf or hard-of-hearing high school seniors or college students or hearing students preparing to work in the field of deafness. They must also be residents of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. *Application Process: Contact the Quota Club for application details. *Amount: $750. *Deadline: April 1. Quota International of Plantation, Florida Attn: Scholarship Committee 1600 Northeast 49 Street Oakland Park, FL 33334
[email protected] http://members.aol.com/QuotaPlantation/Scholars. html Scholarship Name: Quota International of Plantation, Florida. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be deaf high school seniors or deaf graduates of South Florida high schools. They must also have a GPA of at least 2.7 and plan to attend college full time. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, most recent audiogram, a copy of their parents’ income tax return(s) for the previous two years, two letters of recommendation, and a personal statement. Contact Quota International to request an application. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: April 17. Rhode Island, University of Office of Financial Aid Green Hall, 35 Campus Avenue Kingston, RI 02881 401-874-9500
[email protected] http://www.uri.edu/catalog/cataloghtml/ loansscholarshipawards.html Scholarship Name: Paul DePace Scholarship Endowment. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be students who have a permanent disability. *Application Process: Contact the Office of Financial Aid for application details. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: Varies.
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[email protected] http://www.salisbury.edu/admissions/finaid/ UnivScholarships/part3.htm#dudley Scholarship Name: Rick Dudley Scholarship Fund. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be accepted into a graduate program at the university and must meet one or more of the following disability-required criteria: inability to ambulate without assistive devices, cerebral palsy, legally blind, profoundly deaf, inability of speech to be understood by the average person, or require personal assistance with daily living activities. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application and personal statement. Visit the Salisbury’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $5,000 (full-time students), $3,000 (part-time students), and $1,500 (less than part-time students). *Deadline: June 15 and November 15. San Jose State University Financial Aid and Scholarships Office, Student Services Center One Washington Square San Jose, CA 95192-0036 408-283-7500
[email protected] http://www2.sjsu.edu/depts/finaid Award Name: Donna Ellis Honorary Award. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be financially needy students with disabilities who are attending the university and have at least one semester of education remaining. Applicants must also maintain at least a 2.0 GPA. *Application Process: Contact the Financial Aid and Scholarship Office for application details. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: Varies. Scripps College Office of Financial Aid 1030 Columbia Avenue Claremont, CA 91711 909-621-8275
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http://www.scrippscol.edu/dept/admission/financing. html Scholarship Name: Juliet King Esterly ’34 Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be female students who demonstrate financial need. Strong preference is given to those students who are visually impaired of blind. Applicants must also demonstrate scholastic achievement and possess character and personal qualities that indicate future success in her chosen field. Applicants who are not blind or visually handicapped may be considered if they have chosen a field of interest related to the service of those with physical challenges. *Application Process: Contact the Office of Financial Aid for application details. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: Varies. Sertoma International Hearing Impaired Scholarship Program 1912 East Meyer Boulevard Kansas City, MO 64132 816-333-8300
[email protected] http://www.sertoma.org/%5EScholarships/Scholarships. htm Scholarship Name: Sertoma Hearing Impaired Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must have documented hearing loss, be U.S. residents, have a GPA of at least 3.2, and plan to pursue, or be currently pursuing, a bachelor’s degree. *Application Process: Applicants must submit one original application with all information completed and one copy (with applicant’s personal information blanked out), personal statement, two letters of recommendation, transcripts, and a recent audiogram or statement from a hearing health professional (only one copy of audiogram required). Visit Sertoma International’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: May 1. Sickle Cell Disease Association of America Inc. Attn: Jeannine Knight 231 East Baltimore Street, Suite 800 Baltimore, MD 21202 410-528-1555, 800-421-8453
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Scholarship Name: Kermit B. Nash, Jr. Academic Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors who have sickle cell disease, are U.S. citizens, and plan to attend a four-year accredited college. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a physician’s certification of sickle cell status, and a personal essay. Contact the association for further application details. *Amount: $5,000 per year. *Deadline: June 10. Sickle Cell Disease Foundation of California Attn: Deborah Green, Program Administrator 6133 Bristol Parkway, Suite 240 Culver City, CA 90230 310-693-0247
[email protected] http://www.scdfc.org/program_services/LifeSteps/ Scott_Zuniga_Scholarship.htm Scholarship Name: Scott Zuniga Memorial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be California residents of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, or Ventura counties and have sickle cell disease. Awardees must maintain a GPA of at least 2.0 and complete at least 2.5 to 15 hours of community service at the foundation. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a two-page autobiographical sketch, a cover letter, transcripts, three letters of recommendation, a letter of acceptance in a postsecondary institution, certification of sickle cell disease, and a copy of the most recent federal tax return. *Amount: $250 to $1,500. *Deadline: May 1 and December 1. Sierra College Financial Aid Office 5000 Rocklin Road Rocklin, CA 95677 916-781-0568, 800-242-4004 http://www.sierra.cc.ca.us/ed_programs/student_ support_services/financial_services/financial_aid/ Inc_Scholarships.html Scholarship Name: Billy Hanley Memorial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be incoming college freshmen with disabilities who have a minimum GPA of 2.0 and meet enrollment
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requirements. *Application Process: Contact the Financial Aid Office for application details. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: February 3. Sierra College Financial Aid Office 5000 Rocklin Road Rocklin, CA 95677 916-781-0568, 800-242-4004 http://www.sierra.cc.ca.us/ed_programs/student_ support_services/financial_services/financial_aid/ Misc_Scholarships.html Scholarship Name: Ken Holt Memorial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be students with disabilities who are involved in athletics. They must also have a minimum GPA of 2.0, meet enrollment requirements, and be a member of Students Overcoming Challenges. *Application Process: Contact the Financial Aid Office for application details. *Amount: $200. *Deadline: February 3. Sierra College Financial Aid Office 5000 Rocklin Road Rocklin, CA 95677 916-781-0568, 800-242-4004 http://www.sierra.cc.ca.us/ed_programs/student_ support_services/financial_services/financial_aid/ Inc_Scholarships.html Scholarship Name: Success for the Physically Challenged Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be incoming college freshmen with learning or physical disabilities who have a minimum GPA of 2.75 and meet enrollment requirements. *Application Process: Contact the Financial Aid Office for application details. *Amount: $200. *Deadline: February 3. Sigma Alpha Iota Philanthropies Inc. Attn: Karen Louise Gearreald, Project Director One Tunnel Road Asheville, NC 28805
[email protected] http://www.sai-national.org/phil/philschs.html Scholarship Name: Special Needs Scholarship. *Academic Area: Performing arts (music). *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students.
*Eligibility: Applicants must be Sigma Alpha Iota members with sensory or physical impairments, who are enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in music. *Application Process: A $25 nonrefundable application fee is required. Contact Sigma Alpha Iota Philanthropies Inc. for application details. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: March 15. Solvay Pharmaceuticals Inc. Attn: CREON Family Scholarship Program Coordinator 901 Sawyer Road Marietta, GA 30062 770-578-9000 http://www.solvaypharmaceuticals-us.com/products/ cfscholarships/0,,14635-2-0,00.htm Scholarship Name: CREON Family Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens with cystic fibrosis who are enrolled in higher education in the fall. They must also demonstrate academic achievement, financial need, and the ability to serve as a role model for others with cystic fibrosis *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, original transcripts, a copy of applicant’s/parent’s/ guardian’s Federal Income Tax Return, a photograph, two letters of recommendation, and a creative representation addressing what the applicant has learned from living with cystic fibrosis. Visit the Solvay Pharmaceuticals Inc. Web site to download an application. *Amount: $2,000 per year. *Deadline: June 24. Soroptimist International of the Americas Attn: Venture Program Coordinator 1709 Spruce Street Philadelphia, PA 19103-6103 215-893-9000 http://www.soroptimist.org Award Name: Venture Student Aid Award for a Physically Disabled Student. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Ages 15 to 40. *Eligibility: Applicants must be physically disabled students between 15 and 40 years old, who demonstrate financial need and the capacity to profit from further education. *Application Process: The scholarship is administered by local, participating Venture Clubs and is not available in all communities. Contact Soroptimist for application details. *Amount: $2,500 to $5,000. *Deadline: Varies.
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Southern Indiana, University of College of Business 8600 University Boulevard Evansville, IN 47712 812-464-1718 http://business.usi.edu/awards.asp Scholarship Name: Roy W. & Adelaide D. Daudistel Sanders Scholarship. *Academic Area: Business. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors with disabilities who have maintained a minimum high school GPA of 3.5. They must also have scored at least 1800 on the SAT and 28 on the ACT and be enrolled at the university for at least three-quarter time (nine semester hours). *Application Process: Contact the College of Business for application details. *Amount: $2,000 per year. *Deadline: Varies. Spina Bifida Association of America (SBAA) 4590 MacArthur Boulevard, NW, Suite 250 Washington, DC 20007-4226 202-944-3285, 800-621-3141
[email protected] http://www.sbaa.org/site/DocServer?docID=1021 Scholarship Name: Lazof Family Foundation Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school juniors and seniors with spina bifida who maintain at least a 3.0 GPA and plan to graduate from a four-year college or university within four years. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, official transcripts, standardized test scores, a college letter of acceptance, a statement of disability by physician, two letters of recommendation, a personal statement, and an FAFSA report. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $2,500 per year. *Deadline: March 1. Spina Bifida Association of America (SBAA) 4590 MacArthur Boulevard, NW, Suite 250 Washington, DC 20007-4226 202-944-3285, 800-621-3141
[email protected] http://www.sbaa.org/site/DocServer?docID=1021http Scholarship Name: SBAA Four-Year Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school juniors and seniors with spina bifida. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed
application, official transcripts, standardized test scores, a college letter of acceptance, a statement of disability by physician, two letters of recommendation, a personal statement, and an FAFSA report. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Up to $5,000 per year. *Deadline: March 1. Spina Bifida Association of America (SBAA) 4590 MacArthur Boulevard, NW, Suite 250 Washington, DC 20007-4226 202-944-3285, 800-621-3141
[email protected] http://www.sbaa.org/site/DocServer?docID=1021 Scholarship Name: SBAA One-Year Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors, GED recipients, or recent graduates with spina bifida. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, official transcripts, standardized test scores, a college letter of acceptance, a statement of disability by physician, two letters of recommendation, a personal statement, and an FAFSA report. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $2,000. *Deadline: March 1. Spina Bifida Association of Connecticut Attn: Allocations Committee PO Box 2545 Hartford, CT 06146-2545 800-574-6274
[email protected] http://www.sbac.org Scholarship Name: Spina Bifida Association of Connecticut Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must reside within the state of Connecticut, have spina bifida, and plan to or be currently enrolled in a postsecondary institution. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application and a physician statement of disability. Contact the association for further application details. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: April 15. Stony Wold-Herbert Fund Attn: Cheri Friedman, Executive Director 136 East 57th Street, Room 1705 New York, NY 10022 212-753-6565
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[email protected] http://www.stonywoldherbertfund.com Scholarship Name: Stony Wold-Herbert Direct Service Grant. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors or college students with pulmonary diseases who attend school in the New York City area (within 50-mile radius) area. *Application Process: Contact Stony WoldHerbert Fund for application details. *Amount: $250 per month for up to four years. *Deadline: Varies. Syracuse University Office of Scholarship Programs 216 Archbold North Syracuse, NY 13244 315-443-2443
[email protected] http://financialaid.syr.edu/scholar-mattstauffer.htm Scholarship Name: Matt Stauffer Memorial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Students who are battling or who have overcome cancer and who display financial need may apply. *Application Process: Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation, a financial need form, and a 500-word essay. Contact the Office of Scholarship Programs for additional details.*Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: April 1. Temple University Disability Resources and Services 1300 Cecile Moore Avenue, 100 Ritter Annex (004-00) Philadelphia, PA 19122 215-204-1280, 215-204-1786 (TTY)
[email protected] http://www.temple.edu/disability/scholarships.html Scholarship Name: Charlotte W. Newcombe Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Enrolled students with a permanent disability are eligible to apply. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 and demonstrate financial need. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a written statement of need and a completed application. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: Applications are due the first Friday of each semester. Tennessee Hemophilia and & Bleeding Disorders Foundation Attn: Scholarship Committee 7003 Chadwick Drive
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[email protected] http://www.thbdf.org Scholarship Name: Dudgale - Van Eys Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must reside in Tennessee and be students with a bleeding disorder or the child, spouse, or guardian of someone with a bleeding disorder. Applicants must be full-time students and maintain at least a 2.5 GPA. The scholarship is available for high school seniors and undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a resume, an essay, proof of enrollment, transcripts, three letters of recommendation, a community service form, and a photograph. Visit the foundation’s Web site for further application details and to download an application. *Amount: $500 to $2,000. *Deadline: May 1. Tennessee-Knoxville, University of Office of Disability Services 191 Hoskins Library Knoxville, TN 37996-4007 865-974-6087 (Voice/TTY)
[email protected] http://ods.utk.edu Scholarship Name: Charles Jackson Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be students with documented disabilities who maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5, have been enrolled at the University of Tennessee for at least two semesters, and are classified as juniors or seniors. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, transcripts, medical documentation of disability, a one-page essay, and a letter of recommendation. Visit the Office of Disability Services Web site to download an application. *Amount: $500. *Deadline: May 1. Tennessee-Knoxville, University of Office of Disability Services 191 Hoskins Library Knoxville, TN 37996-4007 865-974-6087 (Voice/TTY)
[email protected] http://ods.utk.edu Scholarship Name: Robert L. and Helen Johnson Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group:
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Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be students with documented disabilities who maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0, have been enrolled at the University of Tennessee for at least two semesters, and are Knox County residents. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, transcripts, medical documentation of disability, and a one-page essay. Visit the Office of Disability Services Web site to download an application. *Amount: $750. *Deadline: May 1. Tennessee-Knoxville, University of Office of Disability Services 191 Hoskins Library Knoxville, TN 37996-4007 865-974-6087 (Voice/TTY)
[email protected] http://ods.utk.edu Scholarship Name: Scholarship for Students with Visual Impairments. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be students with documented visual impairments who maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 and are enrolled as full-time undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, transcripts, medical documentation of disability, and a one-page essay. Visit the Office of Disability Services Web site to download an application. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: May 1. Texas A&M University Department of Student Financial Aid PO Box 30016 College Station, TX 77842-3016 979-845-3982 http://financialaid.tamu.edu Award Name: Opportunity Award Program. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors or college students who have overcome significant traumatic life experiences, including, but not limited to, cancer, traumatic brain injury, leukemia, learning disabilities, orthopedic disabilities, and HIV/ AIDS. *Application Process: Contact the Department of Student Financial Aid for application details. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: Varies. Texas at Austin, University of Office of Student Financial Services PO Box 7758, UT Station
Austin, TX 78713-7758 512-475-6282 http://bealonghorn.utexas.edu/bal/financial_aid. WBX Scholarship Name: Carole Patterson Endowed Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be physically disabled students taking at least six hours of credit at the university. *Application Process: Contact the Office of Student Financial Services for application details. *Amount: $500 to $2,000. *Deadline: Varies. Texas at Austin, University of Office of Student Financial Services PO Box 7758, UT Station Austin, TX 78713-7758 512-475-6282 http://finaid.utexas.edu/sources/scholarships Scholarship Name: Will Rogers Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be disabled students or those preparing to work with disabled children. They must also demonstrate financial need. *Application Process: Contact the Office of Student Financial Services for application details. *Amount: $400 to $1,000. *Deadline: Varies. Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board PO Box 12788 Austin, TX 78711-2788 512-427-6101, 800-242-3062 http://www.thecb.state.tx.us/ http://www.collegefortexans.com/cfbin/tofa2.cfm?ID=13 Grant Name: Blind/Deaf Student Exemption Program. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Blind or deaf students planning to attend or currently attending public colleges and universities in Texas are eligible. Applicants must otherwise qualify for admission. *Application Process: Applicants must provide certification from the Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services of their status as a blind or deaf person, a written statement detailing which certificate, degree program, or professional enhancement they will pursue, a high school transcript, a letter of recommendation, and proof of admission. Visit the board’s Web site for a list of Texas public colleges and universities. *Amount: Tuition and fees are waived. *Deadline: Contact the board for details.
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Toledo, University of Office of Student Financial Aid 2801 West Bancroft Street, Mail Stop 314 Toledo, OH 43606-3390 419-530-8700
[email protected] http://www.financialaid.utoledo.edu/general_ scholarships.htm Scholarship Name: Paula Marie Kuehn Endowed Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be blind, hearing impaired, or wheelchair-bound students who have a GPA of 2.5 or higher and demonstrate financial need. *Application Process: Contact the Office of Student Financial Aid for application details. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: April 1. Toledo, University of Office of Student Financial Aid 2801 West Bancroft Street, Mail Stop 314 Toledo, OH 43606-3390 419-530-8700
[email protected] http://www.financialaid.utoledo.edu/general_ scholarships.htm Scholarship Name: Toledo Host Lions Club Welfare Inc. Endowed Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time students who are legally disabled due to sight impairment or blindness and U.S citizens who reside in Northwest Ohio or Southeast Michigan. Entering freshmen must have a high school GPA of 3.0 or higher. *Application Process: Contact the Office of Student Financial Aid for application details. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: April 1. Tourism Cares for Tomorrow Attn: Sarah Graham Mann, Program Manager 585 Washington Street Canton, MA 02021
[email protected] http://www.tourismcaresfortomorrow.org/ TourismCares/What+We+Do/Students/Scholarships/ 2005+Scholarships.htm Scholarship Name: Yellow Ribbon Scholarship. *Academic Area: Hospitality. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must have documentation of a physical or sensory disability, be enrolled in a two- or four-year degree
program, and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. This scholarship, sponsored by entertainer Tony Orlando, is for students who are pursing careers in the travel or tourism industry. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with documentation from a physician of the disability, official transcripts, two letters of recommendation, and a signed, typewritten essay regarding their future plans for a travel or tourism career. Applicants can submit materials by email or mail. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $2,500. *Deadline: May 1. Travelers Protective Association of America c/o Scholarship Trust for the Deaf and Near Deaf 3755 Lindell Boulevard St. Louis, MO 63108-3476 314-371-0533
[email protected] http://www.tpahq.org Scholarship Name: Scholarship Trust for the Deaf and Near Deaf. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students, and adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be deaf or hearingimpaired high school seniors, college students, and adults who need assistance in obtaining mechanical devices, medical or specialized treatment, or specialized education. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a full release form, a medical authorization form, and a photograph. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application and required forms. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: March 1. Twitty, Milsap, Sterban Foundation 600 Renaissance Center, Suite 1300, PO Box 43517 Detroit, MI 48243 313-567-1920 The foundation offers scholarships to help finance undergraduate or graduate training. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Blind or visually impaired students with strong academic records and achievements are eligible. *Application Process: Contact the foundation for details. *Amount: $500 or more. *Deadline: Contact the foundation for details. Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults PMB #505, 4725 Dorsey Hall Drive, Suite A Ellicott City, MD 21042
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[email protected] http://www.ulmanfund.org/Services/Scholarship/ tabid/73/Default.aspx Scholarship Name: Matt Stauffer Memorial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be students between the ages of 15 and 40 who are battling, or have overcome, cancer and who display financial need. Applicants must be seeking postsecondary higher education. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, two letters of recommendation, a financial need form (applicants and parents), and an essay. Visit the fund’s Web site to download an application and required forms. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: April 1. Utah, University of Center for Disability Services 162 Union Building, 200 South Central Campus Drive, Room #162 Salt Lake City, UT 84112-9107 801-581-5020 (Voice/TDD)
[email protected] http://disability.utah.edu/scholarship.htm Scholarship Name: Drake Briggs Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of the state of Utah who are legally deaf and maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA. They must also be high school seniors planning to attend the University of Utah on a full-time basis, or currently enrolled full-time students. They must also demonstrate involvement in leadership and/or community activities. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, transcripts, standardized test scores, a most recent audiogram, a personal statement, a letter of recommendation, and list of extracurricular activities and/or community service. Visit the Center for Disability Services Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000 to $2,000. *Deadline: February 1. Utah, University of Center for Disability Services 162 Union Building, 200 South Central Campus Drive, Room #162 Salt Lake City, UT 84112-9107 801-581-5020 (Voice/TDD)
[email protected] http://disability.utah.edu/scholarship.htm Scholarship Name: Keaton Walker Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be students with visual (or physical disabilities who have a GPA of at least 2.5. They must also be registered with the Center for Disability Services. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, transcripts, a letter of recommendation, a copy of their most recent tax return or financial statement, and a personal statement. Visit the Center for Disability Services Web site to download an application. *Amount: $500. *Deadline: February 17. Utah, University of Center for Disability Services 162 Union Building, 200 South Central Campus Drive, Room #162 Salt Lake City, UT 84112-9107 801-581-5020 (Voice/TDD)
[email protected] http://disability.utah.edu/scholarship.htm Scholarship Name: Louise J. Snow Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be disabled students with a GPA of at least 2.5 and registered with the Center for Disability Services. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, transcripts, a letter of recommendation, a copy of their most recent tax return or financial statement, and a personal statement. Visit the Center for Disability Services Web site to download an application. *Amount: $400 to $600. *Deadline: February 17. Vermont Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (VABVI) VABVI Scholarship PO Box 2000, Champlain Mill Winooski, VT 05404 http://www.vabvi.org/scholar.htm Scholarship Name: Charles E. Leonard Memorial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be blind or visually impaired students or children of blind or visually impaired parents who are Vermont residents and demonstrate academic excellence and financial need.
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Preference is given to those applicants pursuing engineering degrees or those who plan to enter other fields in which they will work with blind or visually impaired people. The scholarship is available to both high school seniors and college students. *Application Process: Contact the association for application details. *Amount: Approximately $2,000. *Deadline: May 1. VSA arts 818 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 600 Washington, DC 20006 202-628-2800, 800-933-8721, 202-737-0645 (TDD)
[email protected] http://www.vsarts.org/x244.xml Contest Name: VSA arts Playwright Discovery Award. *Academic Area: Performing arts (theatre). *Age Group: Students in grades six through 12. *Eligibility: Young playwrights with and without disabilities are eligible to submit an original one-act script that explores any aspect of disability. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. *Application Process: Applicants must submit two copies of their script along with a completed application form. *Amount: Winners receive up to $1,500, plus a trip to Washington, DC, to view their production at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. *Deadline: April 14. VSA arts 818 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 600 Washington, DC 20006 202-628-2800, 800-933-8721, 202-737-0645 (TDD)
[email protected] http://www.vsarts.org Contest Name: VSA arts Young Soloists Award. *Academic Area: Performing arts (general), performing arts (music-instrumental), performing arts (voice). *Age Group: Age 25 and under. *Eligibility: Young musicians with disabilities who have exhibited exceptional talents in any type of music as instrumentalists or vocalists may apply. *Application Process: Contact VSA for details. *Amount: $5,000, plus the chance to perform at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. *Deadline: Contact VSA for details. Washington Council of the Blind (WCB) Attn: Alan Bentson, WCB Scholarship Committee Chair 7356 34th Avenue, NW Seattle, WA 98115
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[email protected] http://www.wcbinfo.org Scholarship Name: The council offers educational scholarships to blind students. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Blind high school seniors and college students planning to or currently attending a postsecondary education in Washington may apply. *Application Process: Contact the council for details. *Amount: At least $2,000. *Deadline: Typically in June. Winston-Salem Foundation Attn: Student Aid Committee 860 West Fifth Street Winston-Salem, NC 27101-2506 336-725-2382
[email protected] http://www.wsfoundation.org Scholarship Name: Marcus Raper Zimmerman Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors or college students with disabilities from Forsyth County, North Carolina. They must also have a minimum GPA of 2.5. Non-disabled persons who wish to prepare for careers serving persons with disabilities are also eligible. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a copy of recent tax returns (parents and applicant), official transcripts, Student Aid Report (SAR), and a $20 application fee. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Up to $1,000. *Deadline: August 31. Wisconsin Council of the Blind Attn: Sue Barker 754 Williamson Street Madison, WI 53703 800-783-5213
[email protected] http://www.wcblind.org/Scholarships.htm Scholarship Name: Lloyd P. Foote Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be blind college students who reside in Wisconsin, have completed at least one year carrying a full academic load, and maintain a GPA of at least 2.5. *Application Process: Contact the council for application details. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: Varies.
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Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board Attn: Sandy Thomas PO Box 7885 Madison, WI 53707-7885 608-267-2206
[email protected] http://www.heab.state.wi.us Scholarship Name: Hearing and Visually Handicapped Student Grant. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Wisconsin residents with hearing- and/or vision-related disabilities may apply. *Application Process: Contact the board for details. *Amount: $250 to $1,800. *Deadline: Contact the board for details. Wisconsin-Madison, University of McBurney Disability Resource Center 1305 Linden Drive Madison, WI 53706 608-263-2741, 608-263-6393 (TTY)
[email protected] http://www.mcburney.wisc.edu Scholarship Name: McBurney Academic Scholarships. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors or college students with a documented disability (physical, psychological, sensory, or learning, as verified by the McBurney Disability Resource Center). *Application Process: Applicants must submit one original and four copies of a completed application, two letters of recommendation, and transcripts. They must also submit one copy of documentation of disability (if applicants are not current McBurney clients). Visit the McBurney Disability Resource Center Web site to download an application. *Amount: $500 to $2,500. *Deadline: April 15. Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation PO Box 5281 Princeton, NJ 08543-5281 609-452-7007 http://www.woodrow.org/newcombe Fellowship Name: Charlotte W. Newcombe Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship. *Academic Area: Humanities, religion, social sciences. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Disabled students pursuing doctoral degrees in the United States in humanities and social sciences are encouraged to apply. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a
completed application, a dissertation abstract, graduate transcripts, a dissertation proposal, three letters of recommendation, a bibliography, and a timetable. Visit the foundation’s Web site to submit an online application. *Amount: Approximately $18,500. *Deadline: November 7. World TeamTennis Attn: Diane Donnelly Stone 1776 Broadway, Suite 600 New York, NY 10019 212-586-3444
[email protected] http://www.wtt.com/charities/donnelly.asp Scholarship Name: Novo Nordisk Donnelly Award. *Academic Area: Athletics. *Age Group: Ages 14 to 21. *Eligibility: Applicants must be students between the ages 14 to 21 who have diabetes and play tennis competitively in tournaments or on their school team. They must also show strong personal character, values, sportsmanship, and community involvement, as well as demonstrate financial need. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, an essay, two letters of recommendation, and physician’s written confirmation of diabetes diagnosis. Visit the World TeamTennis Web site to download an application. *Amount: $5,000. *Deadline: May 1. Wyoming, University of University Disability Support Services Department 3808, 1000 East University Avenue Laramie, WY 82071 307-766-6189, 307-766-3073 (TTY)
[email protected] http://ed.uwyo.edu/graduate/gradschols.htm Scholarship Name: Bernadette Smith Memorial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Students with severe disabilities attending the university may apply. *Application Process: Contact University Disability Support Services for more information. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: Varies. Yes I Can! Foundation for Exceptional Children 1110 North Glebe Road, Suite 300 Arlington, VA 22201-5704 800-224-6830, ext. 450 http://yesican.cec.sped.org/scholarship Scholarship Name: Sara Conlon Memorial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Education. *Age Group:
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Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be disabled and enrolling in full-time, postsecondary education or training for the first time, demonstrate financial need, and be committed to pursuing a major in education. *Application Process: Applicants must submit two copies of a completed application, transcripts, three letters of recommendation, and a personal statement. They must also submit one copy of a statement verifying disability (from a physician or school counselor/administrator) and a statement indicating financial need. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $500. *Deadline: February 1. Yes I Can! Foundation for Exceptional Children 1110 North Glebe Road, Suite 300 Arlington, VA 22201-5704 800-224-6830, ext. 450 http://yesican.cec.sped.org/scholarship/
Scholarship Name: Stanley E. Jackson Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be disabled and enrolling in full-time, postsecondary education or training for the first time. Applicants must also demonstrate financial need. Awards are granted in four categories, including students with disabilities, ethnic minority students with disabilities, talented and gifted students with disabilities, and talented and gifted ethnic minority students with disabilities. *Application Process: Applicants must submit two copies of a completed application, transcripts, three letters of recommendation, and a personal statement. They must also submit one copy of a statement verifying disability (from a physician or school counselor/administrator) and a statement indicating financial need. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $500. *Deadline: February 1.
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The following undergraduate and graduate financial aid resources are available to students pursuing theological study and to members of religious denominations pursuing study in a variety of academic areas. Acton Institute for the Study of Religion & Liberty 161 Ottawa, NW, Suite 301 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 616-454-3080
[email protected] http://www.acton.org/programs/students/ homiletics/2005 Award Name: Homiletics Award. *Academic Area: Religion. *Age Group: Professionals. *Eligibility: Applicants must be Christian preachers who are interested in competing for an award. Applicants should demonstrate exceptional skill in preaching, including preparation and presentation. *Application Process: Each January, the institute posts on its Web site the topic and Bible passage upon which the sermon is to be based. Applicants should visit the institute’s Web site in January for information on the contest. For additional information, applicants should contact the institute by e-mail. *Amount: $500 to $2,000. *Deadline: Contact the institute for deadline information.
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[email protected] http://www.acton.org/programs/students/essay/2005 Award Name: Acton Essay Competition Award. *Academic Area: Philosophy, religion. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students, postgraduate scholars, seminary students. *Eligibility: Applicants may be undergraduate students, graduate students, postgraduates, seminarians, or anyone interested in writing a scholarly essay on the proposed topic. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with the 1,000- to 1,500-word scholarly reflective essay in response to the year’s topic. Visit the institute’s Web site for information on the essay topic. *Amount: $500 to $2,000. *Deadline: November 15. Acton Institute for the Study of Religion & Liberty 161 Ottawa, NW, Suite 301 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 616-454-3080
[email protected] http://www.acton.org/programs/students/calihan/ r_and_l.html Fellowship Name: Calihan Academic Fellowship. *Academic Area: Religion. *Age Group: Graduate students, seminary students. *Eligibility: Applicants should be pursuing a graduate or seminary degree at an accredited institution, demonstrate academic achievement, have an interest in the intersection of religious and classical liberal ideas, and believe in the advancement of a virtuous, free society. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed, signed application along with two essays (described on the application), two letters of reference, official transcripts (undergraduate and graduate), and a disclosure form showing additional funding sources the applicant is receiving. Visit the institute’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Up to $5,000. *Deadline: March 31.
Military Chaplains Association (MCA) of the United States PO Box 7056 Arlington, VA 22207-7056 703-533-5890
[email protected] http://www.mca-usa.org Scholarship Name: MCA Chaplain Candidate Scholarships. *Academic Area: Religion. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must want to be a military chaplain and already be approved as a chaplain candidate in one of the U.S. Armed Forces. Applicant must be enrolled full time in an accredited seminary. *Application Process: Applicants should complete the online Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) before applying, as results are required for the application. Applicants should submit a completed application along with four letters of recommendation and a photo, preferably in military uniform, as well as the FAFSA results. Visit 445
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the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $2,000. *May 30.
Christianity American Baptist Financial Aid Program American Baptist Churches USA National Ministries PO Box 851 Valley Forge, PA 19482-0851 610-768-2000, 800-ABC-3USA, ext. 2067
[email protected] http://www.nationalministries.org/Education/Financial_ Aid/student_info.cfm Scholarship Name: Ellen Cushing Scholarship. *Academic Area: Human services, religion. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be female students pursuing a graduate degree in religion and/ or human services. Applicants should demonstrate active participation in their school, church, or region. *Application Process: Applicants should request an application by e-mail or phone from the financial aid office of the American Baptist Churches USA. Complete application instructions are available with the application form. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: May 31. American Baptist Financial Aid Program American Baptist Churches USA National Ministries PO Box 851 Valley Forge, PA 19482-0851 610-768-2000, 800-ABC-3USA, ext. 2067
[email protected] http://www.nationalministries.org/Education/Financial_ Aid/student_info.cfm Grant Name: Individual Seminarian Grant. *Academic Area: Religion. *Age Group: Seminary students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be American Baptist students who are attending a seminary not related to American Baptist Churches USA at least two-thirds time. They also must be pursuing one of the following degrees: M.Div., M.C.E., M.A.C.E., or M.R.E. *Application Process: Applicants should request an application by e-mail or phone from the financial aid office of the American Baptist Churches USA. Complete application instructions are available with the application form.*Amount: $750, renewable for two additional years. *Deadline: May 31.
American Baptist Financial Aid Program American Baptist Churches USA National Ministries PO Box 851 Valley Forge, PA 19482-0851 610-768-2000, 800-ABC-3USA, ext. 2067
[email protected] http://www.nationalministries.org/financial-aid/student_ info.cfm Scholarship Name: Seminarian Support Program. *Academic Area: Religion. *Age Group: Seminary students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be American Baptist students enrolled at least two-thirds time who are attending American Baptist-related seminaries. Applicants must be pursuing one of the following degrees: M. Div., M.C.E., M.A.C.E., or M.R.E. *Application Process: Applicants should request an application from the financial aid officer of his or her school. Complete application instructions are available with the application form. *Amount: Up to $1,000. *Deadline: Deadlines vary. American Baptist Financial Aid Program http://www.nationalministries.org/Education/Financial_ Aid/student_info.cfm m Scholarship Name: Undergraduate Scholarships. *Academic Area: Religion. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time American Baptist students and maintain a 2.75 GPA to renew the scholarship. *Application Process: Applicants should request an application by e-mail or phone from the financial aid office of the American Baptist Churches USA. Complete application instructions are available with the application form.*Amount: Students attending an American Baptist-related college are eligible for $2,000 per year, while students attending a non American Baptist college or university are eligible to receive $1,000 per year. *Deadline: May 31. Association of Theological Schools (ATS) in the United States and Canada Attn: William R. Myers 10 Summit Park Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15275-1103 412-788-6505, ext. 252
[email protected] http://www.ats.edu/leadership_education/ LuceFellowsInTheology.asp Fellowship Name: Henry Luce III Fellows in Theology Program. *Academic Area: Religion. *Age Group:
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Postdoctoral scholars. *Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time faculty members of an ATS-accredited or candidate school and must be eligible to take a 12-month leave of absence. Fellows must also receive matching support from their institution. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to a specific research project, as outlined in the application booklet. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a 200word abstract of their research proposal, a formal project proposal (three single-spaced pages), a budget, transcripts, a curriculum vitae, a one-page plan on how their research will affect others, and three letters of recommendation. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Up to $75,000. *Deadline: December 1. Bethesda Lutheran Homes and Services Inc. Attn: Thomas Heuer, Coordinator/NCRC 600 Hoffmann Drive Watertown, WI 53094 800-369-4636, ext. 4449
[email protected] http://www.blhs.org/youth/scholarships Scholarship Name: Scholarship for Lutheran College Students. *Academic Area: Disability studies. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be active participants in the Lutheran church who have maintained a minimum GPA of 3.0 and are currently classified as college sophomores or juniors at an accredited college or university. They also must desire to work in the field of developmental disabilities. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a two-page essay on their career goals, four letters of recommendation, official transcripts, a one-page narrative detailing their academic and community activities, and documentation that they have completed a minimum of 100 hours of service to the developmentally disabled in the last two years. All materials should be placed in a folder and sent via U.S. mail. Visit the organization’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,500. *Deadline: March 15. Bethesda Lutheran Homes and Services Inc. Attn: Thomas Heuer, Coordinator/NCRC 600 Hoffmann Drive Watertown, WI 53094 800-369-4636, ext. 4449
[email protected] http://www.blhs.org/youth/scholarships Scholarship Name: Scholarship for Lutheran Nursing Students. *Academic Area: Nursing (developmental disabilities). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be active participants in the Lutheran church who have maintained a minimum GPA of 3.0, have attained sophomore status or higher at a four-year college or university or completed one year of a two-year ADN program, and desire to work with the developmentally disabled. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a twopage essay on their career goals, four letters of recommendation, official transcripts, a one-page narrative detailing their academic and community activities, and documentation that they have completed a minimum of 100 hours of service to the developmentally disabled in the last two years. All materials should be placed in a folder and sent via U.S. mail. Visit the organization’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,500. *Deadline: March 15. Catholic Aid Association Scholarship Program 3499 Lexington Avenue North St. Paul, MN 55126 651-490-0170, ext. 133, 800-568-6670 http://www.catholicaid.com Scholarship Name: Catholic Aid Association Tuition Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be members of Catholic Aid (for a minimum of two years prior to application) who are entering their first or second year of post-high school education. They also must be enrolled either in a degree or a certificate program. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with high school and college transcripts. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $500 (for students attending a Catholic college or university); $300 (for students attending a nonCatholic institution.) Deadline: February 15. Catholic Kolping Society of America Attn: Patricia Farkas 9 East 8th Street Clifton, NJ 07011 877-659-7237
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[email protected] http://www.kolping.org/scholar.htm Scholarship Name: Father Krewitt Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be members of the organization or children or grandchildren of members. They also must be enrolled in college or a postsecondary vocational program. *Application Process: Applicants should look for information in the organization’s monthly newsletter, the Kolping Banner, each year in November, December, January, and February. Application information and current essay topics are published in the newsletter. Applicants may also visit the society’s Web site to download an application. Applicants must submit a completed application along with an essay. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: February 28. The Christian Connector Inc. http://www.christianconnector.com Scholarship Name: Christian College Scholarship. *Academic Area: Religion. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be interested in receiving information regarding Christian and Bible colleges. Applicants must enroll for the first time at a Christian college or Bible college within one year of receiving the scholarship. *Application Process: Visit the organization’s Web site to fill out an online request for information from Christian and Bible colleges. By submitting a request for information, you will be entered into a drawing to receive a randomly drawn $1,000 scholarship. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: May 31. The Christian Connector Inc. http://www.christianconnector.com Scholarship Name: Missions Scholarship. *Academic Area: Religion. *Age Group: Open. *Eligibility: Applicants must be interested in receiving information regarding missionary opportunities. Applicants must participate in a missions trip (long or short) or become employed by a missions agency within a year of receiving the scholarship. *Application Process: Visit the organization’s Web site to fill out an online request for information from missions agencies. By submitting a request for information, you will be entered into a drawing to receive a randomly drawn $1,000 scholarship. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: May 31.
The Christian Connector Inc. http://www.christianconnector.com Scholarship Name: Seminary and Graduate School Scholarship. *Academic Area: Religion. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be interested in receiving information from seminaries and Christian graduate schools. Applicants must enroll for the first time at a Christ-centered seminary or Christian graduate school within 12 months of winning. *Application Process: Visit the organization’s Web site to fill out an online request for information from schools in the geographical areas in which you are interested. By submitting a request for information, you will be entered into a drawing to receive a randomly drawn $1,000 scholarship. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: May 31. Colleges and Universities of the Anglican Communion 815 Second Avenue New York, NY 10017-4594 212-716-6148
[email protected] http://www.cuac.org/53810_57187_ENG_HTM. htm?menupage=53912 Scholarship Name: Charitable Service Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in one of the 11 colleges and universities of the Anglican Communion. Applicants must also be able to demonstrate financial need as well as a strong commitment to community service. Visit the organization’s Web site for a listing of the colleges and their locations. Contact the organization or one of the college’s financial aid offices for further eligibility information. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the organization or the financial aid office of their college or university for information on the application process. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Contact your financial aid office for deadline information. Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society (the Episcopal Church Center) Attn: Ms. Denise Coy, Convenor of the Scholarship Committee Episcopal Church Center c/o The Treasurer’s Office 815 Second Avenue New York, NY 10017
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[email protected] http://www.episcopalchurch.org/1521_34194_ENG_ HTM.htm Scholarship Name: Elizabeth Allison Hynson Memorial Scholarship Fund. *Academic Area: Religion. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be under the age of 30 and attending, or planning to attend, one of the 11 accredited Episcopal seminaries. Applicants must have the intent to serve in the ministry. Applicants from East Carolina, Minnesota, Southwest Florida, and Atlanta, Georgia are given preference. Application Process: Applicants should contact the church headquarters for information on the application procedure. *Amount: $2,000. *Deadline: May 1. Eastern Orthodox Committee on Scouting (EOCS) Attn: EOCS Scholarship Chairperson 862 Guy Lombardo Avenue Freeport, NY 11520 516-868-4050 http://www.eocs.org/Religious%20Awards/ Scholarship%20PR%202004_2005%20New.htm Scholarship Name: Eastern Orthodox Committee on Scouting Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors who are registered, active members of a Boy or Girl Scout unit. Applicants should also have earned the Eagle Scout Award (boys) or the Gold Award (girls) as well as be active members of an Eastern Orthodox Church. They also should be able to demonstrate participation in their church, school, or community and must also have earned the Alpha Omega Religious Scout Award. Two scholarships of $1,000 are given, and one scholarship of $500. A scout of Russian descent is awarded one of the $1,000 scholarships. *Application Process: Applicants should submit an application along with four letters of recommendation. Contact the organization by mail to receive a scholarship application. *Amount: $1,000 and $500. *Deadline: May 1. Episcopal Association for College Work (EACW) Attn: Scholarship Committee 1405 East Houghton Avenue Houghton, MI 49931-2110 http://www.pasty.com/~eacw/downloads/EACW_ scholarship_brochure_2004_2005.pdf Scholarship Name: EACW Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarships. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group:
Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be Episcopal students who either graduated from a high school in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan (attending college anywhere in the United States) or anyone who graduated from a high school in another area of the United States and is attending a college or university in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Applicants must also be attending school full time, demonstrate academic achievement (2.5 GPA for undergraduate scholarships, 3.0 GPA for graduate scholarships), and demonstrate active participation in the Episcopal Church. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a letter of support from a church official, transcripts, a letter of college acceptance, and a statement of purpose and spiritual goals. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Awards average around $1,500, but can vary depending on availability of funds. *Deadline: June 30. Episcopal Diocese of Bethlehem Attn: Archdeacon Rick Cluett 333 Wyandotte Street Bethlehem, PA 18015 610-691-5655
[email protected] http://www.diobeth.org/Ministries/gressle.html Scholarship Name: Gressle Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be male children of diocesan clergy. *Application Process: Applicants should contact Archdeacon Rick Cluett for information on the application process. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Contact the Archdeacon for deadline information. Episcopal Diocese of Bethlehem Attn: Archdeacon Rick Cluett 333 Wyandotte Street Bethlehem, PA 18015 610-691-5655
[email protected] http://www.diobeth.org/Ministries/gressle.html Scholarship Name: Shannon Fund Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be female children of diocesan clergy. *Application Process: Applicants should contact Archdeacon Rick Cluett for information on the application process. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Contact the Archdeacon for deadline information.
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Episcopal Diocese of Newark Attn: Office of the Bishop 31 Mulberry Street Newark, NJ 07102 973-430-9976 http://www.dioceseofnewark.org/rathfund01.html Scholarship Name: George E. Roth Scholarship Fund. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be the children of canonically resident clergy (or deceased canonically resident clergy at the time of death). They also must be attending or planning to attend an accredited four-year college or university. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with an acceptance letter to college or official college transcripts. Visit the diocese’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: April 15. Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) Fund for Leaders in Mission Attn: Cynthia Halverson, Director 8765 West Higgins Road Chicago, IL 60631 800-638-3522, ext. 2119
[email protected] http://www.elca.org/fo/FundforLeaders/application_ process.html Scholarship Name: ELCA Fund for Leaders in Mission Scholarship. *Academic Area: Religion. *Age Group: Seminary students. *Eligibility: Applicants should be entering seminary students who plan to study full time at an ELCA seminary, demonstrate financial need, and show promise for leadership in ministry. *Application Process: Being nominated by your seminary is the first step toward being considered, so if you are interested in being a candidate, let your seminary leaders know of your intentions. Once nominated, candidates are asked to complete an application, which includes a 500-word essay and recommendations from the seminary director of admissions. Scholarships are awarded based on funds available. Contact the program director for further information. *Amount: Full tuition for three years. *Deadline: There are currently no deadlines in place. First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association Attn: Director of Fraternal Scholarship Aid 24950 Chagrin Boulevard Beachwood, OH 44122 216-464-8015, 800-464-4642
[email protected] http://www.fcsla.com/scholarship.shtml Scholarship Name: College and Graduate Scholarships. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be members of the organization for at least three years prior to application, who are at least on a $1,000 legal reserve certificate. Applicants should be able to demonstrate a commitment to civic and volunteer activities as well as demonstrate leadership potential. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a 500-word personal statement on their goals and objectives. Applicants must also submit a wallet-size photograph, a copy of their college acceptance letter, and all relevant transcripts. Visit the organization’s Web site for additional information on specific memorial scholarships and to download an application. *Amount: $1,250 (undergraduate students); $1,750 (graduate students). *Deadline: March 1. First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association Attn: Director of Fraternal Scholarship Aid 24950 Chagrin Boulevard Beachwood, OH 44122 216-464-8015, 800-464-4642
[email protected] http://www.fcsla.com/scholarship.shtml Scholarship Name: High School Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: High school students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be members of the organization for at least three years prior to application, who are at least on a $1,000 legal reserve certificate. Applicants must attend or want to attend a private or Catholic accredited high school in the United States or Canada. Applicants should be able to demonstrate involvement in civic and volunteer activities. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a 250-word personal statement on “What this high school scholarship will do for me.” Applicants must also submit a wallet-size photograph, a copy of their high school acceptance letter, and school transcripts. Visit the organization’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: March 1. First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association Attn: Director of Fraternal Scholarship Aid 24950 Chagrin Boulevard
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[email protected] http://www.fcsla.com/scholarship.shtml Scholarship Name: Seminarian (College) Scholarship. *Academic Area: Religion. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students, seminary students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be members of the organization for at least three years prior to application, who are at least on a $1,000 legal reserve certificate. Applicants should be able to demonstrate a commitment to civic and volunteer activities as well as demonstrate leadership potential. They also should be able to demonstrate a commitment to seminary study. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a 500-word personal statement on their goals and objectives. Applicants must also submit a wallet-size photograph, a copy of their college acceptance letter, and any relevant transcripts. Any member who is studying for the priesthood should apply, as scholarship funds will be automatic, pending satisfaction of all requirements. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: March 1. First Presbyterian Church c/o San Antonio Area Foundation Attn: Penny Simone 404 North Alamo San Antonio, TX 78205 210-225-2243
[email protected] http://www.saafdn.org/scholarship/scholar_funds_ detail.php Scholarship Name: Ida V. Holland Missionary Scholarship. *Academic Area: Religion. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students, seminary students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 24 and preparing to enter the seminary or become a missionary. Applicants should also be attending a Moody School (or a school of equal standing). *Application Process: Applicants should submit a request for an application in writing. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Deadlines vary (determined by committee; additional information is typically available on the application). Fund for Theological Education Inc. Attn: Sharon Watson Fluker, Vice President for Doctoral Programs and Administration
825 Houston Mill Road, Suite 250 Atlanta, GA 30329 404-727-1450 http://www.thefund.org/programs Fellowship Name: African American Ph.D./Th.D. Scholars Fellowships. *Academic Area: Religion. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be currently enrolled in a Ph.D. or Th.D. program in theological or religious studies and must be African American. They also must be U.S. or Canadian citizens with a high record of academic achievement and a commitment to teaching. Two types of fellowships are awarded: dissertation fellowships and doctoral fellowships. Eligibility requirements for each differ slightly; visit the fund’s Web site for further information about eligibility requirements. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a resume, a threepage essay, undergraduate/graduate transcripts, and two letters of reference. Additional materials, including a one-page prospectus and abstract, a budget statement form, and a statement regarding financial aid already received are required of applicants for the dissertation fellowship. Visit the fund’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Up to $15,000. *Deadline: February 1 (dissertation fellowship); March 1 (doctoral fellowship). Fund for Theological Education Inc. Attn: Nikol Reed, Fellowships Administrator North American Doctoral Fellowship Program 825 Houston Mill Road, Suite 250 Atlanta, GA 30329 404-727-1450 http://www.thefund.org/programs Fellowship Name: Racial/Ethnic Ph.D./Th.D. Scholars Fellowship. *Academic Area: Religion. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be currently enrolled in a Ph.D. or Th.D. program in theological or religious studies and must be a member of a racial or ethnic group that is traditionally underrepresented in graduate programs. They also must be U.S. or Canadian citizens with a high record of academic achievement and a commitment to teaching. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a curriculum vitae, a two-page essay, graduate transcripts, an academic form, a budget statement form, and documentation showing the amount of financial aid already received. Visit the fund’s Web
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site to download all of the forms and an application. *Amount: $5,000 to $10,000. *Deadline: March 1.
application. *Amount: $1,500, plus $500 to support a mentoring relationship. *Deadline: March 1.
Fund for Theological Education Inc. Attn: Melissa Wiginton, Vice President for Ministry Programs and Planning 825 Houston Mill Road, Suite 250 Atlanta, GA 30329 404-727-1450 http://www.thefund.org/programs Fellowship Name: Support for Seminary Students Fellowships. *Academic Area: Religion. *Age Group: Seminary students. *Eligibility: Applicants must have an intent to enter ministry as a profession, be U.S. or Canadian citizens, and be 35 years of age or younger. There are two kinds of fellowships available: ministry fellowships and congregational fellowships. Visit the fund’s Web site for specific eligibility requirements for each. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a statement of intent to enter the ministry, a resume, a three-page essay, undergraduate transcripts, two letters of reference, and a profile of the congregation (congregational fellowships only). Application materials may vary slightly depending on whether the applicant is applying for a ministry fellowship or congregational fellowship. Visit the fund’s Web site to download the applications, which outline specific requirements and procedures for each type of fellowship. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: April 1.
The Gertrude Butts Memorial Home Association c/o The Episcopal Diocese of Newark 31 Mulberry Street Newark, NJ 07102 973-430-9983 http://www.dioceseofnewark.org/buttsfun.html Scholarship Name: Gertrude Butts Memorial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be active members in the Episcopalian church who can demonstrate financial need. *Application Process: Applicants should request an application form by phone. Along with the application, applicants should submit a letter explaining why the scholarship funds will be of assistance, their involvement in their congregation, a letter of support from a rector or vicar, a list of any jobs they have held while in high school, and a copy of their high school grades. *Amount: Up to $2,000. *Deadline: April 30.
Fund for Theological Education Inc. Attn: Melissa Wiginton, Vice President for Ministry Programs and Planning 825 Houston Mill Road, Suite 250 Atlanta, GA 30329 404-727-1450 http://www.thefund.org/programs Fellowship Name: Undergraduate Fellowships. *Academic Area: Religion. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be college juniors or seniors in an accredited program at a North American college or university who have an interest in entering the ministry as a profession. They must be U.S. or Canadian citizens, have at least a 3.0 GPA, and have a love of God and a desire to share that faith with others. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a three-page essay, a resume, undergraduate transcripts, and two letters of reference. Visit the fund’s Web site to download an
International Order of The King’s Daughters and Sons Attn: Student Ministry Department Director PO Box 1040 Chautauqua, NY 14722-1040 http://www.iokds.org/scholarship.html Scholarship Name: Student Ministry Scholarship. *Academic Area: Religion. *Age Group: Graduate students, seminary students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. or Canadian citizens who are enrolled full time in an accredited master of divinity program. They also must have maintained at least a 3.0 GPA in all previous course work. *Application Process: Applicants must request an application by mail. Applicants should send the request along with a selfaddressed, stamped legal size envelope. Applicants should submit a completed application along with transcripts and a budget signed by the financial aid office at the school or seminary. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: April 30. Knights of Columbus 1 Columbus Plaza New Haven, CT 06510 203-752-4000
[email protected] http://www.kofc.org/un/about/activities/church/ vocations/index.cfm
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Scholarship Name: Father McGivney and Bishop Daily Vocations Scholarship. *Academic Area: Religion. *Age Group: Seminary students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. or Canadian seminary students who are attending an accredited school of theology. Applicants must also either exhibit financial need or demonstrate academic achievement. Preference is given to members of the Knights of Columbus or sons of members. *Application Process: Contact the organization for information on the application process. *Amount: $2,500; renewable for up to four years. *Deadline: Contact the organization for deadline information. Knights of Columbus 1 Columbus Plaza New Haven, CT 06510 203-752-4000
[email protected] http://www.kofc.org/un/about/activities/church/ vocations/index.cfm Grant Name: Refund Support Vocations Program (RSVP). *Academic Area: Religion. *Age Group: Seminary students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be seminarians or postulants in need of financial assistance. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the Knights of Columbus to receive information about the application process. Visit the organization’s Web site for a complete description of the program. *Amount: Up to $2,000. *Deadline: Contact the organization for deadline information. Knights of Lithuania Attn: John P. Baltrus, Scholarship Committee Chair 118 Vine Street Jefferson Hills, PA 15025 http://www.knightsoflithuania.com/scholarships.html Scholarship Name: Knights of Lithuania Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be active members of the organization who exhibit a commitment to the community as well as financial need. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the committee chair by mail to request an application. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Contact the committee chair for deadline information. MHS Alliance Attn: Wendy Rohn 234 South Main Street, Suite 1
Goshen, IN 46526 574-534-9689, 800-611-4007
[email protected] http://www.mhsonline.org/php/services/scholarship. php Scholarship Name: Elmer Ediger Memorial Scholarship Fund. *Academic Area: Disability studies, medicine (mental health). *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants should be U.S. or Canadian citizens who are active members of a Mennonite, Brethren in Christ, or Mennonite Brethren congregation. They also should demonstrate academic achievement by maintaining at least a 3.25 GPA and exhibit a commitment to volunteer and community service. Extra consideration is give to those attending church-related colleges and those with financial need. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application, which includes references and answers to short essay questions, along with transcripts. Visit the organization’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000 to $1,200. *Deadline: April 1. MHS Alliance Attn: Wendy Rohn 234 South Main Street, Suite 1 Goshen, IN 46526 574-534-9689, 800-611-4007
[email protected] http://www.mhsonline.org/php/services/scholarship. php Loan Name: Miller-Erb Nursing Development Fund. *Academic Area: Nursing (open). *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be involved in some branch of the nursing profession and desire the opportunity to work on a research or writing project, attend graduate school, or attend leadership training. Recipients who publish their work and and/or present it to a Mennonite constituency or nursing forum will have their loan forgiven. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application, which includes a project proposal. Visit the organization’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000 to $2,000. *Deadline: April 1. Mustard Seed Foundation The Harvey Fellows Program 3330 North Washington Boulevard, Suite 100 Arlington, VA 22201
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703-524-5620 http://www.harveyfellows.org/ Fellowship Name: Harvey Fellows Program. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be of the Christian faith and must strive to pursue culturally influential careers in which they find themselves, as Christians, addressing modern societal issues with impact. Applicants need not choose a major directly relating to religion, but rather any major in which Christians are traditionally underrepresented. They should be able to express why there is a need for a Christian voice in their particular field of choice. They also should demonstrate commitment to their local church, maturity, and leadership abilities. *Application Process: Applicants should submit four unbound collated copies of the application packet, which includes a completed application along with a resume, essays (detailed on the application), four letters of recommendation, test scores required for the applicant’s admission to degree program (GRE, LSAT, GMAT, etc.), undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and a significant piece of work from the applicant’s field of study (up to 25 pages). Visit the organization’s Web site to download an application and to read more about the program. The application process opens on August 1. *Amount: $15,000, renewable. *Deadline: November 1. Omaha Presbyterian Seminary Foundation 2120 South 72nd Street, Suite 630 Omaha, NE 68124 402-397-5138
[email protected] http://www.omaha-sem-found.org/07A-studentaid.html Scholarship Name: Omaha Presbyterian Seminary Foundation Scholarships and Grants. *Academic Area: Religion. *Age Group: Seminary students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be members of the Presbyterian Church (USA), under the care of a Presbytery, and be an exceptional candidate for ministry. They also must be accepted or enrolled in one of the following approved seminary schools: Austin Seminary, Columbia Seminary, Dubuque Seminary, Johnson C. Smith Seminary, Louisville Seminary, McCormick Seminary, Pittsburgh Seminary, Princeton Seminary, San Francisco Seminary, or Union Seminary/PSCE. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with official transcripts. The top four candidates will receive scholarship funds,
while 11 additional candidates will receive conditional grants. Applicants receiving the grants must graduate and serve at least three years in a church vocation approved by the Presbyterian General Assembly to avoid having to repay the funds. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $4,000, renewable for three additional years (scholarship); $2,500, renewable for two additional years (grant). *Deadline: May 1. Opal Dancey Memorial Foundation Attn: Betty D. Goddard, Chair 2637 North Revere Road Akron, OH 44333
[email protected] http://www.opaldanceygrants.org Scholarship Name: Opal Dancey Memorial Foundation Scholarship. *Academic Area: Religion. *Age Group: Seminary students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time students who plan to pursue a master of divinity degree. Applicants must also reside in the Great Lakes region of the United States and be planning to attend an accredited theological seminary in the Great Lakes region as well. *Application Process: Applicants must request an application from the foundation chair by mail between the dates of January 15 and May 15. Applicants should submit an application along with a statement of acceptance from a seminary, a recent photo, and at least two letters of recommendation. Visit the foundation’s Web site for the application address and additional information. *Amount: $3,000, renewable for three additional years. *Deadline: April 15. Society for the Increase of the Ministry 920 Farmington Avenue Hartford, CT 06107 860-233-1732
[email protected] http://www.simministry.org Scholarship Name: Society for the Increase of the Ministry Scholarship. *Academic Area: Religion. *Age Group: Seminary students. *Eligibility: Applicants should be full-time candidates for holy orders in the Episcopal Church in the United States, be attending or planning to attend one of 11 select schools, and able to demonstrate financial need. Visit the society’s Web site for a list of eligible schools. *Application Process: Applicants should request an application from the financial aid officer at their school. Applications should
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be submitted along with four letters of reference to the financial aid office (not the foundation). *Amount: $1,500 to $2,000. *Deadline: March 1. United Methodist Division on Ministries with Young People PO Box 340003 Nashville, TN 37203-0003 877-899-2780
[email protected] http://www.gbod.org Scholarship Name: David W. Self Scholarship. *Academic Area: Religion. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be United Methodist high school graduating seniors who have been active in their church for a least one year. They also must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, admitted to a full-time degree program, maintaining a 2.0 high school GPA, planning to pursue a “church-related” career, and able to demonstrate financial need. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application. Visit the organization’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: June 1. United Methodist Division on Ministries with Young People PO Box 340003 Nashville, TN 37203-0003 877-899-2780
[email protected] http://www.gbod.org Scholarship Name: Richard S. Smith Scholarship. *Academic Area: Religion. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be United Methodist high school graduating seniors who have been active in their church for a least one year. They also must be members of a racial or ethnic minority, U.S. citizens or permanent residents, admitted to a full-time degree program, maintaining a 2.0 high school GPA, planning to pursue a “churchrelated” career, and able to demonstrate financial need. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application. Visit the organization’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: June 1. Vance H. Havner Scholarship Fund Inc. PO Box 9946 Greensboro, NC 27429
[email protected] http://www.vancehavner.org/index. php?action=website-view&WebSiteID=74&WebPag eID=1283 Award Name: Vance H. Havner Preaching Award. *Academic Area: Religion. *Age Group: Seminary students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be thirdyear master of divinity students who demonstrate exceptional skill in preaching and who aspire to careers that emphasize preaching. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the organization for an application and further information on the application process. *Amount: $3,000. *Deadline: Contact the organization for deadline information. Woman’s Missionary Union (WMU) Foundation Attn: Linda Lucas, Administrative Support PO Box 11346 Birmingham, AL 35202-1346 205-408-5508, 877-482-4483
[email protected] http://www.wmufoundation.com/scholar_summary.asp Scholarship Name: WMU Foundation Scholarships. *Academic Area: Religion. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: This Christian foundation offers various scholarships with many different eligibility requirements. Applicants should visit the foundation’s Web site for a complete list of scholarships and their respective eligibility requirements. *Application Process: Applicants should visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application and to view the many scholarships available. Applicants should submit an application along with transcripts, a description of proposed project (if applicable), and a recent photograph. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Deadlines vary. Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Scholarship Program 8765 West Higgins Road Chicago, IL 60631-4101 800-638-3522, ext. 2736 http://www.womenoftheelca.org Scholarship Name: Amelia Kemp Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students, professionals. *Eligibility: Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) women of color in undergraduate, graduate, professional, or vocational courses of study may apply. Applicants
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must be U.S. citizens, members of the ELCA, be at least 21 years of age, and have experienced an interruption in education of two or more years since graduating from high school. They also should be involved in Women of the ELCA. *Application Process: Applicants must submit an academic reference form, a completed application, a pastor’s reference form, and a personal reference form. *Amount: $600 to $1,000. *Deadline: February 15. Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Scholarship Program 8765 West Higgins Road Chicago, IL 60631-4101 800-638-3522, ext. 2736 http://www.womenoftheelca.org/whatwedo/arne.html Scholarship Name: Arne Administrative Leadership Scholarship. *Academic Area: Business administration. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens, members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), and have at least a bachelor’s degree. They also should be involved in Women of the ELCA and provide examples of their decision-making abilities and a commitment to their education. *Application Process: Applicants must submit an academic reference form, a completed application, a pastor’s reference form, a personal reference form, and a letter of recommendation from a faculty member who has taught the applicant in the last three years. *Amount: $500 to $1,000. *Deadline: February 15. Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Scholarship Program 8765 West Higgins Road Chicago, IL 60631-4101 800-638-3522, ext. 2736 http://www.womenoftheelca.org/whatwedo/belmer. html Scholarship Name: Belmer, Flora Prince, and Kahler, Vickers/Raup, Wettstein Opportunity Scholarship for Lutheran Laywomen. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens, members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), at least 21 years of age, and have experienced an interruption in education of two or more years since graduating from high school. They also should be
involved in Women of the ELCA and preparing for ELCA service abroad, either in general, or in health professions associated with ELCA projects abroad. *Application Process: Applicants must submit an academic reference form, a completed application, a pastor’s reference form, and a personal reference form. *Amount: $800 to $1,000. *Deadline: February 15. Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Scholarship Program 8765 West Higgins Road Chicago, IL 60631-4101 800-638-3522, ext. 2736 http://www.womenoftheelca.org/whatwedo/chilstrom. html Scholarship Name: Chilstrom Scholarship for Ordained Ministry. *Academic Area: Religion. *Age Group: Seminary students. *Eligibility: Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) women who are second career students in their final year of study at an ELCA seminary may apply. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, members of the ELCA, have been out of college at least five years, be endorsed by the Synodical Candidacy Committee, and be preparing for the ordained ministry in the ELCA. They also should be involved in Women of the ELCA. *Application Process: Applicants must submit an academic reference form, a completed application, letters from their academic dean or dean of students certifying that they are enrolled in a master of divinity program and in good academic standing, a letter of recommendation from a member of the seminary faculty, and a letter of endorsement from their Synodical Candidacy Committee. *Amount: Awards range from $600 to $2,000. *Deadline: February 15. Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Scholarship Program 8765 West Higgins Road Chicago, IL 60631-4101 800-638-3522, ext. 2736 http://www.womenoftheelca.org/whatwedo/cronk.html Scholarship Name: Cronk, First Triennium Board, General, Mehring, Paepke, Piero/Wade/Wade, Edwin/Edna Robeck Opportunity Scholarship for Lutheran Laywomen. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens, members
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of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), be at least 21 years of age, and have experienced an interruption in education of two or more years since graduating from high school. They also should be involved in Women of the ELCA. *Application Process: Applicants must submit an academic reference form, a completed application, a pastor’s reference form, and a personal reference form. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: February 15. Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Scholarship Program 8765 West Higgins Road Chicago, IL 60631-4101 800-638-3522, ext. 2736 http://www.womenoftheelca.org/whatwedo/drinkall. html Scholarship Name: Irene Drinkall Franke, Mary Seeley Knudstrup Opportunity Scholarship for Lutheran Laywomen. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens, members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), be at least 21 years of age, and have experienced an interruption in education of two or more years since graduating from high school. They also should be involved in Women of the ELCA and preparing for occupations in Christian service. *Application Process: Applicants must submit an academic reference form, a completed application, a pastor’s reference form, and a personal reference form. *Amount: $800 to $1,000. *Deadline: February 15.
Islam Chicagoland Muslim Scholarship Fund 5901 North Cicero, Suite 309 Chicago, IL 60646
[email protected] http://www.chicagomsf.org Scholarship Name: Chicagoland Muslim Scholarship Fund. *Academic Area: Business, communication, computer science, engineering (open), food science, Islamic studies. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent legal residents who are Muslim and are residing in the greater Chicagoland area. They also must be enrolled in an accredited
four-year U.S. university, maintain at least a 3.3 GPA, be able to demonstrate financial need, and show a commitment to involvement in the Islamic community. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed and signed application along with documentation of tuition costs, fees, and student loans and official transcripts. Applicants should enclose all information in one envelope and mail via U.S. mail. Visit the organization’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: July 1. National Muslim Scholarship Fund c/o The Freedom and Justice Foundation PO Box 262366 Plano, TX 75026 972-365-8214
[email protected] http://www.nmsf.us Scholarship Name: National Muslim Scholarship Fund. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Muslim American students who are interested in receiving scholarship funds should contact the organization regarding the availability of funds and eligibility requirements. This fund was established in 2004 and plans to have guidelines on eligibility requirements and disbursement of funds available soon. *Application Process: Contact the organization about how to apply for available funds. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Contact the organization for deadline information.
Judaism American Sephardi Foundation Broome & Allen Boys Camp & Scholarship Fund Inc. American Sephardi Federation with Sephardic House 15 West 16th Street New York, NY 10011 212-294-8301, ext. 8358 http://www.americansephardifederation.org Scholarship Name: Broome and Allen Scholarship Fund. *Academic Area: Open, religion. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be attending college or university in the United States, but need not be U.S. citizens. Applicants must either be of Sephardic heritage or concentrating in Sephardic studies and must also demonstrate academic achievement and
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a commitment to community service. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with two letters of recommendation, a copy of their federal income tax return for the year immediately preceding the date of the application, and official school transcripts. Visit the organization’s Web site for complete details regarding transcript submittal and additional application information. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: May 15. Memorial Foundation for Jewish Culture 50 Broadway, 34th Floor New York, NY 10004
[email protected] http://www.memorialfoundation.org/scholarship/index. htm Scholarship Name: International Community Service Scholarship. *Academic Area: Education, religion, social work. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be individuals enrolled in, or planning to enroll in, a college, university, teacher training seminary, or yeshiva. Applicants must commit to at least two years of service in a community of need in another country. The United States, Canada, and Israel are not options for this service. Applicants should have an understanding of the language and culture of the area they plan to serve in, or must be prepared to learn. *Application Process: Applicants should request a formal application by mail or e-mail. Contact the organization for further information. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: November 30. Memorial Foundation for Jewish Culture 50 Broadway, 34th Floor New York, NY 10004
[email protected] http://www.memorialfoundation.org/scholarship/index. htm Scholarship Name: International Doctoral Scholarship for Studies Specializing in Jewish Fields. *Academic Area: Religion. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be graduate students enrolled in an accredited college or university doctoral program. They also should be pursuing a career in Jewish scholarship or research. Preference is given to applicants who are beginning work on their dissertations. *Application Process: Applicants should request a formal application by mail or e-mail. Applicants must submit a completed application along
with letters of reference. Contact the organization for further information. *Amount: Up to $7,500, renewable for up to four years. *Deadline: October 31. Memorial Foundation for Jewish Culture 50 Broadway, 34th Floor New York, NY 10004
[email protected] http://www.memorialfoundation.org/scholarship/index. htm Fellowship Name: International Fellowships in Jewish Studies and Jewish Culture. *Academic Area: Religion. *Age Group: Open. *Eligibility: Applicants should be scholars, researchers, or artists who want to undertake a project that will, in some way, help contribute to the understanding and preservation of the Jewish culture. *Application Process: Applicants should request a formal application by mail. Applicants must submit a completed application along with a project proposal and letters of reference. Contact the organization by mail for further information. *Amount: Up to $7,500. *Deadline: October 31. Wexner Foundation Office of Graduate Fellowship Program 8000 Walton Parkway, Suite 110 New Albany, OH 43054 614-939-6060
[email protected] http://www.wexnerfoundation.org/GFA Fellowship Name: Wexner Graduate Fellows/Davidson Scholars Program. Academic Area: Education, religion. *Age Group: Graduate students, seminary students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be between the ages of 21 and 40 with a commitment to serving the Jewish community as a Jewish professional in one of the following areas: Jewish education, Jewish communal leadership, the rabbinate, the cantorate, and Jewish studies. Applicants must demonstrate academic achievement and possess leadership potential. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application, either in hard copy or online, along with transcripts, GRE scores, three letters of recommendation, and an acceptance letter from a graduate school. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application or to apply online. *Amount: $5,000 to $20,000, depending on the applicant’s area of study. (Renewable for two additional years.) *Deadline: February 1.
United Negro College Fund Scholarships The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) is the nation’s oldest and most successful African-American higher education assistance organization. It is a consortium of 39 private, accredited historically black colleges and universities. UNCF offers programs designed to enhance the quality of education for America’s brightest young minds, and is committed to providing financial assistance to deserving students, raising operating funds for member colleges and universities, and supplying technical assistance to member institutions. UNCF oversees more than 450 scholarship programs; visit its Web site for a listing of opportunities and application information. A sampling of UNCF undergraduate and graduate scholarships is listed below. For more information, contact the United Negro College Fund (8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive, PO Box 10444, Fairfax, VA 22031-8044, 800-331-2244, http://www.uncf.org) Abercrombie & Fitch Scholarship Program Scholarship Name: Abercrombie and Fitch Scholarship Program. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be college freshmen enrolled in an accredited four-year college or university and maintain a 3.0 GPA. Applicants must also be African Americans, Asian Americans, American Indians, or Hispanic Americans who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the United States. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application along with a one-page essay, official transcripts, two letters of recommendation, and a headshot photo. *Amount: $3,000. *Deadline: October 28.
open to college juniors and seniors and graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with two letters of recommendation, an essay, transcripts, a financial need statement, an acceptance notification from medical school (for incoming graduate students), and a small headshot photo. Visit the UNCF Web site to download an application. *Amount: $5,000 to $10,000. *Deadline: June 4. American Hotel Foundation Scholarship Scholarship Name: American Hotel Foundation Scholarship. *Academic Area: Management. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must maintain a 2.5 GPA and attend one of the 39 UNCF member colleges or universities. *Application Process: Applicants must have unmet need as verified by the university financial aid office, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and must request that the Student Analysis Report (SAR) be sent to the financial aid office at their college or university. Students should complete their online student profiles at the UNCF Web site. *Amount: $1,500. *Deadline: Deadlines vary.
Alliant Techsystems Internship/Scholarship Scholarship Name: Alliant Techsystems Internship/ Scholarship. *Academic Area: Accounting. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA and be sophomores and juniors attending one of the 39 UNCF member colleges and universities. Application Process: Applicants must participate in a paid summer internship prior to receiving a scholarship the following academic year. Visit the UNCF’s Web site to connect to the sponsor’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $5,000. *Deadline: Deadlines vary.
Athena Group L.L.C. Scholarship Scholarship Name: Athena Group L.L.C. Scholarship. *Academic Area: Finance. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be female residents of the New York City metropolitan area, college sophomores or juniors, attending one of the 39 UNCF member colleges or universities. Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA and have a declared finance major. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with two nomination
Alton and Dorothy Higgins MD Scholarship Scholarship Name: Alton and Dorothy Higgins MD Scholarship. *Academic Area: Medicine (open). *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must maintain a 3.0 GPA, show financial need, and be attending one of the UNCF member colleges or universities. The scholarship is 459
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letters, a 500-word essay (topic determined by the sponsoring company), undergraduate school transcripts, a resume, and a small headshot photograph. Visit the UNCF Web site to download an application. *Amount $7,000. *Deadline: March 4. AXA Foundation Fund Achievement Scholarship Scholarship Name: AXA Foundation Fund Achievement Scholarship. *Academic Area: Business. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of New York who are attending or planning to attend one of the UNCF member colleges or universities. Applicants must also maintain a 3.0 GPA, show unmet financial need, demonstrate a commitment to community service, and exhibit high academic achievement and leadership ability. High school seniors are also eligible to apply for this scholarship. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the sponsoring organization directly for application materials. *Amount: $2,00 to $5,000. *Deadline: Deadlines vary. Bank of America Scholarship Scholarship Name: Bank of America Scholarship. *Academic Area: Business, computer science, education, finance, information technology, marketing. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must maintain a 2.5 GPA and attend one of the following UNCF colleges or universities located in one of the Bank of America core states: Benedict College, Bennett College for Women, Bethune-Cookman College, Claflin University, Clark Atlanta University, Edward Waters College, Fisk University, Florida Memorial College, Huston-Tillotson College, Jarvis Christian College, Johnson C. Smith University, Lane College, LeMoyne-Owen College, Livingstone College, Morehouse College, Morris College, Paine College, Paul Quinn College, Philander Smith College, Saint Augustine’s College, Saint Paul’s College, Shaw University, Spelman College, Virginia Union University, Voorhees College, or Wiley College. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the sponsoring company directly for application information. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: November 25. Benice Michaelson Diamond Fund Scholarship Name: Benice Michaelson Diamond Fund. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants
must be attending one of the 39 UNCF member colleges or universities, maintain a 2.5 GPA, and demonstrate unmet financial need. Applicants also must be able to prove that their parents are or were members of a trade union. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application, one letter of recommendation, and a personal statement detailing their career goals. Visit the UNCF Web site to download an application. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: September 17. Best Buy Scholarship Programs Scholarship Name: Best Buy Scholarship Program. *Academic Area: Accounting, advertising, business, communications, computer science, finance, journalism, marketing, retail management. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be attending one of the 39 UNCF member colleges or universities or Florida A&M University, maintain a 3.0 GPA, and show unmet financial need. Of the two types of scholarships offered (employee and nonemployee), the employee scholarship requires the student to have worked at Best Buy for at least six months. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a resume, official transcripts, two letters of recommendation, and a 500-word essay. Visit the UNCF Web site to download an application. *Amount: $2,500 (employee); $5,000 (nonemployee). *Deadline: November 5. Cardinal Health Scholarship Scholarship Name: Cardinal Health Scholarship. *Academic Area: Accounting, chemistry, computer science, engineering (computer), engineering (open), finance, information systems, information technology, marketing, operations management, pharmaceutical sciences. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be freshmen, sophomores, or juniors attending accredited fouryear colleges or universities, maintain a 3.0 GPA, demonstrate noncollegiate leadership experience, and unmet financial need. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with official transcripts and a personal statement. Visit the UNCF’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $5,000. *Deadline: October 30. Carolyn Bailey Thomas Scholarship Scholarship Name: Carolyn Bailey Thomas Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate
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students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must maintain a 3.0 GPA, demonstrate financial need, and attend or plan to attend one of the 39 UNCF member colleges or universities. High school seniors are also eligible to apply for this scholarship. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the sponsoring institution directly for information on application procedures. *Amount: Awards vary, based on need. *Deadline: Deadlines vary. Castle Rock Foundation Scholarship Scholarship Name: Castle Rock Foundation Scholarship. *Academic Area: Business, engineering (open). *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be attending or planning to attend one of the following participating schools: Bethune-Cookman College, LeMoyne-Owen College, Morehouse College, Shaw University, Spelman College, Tuskegee University, or Xavier University. Applicants must also maintain a 2.5 GPA. High school seniors are also eligible to apply for this scholarship. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the scholarship sponsor directly for application information. *Amount: $3,600. *Deadline: Deadlines vary. Catherine W. Pierce Scholarship Scholarship Name: Catherine W. Pierce Scholarship. *Academic Area: History, visual arts (open). *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must maintain a 3.0 GPA and demonstrate financial need. *Application Process: Applicants should submit an application along with supporting materials. Visit the UNCF Web site to download an application. *Amount: Up to $5,000. *Deadline: Deadlines vary. CDM Scholarship/Internship Scholarship Name: CDM Scholarship/Internship. *Academic Area: Engineering (open). *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be attending one of the 39 participating UNCF colleges or universities, maintain a 3.0 GPA, and be willing to accept a paid summer internship with the sponsoring company. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with two letters of recommendation, official transcripts, and an updated resume. Visit the UNCF Web site to download the application. *Amount: $5,000, plus a $2,000 living expenses stipend for the internship. *Deadline: March 1.
ChevronTexaco Scholars Program Scholarship Name: ChevronTexaco Scholars Program. *Academic Area: Engineering (open). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be sophomores and juniors attending one of the following participating UNCF schools: Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, Spelman College, or Tuskegee University. Applicants must also maintain a 2.5 GPA, demonstrate financial need, exhibit leadership skills, and have a commitment to community service. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with transcripts, resume, a nomination letter from a faculty member, two personal references, and a one-page statement of career interest. Visit the UNCF Web site to download an application. *Amount: Up to $3,000. *Deadline: March 21. Chrysler Corporation Scholarship Scholarship Name: Chrysler Corporation Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be attending or planning to attend one of the 39 UNCF member colleges or universities and maintain a 2.5 GPA. High school seniors are also eligible to apply for this scholarship. *Application Process: Applicants should download an application from the UNCF Web site and submit it along with supporting materials. *Amount: $3,900. *Deadline: Deadlines vary. Cisco/United Negro College Fund Scholars Program Scholarship Name: Cisco/United Negro College Fund Scholars Program. *Academic Area: Computer science, engineering (electrical). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be sophomores attending one of the following UNCF member schools: Claflin University, Clark Atlanta University, Dillard University, Jarvis Christian College, Johnson C. Smith University, Livingstone College, Morehouse College, Paul Quinn College, Rust College, Saint Augustine’s College, Shaw University, Spelman College, Wiley College, or Xavier University. Applicants also most maintain a 3.2 GPA and agree to participate in an internship with the sponsoring company. Preference is given to women and those who demonstrate a commitment to community service. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the scholarship sponsor for application information. *Amount: $4,000. *Deadline: Deadlines vary.
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C.R. Bard Scholarship and Internship Program Scholarship Name: C.R. Bard Scholarship and Internship Program. *Academic Area: Business. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of New Jersey who are sophomores attending one of the 39 UNCF member colleges or universities and must maintain a 3.0 GPA. Applicants also must accept a paid summer internship at the C. R. Bard headquarters in Murray Hill, New Jersey. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the scholarship sponsor directly for application information. *Amount: $4,000. *Deadline: Deadlines vary. C-SPAN Scholarship Program Scholarship Name: C-SPAN Scholarship Program. *Academic Area: Broadcasting, communication sciences, English/literature, film/video, history, political science, radio/TV. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be college sophomores or juniors attending one of the 39 UNCF member colleges or universities, maintain a 3.0 GPA, and demonstrate unmet financial need. Accepting an internship with the sponsoring company is part of this scholarship opportunity. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with two nomination letters from faculty members, transcripts, resume, a 300-word essay, and a small headshot photo. Visit the UNCF Web site to download an application. *Amount: $2,000 (one time), plus a $200 weekly stipend. *Deadline: April 8. Doris and John Carpenter Scholarship Scholarship Name: Doris and John Carpenter Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be undergraduate freshman attending, or high school seniors planning to attend, one of the 39 UNCF member colleges or universities. They must maintain a 2.5 and demonstrate financial need. The scholarship is awarded to students who demonstrate the greatest financial need. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the scholarship sponsor directly for application information. *Amount: $2,000 to $5,000. *Deadline: Deadlines vary. Dorothy N. McNeal Scholarship Scholarship Name: Dorothy N. McNeal Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must maintain a 2.5 GPA, demonstrate unmet financial
need, and attend or plan to attend one of the 39 UNCF member colleges or universities. Applicants should be interested in pursuing careers related to community service. High school seniors are also eligible to apply for this scholarship. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the sponsoring institution for application procedures. *Amount: Awards vary, based on need. *Deadline: Deadlines vary. Dr. James M. Rosin Scholarship Scholarship Name: Dr. James M. Rosin Scholarship. *Academic Area: Medical (open). *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must maintain a 3.0 GPA, demonstrate financial need, and be committed to personal growth, to helping others, and to their education. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the sponsoring institution directly for information about application procedures. *Amount: $5,000. *Deadline: Deadlines vary. Earl and Patricia Armstrong Scholarship Scholarship Name: Earl and Patricia Armstrong Scholarship. *Academic Area: Biology, medicine (open). *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must maintain a 3.0 GPA, have unmet need as verified by their university’s financial aid office, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, and request that the Student Analysis Report be sent to their school’s financial aid office. Students also must be attending one of the 39 UNCF member colleges or universities. Students can begin the application process by completing their online student profiles on the UNCF Web site. *Amount: Up to $3,000. *Deadline: Deadlines vary. Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation Scholarship Scholarship Name: Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation Scholarship. *Academic Area: Performing arts (musicgeneral). *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must maintain a 2.5 GPA, show unmet financial need, and attend or be planning to attend one of the 39 UNCF member colleges or universities. High school seniors are also eligible to apply for this scholarship. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the sponsoring institution directly for application procedures. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Deadlines vary.
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ESSENCE Scholars Program Scholarship Name: ESSENCE Scholars Program. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be female college sophomores or juniors attending one of the following UNCF member colleges or universities: Howard University or Hampton University. Applicants must also maintain a 3.0 GPA. *Application Process: Applicants should apply online via the UNCF Web site. *Amount: $10,000. *Deadline: October 15. Fannie Mae Foundation Scholarship Scholarship Name: Fannie Mae Foundation Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must maintain a 3.0 GPA and be college juniors attending one of the following colleges or universities: Benedict College, Bethune-Cookman College, Johnson C. Smith University, LeMoyne-Owen College, and other UNCF participating schools. Applicants also must demonstrate financial need and be involved in community development programs. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a 500-word essay on their community service work, transcripts, two letters of recommendation, and a small headshot photograph. Visit the UNCF Web site to download an application. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: November 5. Financial Services Institution Scholarship Name: Financial Services Institution Scholarship. *Academic Area: Finance. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must maintain a 2.5 GPA, have unmet financial need, and be attending or planning to attend one of the 39 UNCF member colleges or universities. High school seniors are also eligible to apply for this scholarship. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the scholarship sponsor directly for application procedures. *Amount: Varies, based on need. *Deadline: Deadlines vary. GAP Foundation Scholarship Scholarship Name: GAP Foundation Scholarship. *Academic Area: Fashion, management. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must maintain a 3.0 GPA, show unmet financial need, and attend or be planning to attend one of the 39 UNCF member colleges or
universities. High school seniors are also eligible to apply for this scholarship. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with transcripts, a resume, two nomination letters, a one-page essay on their career goals, and a financial need statement. Visit the UNCF Web site to download an application. *Amount: Up to $10,000. *Deadline: December 9.
Gates Millennium Scholarship Scholarship Name: Gates Millennium Scholarship. *Academic Area: Mathematics, science. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must have at least a 3.3 GPA, show unmet financial need, and be entering freshman who are planning to attend one of the 39 UNCF member colleges or universities. The scholarship is open to African Americans, American Indians/Native Alaskans, Asian Pacific Islander Americans, and Hispanic Americans. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the scholarship sponsor directly for application procedures. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Deadlines vary. General Mills Technology Scholars Award Scholarship Name: General Mills Technology Scholars Award. *Academic Area: Engineering (open), food science. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens who are college juniors and seniors, maintain a 3.0 GPA, show unmet financial need, and are attending one of the UNCF member colleges and universities or selected Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) and majority institutions. Applicants must also show demonstrated leadership skills and academic achievement. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with transcripts, resume, two recommendation letters, and a 500-word essay. Visit the UNCF Web site to download an application. *Amount: $5,000. *Deadline: November 4. General Motors Sullivan Fellowship Scholarship Name: General Motors Sullivan Fellowship. *Academic Area: Engineering (open). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicant must be college freshmen, sophomores, and juniors, maintain a 3.0 GPA, show unmet financial need, and attend or plan to attend one of the following schools: Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, Spelman
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College, Tuskegee University. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the sponsoring institution directly for application procedures. *Amount: $5,000. *Deadline: Deadlines vary. GlaxoSmithKline Company Science Achievement Award Scholarship Name: GlaxoSmithKline Company Science Achievement Award. *Academic Area: Science. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must maintain a 3.0 GPA. Applicants can be attending any graduate school in the United States, but they must have graduated from a UNCF school. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with an essay, transcripts, graduate school admission letter, two letters of recommendation, and a small headshot photo. Visit the UNCF Web site to download an application. *Amount: $3,000. *Deadline: January 23. Houghton Mifflin Company Fellows Program/ Internship Scholarship Name: Houghton Mifflin Company Fellows Program/Internship. *Academic Area: Publishing. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be college juniors, maintain a 3.0 GPA, attend one of the 39 UNCF member colleges or universities, and have an interest in learning about the field of publishing. This scholarship is awarded in combination with a paid summer internship in publishing. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the sponsoring institution directly for application procedures. *Amount: $3,700 (scholarship), $3,300 (internship). *Deadline: Deadlines vary. Intel Scholars Program Scholarship Name: Intel Scholars Program. *Academic Area: Computer science, engineering (open). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be college sophomores, maintain a 3.0 GPA, demonstrate financial need, and be attending one of the UNCF member colleges or universities or one of the following additional institutions: North Carolina A&T State University, North Carolina State University, Georgia Institute of Technology, or Tennessee State University. *Application Process: Applicants should apply online through a link on the UNCF Web site. *Amount: Up to $5,000. *Deadline: March 31.
Jack and Jill of America Foundation Scholarship Scholarship Name: Jack and Jill of America Foundation Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors, maintain a 3.0 GPA, have financial need, demonstrate leadership qualities, and must become and maintain full-time status at an accredited, postsecondary institution in the fall semester after receiving award. Applicants must also agree to complete 60 hours of community service in the year following the awarding of the scholarship. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a resume, high school transcripts, an essay, and two letters of recommendation. Visit the UNCF Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,500 to $2,500. *Deadline: March 14. Jeffry and Barbara Picower Foundation Scholarship Scholarship Name: Jeffry and Barbara Picower Foundation Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must maintain a 3.0 GPA, demonstrate financial need, and attend or plan to attend one of the 39 UNCF member colleges or universities. High school seniors are also eligible to apply for this scholarship. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the sponsoring institution directly for application procedures. *Amount: $5,000. *Deadline: Deadlines vary. Jesse Jones Jr. Scholarship Scholarship Name: Jesse Jones, Jr. Scholarship. *Academic Area: Business. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must maintain a 2.5 GPA, demonstrate unmet financial need, and attend or be planning to attend one of the 39 UNCF member colleges or universities. High school seniors are also eligible to apply for this scholarship. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the sponsoring institution directly for application procedures. *Amount: $2,000 to $5,000. *Deadline: Deadlines vary. Jimi Hendrix Endowment Fund Scholarship Scholarship Name: Jimi Hendrix Endowment Fund Scholarship. *Academic Area: Performing arts (musicgeneral). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must maintain a 2.5 GPA, show unmet financial need, and attend or be planning
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to attend one of the 39 UNCF member colleges or universities. High school seniors are also eligible to apply for this scholarship. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the sponsoring institution directly for application procedures. *Amount: $2,000 to $5,000. *Deadline: Deadlines vary. John Lennon Scholarship Scholarship Name: John Lennon Scholarship. *Academic Area: Communications, performing arts (music-general). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must maintain a 3.0 GPA, demonstrate financial need, and attend or plan to attend one of the 39 UNCF member colleges or universities. High school seniors are also eligible to apply for this scholarship. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with transcripts, two references, an autobiographical essay, financial need statement, and a small headshot photo. Visit the UNCF Web site to download an application. *Amount: $5,000. *Deadline: February 13. Mae Maxey Memorial Scholarship Scholarship Name: Mae Maxey Memorial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must maintain a 2.5 GPA and be attending or planning to attend one of the 39 UNCF member colleges or universities. While the scholarship is open to all, students who express an interest in poetry are given priority. High school seniors are also eligible to apply for this scholarship. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the sponsoring institution directly for application procedures. *Amount: $1,000 to $5,000. *Deadline: Deadlines vary. Malcolm X Scholarship for Exceptional Courage Scholarship Name: Malcolm X Scholarship for Exceptional Courage. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must maintain a 2.5 GPA, demonstrate financial need, and attend or plan to attend one of the 39 UNCF member colleges or universities. They must also demonstrate academic excellence, and campus and community leadership. Applicants who have overcome tremendous obstacles, hardships, or special circumstances are encouraged to apply. High school seniors are also eligible to apply for this scholarship. *Application Process: Applicants should
submit a completed application along with an essay, transcripts, two recommendation letters, and a small headshot photo. Visit the UNCF Web site to download an application. *Amount: $4,000. *Deadline: March 7. Mary E. Scott Memorial Scholarship Scholarship Name: Mary E. Scott Memorial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must maintain a 2.5 GPA, demonstrate financial need, and attend or plan to attend one of the 39 UNCF member colleges or universities. High school seniors are also eligible to apply for this scholarship. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the sponsoring institution directly to obtain application procedures. *Amount: $1,500 to $5,000. *Deadline: Deadlines vary. Maytag Company Scholarship Scholarship Name: Maytag Company Scholarship. *Academic Area: Business, computer science, engineering (open), information technology. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must maintain a 2.5 GPA, demonstrate unmet financial need, and attend one of the following schools: Benedict College, Claflin University, Lane College, Morris College, Paine College, Philander Smith College, Voorhees College, Wilberforce University, or Historically Black Colleges and Universities. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the sponsoring institution for application procedures. *Amount: $1,250. *Deadline: Deadlines vary. Medtronic Foundation Internship/Scholarship Scholarship Name: Medtronic Foundation Internship/ Scholarship. *Academic Area: Engineering (open), science. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be college sophomores and juniors, maintain a minimum 3.3 GPA, and attend one of the 39 UNCF member colleges or universities. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with transcripts, a resume, two letters of recommendation, an autobiographical essay including career aspirations, and a small headshot photograph. Visit the UNCF Web site to download an application. *Amount: $5,000. *Deadline: March 15. Mike and Stephanie Bozic Scholarship Scholarship Name: Mike and Stephanie Bozic Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group:
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Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be attending or planning to attend one of the 39 UNCF member colleges or universities, maintain a 2.5 GPA, and demonstrate unmet financial need. High school seniors are also eligible to apply for this scholarship. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the sponsor directly for application information. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Deadlines vary. Mitsubishi Motors U.S.A. Foundation Leadership Awards Scholarship Name: Mitsubishi Motors U.S.A. Foundation Leadership Award. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must maintain a 2.5 GPA, demonstrate unmet financial need, and attend or plan to attend one of the 39 UNCF member colleges or universities. Applicants should also have community service experience that demonstrates their leadership in community activities. High school seniors are also eligible to apply for this scholarship. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with transcripts, two letters of recommendation, a financial need statement, and answers to two short essay questions listed on the application. Visit the UNCF Web site to download an application. *Amount: $2,000. *Deadline: October 29. Nathalia Bowser Scholarship Scholarship Name: Nathalia Bowser Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be African-American males attending Morris College or Voorhees College in South Carolina. Applicants also must maintain a 2.5 GPA. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the sponsor directly for application information. *Amount: $1,500. *Deadline: Deadlines vary. National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)/Agnes Jones Jackson Scholarship Scholarship Name: NAACP/Agnes Jones Jackson Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate and graduate students under the age of 25. *Eligibility: Applicants must be current (verifiable) NAACP members, U.S. citizens, fulltime students in an accredited college (graduate students may be full- or part-time students), possess a 3.0 GPA (graduate students) or a 2.5 GPA
(undergraduates), and demonstrate financial need. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with three letters of recommendation, transcripts, a financial verification letter, evidence of enrollment, and a one-page essay. Visit the UNCF Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,500 (undergraduate); $2,500 (graduate). *Deadline: March 25. National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)/Earl G. Graves Scholarship Scholarship Name: NAACP/Earl G. Graves Scholarship. *Academic Area: Business. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be college junior or seniors or graduate students, full-time students in good academic standing at an accredited college, and be in the top 20 percent of their class. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with three letters of recommendation, transcripts, evidence of full-time enrollment, and a one-page essay. Visit the UNCF Web site to download an application. *Amount: $5,000. *Deadline: March 25. National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)/Historically Black College and University Scholarship Fund Scholarship Name: NAACP/Historically Black College and University Scholarship Fund. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens who are incoming freshmen at a Historically Black College or University. Applicants must also maintain a 2.5 GPA and demonstrate financial need. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with transcripts, three letters of recommendation, financial verification information, an essay, and evidence of full-time enrollment. Visit the UNCF Web site to download an application. *Amount: $2,000. *Deadline: March 25. National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)/Lillian and Samuel Sutton Education Scholarship Scholarship Name: NAACP/Lillian and Samuel Sutton Education Scholarship. *Academic Area: Education. *Age Group: Undergraduate students graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens, full-time students in an accredited college in the
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United States (graduate students may be full- or part-time students), possess a 3.0 GPA (graduate students) or a 2.5 GPA (undergraduate students), and demonstrate financial need. NAACP membership and participation is desirable. High school seniors are also eligible to apply for this scholarship. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application along with two letters of recommendation, evidence of enrollment, transcripts, financial verification information, and a one-page essay. Visit the UNCF Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000 (undergraduate); $2,000 (graduate). *Deadline: March 25, 2005. National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)/Roy Wilkins Educational Scholarship Scholarship Name: NAACP/Roy Wilkins Educational Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens who are entering freshman, in an accredited college, have a 2.5 GPA, and demonstrate financial need. NAACP membership and participation is desirable. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with transcripts, a letter verifying acceptance to college, a financial need statement, and proof of NAACP membership, if applicable. Visit the UNCF Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: March 25. National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)/Willems, Hubertus W. V. Scholarship for Male Students Scholarship Name: NAACP/Willems, Hubertus W. V. Scholarship for Male Students. *Academic Area: Chemistry, engineering (open), mathematics, science. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be male U.S. citizens who are planning to or are currently attending an accredited college as full-time students (graduate students may be part-time students). They must also have a 2.5 GPA (high school, undergraduates) or a 3.0 GPA (graduate students) and demonstrate financial need. NAACP membership and participation is highly desirable. High school seniors are also eligible to apply for this scholarship. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with transcripts, evidence of enrollment, financial verification information, and a
one-page essay. Visit the UNCF Web site to download an application. *Amount: $2,000 (undergraduates); $3,000 (graduate students). *Deadline: March 25. Nelnet Scholarship Scholarship Name: Nelnet Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: High school seniors, undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must maintain a 2.5 GPA, demonstrate unmet financial need, and attend or plan to attend one of the 39 UNCF member colleges or universities. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the sponsoring institution directly for application procedures. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: Deadlines vary. Nicholas H. Noyes Jr. Memorial Foundation Scholarship Scholarship Name: Nicholas H. Noyes Jr. Memorial Foundation Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must possess a 2.5 GPA, demonstrate financial need, and attend or plan to attend one of the 39 UNCF member colleges or universities. High school seniors are also eligible to apply for this scholarship. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application and supporting materials. Visit the UNCF Web site to download an application. *Amount: Awards vary, based on need. *Deadline: Deadlines vary. Nissan/United Negro College Fund Scholarship Name: Nissan/United Negro College Fund. *Academic Area: Business, communications, design, engineering (open), finance, law, marketing, public relations. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors enrolled in a Los Angeles Unified School District school and must be planning to attend a Historically Black College or University (HBCU). Applicants must also have a 3.0 GPA. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with two recommendations, an essay (subject listed on application), high school transcripts, and a letter of acceptance from an HBCU. Visit the UNCF Web site to download an application. *Amount: $10,000. *Deadline: June 6. Northrop Grumman Diversity Scholarship Scholarship Name: Northrop Grumman Diversity Scholarship. *Academic Area: Computer science,
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engineering (computer), engineering (electrical), engineering (mechanical), and mathematics. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants should have a 3.0 GPA and attend or plan to attend selected HBCUs and majority institutions. This scholarship supports females and minorities in the technical disciplines. College sophomores, juniors and seniors and first-year graduate students may apply. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a resume along with transcripts, resume, two letters of recommendation, and answers to a few short essays (listed on application). Visit the UNCF Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,500 and up. *Deadline: February 28. Principal Financial Group Scholarship Scholarship Name: Principal Financial Group Scholarship. *Academic Area: Business, finance, information technology, liberal arts. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must maintain a 3.0 GPA, demonstrate financial need, and attend or plan to attend one of the 39 UNCF member colleges or universities. Applicants must be residents of Iowa who value community involvement and academic achievement. High school seniors are also eligible to apply for this scholarship. *Application Process: Applicants should submit an application along with transcripts, a personal statement, two letters of recommendation, a letter of acceptance from a UNCF school, and their most recent tax return. Visit the UNCF Web site to download an application. *Amount: Up to $12,000, based on need. *Deadline: March 1. Raymond W. Cannon Memorial Scholarship Scholarship Name: Raymond W. Cannon Memorial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Law, pharmaceutical sciences. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be college juniors attending one of the 39 UNCF member colleges or universities, maintain a 2.5 GPA, and possess demonstrated leadership skills in high school and college. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the scholarship sponsor directly for application information. *Amount: $2,000 to $5,000. *Deadline: Deadlines vary. Reader’s Digest Scholarship Scholarship Name: Reader’s Digest Scholarship. *Academic Area: Communication sciences, English/ literature, journalism. *Age Group: Undergraduate
students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be college juniors or seniors, maintain a 3.0 GPA, demonstrate financial need, attend one of the 39 UNCF member colleges or universities, and have an interest in print journalism. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with transcripts, recommendations, a published writing sample, a personal statement, a financial need statement, and a small headshot photograph. Visit the UNCF Web site to download an application. *Amount: $5,000. *Deadline: November 18. Robert Dole Scholarship Scholarship Name: Robert Dole Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be attending or planning to attend one of the 39 UNCF member colleges or universities, maintain a 2.5 GPA, prove unmet financial need, and be either physically or mentally challenged. High school seniors are also eligible to apply for this scholarship. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a nomination letter from a faculty member, transcripts, a 500-word essay, and a financial need statement. Visit the UNCF Web site to download an application. *Amount: $3,500. *Deadline: October 31. Robert Half International Scholarship Scholarship Name: Robert Half International. *Academic Area: Accounting, business. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must maintain a 2.5 GPA, show unmet financial need, and be attending or planning to attend one of the 39 UNCF member colleges or universities. High school seniors are also eligible to apply for this scholarship. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the sponsoring institution directly for application procedures. *Amount: $1,000 to $1,750. *Deadline: Deadlines vary. Sallie Mae Fund American Dream Scholarship Scholarship Name: Sallie Mae Fund American Dream Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA and demonstrate financial need. High school seniors are also eligible to apply for this scholarship. *Application Process: Applicants should apply online via a link at the UNCF Web site. *Amount: $500 to $5,000. *Deadline: April 15.
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Samuel Newhouse Scholarship Scholarship Name: Samuel Newhouse Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must maintain a 3.0 GPA, demonstrate financial need, and attend or plan to attend one of the following schools: Dillard University, Miles College, Oakwood College, Stillman College, Talladega College, Tuskegee University, or Xavier University. High school seniors are also eligible to apply for this scholarship. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the sponsoring institution directly for information on the application procedure. *Amount: Awards vary, based on need. *Deadline: Deadlines vary. SBC Foundation Scholarship Scholarship Name: SBC Foundation Scholarship. *Academic Area: Business, computer science, economics, engineering (open), finance, information technology. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be college juniors, maintain a 3.0 GPA, demonstrate financial need, and attend one of the 39 UNCF member colleges or universities. Applicants must also be permanent residents of one of the following states: Arkansas, California, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Oklahoma, Ohio, Texas, or Wisconsin. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with two nominating letters, a one-page personal statement, transcripts, a resume, and a small headshot photo. Visit the UNCF Web site to download an application. *Amount: $5,000. *Deadline: January 17. Sodexho Scholarship Scholarship Name: Sodexho Scholarship. *Academic Area: Medicine (open), political science, social work. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. Eligibility: Applicants must maintain a 3.0 GPA, demonstrate financial need, and attend or plan to attend one of the 39 UNCF member colleges or universities or a HBCU school. They should have an interest in careers that focus on health disciplines, government, or combating homelessness or other social welfare programs. Applicants may be high school seniors or college freshmen. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the sponsoring institution directly for application procedures. *Amount: Up to $3,500. *Deadline: Deadlines vary. SouthTrust Scholarship/Internship Scholarship Name: SouthTrust Scholarship/ Internship. *Academic Area: Business. *Age Group:
Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be college sophomores or juniors, maintain a 3.0 GPA, demonstrate financial need, and attend one of the 39 UNCF member colleges or universities. Applicants must also be willing to commit to a six- to eight-week summer internship. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with transcripts, a 500-word essay, two letters of recommendation, a financial need statement, and a small headshot photograph. Visit the UNCF Web site to download an application. *Amount: $6,250. *Deadline: March 30. Sterling Bank Scholarship Scholarship Name: Sterling Bank Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must maintain a 2.5 GPA, demonstrate financial need, and attend or plan to attend one of the 39 UNCF member colleges or universities. High school seniors are also eligible to apply for this scholarship. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the sponsoring institution directly to obtain application information. *Amount: Awards vary, based on need. *Deadline: Deadlines vary. Terex/United Negro College Fund Scholarship Scholarship Name: Terex/United Negro College Fund Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be employees or children of employees of Terex Corporation. Applicants must also maintain a 3.0 GPA. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with supporting materials. Visit the UNCF Web site to download an application. *Amount: $2,500. *Deadline: Deadlines vary. Time Warner Scholars Program Scholarship Name: Time Warner Scholars Program. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be college sophomores, maintain a 3.0 GPA, demonstrate financial need, and attend one of the following participating Historically Black Colleges and Universities: Benedict College, Bennett College for Women, Bethune-Cookman College, Claflin University, Clark Atlanta University, Dillard University, Edward Waters College, Fisk University, Florida A&M University, Florida Memorial College, Huston-Tillotson College, Johnson C. Smith University, Lane College,
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LeMoyne-Owen College, Livingstone College, Miles College, Morehouse College, Morris College, Norfolk State University, Oakwood College, Paine College, Paul Quinn College, Philander Smith College, Rust College, Saint Augustine’s College, Saint Paul’s College, Shaw University, Spelman College, Stillman College, Talladega College, Tougaloo College, Tuskegee University, Virginia Union University, Voorhees College, Wilberforce University, Wiley College, or Xavier University. *Application Process: Applicants should apply online via a link on the UNCF Web site. *Amount: $2,500. *Deadline: October 15. Toyota/United Negro College Fund Scholarship Scholarship Name: Toyota/United Negro College Fund Scholarship. *Academic Area: Business, communications science, computer science, engineering (open), English/literature, information technology. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must maintain a 3.0 GPA, demonstrate financial need, and attend one of the following schools: Bethune-Cookman College, Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, Spelman College, Tuskegee University, or Xavier University. Applicants may be high school seniors or college freshmen *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with recommendations, transcripts, one-page personal statement, resume, and a small headshot photograph. Visit the UNCF Web site to download an application. *Amount: $7,500, renewable through senior year. *Deadline: October 28. TRW Information Technology Minority Scholarship Scholarship Name: TRW Information Technology Minority Scholarship. *Academic Area: Computer science. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be college sophomores or juniors, maintain a 3.0 GPA, demonstrate financial need, and attend one of the following schools: George Mason University, Howard University, Morgan State, Pennsylvania State, or Virginia Polytechnic Institute. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the sponsoring institution directly for application procedures. *Amount: $3,000. *Deadline: Deadlines vary. UBS/PaineWebber Scholarship Scholarship Name: UBS/PaineWebber Scholarship. *Academic Area: Business. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants
must be college sophomores or juniors, maintain a 3.0 GPA, have unmet financial need, and attend one of the 39 UNCF member colleges or universities. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with two letters of nomination, a three-page essay that describes their leadership abilities, resume, transcripts, and a headshot photograph. Visit the UNCF Web site to download an application. *Amount: $8,000. *Deadline: March 18. United Negro College Fund/Foot Locker Foundation Inc. Scholarship Scholarship Name: United Negro College Fund/Foot Locker Foundation Inc. Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must maintain a 2.5 GPA, demonstrate financial need, and attend one of the 39 UNCF member colleges or universities. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with transcripts, two nomination letters, a financial need statement, and a one-page autobiographical essay. Visit the UNCF Web site to download an application. *Amount: $5,000. *Deadline: April 1. United Parcel Service Foundation Scholarship Name: United Parcel Service Foundation Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must maintain a 2.5 GPA, demonstrate unmet financial need, and attend one of the 39 UNCF member colleges or universities. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with supporting materials. Visit the UNCF Web site to download an application. *Amount: Awards vary, based on need. *Deadline: Deadlines vary. USENIX Association Scholarship Scholarship Name: USENIX Association Scholarship. *Academic Area: Computer science, information technology. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must maintain a 3.5 GPA, demonstrate unmet financial need, and attend one of the 39 UNCF member colleges or universities. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the sponsoring institution directly for information about application procedures. *Amount: Up to $10,000. *Deadline: Deadlines vary.
women The following financial aid resources are available to female students. Aid for undergraduate, graduate, and medical students is listed. Alpha Chi Omega Foundation Inc. Attn: Jen Nuckles Stafford, Foundation Programs Coordinator 5939 Castle Creek Parkway, North Drive Indianapolis, IN 46250-4343 317-579-5050
[email protected] http://www.alphachiomega.org/foundation/ scholarships_grants/main.asp Scholarship Name: Alpha Chi Omega Scholarships. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be members of Alpha Chi Omega with a strong record of academic achievement. Scholarships are merit based. *Application Process: Members only can log into the scholarship application portion of the organization’s Web site. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: March 15.
Scholarship. *Academic Area: Education. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be between the ages of 20 and 35 in the year study is to begin. They must be non-U.S. citizens living outside of the United States, maintain that residency status from the time of application to awarding of the scholarship, be single with no dependents, and rank academically in the top 25 percent of their class. They must also have completed at least one year of college, agree to purchase health insurance as well as fund their own travel expenses, and maintain fulltime student status. *Application Process: Visit Alpha Delta Kappa’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $10,000 per year, divided into installments at designated intervals according to the college/ university attended. *Deadline: January 1. Alpha Delta Pi 1386 Ponce de Leon Avenue, NE Atlanta, GA 30306 404-378-3164, ext. 123
[email protected] http://www.alphadeltapi.org/contentmanager/page. asp?webpageid=172 Grant Name: Alpha Delta Pi Foundation Academic Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students, adults. *Eligibility: Members and alumnae of Alpha Delta Pi who are experiencing financial difficulties are eligible to apply. *Application Procedure: Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Varies by need. *Deadline: March 1.
Alpha Chi Omega Foundation Inc. Attn: Foundation Director 5939 Castle Creek Parkway, North Drive Indianapolis, IN 46250-4343 317-579-5050
[email protected] http://www.alphachiomega.org/foundation/ scholarships_grants/educational_assistance_grants. asp Grant Name: Educational Assistance Grant. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students, alumnae. *Eligibility: Members and alumna of Alpha Chi Omega who are seeking funds to continue their undergraduate or graduate education are eligible to apply. *Application Procedure: Sorority members can visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: Applications are accepted throughout the year and reviewed quarterly.
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[email protected] http://www.alphadeltapi.org Scholarship Name: Abigail Davis Emergency Grant. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants who are experiencing unforeseen financial difficulties that will force them to withdraw from school may apply. Applicants must be members of Alpha Delta Pi. *Application Process: Visit the sorority’s Web site to download an application,
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or request more information by phone or e-mail. *Amount: $1,500. *Deadline: There is no deadline; applications are accepted throughout the year. Alpha Epsilon Phi Foundation Attn: Bonnie Wunsch, Executive Director 11 Lake Avenue Extension, Suite 1A Danbury, CT 06811 203-748-0029
[email protected] http://www.aephi.org Scholarship Name: This organization offers multiple memorial scholarships to women. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Varies by scholarship. *Eligibility: Varies. Application Process: Submit an application via Alpha Epsilon Phi’s Web site. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: Varies. Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation 8701 Founders Road Indianapolis, IN 46268-1392 317-872-2655
[email protected] http://www.alphagammadelta.org/content/foundation/ scholarship.htm Scholarship Name: Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be members of Alpha Gamma Delta who are pursuing full-time academic studies. They must be at least sophomores in college to apply for the awards. Applicants are judged on scholastic achievement, chapter contributions, campus honors and activities, volunteer experiences, and financial need. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed four-page application form, complete with narrative, along with an original transcript of grades, one letter of recommendation from an Alpha Gamma Delta advisory member, and two letters of recommendation from nonmembers. *Amount: Scholarships range from $500 to $2,000. *Deadline: March 1. Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation 8701 Founders Road Indianapolis, IN 46268-1392 317-879-9328
[email protected] http://www.alphagammadelta.org/content/foundation/ scholarship.htm Grant Name: Continuing Education Grant Program.
*Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Alumnae members of Alpha Gamma Delta who are seeking funds to return to school are eligible to apply. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and involvement in the community. *Application Procedure: Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation and a completed application form. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $500. *Deadline: Contact the foundation for details. Alpha Kappa Alpha Educational Advancement Foundation Inc. Attn: Scholarship Application Enclosed 5656 South Stoney Island Avenue Chicago, IL 60637 773-947-0026
[email protected] http://www.akaeaf.org Scholarship Name: This sorority offers a variety of meritbased and need-based scholarships for women. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be members of Alpha Kappa Alpha and have a 2.5 or 3.0 GPA, depending upon the scholarship. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application (available for download in November of each year), a personal statement, three letters of recommendation, and official transcripts. Graduate students should also include a current resume and documentation of project and/or research plans. All applications should have the applicant’s social security number on each page. Visit the sorority’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Scholarships range from $750 to $1,500. *Deadline: January 15. Alpha Kappa Alpha Educational Advancement Foundation Inc. Attn: Scholarship Application Enclosed 5656 South Stoney Island Avenue Chicago, IL 60637 773-947-0026
[email protected] http://www.akaeaf.org Scholarship Name: Youth-P.A.C. Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Female students of at least sophomore status may apply. Applicants must be members of Alpha Kappa Alpha, demonstrate exceptional academic achievement or financial need, and participate in leadership, volunteer, civic, or campus
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activities. They must also have at least a 3.0 GPA. *Application Process: Applicants should submit two letters of recommendation, a personal statement, a completed application form, and official unopened transcripts in one packet. Visit Alpha Kappa Alpha’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: January 15. Alpha Omicron Pi Foundation Attn: Grace Day c/o Diamond Jubilee Scholarship Committee PO Box 395 Brentwood, TN 37024-0395 615-370-0920
[email protected] http://www.aoiifoundation.org/scholarships.html Scholarship Name: Diamond Jubilee Scholarships (various scholarships for women). *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be members of Alpha Omicron Pi in good standing who are attending school full time. Visit the foundation’s Web site for a complete listing of named scholarships and specific eligibility requirements. *Application Process: Applicants should submit an application along with an official transcript, a personal letter of reference from a professor, and a recommendation form to be filled out by someone from within the fraternity. All materials should be mailed in one envelope, and the same form is used for all scholarships that are offered. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application, and contact Grace Day for further information about specific awards. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: March 1. Alpha Phi Foundation 1930 Sherman Avenue Evanston, IL 60201 847-475-4532
[email protected] Grant Name: Emergency Aid Program and ForgetMe-Not Fund. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students, adults. *Eligibility: Members and alumnae of Alpha Phi who are experiencing financial difficulties or other crises are eligible to apply. *Application Procedure: Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Varies by need. *Deadline: There is no deadline; applications are accepted as need arises from members and alumna.
Alpha Phi Foundation 1930 Sherman Avenue Evanston, IL 60201 847-475-4932
[email protected] http://www.alphaphi.org/foundation/ ScholarAwardOpps.html Scholarship Name: This organization offers numerous scholarships for women. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be members of Alpha Phi who demonstrate an exceptional scholastic record, service to Alpha Phi and the community, and campus involvement. The applicant’s essays and alumnae recommendations must also be exceptional. All scholarships awarded are merit based, with no regard to financial need. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with alumna recommendation, official transcripts, and typed essays by mail. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: March 15. Alpha Sigma Alpha Foundation Attn: Executive Director 9550 Zionsville Road, Suite 160 Indianapolis, IN 46268 317-871-2920
[email protected] http://www.alphasigmaalpha.org/asa/foundation/ programs.htm Grant Name: Alpha Sigma Alpha Career Enhancement Grant. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Alumnae of Alpha Sigma Alpha who are interested in continuing their education are eligible to apply. *Application Procedure: Applicants should submit two letters of recommendation, promotional literature describing the program (including costs), a personal essay that describes how the educational opportunity will assist their personal or professional goals, and a completed application (available at the foundation’s Web site). *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: Although applications are accepted throughout the year, they should be submitted at least 60 days prior to need. Alpha Sigma Alpha Foundation 9550 Zionsville Road, Suite 160 Indianapolis, IN 46268 317-871-2920
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[email protected] http://www.alphasigmaalpha.org/asa/foundation/ programs.htm Scholarship Name: Alpha Sigma Alpha Foundation Scholarships. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be members of Alpha Sigma Alpha who exhibit leadership potential and a dedication to volunteerism and meaningful participation in Alpha Sigma Alpha and/or other activities. All awards are merit based with no regard to financial need. *Application Process: Applications are available for download from the foundation’s Web site in September of each year. Applicants should submit a completed application along with all supporting materials. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: February 10. Alpha Sigma Alpha Foundation 9550 Zionsville Road, Suite 160 Indianapolis, IN 46268 317-871-2920
[email protected] http://www.alphasigmaalpha.org/asa/foundation/ programs.htm Scholarship Name: The Marjorie Anderson Thompson Scholarship and the Alpha Sigma Alpha Special Education Scholarship. *Academic Area: Education. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants should exhibit leadership potential and a dedication to volunteerism and meaningful participation in Alpha Sigma Alpha and/or other community and school activities. They do not need to be members of Alpha Sigma Alpha. Note: applicants for the Marjorie Anderson Thompson Scholarship must have moderate to severe hearing loss. *Application Process: Applications are available for download from the organization’s Web site in September of each year. Applicants should submit a completed application along with all supporting materials. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: February 10. Alpha Sigma Tau Foundation Attn: Pamela Wales Szafarczyk, National Foundation Scholarships/Grant Chairman 11 Fawn Meadows Court Getzville, NY 14068 irmingham, AL 35216 716-639-8834 http://www.alphasigmatau.org
Grant Name: Mary Alice Peterson American Indian Grant. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Members and alumnae of Alpha Sigma Tau who are Native American may apply. Applicants must have a GPA of least 3.0 and must have sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate status.*Application Procedure: Applicants must submit official transcripts, two letters of recommendation, and a one-page essay detailing why they should receive the scholarship. Applicants should visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $250. *Deadline: March 1. Alpha Sigma Tau Foundation Attn: Pamela Wales Szafarczyk, National Foundation Scholarships/Grant Chairman 11 Fawn Meadows Court Getzville, NY 14068 716-639-8834 http://www.alphasigmatau.org Scholarship Name: Alpha Sigma Tau Foundation Scholarships. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be members of Alpha Sigma Tau who demonstrate scholastic achievement and involvement in sorority and campus activities. They must also have a GPA of least 3.0 and have sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate status. *Application Process: Applicants must submit official transcripts, two letters of recommendation, and a one-page essay detailing why they should receive the scholarship. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: March 1. Alpha Xi Delta Foundation 8702 Founders Road Indianapolis, IN 46268 317-872-3500
[email protected] http://www.alphaxidelta.org/scholarships.asp Scholarship Name: Alpha Xi Delta Foundation Alumnae Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be alumnae members of Alpha Xi Delta who are returning to school and who were in good financial standing with their chapter as collegiate members. *Application Process: Applicants should submit official transcripts, a recommendation form from an alumna in good standing, a letter of recommendation from a current or former employer or academician, and a completed application. Applicants
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should explain their professional work experience as well as demonstrate a record of academic achievement and commitment to community involvement. Applicants should also exhibit need and have clearly defined career goals. Visit Alpha Xi Delta’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Scholarships range from $750 to $2,000. *Deadline: March 15. Alpha Xi Delta Foundation 8702 Founders Road Indianapolis, IN 46268 317-872-3500
[email protected] http://www.alphaxidelta.org/scholarships.asp Scholarship Name: Alpha Xi Delta Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be members of Alpha Xi Delta and have a strong record of academic achievement and community involvement. Applicants should also demonstrate financial need and have clearly defined career goals. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application, official transcripts, a recommendation form from an alumna in good standing, and a letter of recommendation from a college or university faculty member or administrator. Visit Alpha Xi Delta’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Scholarships range from $750 to $2,000. *Deadline: March 15. Alpha Xi Delta Foundation 8702 Founders Road Indianapolis, IN 46268 317-872-3500
[email protected] http://www.alphaxidelta.org/scholarships.asp Grant Name: The foundation provides grants to members and alumnae. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students, adults. *Eligibility: Members and alumnae of Alpha Xi Delta who are interested in continuing their education or who need emergency financial assistance are eligible to apply. *Application Procedure: Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: Applications are accepted throughout the year. Altrusa International Foundation 332 South Michigan Avenue, Suite 1123 Chicago, IL 60604
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[email protected] http://www.altrusa.com/Foundation/FoundationMain. asp Grant Name: Altrusa International Foundation, a philanthropic corporation, supplements its direct contributions to society through a program of cash grants to individuals and Altrusa clubs that support its interests, including the well-being of women and families. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Open. *Eligibility: Projects must involve members of Altrusa International. *Application Procedure: Visit the foundation’s Web site for a sample grant application. *Amount: Varies. *Deadlines: Contact the foundation for details. . America’s Junior Miss Foundation PO Box 2786 Mobile, AL 36602 251-438-3621, 800-256-5435
[email protected] http://www.ajm.org Scholarship Name: America’s Junior Miss Foundation awards various scholarships to its contest winners. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: To receive scholarship funds, applicants must win at some level in America’s Junior Miss competitions. Competitions are judged on the following criteria: scholastics (20 percent), interview (25 percent), talent (25 percent), fitness (15 percent), and poise (15 percent). *Application Process: Inquire during your sophomore year of high school as to the starting point for applicants in your particular state. State-by-state contact information can be found on the foundation’s Web site. *Amount: Varies. Ranges up to full tuition for four years at select schools. *Deadline: Varies. America’s National Teenager 808 Deer Crossing Court Nashville, TN 37220 615-370-4338, 866-NAT-TEEN
[email protected] http://www.nationalteen.com Contest Name: America’s National Teenager. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be female high school students who are planning on attending college after high school graduation. There are two divisions, one for girls ages 12 through 15 and another for girls ages
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16 through 18. Applicants are judged on academic excellence, school and community involvement, social and conversational skills, poise and personality in an evening gown, personal expression, and ability to answer an on-state question. Applicants should visit the organization’s Web site to locate the office in their state where they should begin their inquiry. *Application Process: State representatives will advise applicants of the local and state procedures and deadlines for application. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Deadlines vary by state. Contact your state office for deadline information.
close relative of a farmer, rancher, or person employed in agriculture, and must demonstrate financial need. They must also be high school graduates and be knowledgeable about or have work experience in agriculture. Grade point average and placement tests are considered. Applicants must plan to pursue study in one of the academic areas listed above as they relate to agriculture. *Application Process: Applicants must agree to give personal and family financial information and submit application that can be downloaded from the American Agri-Women’s Web site. *Amount: $500. *Deadline: June 1.
American Agricultural Economics Association Foundation c/o Committee on Women in Agricultural Economics 415 South Duff Avenue, Suite C Ames, IA 50010-6600 515-233-3202
[email protected] http://www.aaea.org/sections/cwae Fellowship Name: Sylvia Lane Fellowship Fund. The fund offers short-term (up to one year) grants for women conducting innovative research, with an established expert, about food, agricultural, or natural resources issues. *Academic Areas: Agricultural economics, agriculture, food sciences, natural resources. *Age Group: Graduate students, recent Ph.D.’s. *Eligibility: Applicants must have completed an academic year in an accredited American graduate degree program in agricultural economics or closely related discipline and must have initiated a mentor association with an expert in the field. Women with recent Ph.D. degrees are also encouraged to apply. *Application Procedure: Contact the foundation for more information. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: Varies. Contact the foundation for details.
American Agri-Women Attn: Mary Graff Daughters of American Agriculture PO Box 7506 Visalia, CA 93290
[email protected] http://americanagriwomen.org/scholarships.htm Scholarship Name: Sister Thomas More Bertels Scholarship. *Academic Area: Agriculture, communications science, medicine (open), sociology. *Age Group: Ages 24 and over. *Eligibility: Applicants must be a farmer, rancher, or the wife, daughter, or close relative of a farmer, rancher, or person employed in agriculture and must demonstrate financial need. They must also be high school graduates and be knowledgeable about or have work experience in agriculture. Grade point average and placement tests are considered. Applicants must plan to pursue study in one of the academic areas listed above as they relate to agriculture. *Application Process: Applicants must agree to give personal and family financial information and submit an application that can be downloaded from the American Agri-Women’s Web site. *Amount: $500. *Deadline: June 1.
American Agri-Women Attn: Peggy Clark Daughters of American Agriculture 2274 East Lytle Five Points Road Dayton, OH 45458
[email protected] http://americanagriwomen.org/scholarships.htm Scholarship Name: Daughters of American Agriculture Scholarship. *Academic Area: Agriculture, communications science, Medicine (open), sociology. *Age Group: Ages 18 to 23. *Eligibility: Applicants must be a farmer, rancher, or the wife, daughter, or
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) 101 Columbia Aliso Viejo, CA 92656-4109 800-899-2226
[email protected] http://www.aacn.org Scholarship Name: BSN Educational Advancement Scholarship. *Academic Area: Nursing (critical care). *Age Group: Professionals. *Eligibility: Applicant must be an AACN member in good standing, have an active RN license, maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0, and currently work in critical care or have
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worked in critical care for at least one year in the last three years. They must also currently be enrolled in an accredited nursing program and have junior or upper division status. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application by mail, followed by final grade reports. They must also send letters of verification from their place of employment and school. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,500. *Deadline: April 1. American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) 101 Columbia Aliso Viejo, CA 92656-4109 800-899-2226
[email protected] http://www.aacn.org Scholarship Name: Graduate Educational Advancement Scholarship. *Academic Area: Nursing (critical care). Age Group: Professionals. *Eligibility: Applicants must be AACN members in good standing, have an active RN license, maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0, and currently work in critical care or have worked in critical care for at least one year in the last three years. They also must be graduates of a baccalaureate degree program and be currently enrolled in a graduate program leading to a master’s or doctorate in nursing. Alternately, they may also be enrolled in a faculty supervisor’s clinical practicum leading to eligibility for the CCNS exam. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application by mail, followed by final grade reports. They must also send letters of verification from their place of employment and school. *Amount: $1,500. *Deadline: April 1. American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS) AAFCS Fellowship Program 400 North Columbus Street, Suite 202 Alexandria, VA 22314 703-706-4600, 800-424-8080 http://www.aafcs.org/programs/fellowships.html Fellowship Name: The National Graduate Fellowship Program provides a variety of individually named fellowships. *Academic Area: Family and consumer sciences. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Full-time graduate students planning to study or currently studying family and consumer science are eligible to apply. Applicants must also be U.S. citizens. *Application Procedure: Applicants should complete
the online Fellowship and Scholarship Payment Form and submit a nonrefundable application fee of $40. An application will be sent upon receipt of this fee. *Amount: Fellowships range from $3,500 to $5,000. *Deadline: January 13. American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS) AAFCS Scholarships Program 400 North Columbus Street, Suite 202 Alexandria, VA 22314 800-424-8080
[email protected] http://www.aafcs.org/programs/scholarships.htm Scholarship Name: Jewell L. Taylor National Scholarship. *Academic Area: Family and consumer sciences. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States who are planning to or pursuing a degree in family and consumer sciences or its specialties on a full-time basis. Award criteria includes applicant’s ability to pursue undergraduate study, experience in relation to preparation for study in proposed field, special recognition and awards, voluntary participation in community organizations and activities, evidence of professional commitment and leadership, significance of proposed area of study to families and individuals, professional goals, written communication skills, recommendations, and membership in the AAFCS. High school seniors may also apply for this scholarship. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a request for an application, along with a $40 fee, via the association’s Web site. Once the applicant has paid the fee and received the application, five hard copies of the application package (which includes application, recommendations, and transcripts) should be mailed. The application should also be e-mailed. *Amount: $5,000. *Deadline: January 13. American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) Attn: Mary Collins AANA Foundation 222 South Prospect Avenue Park Ridge, IL 60068-4011 847-692-7050
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Scholarship Name: Dean and Fred Hayden Student Research Scholarship. *Academic Area: Nursing (anesthesia). *Age Group: Professionals. *Eligibility: Applicants must be members of the AANA with a demonstrated interest in research. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed abstract, a copy of institutional investigation committee/review board approval, a letter of support from the research advisor or program director, and an estimate of the anticipated value of their research findings. Visit the association’s Web site for detailed information about the abstract and application process. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: June 1. American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) Attn: Mary Collins AANA Foundation 222 South Prospect Avenue Park Ridge, IL 60068-4011 847-692-7050, ext. 1171
[email protected] http://www.aana.com Scholarship Name: Al Jarvis Research Scholarship. *Academic Area: Nursing (anesthesia). *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be members of the AANA and enrolled in a nurse anesthesia educational program in Michigan. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed abstract, a copy of institutional investigation committee/review board approval, a letter of support from the research advisor or program director, and an estimate of the anticipated value of their research findings. Visit the association’s Web site for detailed information about the abstract and application process. *Amount: $2,500. *Deadline: August 1. American Association of University Women (AAUW) AAUW Educational Foundation Dept. 60 301 ACT Drive Iowa City, IA 52243-4030
[email protected] http://www.aauw.org/fga Grant Name: Career Development Grant. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be women who hold a bachelor’s degree and are preparing to advance their careers, change careers, or re-enter the work force. They must also be U.S. citizens and plan to attend an accredited two- or
four-year institution. *Application Procedure: Visit the association’s Web site for an application. *Amount: Grants range from $2,000 to $8,000. *Deadline: December 15. Contact the association for details. American Association of University Women (AAUW) AAUW Educational Foundation Dept. 60 301 ACT Drive Iowa City, IA 52243-4030
[email protected] http://www.aauw.org/fga Fellowship Name: This association offers various American fellowships to support women doctoral candidates completing dissertations or scholars seeking funds for postdoctoral research leave from accredited institutions. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Graduate students, post-doctoral scholars.*Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Candidates are evaluated on the basis of scholarly excellence, teaching experience, and active commitment to helping women and girls through service in their communities, professions, or fields of research. *Application Process: Visit the Association’s Web site to request an application. Applications are available between August 1 and November 15. *Amount: $6,000 to $30,000. *Deadline: November 15. American Association of Women Podiatrists Inc. Attn: Dr. Holly Sheets PO Box 1962 Palatka, FL 32177 http://www.aawpinc.com/scholarship_app.pdf Scholarship Name: Founder’s Scholarship. *Academic Area: Podiatry. *Age Group: Podiatry students. *Eligibility: Female podiatry students with a GPA of at least 3.0 may apply. Applicants must be at least college juniors. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, official transcripts, and a personal statement. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: June 1. American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) Foundation ACNM Foundation Fellowship for Graduate Education 8403 Colesville Road, Suite 1550 Silver Spring, MD 20910 240-485-1800 http://www.midwife.org/support.cfm?id=278
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Fellowship Name: ACNM Foundation Fellowship for Graduate Education. *Academic Area: Nursing (midwifery). *Age Group: Graduate students, postdoctoral scholars. *Eligibility: Applicant must be actively enrolled in a doctoral or postdoctoral studies program, a certified nurse-midwife or a certified midwife, and a member of the ACNM. Applicant must also demonstrate good standing in her academic program, agree to submit periodic progress reports, and acknowledge and promote the ACNM Foundation in professional activities that result from receiving the fellowship. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a statement of academic and career goals and plans, two academic letters of recommendation, and a completed application. Visit the college’s Web site to download an applicant information form. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: March 17. American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) Foundation ACNM Basic Midwifery Student Scholarship 8403 Colesville Road, Suite 1550 Silver Spring, MD 20910 240-485-1800 http://www.midwife.org/support.cfm?id=274 Scholarship Name: Basic Midwifery Student Scholarship. *Academic Area: Nursing (midwifery). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited basic midwifery program and have successfully completed one clinical semester or module. They must also be members of the ACNM, show academic achievement, and demonstrate financial need. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a brief statement of career goals and plans, a financial assessment form, a statement of financial need, and one letter of recommendation from a faculty member. Visit the college’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: March 17. American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) Foundation 8403 Colesville Road, Suite 1550 Silver Spring, MD 20910 240-485-1800 http://www.midwife.org/support.cfm?id=275 Scholarship Name: Mary Keller Scholarship Fund Award. *Academic Area: Nursing (midwifery). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants
must be current residents of Michigan, enrolled in the nurse-midwife program at Case Western Reserve University, and agree to submit a data collection form to the ACNM Foundation within one year of scholarship award. They must also be members of the ACNM, show academic achievement, and demonstrate financial need. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a brief statement of their career goals and plans, a financial assessment form, a statement of financial need, and one letter of recommendation from a faculty member. Visit the college’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: March 17. American College of Nurse Practitioners (ACNP) 1111 19th Street, NW, Suite 404 Washington, DC 20036 202-659-2190
[email protected] http://www.nurse.org/acnp/awards/acnp.scholar.shtml Scholarship Name: ACNP Nurse Practitioner Student Scholarship Award. *Academic Area: Nursing (nurse practitioner). *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must show proof of membership in the ACNP, proof of enrollment in an accredited nurse practitioner program, and maintain a 3.4 or higher grade point average. Applicants should also demonstrate evidence of distinction by participation in professional organizations, promotion of research, participation in legislative or policy-making activities, and community service. *Application Process: Applicants should submit proof of membership in the ACNP, two letters of support from professional colleagues, a current curriculum vitae, an official transcript, a 200-word personal statement, and a completed application. Visit the college’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: June 30. American Congress on Surveying and Mapping (ACSM) 6 Montgomery Village Avenue, Suite 413 Gaithersburg, MD 20879 240-632-9716
[email protected] http://www.acsm.net/scholar.html Scholarship Name: Cady McDonnell Memorial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Surveying. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Students
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enrolled in the field of surveying in either a two- or four-year surveying program may apply. Applicants must be residents of one of the following western states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, or Wyoming. They must also be members of the ACSM. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application along with a statement indicating their educational objectives, future plans of study or research, professional activities, and financial need. Three letters of recommendation are also required (at least two from faculty members). A complete, original transcript is also required. Visit the ACSM’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: December 1. American Library Association (ALA) ALA Scholarship Clearinghouse 50 East Huron Street Chicago, IL 60611 800-545-2433, ext. 4277
[email protected] http://www.ala.org/hrdr/scholarship Scholarship Name: This organization offers multiple scholarships to individuals pursuing careers in librarianship. *Academic Area: Library sciences. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. or Canadian citizens currently enrolled in an ALA-accredited master’s program. They must have completed no more than 12 semester hours toward a MLS/MLIS/MIS. *Application Process: An online application must be submitted, which includes a personal statement and three references. Official transcripts from your undergraduate university must be submitted by mail. Visit the association’s Web site to submit an application. *Amount: Scholarships range from $3,000 to $5,000. *Deadline: March 1. American Medical Women’s Association (AMWA) 801 North Fairfax Street, Suite 400 Alexandria, VA 22314
[email protected] http://www.amwa-doc.org Scholarship Name: Wilhelm-Frankowski Scholarship. *Academic Area: Medicine (physicians). *Age Group: Medical students. *Eligibility: AMWA members who are first-, second-, or third-year medical or osteopathic medical students at an accredited school in the United States may apply. They must
demonstrate considerable involvement in their community, in AMWA’s student branch and national membership activities, and in a women-in-medicine group or medical student group(s) other than the AMWA. *Application Process: Applicants must download an application from the association’s Web site and submit a completed application by mail. Other documents required include two letters of recommendation from administrators associated with the applicant’s involvement in community and women’s health issues, two personal references, a letter from the dean stating the applicant has met all academic requirements to date, and a 300- to 500-word personal statement. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $4,000. *Deadline: April 30 for application, May 15 for supporting documentation. American Nephrology Nurses’ Association (ANNA) East Holly Avenue Box 56 Pitman, NJ 08071-0056 888-600-2662
[email protected] http://www.annanurse.org Scholarship Name: This association offers a variety of Career Mobility Scholarships for women. *Academic Area: Nursing (nephrology). *Age Group: Professionals. *Eligibility: Applicants must be current full members of the ANNA for at least two years, accepted or enrolled in a baccalaureate or higher degree program in nursing, and currently employed in nephrology nursing. *Application Process: Applicants must submit an application, documentation that eligibility has been fulfilled, certified transcripts of academic records, a letter from the academic institution confirming acceptance into a course of study, three letters of recommendation, and a 250word personal statement detailing their career and education goals. Visit the association’s Web site to download applications for specific Career Mobility Scholarships. *Amount: Scholarships range from $2,000 to $2,500. *Deadline: October 15. American News Women’s Club (ANWC) 1607 22nd Street, NW Washington, DC 20008 202-332-6770
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The club offers a scholarship program for female students studying journalism or communications at one of the following postsecondary institutions: American University, Gallaudet University, George Washington University, Howard University, and University of Maryland. *Academic Area: Communications science, journalism. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Contact the ANWC for information. *Application Process: Contact the club for information. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: Contact the club for details. American Nuclear Society (ANS) Attn: Scholarship Coordinator 555 North Kensington Avenue LaGrange Park, IL 60526-5592 708-352-6611 http://www.ans.org/honors/scholarships Scholarship Name: Delayed Education Scholarship for Women. *Academic Area: Engineering (nuclear), nuclear science. *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Mature women whose undergraduate studies in nuclear science, nuclear engineering, or a nuclear-related field have been delayed may apply. *Application Process: Contact the ANS outreach department via an online form for information about the scholarship process. *Amount: $4,000. *Deadline: February 1. American Nurses Association (ANA) SAMHSA Minority Fellowship Program Attn: Janet Jackson, Program Manager 8515 Georgia Avenue, Suite 400 Silver Spring, MD 20910-3492 301-628-5349, 800-274-4ANA http://www.nursingworld.org/emfp/fellowships/ Fellowship Name: Clinical Research Pre-Doctoral Fellowship. *Academic Area: Nursing (substance abuse and mental health). *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be master’s-prepared nurses who are members of a minority group and committed to pursuing doctoral study on minority psychiatric-mental health and substance abuse issues. They must also be U.S. citizens and members of the ANA. *Application Process: Applicants must complete and electronically submit an application form, a scientifically based essay, and a curriculum vita. Additionally, four letters of recommendation, official copy of sealed transcripts, a copy of the applicant’s active RN license, published articles or scholarly writing, and proof of admittance to a Ph.D. program
must all be sent via mail. Visit the association’s Web site for more information and to submit an application. *Amount: Fellowship awards vary. *Deadline: March 1. American Planning Association (APA) Attn: Kriss Blank, Leadership Affairs Associate APA Judith McManus Scholarship 122 South Michigan Avenue, Suite 1600 Chicago, IL 60603-6107 312-431-9100
[email protected] http://www.planning.org/institutions/scholarship.htm Scholarship Name: Judith McManus Scholarship. *Academic Area: Planning. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be women, U.S. citizens, and African American, Hispanic American, or Native American. They must demonstrate a commitment to planning, strong academic achievement and/or improvement, professional presentation, and financial need. The scholarship is open to both high school seniors and college students. *Application process: Applicants must submit a completed application along with a two- to five-page personal background statement describing their career goals, two letters of recommendation, official transcripts of college work completed, written verification from their school of the average cost per academic year, a resume (optional), a copy of their acceptance letter (incoming students only), and a notarized statement of financial independence signed by their parent(s), also optional. Visit the APA’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Scholarships range from $2,000 to $4,000. *Deadline: April 30. American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA) 1555 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 602 Arlington, VA 22209 703-243-2443 http://www.apna.org This association offers scholarships for women. *Academic Area: Nursing (psychiatric). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Varies by scholarship. *Application Process: contact the association for more information about available scholarships and application procedures. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Deadlines vary. American Society for Microbiology (ASM) ASM Microbiology Undergraduate Research Fellowship Education Board
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[email protected] http://www.asm.org/Education/index.asp?bid=4322 Fellowship Name: Microbiology Undergraduate Research Fellowship. *Academic Area: Microbiology. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Underrepresented and historically excluded undergraduate students who have lab experience, demonstrate a strong interest in obtaining a Ph.D. or MD/Ph.D. in the microbiological sciences, and agree to participate in an undergraduate summer research program are eligible to apply. Applicants must also be U.S. citizens. *Application Procedure: Visit the society’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Up to $3,500 for student stipend; up to $850 for student lodging; up to $500 for roundtrip travel to the host institution (if applicable); and up to $1,000 in travel support to attend the ASM’s General Meeting. *Deadline: February 1.
American Society of Women Accountants (ASWA) 8405 Greensboro Drive, Suite 800 McLean, VA 22102 703-506-3265, 800-326-2163
[email protected] http://www.aswa.org/i4a/pages/Index. cfm?pageid=3412#top Scholarship Name: Certification Scholarship. *Academic Area: Accounting, finance. *Age Group: Professionals. *Eligibility: Applicants must have passed any of the following exams: CPA, CFP, CFE, CIA, CMA or CVA. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application form, a copy of the letter indicating a passing score (the receipt indicating proof of payment for the certification exam fees must accompany the application form), a 75-word essay about their career goals and objectives, and one personal reference. Applicants must visit the ASWA’s Web site to request an application from the correct regional chapter. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: Contact the chapter in your region for more information.
American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses (ASPAN) 10 Melrose Avenue, Suite 110 Cherry Hill, NJ 08003-3696 877-737-9696
[email protected] http://www.aspan.org/ScholarshipProgram.htm The society offers various scholarships for women. *Academic Area: Nursing (anesthesia). *Age Group: Professionals. *Eligibility: Applicants must be active ASPAN members for two full years prior to the application deadline, be registered RNs, employed in any phase of the perianesthesia setting, and have a minimum of two years experience in perianesthesia. *Application Process: Applicants should submit four copies (one original and three copies) of the application and supporting materials via mail. Supporting materials include photocopies of the applicant’s ASPAN membership card and nursing license, a curriculum vitae, a letter from the dean of nursing verifying the applicant’s enrollment and GPA, a statement of need and expense projection, two letters of recommendation, and a one-page narrative statement (heavily weighted in selection process) describing the applicant’s level of activity and involvement in any phase of perianesthesia nursing as well as community involvement. *Amount: Scholarships range from $260 to $1,000. *Deadline: July 1.
American Society of Women Accountants (ASWA) 8405 Greensboro Drive, Suite 800 McLean, VA 22102 703-506-3265, 800-326-2163
[email protected] http://www.aswa.org/i4a/pages/Index. cfm?pageid=3412#top Scholarship Name: Two-Year College Scholarship. *Academic Area: Accounting, finance. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be in their second year of an associate degree program, and must have completed 15 semester hours, with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent). They should also demonstrate good leadership, character, communication skills, and financial need. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a 75-word essay about their career goals and objectives, one original and two copies of academic transcripts, one personal reference, and two references from accounting faculty. Applicants must visit the ASWA’s Web site to request an application from the correct regional chapter. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: Contact the chapter in your region for more information. American Society of Women Accountants (ASWA) 8405 Greensboro Drive, Suite 800 McLean, VA 22102 703-506-3265, 800-326-2163
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[email protected] http://www.aswa.org/i4a/pages/Index. cfm?pageid=3412#top Scholarship Name: Undergraduate Scholarship. *Academic Area: Accounting, finance. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must have completed 60 semester hours (or the equivalent), with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent). They should demonstrate good leadership, character, communication skills, and financial need. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a 75-word essay about their career goals and objectives, one original and two copies of academic transcripts, one personal reference, and two references from accounting faculty. Applicants must visit the ASWA’s Web site to request an application from the correct regional chapter. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: Contact the chapter in your region for more information. American Statistical Association Attn: Holly B. Shulman, Chair, Gertrude M. Cox Scholarship Committee 205 College Avenue Swarthmore, PA 19081 610-690-0861, 888-231-3473
[email protected] http://www.amstat.org/awards Scholarship Name: Gertrude M. Cox Scholarship. *Academic Area: Statistics. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or Canada and be admitted to full-time study in a graduate statistical program by July 1 of the award year. *Application Process: Applicants must submit the original plus two copies of the completed application, original plus two copies of all academic transcripts, three academic reference letters, and a one-page, double-spaced essay. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: April 1. American Water Works Association (AWWA) Attn: Scholarship Coordinator 6666 West Quincy Avenue Denver, CO 80235 303-347-6206
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Scholarship Name: Holly A. Cornell Scholarship. *Academic Area: Engineering (water supply and treatment). *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Female and/or minority students may apply. Applicants must be in pursuit of advanced training in the field of water supply and treatment, demonstrate a quality academic record, and have potential to provide leadership in the field of water supply and treatment. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, official transcripts of all university education, official copies of GRE scores, three letters of recommendation, a proposed curriculum of study, and a one- to twopage statement describing their career objectives. Visit the AWWA’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $5,000. *Deadline: January 15. American Woman’s Society of Certified Public Accountants (AWSCPA) 136 South Keowee Street Dayton, OH 45402 937-222-1872, 800-297-2721
[email protected] http://www.awscpa.org Scholarship Name: National Scholarship. *Academic Area: Accounting. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students, professionals. *Eligibility: College seniors, fifth-year students, graduate students, and graduates who are eligible to take a CPA review course within on year of scholarship award may apply. Applicants must aspire to become a certified public accountant, have a 3.0 GPA in accounting and a 3.0 GPA overall, be citizens or permanent residents of the United States, and demonstrate high scholastic aptitude as well as financial need. *Application Process: Applicants must submit official transcripts from all college course work, an essay, and a completed application. Visit the association’s Web site to download and/or submit an application as well as to find out additional information about regional affiliate scholarships. *Amount: Approximately $2,200. *Deadline: March 15. American Women in Radio and Television Inc. (AWRT) 8405 Greensboro Drive, Suite 800 McLean, VA 22102 703-506-3290
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Scholarship Name: AWRT provides a variety of scholarships through its regional chapters. *Academic Area: Broadcasting, media arts. *Age Group: Varies by scholarship. *Eligibility: Varies. *Application Process: Applicants should visit the AWRT’s Web site to locate contact information for their local chapter. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: Varies. American Women’s Hospitals Service (AWHS) c/o American Medical Women’s Association (AMWA) 801 North Fairfax Street, Suite 400 Alexandria, VA 22314 703-838-0500
[email protected] http://www.amwa-doc.org/index. cfm?objectId=E1D4E40B-D567-0B25574CAFD0BB526D9B Grant Name: AWHS Overseas Assistance Grants. *Academic Area: Medicine (physicians). *Age Group: Medical students. *Eligibility: Women who are completing their second, third, or fourth year at an accredited U.S. medical school who plan to pursue medical studies in an overseas setting where the medically neglected will benefit are eligible to apply. Applicants must be student members of the AMWA and plan to spend a minimum of six weeks and no longer than one year in a sponsored program that assists the medically neglected. *Application Procedure: Applicants must submit a letter of recommendation, an 800- to 1,000-word statement of interest at least three months prior to departure, and a completed application (available at the organization’s Web site). *Amount: Up to $1,500. *Deadline: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Appraisal Institute Attn: Olivia Carreon 550 West Van Buren Street, Suite 1000 Chicago, IL 60607 312-335-4100
[email protected] http://www.appraisalinstitute.org/education/scolarshp. asp Scholarship Name: Educational Scholarship Program. *Academic Area: Real estate. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be female minorities who are pursing degrees in real estate appraisal or a related field. *Application Process: Applicants should visit the institute’s Web site for updated information
about the application process. Contact the institute for an application. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Contact the institute for deadline information. Appraisal Institute Attn: Olivia Carreon 550 West Van Buren Street, Suite 1000 Chicago, IL 60607 312-335-4100 http://www.appraisalinstitute.org/education/scolarshp. asp Scholarship Name: Regional Scholarship Matching Program. *Academic Area: Real estate. *Age Group: Open. *Eligibility: Applicants must be female minorities who are associate members of the institute and are actively working in the field of real estate appraisal. Applicants should be interested in taking courses through the Appraisal Institute, leading to the SRA or MAI designations. *Application Process: Applicants should visit the institute’s Web site for updated information about the application process. Contact the institute for an application. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Contact the institute for deadline information. Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund Attn: Kelley Bradley 614 East Emma Avenue, Suite 119 Springdale, AR 72764 479-927-1402 http://www.aspsf.org/students.html Scholarship Name: Single Parent Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be economically disadvantaged single parents living in Arkansas with a child (or children) under the age of 18 in custodial care. Applicants must be pursuing an undergraduate degree at a four-year college or university or a master’s degree in teaching. *Application Process: Visit the organization’s Web site for a detailed map and listing of appropriate contacts, which are assigned by county. Contact your county representative for information about the scholarship application procedures in your area. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Contact the organization for deadline information. Association for Feminist Anthropology (AFA) Attn: Florence Babb, AFA President-Elect Center for Women’s Studies and Gender Research
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University of Florida PO Box 117352 Gainesville, FL 32611
[email protected] http://sscl.berkeley.edu/~afaweb/Scholarship%20&%20 Grant%20Information.htm Award Name: Sylvia Forman Prize. *Academic Area: Anthropology. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Undergraduate or graduate anthropology students may compete for the prize by submitting essays in feminist anthropology. *Application Procedure: Essays should be no more than 35 double-spaced pages, include a bibliography, and be written using the American Anthropologist style. Contact the AFA President-Elect for further application details.. *Amount: $400. *Deadline: August 1. Association for Women Geoscientists Chrysalis Scholarship PO Box 30645 Lincoln, NE 68503-0645
[email protected] http://www.awg.org/eas/scholarships.html Scholarship Name: Chrysalis Scholarship. *Academic Area: Geosciences. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Graduate students whose education has been interrupted for at least one year may apply. Applicants must be students who have contributed and plan to continue to contribute to both the geosciences and the larger world community through their academic and personal strengths. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a letter of application describing their background, career goals and objectives, how the scholarship will be used, and the nature and length of the interruption to their education. They must also submit letters of reference from their thesis advisor and another scientist. Applicants must apply by e-mail, with “Chrysalis Scholarship” in the subject line. *Amount: $2,000. *Deadline: March 15. Association for Women Geoscientists (AWG) Attn: Minority Scholarship PO Box 30645 Lincoln, NE 68503-0645
[email protected] http://www.awg.org/eas/scholarships.html Scholarship Name: AWG Minority Scholarship. *Academic Area: Earth science, geochemistry, geology, geophysics, geosciences, hydrology,
meteorology, oceanography. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be African American, Hispanic American, or Native American and be pursuing or planning to pursue a degree full time in earth science, geology, geophysics, geochemistry, hydrology, meteorology, physical oceanography, planetary geology, or education at an accredited college or university. High school seniors may also apply. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a statement detailing their academic and career goals, two letters of recommendation, high school and college transcripts, and SAT or ACT scores. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application as well as to find information about additional scholarships in the geosciences available in select regional areas. *Amount: $5,000. *Deadline: May 27. Association for Women Geoscientists-Salt Lake Chapter Attn: Scholarship Committee Attn: Janae Wallace Boyer PO Box 58691 Salt Lake City, UT 84158-0691 801-537-3387
[email protected] http://www.awg.org/eas/scholarships.html Award Name: Outstanding Woman Geologist Award. *Academic Area: Geology, geosciences. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Undergraduate women with a declared major in geology who are attending a postsecondary institution in Utah or Idaho are eligible to apply. Applicants must demonstrate strong academic achievement in geology related course work and good achievement in other course work. This award is not based on financial need. *Application Process: Applicants must submit an academic transcript and a written recommendation from their geology professor. *Amount: $500. *Deadline: Typically in March. Contact the association for more information. Association for Women in Architecture-Los Angeles Attn: Scholarship Committee 22815 Frampton Avenue Torrance, CA 90501-5034 310-534-8466
[email protected] http://www.awa-la.org/scholarships.php Scholarship Name: Association for Women in
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Architecture Scholarship. *Academic Area: Architecture, engineering (civil, engineering (electrical), engineering (mechanical), engineering (structural), illustration, interior design, landscape architecture, planning. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of California or attending a California school and must be enrolled in one of the qualifying majors (listed earlier) for the next school term. Applicants must have completed a minimum of 18 units in their major by the application due date. *Application Process: Applicants should mail a completed application form, two letters of recommendation from instructors, official transcripts, a one-page personal statement, a completed financial statement, and a self-addressed stamped envelope. Visit the association’s Web site to download the application. *Amount: Scholarships range from $1,000 to $2,500. *Deadline: April 21. Association for Women in Aviation Maintenance (AWAM) PO Box 1030 Edgewater, FL 32132-1030 386-416-0248
[email protected] http://www.awam.org/awards.htm Award Name: AWAM Beyond All Odds Award. *Academic Area: Aviation maintenance. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students *Eligibility: Female aviation maintenance professionals who have become successful despite enormous challenges are eligible to apply. Applicants must be members of the AWAM and demonstrate a commitment to community service. *Application Process: Visit the association’s Web site for more information and to download an application. *Amount: Contact the association for details. *Deadline: December 31. Association for Women in Aviation Maintenance (AWAM) AWAM Scholarships PO Box 1030 Edgewater, FL 32132-1030 386-416-0248
[email protected] http://www.awam.org The association offers many scholarships for women. *Academic Area: Aviation maintenance. *Age Group: Varies by scholarship. *Eligibility: Applicants must be
current members of the AWAM or officially join when they submit their scholarship application. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application, two letters of recommendation, a 200word essay, and their AWAM membership number by mail. Two copies are necessary for each individual scholarship application. Visit the association’s Web site to download the application. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: December 31. Association for Women in Aviation Maintenance (AWAM) PO Box 1030 Edgewater, FL 32132-1030 386-416-0248 http://www.awam.org/awards.htm Award Name: Student of the Year Award. *Academic Area: Aviation maintenance. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Female aviation maintenance students are eligible to apply. Applicants must be members of the AWAM and demonstrate a commitment to community service. *Application Process: Visit the association’s Web site for more information and to download an application. *Amount: Contact the association for details. *Deadline: December 31. Association for Women in Computing 41 Sutter Street, Suite 1006 San Francisco, CA 94104 415-905-4663
[email protected] http://www.awc-hq.org Scholarship Name: This organization offers various scholarships at the regional level. *Academic Area: Computer science. *Age Group: Varies by scholarship. *Eligibility: Varies by scholarship. Application Process: Visit the association’s Web site for a listing of regional offices, and to inquire about scholarship opportunities within your geographic region. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: Varies. Association for Women in Science (AWIS) Attn: Dr. Barbara Filner, President, AWIS Educational Foundation 1200 New York Avenue, Suite 650 Washington, DC 20005 202-326-8940
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Scholarship Name: Association for Women in Science College Scholarship. *Academic Area: Behavioral sciences, engineering (open), life sciences, physical sciences, social sciences. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be female students who are U.S. citizens. They must plan to attend a college or university in the United States, and have a 3.75 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale), SAT scores (math plus verbal) of at least 1200, or ACT composite scores of 25. Eligible fields of study include the behavioral, life, and physical sciences, and engineering. Applicants must plan a career in research and/or teaching. Competition for the award is strong, and applicants must demonstrate excellent academic achievement, commitment to a career in research or teaching, involvement in community activities, and any economic, social, or other barriers that they have overcome. *Application Process: Applicants must submit five copies of: an essay describing their research experience, scientific interests, and career aspirations; two recommendation letters from science teachers or research advisors; a high school transcript; reports of standardized test scores; and a completed application. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application and other required forms. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: January 19. Association for Women in Science (AWIS) Attn: Dr. Barbara Filner, President, AWIS Educational Foundation 1200 New York Avenue, Suite 650 Washington, DC 20005 202-326-8940
[email protected] http://www.awis.org Scholarship Name: Association for Women in Science Graduate Fellowship. *Academic Area: Behavioral sciences, engineering (open), life sciences, physical sciences, social sciences. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Female students enrolled in a program leading to a Ph.D. at a U.S. institution may apply. Applicants should have passed their department’s qualifying exam and expect to complete their degree by June, demonstrate high academic achievement, illustrate the importance of the research question they are addressing, and explain the importance of their future contributions to science or engineering. *Application Process: Applicants must submit five copies of the following: a completed application, a five-page research plan,
two recommendation letters (including one from their thesis adviser), and transcripts of undergraduate and graduate course work. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application and other required forms. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: January 26. Association for Women in Science 1200 New York Avenue, Suite 650 Washington, DC 20005 202-326-8940
[email protected] http://www.awis.org Scholarship Name: Kirsten R. Lorentzen Award. *Academic Area: Geosciences, physics. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Females in their sophomore or junior year of college may apply. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents who attend a college or university in the United States and are exceptionally well-rounded students who excel academically as well as in outdoor activities, service, sports, music, or other nonacademic pursuits. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a resume form, an essay describing their academic and nonacademic interests and goals, three reference letters, college transcripts, and a completed application. Significant barriers an applicant has had to overcome should also be addressed in the essay. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application and relevant forms. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: February 2. Association for Women in Sports Media (AWSM) PO Box 11897 College Station, TX 77842
[email protected] http://www.awsmonline.org Scholarship Name: Association for Women in Sports Media Scholarship and Internship. *Academic Area: Athletics, broadcasting, English/literature, media arts, public relations, visual arts (photography). *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time undergraduate or graduate female students pursuing careers in sports writing, copy editing, public relations, broadcasting, Internet, or photography. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a letter explaining their reasons for pursuing a career in sports media (and specifying an interest category), a resume highlighting their journalism experience, three reverences with contact information, two
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letters of recommendation, up to five samples of their work, and a $15 application fee (waived for AWSM members). Visit the association’s Web site for more information about internship options in various categories. *Amount: $1,000 plus an internship. *Deadline: Contact AWSM for deadline information. Association for Women Veterinarians (AWV) Magnolia Association Management Affiliates 310 North Indian Hill Boulevard, Box 337 Claremont, CA 91711-4611
[email protected] http://www.vet.ksu.edu/AWV/docs/awards.html Scholarship Name: AWV Student Scholarship. *Academic Area: Medicine (veterinary). *Age Group: Veterinary students. *Eligibility: Current second- or third-year veterinary students may apply. Applicants must be attending a college or school of veterinary medicine in the United States or Canada and demonstrate proof of academic achievement and leadership ability. *Application Process: Applicants must submit three completed application packets, which will include a 500-word essay, a resume, a letter of recommendation from a faculty member, and an official transcript (copies acceptable in two packets). Visit the association’s Web site for more detailed information about application packets. *Amount: $1,500. *Deadline: January 31. Association of Black Women Historians Attn: Wanda A. Hendricks, Ph.D., Graduate Director, Women’s Studies Program University of South Carolina 204 Flinn Hall Columbia, SC 29208 803-777-4007
[email protected] http://www.abwh.org Scholarship Name: Drusilla Dunjee Houston Memorial Scholarship Award. *Academic Area: History. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Candidates must be African American females who are graduate students of history. *Application Process: Candidates must be nominated for the award. *Amount: $300. *Deadline: August 1. Association of Black Women Historians (ABWH) Attn: Wanda A. Hendricks, Ph.D., Graduate Director, Women’s Studies Program University of South Carolina 204 Flinn Hall
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[email protected] http://www.abwh.org Award Name: Lillie M. Newton Hornsby Memorial Award. *Academic Area: History. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: African American females with accomplishments in historical research may be nominated. Applicants must be either at the end of their junior year or beginning their senior year. *Application Process: Candidates must be nominated for the award. Contact the association for more information. *Amount: $250. *Deadline: September 1. Association of Black Women Lawyers of New Jersey Inc. (ABWLNJ) PO Box 22524 Trenton, NJ 08607
[email protected] http://www.abwlnj.org Scholarship Name: ABWLNJ Scholarship. *Academic Area: Law. *Age Group: Law students. *Eligibility: Contact the association for eligibility requirements. *Application Process: Contact the association for information on application requirements. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Deadlines vary. Association of College and Research Libraries Attn: Megan Bielefeld 50 East Huron Street Chicago, IL 60611 312-280-2514, 800-545-2433
[email protected] http://www.ala.org/Template.cfm?Section=grantfellowship Fellowship Name: Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship. *Academic Area: Library sciences. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Female and male doctoral students in academic librarianship who have completed all course work and have had a dissertation proposal accepted by their academic institution are eligible to apply. *Application Procedure: Applicants must submit a maximum 10-page, double-spaced proposal and a recent curriculum vitae. *Amount: $1,500. *Deadline: Typically in December. Contact the fellowship chair for details. Association of Home-Based Women Entrepreneurs Inc. 11330 Olive Boulevard, Suite 106 St. Louis, MO 63141-7161
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[email protected] http://www.hbwe.org/forms/2005/HBWE%20Entreprene ur%20App.doc Scholarship Name: Association of Home-Based Women Entrepreneurs Entrepreneurial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Entrepreneurism. *Age Group: Open. *Eligibility: Applicants must be members in good standing of the association for a minimum of six months. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a brief statement on how the funds will help them develop their at-home business. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $500. *Deadline: September 1. Association of Professional Insurance Women (APIW) Attn: Laura White, APIW Scholarship Chair 646-227-4200
[email protected] http://www.apiw.org/scholars.asp Scholarship Name: APIW Scholarships. *Academic Area: finance, insurance, risk management. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: The association awards scholarships to women attending either St. John’s University in Queens, New York (APIW Memorial Scholarship), or the Katie School of Insurance and Financial Services at Illinois State University (APIW Lana James Memorial Scholarship) . *Application Process: Contact the scholarship chair for further information about the application process. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: Varies. Association of Rehabilitation Nurses (ARN) Attn: Gayle Elliott, Scholarship Coordinator 4700 West Lake Avenue Glenview, IL 60025-1485 800-229-7530
[email protected] http://www.rehabnurse.org Scholarship Name: BSN Scholarship. *Academic Area: Nursing (rehabilitation). *Age Group: Professionals. *Eligibility: Applicants must be involved members of the ARN, enrolled in a BSN program in good standing and have completed at least one course, and current practicing rehabilitation nurses with a minimum of two years of experience in rehabilitation nursing. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application form, a transcript documenting enrollment in a BSN degree program, a typed summary of their professional and educational goals and
achievements, and two letters of recommendation. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: June 1. Association of Rehabilitation Nurses c/o Rehabilitation Nursing Foundation 4700 West Lake Avenue Glenview, IL 60025-1485 800-229-7530, 847-375-4710
[email protected] http://www.rehabnurse.org/awards/allgrants.html Grant Name: Mentor Grant. *Academic Area: Nursing (rehabilitation). *Age Group: Graduate students, professionals. *Eligibility: Graduate students and registered nurses who plan to pursue research in rehabilitation nursing are eligible to apply. *Application Procedure: Visit the organization’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $13,500. *Deadline: February 1. AVS Science and Technology Society 120 Wall Street, 32nd Floor New York, NY 10005-3993 212-248-0200
[email protected] http://www.avs.org/popup.aspx?FileName=whetten Award Name: Nellie Yeoh Whetten Award. *Academic Area: Science, technology. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Female graduate students are eligible to apply. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a statement detailing their current research activity, a resume, at least two recommendations, and a completed application (available for download at the society’s Web site). Five finalists are invited to present their research at the society’s International Symposium; the trustees then choose the winner. *Amount: $1,500, plus reimbursed travel support to attend the symposium. *Deadline: Typically in late March. Contact the society for more information. Bell Labs c/o Lucent Technologies Foundation 600 Mountain Avenue, Room 6F4 Murray Hill, NJ 07974 908-582-7906
[email protected] http://www.lucent.com/news/foundation/blgrfp The Bell Labs Graduate Research Fellowship Program seeks to increase the number of women and minorities pursuing Ph.D.’s in science, math, engineering and
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technology. Fellows will be exposed to a variety of research environments by participating in ongoing research activities at Bell Laboratories. *Academic Areas: Communications science, computer science, engineering (chemical), engineering (computer), engineering (electrical), engineering (open), engineering (mechanical), information science, materials science, mathematics, operations research, Physics, statistics. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Women and/or minorities pursuing full-time doctoral studies in chemical engineering, chemistry, communications science, computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, information science, materials science, mathematics, mechanical engineering, operations research, physics, or statistics are eligible to apply. Candidates are selected based on their academic achievement and their potential as research scientists. The fellowship is geared toward graduating college seniors, but is open to first-year graduate students. *Application Procedure: Contact the foundation for guidelines. *Amount: The fellowship provides an annual stipend of $17,000, a $250 book allotment per semester, and $1,000 annually for travel expenses to conferences. *Deadline: Contact the foundation for more information. Beta Pi Sigma Sorority Inc. 8831 South Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL 60619
[email protected] http://www.betapisigmasorority.org/Scholarships.html This organization offers local and national scholarships for women. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Eligibility varies by scholarship and region. Visit the organization’s Web site for a listing of local chapters and specific national scholarship eligibility requirements. The scholarships are available to both high school seniors and college students. *Application Process: Contact the national office by e-mail for information. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Deadlines vary. Black Women Lawyers Association of Greater Chicago Inc. Attn: Marla Shade Harris 321 South Plymouth Court, Suite 600 Chicago, IL 60604 312-554-2088
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Scholarship Name: Black Women Lawyers Association of Greater Chicago Scholarship. *Academic Area: Law. *Age Group: Law students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited law school in Illinois and be in good academic standing. *Application Process: Applicants must submit one official law school transcript, one letter of recommendation from a law school professor or staff member, a resume listing their contact information and community service involvement, and a 1,000-word essay on a specific topic. Visit the association’s Web site for further information on current essay topics. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: February 17. Black Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles Inc. Attn: Karen E. Pointer Scholarship Selection Committee PO Box 8179 Los Angeles, CA 90008 213-538-0137
[email protected] http://www.blackwomenlawyersla.org Scholarship Name: Black Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles Scholarship. *Academic Area: Law. *Age Group: Law students. *Eligibility: Second- and third-year full-time law students or fourth-year night program law students may apply. Applicants must have passed the California first year student’s examination, demonstrate financial need, be involved in community service projects, and exhibit strong academic achievement as well as legal writing ability. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application along with required documents. Visit the association’s Web site to request an application and submission instructions. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: April 9. Blue Grass Community Foundation Attn: Barbara A. Fischer, Grants Officer 250 West Main Street, Suite 1220 Lexington, KY 40507-1714 859-225-3343, 877-500-2423
[email protected] http://www.bgcf.org/scholarships.html Scholarship Name: John T. and Willie Hedges Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be female, high school seniors who reside in Bourbon County, Kentucky. *Application Process: Contact the Blue Grass Community Foundation
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for application procedures. *Amount: $1,450. *Deadline: Deadlines vary. Business and Professional Women/New York State Attn: Cynthia B. Gillmore, GLG Fellowship Chair PO Box 200 Johnstown, NY 12095-0200 866-335-9304
[email protected] http://www.bpwnys.org/glg_s.html Fellowship Name: Grace LeGendre Fellowship. *Academic Area: Business. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Women who are permanent residents of New York State, U.S. citizens, hold a bachelor’s degree, and are currently registered full time in graduate studies at an accredited college or university in New York State are eligible to apply. Applicants must demonstrate academic ability and financial need. *Application Procedure: Applicants should submit two letters of recommendation, post-high school transcripts, and a completed application to the fellowship chair. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: February 28. Business and Professional Women/USA 1900 M Street, NW, Suite 310 Washington, DC 20036 202-293-1100, 800-525-3729
[email protected] http://www.bpwusa.org Scholarship Name: Career Advancement Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens, 25 years of age or older, officially accepted into an accredited program or course of study at a U.S. institution (including American Samoa, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands), demonstrate clear career plans, graduate within 12 to 24 months from the date of the award, demonstrate critical financial need, and not be earning a Ph.D., M.D., D.D.S., D.V.M., or J.D. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application. Visit the association’s Web site after August 1 to download an application. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: April 15. Calgon c/o Maddenmedia 1650 East Ft. Lowell Road, Suite 100 Tucson, AZ 85719 http://www.takemeaway.com/scholarship/index.html
Scholarship Name: Calgon “Take Me Away!” to College Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be at least 18 years of age (by a specified date) and enrolled and matriculating full time in an undergraduate program by the fall of the next year. Applicants must demonstrate academic achievement by having a 3.0 GPA, either in high school or already completed college work. *Application Process: Applicants should apply online via the company’s Web site. Two short answer essays are required. Calgon will select individuals from this first-round online competition to compete in a final essay contest. Visit the company’s Web site to apply. *Amount: $5,000 (first place); $3,500 (second place); $1,500 (third place); $500 (six runners up). *Deadline: February 28. Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) Attn: CFUW Fellowships Program Manager 251 Bank Street, Suite 600 Ottawa, ON K2P 1X3 Canada 613-234-2732
[email protected] http://www.cfuw.org/index.php?option=com_content &task=category§ionid=7&id=85&Itemid=88&la ng=eng The federation offers fellowships to support female graduate students. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Women who hold a bachelor’s degree or the equivalent and who have been accepted into or are currently enrolled in a graduate program are eligible to apply. Applicants must be Canadian citizens or have held immigrant status for one year. *Application Process: The applicant must submit a completed application (available for download at the federation’s Web site), a letter of intent, and transcripts. An application fee of $45 CDN is required per fellowship application. *Amount: Fellowships range from $2,000 to $12,000. *Deadline: November 1. Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics Iowa State University 309 Carrie Chapman Catt Hall Ames, IA 50011-1305 515-294-3181
[email protected] http://www.iastate.edu/~cccatt Award Name: Carrie Chapman Catt Prize for Research on Women and Politics. *Academic Area: Political science.
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*Age Group: Graduate students, professionals. *Eligibility: Female junior and senior academic professionals may apply. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a cover sheet, a one-page (or less) biographical statement, and a detailed description (five to 10 pages) of their research project. *Amount: $1,000 for the grand prize; $500 for honorable mentions. *Deadline: October 1. Contact the center for more information. Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics Iowa State University 309 Carrie Chapman Catt Hall Ames, IA 50011 515-294-3181
[email protected] http://www.iastate.edu/~cccatt/ legacy%20of%20heroines.html Scholarship Name: Legacy of Heroines Scholarship Program. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be attending or planning to attend Iowa State University (ISU) and should possess a strong involvement in and knowledge of the political process and public service. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic merit, contributions to campus and community, leadership ability, and specific criteria established by scholarship donors. Recipients will be required to participate in Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women & Politics activities each semester. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application and two letters of recommendation from ISU faculty or staff, or two letters of recommendation from high school teachers or counselors (for incoming freshmen only). Visit the center’s Web site to download an application. E-mail the center for additional information. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Application review is ongoing. Central States Anthropological Society (CSAS) http://www.iupui.edu/%7Ecsas/Awards.htm Award Name: Beth Wilder Dillingham Award. *Academic Area: Anthropology. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Undergraduate or graduate anthropology students of either gender who are responsible for the care of one or more children may apply. Applicants do not need to be married and they do not need to be the legal guardian of the children. *Application Procedure: Visit the society’s Web site for application requirements.
*Amount: Award amounts vary each year. *Deadline: May 10. Chi Eta Phi Sorority Inc. 3029 13th Street, NW Washington, DC 20009 202-232-3858
[email protected] http://www.chietaphi.com/scholar.html Scholarship Name: Aliene Carrington Ewell Scholarship. *Academic Area: Nursing (open). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be currently pursuing a nursing degree and demonstrate scholastic ability, financial need, and leadership potential. Application Process: Contact the organization via e-mail for information on application availability. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Deadlines vary. Chi Eta Phi Sorority Inc. 3029 13th Street, NW Washington, DC 20009 202-232-3858
[email protected] http://www.chietaphi.com/scholar.html Scholarship Name: Mabel Keaton Staupers Scholarship. *Academic Area: Nursing (open). *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Students pursuing a baccalaureate, master’s, or doctoral degree in nursing may apply. Applicants must have contributed to the recruitment and retention of minorities into nursing and the advancement of minority nurses in education and nursing, and have demonstrated leadership skills. Applicants must also be members of both Chi Eta Phi and the American Nurses Association. *Application Process: Contact Chi Eta Phi via e-mail for information on application availability. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Deadlines vary. Chi Omega Fraternity 3395 Players Club Parkway Memphis, TN 38125-8817 901-748-8600
[email protected] http://www.chiomega.com Scholarship Name: Alumnae Educational Grant. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be alumna of Chi Omega Fraternity ages 24 years or older who have found it necessary
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to interrupt their education, exhibit need and merit, and demonstrate specific individual goals for study at a college, university, vocational, or technical school. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, official transcripts, official course or program description, a personal letter describing why they need a grant, and two letters of recommendation. Applicants should request further information and application forms by mail or e-mail. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: February 3. Chi Omega Fraternity 3395 Players Club Parkway Memphis, TN 38125-8817 901-748-8600
[email protected] http://www.chiomega.com/everyday Scholarship Name: Elizabeth Carmichael Orman Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be members of Chi Omega Fraternity who are enrolled in their junior year and demonstrate financial need in order to complete their senior year. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, official transcripts, a written statement of financial need from the institution’s financial aid officer, three letters of recommendation, and an essay, not to exceed 200 words. Applicants should request further information by mail or email. Visit the organization’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Typically in early March. Chi Omega Fraternity 3395 Players Club Parkway Memphis, TN 38125-8817 901-748-8600
[email protected] http://www.chiomega.com/everyday Scholarship Name: Mary Love Collins Memorial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be members of Chi Omega fraternity, enrolled full time in a graduate program, demonstrate personal and professional goals, and exhibit a record of academic achievement and aptitude, contribution and service to Chi Omega, their university, and the community. *Application Process: Applicants must submit official transcripts, official GRE or GMAT scores, evidence of admission into a graduate degree program, four
letters of recommendation, a completed application, and an essay, not to exceed 500 words. Applicants should request further information by mail or email. Visit the organization’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Typically in early March. Computing Research Association (CRA) Committee on the Status of Women in Computing Research 1100 17th Street, NW, Suite 507 Washington, DC 20036-4632
[email protected] http://www.cra.org/Activities/craw/dmp The Distributed Mentor Project, funded by the National Science Foundation, seeks to increase the number of women entering graduate school in computer science. The project brings together computer science/engineering undergraduates and professors for 10 weeks of summer research at the mentor’s research institution. Students will be involved in research, learn how a research university operates, and meet and interact with graduate students and successful researchers. *Academic Area: Computer science, engineering (computers). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: College students who are interested in pursuing advanced education and careers in computer science and engineering are eligible to apply. *Application Procedure: Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $600 per week for research, plus relocation travel assistance when appropriate. *Deadline: February 15. Computing Research Association (CRA) 1100 17th Street, NW, Suite 507 Washington, DC 20036-4632 202-234-2111
[email protected] http://www.cra.org/Activities/awards/undergrad/home. html Award Name: CRA Outstanding Undergraduate Award. *Academic Area: Computer science, engineering (computer). Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Exceptional female and male undergraduates in computer science and engineering may apply. Applicants must demonstrate strong research skills, academic achievement, and service to the community, and be attending schools located in the United States or Canada. *Application Process:
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Computer science and engineering departments in the United States and Canada submit nominations. Preference is given to college seniors (or the equivalent). *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: Typically mid-October. Contact the association for more information. Coordinating Council for Women in History (CCWH) Attn: Professor Ann Le Bar, Department of History Eastern Western University Patterson Hall 200 Cheney, WA 99004
[email protected] http://www.theccwh.org/awards.htm Fellowship Name: CCWH/Berkshire Conference of Women Historians Graduate Student Fellowship. *Academic Area: History. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be female graduate students in a history department at a U.S. college who are completing a dissertation. They must be members of the CCWH and have passed to ABD status by time of application. *Application Procedure: Applicants must submit a curriculum vitae, a statement describing their proposed dissertation, two letters of recommendation, an application form (available at the council’s Web site), and other support materials. Direct fellowship inquiries to Professor Ann Le Bar. *Amount: $500. *Deadline: September 1. Coordinating Council for Women in History (CCWH) Attn: Professor Ann Le Bar, Department of History Eastern Western University Patterson Hall 200 Cheney, WA 99004
[email protected] http://www.theccwh.org/awards.htm Fellowship Name: CCWH/Ida B. Wells Award. *Academic Areas: Ethnic studies, history, women’s studies. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be female graduate students in a history department at a U.S. college who are completing a dissertation in history or interdisciplinary area, such as women’s studies or ethnic studies. They must be members of the CCWH and have passed to ABD status. *Application Procedure: Applicants must submit a curriculum vitae, a statement describing their proposed dissertation, two letters of recommendation, an application form (available at the council’s Web site), and other support materials. Direct award inquiries to Professor Ann Le Bar. *Amount: $500. *Deadline: September 1.
Daughters of Penelope Foundation Inc. c/o The American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA) 1909 Q Street, NW, Suite 500 Washington, DC 20009 202-232-6300
[email protected] http://www.ahepa.org/ahepa/Document.aspx?d=1&rd =19682599&f=35&rf=1324245299&m=73&rm=802 7069 Scholarship Name: Daughters of Penelope Foundation Scholarship Program. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: The foundation awards a number of scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students. Financial need is a requirement for some scholarships, but not for others. Academic merit is a necessity for all scholarships. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the foundation for information about the application process. Visit the organization’s Web site for periodic updates on additional scholarships that may become available. *Amount: $1,000 to $1,500. *Deadline: Contact the foundation for deadline information. Delta Delta Delta (Tri Delta) Foundation Attn: Cindy McSpadden PO Box 5987 Arlington, TX 76005-5987 817-633-8001
[email protected] http://www.trideltafoundation.org Scholarship Name: Graduate Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be members of Tri Delta in good standing who exhibit strong academic merit as well as chapter, campus, and community involvement. Various awards are available at the graduate level through Tri Delta—review criteria for specific individual awards can be found on its official application. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, two academic recommendations, a personal statement outlining their educational and vocational goals, and official transcripts. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Up to $3,000. *Deadline: February 15. Delta Delta Delta (Tri Delta) Foundation Attn: Cindy McSpadden PO Box 5987
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[email protected] http://www.trideltafoundation.org Scholarship Name: Undergraduate Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be college sophomores or juniors who are initiated members of Tri Delta in good standing. They must remain on campus as full-time students and active duespaying chapter members during the full academic year. Applicants must also demonstrate chapter and campus involvement, financial need, a commitment to community service, and strong academic achievement. *Application Process: Applicants must submit an alumna advisor checkoff list, a personal statement, one letter of recommendation, official transcripts, and a completed application. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: February 15. Delta Gamma (DG) Attn: Jacque Everson, Director, Scholarships, Fellowships, and Loans PO Box 7237 The Woodlands, TX 77387
[email protected] http://www.deltagamma.org/scholarships_fellowships_ and_loans_2.shtml Scholarship Name: DG Foundation Scholarships for Undergraduate Study. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be members of Delta Gamma, maintain a 3.0 GPA, and participate in chapter, campus, and community leadership activities. *Application Process: Visit the sorority’s Web site for specific information about these scholarships and to download an application form. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: February 1 Delta Gamma (DG) 3250 Riverside Drive PO Box 21397 Columbus, OH 43221-0397 614-481-8169 http://www.deltagamma.org Fellowship Name: DG Fellowships for Graduate Study. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicant must be a member of Delta Gamma, demonstrate scholastic excellence, and
illustrate commitment and contribution to her chosen field. *Application Process: Visit the sorority’s Web site for specific information and to download an official application form. *Amount: $2,500. *Deadline: April 1. Delta Kappa Gamma Society International Attn: International Scholarship Committee PO Box 1589 Austin, TX 78767-1589 512-478-5748, 888-762-4885
[email protected] http://www.deltakappagamma.org Scholarship Name: International Scholarship. *Academic Area: Education. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be active members of Delta Kappa Gamma for at least three years and demonstrate leadership skills. They should also have completed a master’s degree, be pursuing a doctoral degree, and exhibit excellence in scholarship and service to community. *Application Process: Applicants should request a full application packet from the society, and submit a completed application, three letters of recommendation, sealed transcripts, and a signed status of program letter in one packet. *Amount: $5,000. *Deadline: Contact the Committee for details. . Delta Phi Epsilon Educational Foundation 16A Worthington Drive Maryland Heights, MO 63043 314-275-2626
[email protected] http://www.dphie.org/foundation/apply.shtml Scholarship Name: Delta Phi Epsilon Graduate Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be graduate students who are members of Delta Phi Epsilon or the daughter of a member, demonstrate academic achievement, financial need, and a commitment to service and community involvement. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, official transcripts, letters of introduction and need for scholarship, a typed 1,000-word autobiographical sketch, two recent photos suitable for publication (for use in press releases), three letters of recommendation, and contact information for their school’s financial aid director. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: March 15.
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Delta Phi Epsilon Educational Foundation 16A Worthington Drive Maryland Heights, MO 63043 314-275-2626
[email protected] http://www.dphie.org/foundation/apply.shtml Scholarship Name: Delta Phi Epsilon Undergraduate Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be members of Delta Phi Epsilon or the daughter of a member, demonstrate academic achievement, financial need, and a commitment to service and community involvement. High school seniors and undergraduate students may apply. *Application Process: Applicants must submit official transcripts of grades, letters of introduction and need for scholarship, a typed 1,000-word autobiographical sketch, two recent photos suitable for publication (for use in press releases), two letters of recommendation, a completed application, and the name and address of the financial aid director for the school they plan to attend or are currently attending. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an official application. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: March 15. Educational Foundation for Women in Accounting (EFWA) Attn: Cynthia Hires, Foundation Administrator Laurels Scholarships PO Box 1925 Southeastern, PA 19399-1925 610-407-9229
[email protected] http://www.efwa.org/scholarships.htm Scholarship Name: Laurels Fund Scholarship. *Academic Area: Accounting. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Students pursuing a doctoral degree may apply. Applicants should exhibit academic excellence, commitment to volunteer work, and financial need. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a current curriculum vitae, one copy of an official transcript, one copy of the abstract and citations of articles published and/or presented at academic conferences, one copy of any cases or materials they have developed (either single- or co-authored), one letter of reference based on scholarship (addressing both scholarship and teaching potential), a second letter of reference detailing their character and leadership potential, and a statement detailing their personal and career goals and objectives. Visit the
foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000 to $5,000. *Deadline: May 1. Educational Foundation for Women in Accounting (EFWA) Attn: Cynthia Hires, Foundation Administrator PO Box 1925 Southeastern, PA 19399-1925 610-407-9229
[email protected] http://www.efwa.org/scholarships.htm Scholarship Name: Women in Need Scholarship. *Academic Area: Accounting. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, adults. *Eligibility: Incoming or current juniors, or those returning to school with sufficient credits to qualify for junior status, may apply. Applicants should be committed to the goal of pursuing a degree in accounting (including evidence of continued commitment after receiving the award), aptitude for accounting, clear evidence that they have established goals and a plan for achieving those goals (both personal and professional), and financial need. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with copies of tax returns for three prior years. They must also submit references: two personal reference letters (from individuals who are not related to applicant), two or more professional reference letters, and a statement from the applicant’s academic advisor assessing the overall quality of their work and the likelihood of their successful completion of the degree program. If the applicant is not currently enrolled in an academic program, a similar statement from a career counselor or other person who has aided her in setting goals will suffice. Applicants should review the application for responsibilities required of award recipients. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $2,000 per year (for two years). *Deadline: April 15. Educational Foundation for Women in Accounting (EFWA) Attn: Cynthia Hires, Foundation Administrator PO Box 1925 Southeastern, PA 19399-1925 610-407-9229
[email protected] http://www.efwa.org/scholarships.htm Scholarship Name: Women in Transition Scholarship. *Academic Area: Accounting. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, adults. *Eligibility: Incoming or current freshman and women returning to school
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with a freshman status may apply. Applicants should be committed to the goal of pursuing a degree in accounting (including evidence of continued commitment after receiving the award), aptitude for accounting, clear evidence that they have established goals and a plan for achieving those goals (both personal and professional), and financial need. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with copies of tax returns for three prior years. They must also submit references: two personal reference letters (from individuals who are not related to applicant), two or more professional reference letters, and a statement from the applicant’s academic advisor assessing the overall quality of their work and the likelihood of their successful completion of the degree program. If the applicant is not currently enrolled in an academic program, a similar statement from a career counselor or other person who has aided her in setting goals will suffice. Applicants should review the application for responsibilities required of award recipients. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $4,000. *Deadline: April 15. Epsilon Sigma Alpha (ESA) Foundation Attn: Lynn Hughes, Scholarship Director PO Box 270517 Fort Collins, CO 80527 970-223-2824
[email protected] http://www.esaintl.com Scholarship Name: ESA Foundation Scholarships. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Varies by scholarship. *Eligibility: Varies by scholarship and region. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application to their state’s counselor or directly to the scholarship director if there is no counselor for their state. Visit Epsilon Sigma Alpha’s Web site for a complete listing of scholarships by state and for state counselor contacts. E-mail your state’s counselor or the scholarship director for further information about application availability. *Amount: $500 and up. *Deadline: February 1. Epsilon Sigma Alpha (ESA) Foundation Attn: Lynn Hughes, Scholarship Director PO Box 270517 Fort Collins, CO 80527 970-223-2824
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Scholarship Name: ESA Foundation Graduate Study Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Any student attending an accredited graduate school in the United States may apply. Applicants must show proof of a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale and submit verification of enrollment in a graduate studies program. Applicants must also demonstrate financial need and have a background in service and leadership. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a $5 processing fee, a onepage personal statement about their studies and how they will benefit the community in the field, two current letters of recommendation, and official transcripts. Applicants should be sure to include the name, address, and phone number of the college or university they are attending. Visit ESA’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $7,500. *Deadline: February 1. Executive Women International 515 South 700 East, Suite 2A Salt Lake City, UT 84102 801-355-2800
[email protected] http://www.executivewomen.org/ScriptContent/ scholarships/asist.cfm Scholarship Name: Adult Students in Scholastic Transition Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Adults at transitional points in their lives who are at least 18 years old may apply. Applicants may be single parents, individuals just entering the workforce, or displaced workers. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and may be socially, physically, and economically challenged with displaced households and small children. Criteria differ according to individual chapters. Visit the organization’s Web site for contact information for your regional chapter. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, federal and state tax returns for the most recent year, two letters of recommendation, and any school transcripts or test scores. Visit the organization’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Up to $2,500. *Deadline: Deadlines vary according to regional chapter. Executive Women International 515 South 700 East, Suite 2A Salt Lake City, UT 84102
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[email protected] http://www.executivewomen.org/ScriptContent/ scholarships/ewisp.cfm Scholarship Name: Executive Women International Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be female, high school juniors. Criteria vary with each regional chapter. Visit the organization’s Web site for contact information for your regional chapter. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, an essay, two letters of recommendation, and school transcripts. Visit the organization’s Web site to download an application.* Amount: Up to $10,000. *Deadline: Deadlines vary according to regional chapter. Financial Women International (FWI) Foundation 1027 West Roselawn Avenue Roseville, MN 55113 651-487-7632, 866-236-2007
[email protected] http://www.fwifoundation.org/fwi_scholarships.php Scholarship Name: The Graduate School of Banking, University of Wisconsin-Madison Scholarship. *Academic Area: Finance. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: This organization matches the funds issued by the Herbert V. Prochnow Educational Foundation Scholarship awarded through the Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. To receive these matching funds from Financial Women International, applicants must be members of FWI. Contact FWI to find out about other eligibility criteria. *Application Process: Visit the FWI Web site for application information. *Amount: The FWI Foundation pays one third of the student’s tuition fees and the Graduate School of Banking also pays one third. *Deadline: July 1. Founders’ Foundation of Theta Phi Alpha Attn: Scholarships 27025 Knickerbocker Road Bay Village, OH 44140-2300 440-899-9282
[email protected] http://www.thetaphialpha.org/foundation_scholarship. php Scholarship Name: Founders’ Foundation Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants
must be members of Theta Phi Alpha in good standing who demonstrate good academic performance, financial need, and service to Theta Phi Alpha. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application form, an official transcript, and one recommendation letter. They must also demonstrate a strong history of academic achievement, financial need, and service to sorority and campus. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: April 30. Friday Morning Music Club (FMMC) Inc. 2233 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Suite 326 Washington, DC 20007-4126 202-333-2075
[email protected] http://www.fmmc.org/wic/index.shtml Award Name: Washington International Competition. *Academic Area: Performing arts (music-open. *Age Group: High school students, college students, young adults. *Eligibility: FMWC offers several competitions for young women and men singers, composers, pianists, and string players who are preparing for a professional career are eligible to compete for awards. *Application Process: Competitions are announced through secondary and postsecondary institutions, music teachers, and music publications. Applicants must submit an audition CD. Those who are accepted compete in Washington, D.C., before a panel of judges who determine category winners. *Amount: Varies. Past awards ranged from $2,000 to $7,000. *Deadline: Contact the club for more information. Friends of Lulu 13210 Michigan Avenue Dearborn, MI 48126
[email protected] http://www.friends-lulu.org/awards.html Friends of Lulu, a national organization aimed at getting more women and girls involved in comic books, offers several awards to recognize outstanding comic book artists. *Academic Area: Illustration, visual arts (open). *Age Group: Open. *Eligibility: Nominees must have had their work published, whether companypublished, Internet-published, or self-published. The awards are open to both women and men. *Application Process: Nominations can be made at the organization’s Web site or via e-mail. *Amount: This is not a monetary award, but an excellent opportunity
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for comic book artists to gain professional recognition and expand their profile at the national level. *Deadline: Varies. Contact Friends of Lulu for more information. Gamma Phi Beta 12737 East Euclid Drive Centennial, CO 80111 303-799-1874
[email protected] http://www.gammaphibeta.org This sorority offers fellowships for women. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be members of Gamma Phi Beta to apply for funds or to log on to the scholarship/fellowship section of the sorority’s Web site. *Application Process: Applicants should use their membership information to log onto the sorority’s Web page to download information about available funds. *Amount: Amounts vary. *Deadline: Deadlines vary. Gamma Phi Delta Sorority Inc. Attn: Katie Broughton, Scholarship Chair PO Box 450672 Houston, TX 77245-0672 713-433-2031
[email protected] http://www.gammaphideltasorority.com This sorority offers four national scholarships and two national endowments as well as local-level scholarships for women. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Varies by scholarship. *Eligibility: Varies by scholarship. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the scholarship chair via e-mail for further information on the application process. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Deadlines vary. George Washington University Summer Program for Women in Mathematics Attn: Professor Murli M. Gupta, Program Director Mathematics Department (Old Main 102) 1922 F Street, NW Washington, DC 20052 202-994-4857
[email protected] http://www.gwu.edu/~math/spwm.html Grant Name: Summer Program for Women in Mathematics. Goals of the program are to build enthusiasm, develop research skills, cultivate
mathematical self-confidence, and promote success in graduate school. (Note: No course credits or grades will be given.) *Academic Area: Mathematics. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Mathematically talented women who are contemplating graduate study in the mathematical sciences are eligible to apply for this five-week intensive program. Applicants must have completed their junior year by the time of the program. *Application Procedure: Interested parties should submit an application form (which includes a list of mathematics courses taken or in progress and a statement of interest), two letters of faculty recommendation, and academic transcripts. *Amount: $1,500, plus a travel allowance and campus room and board. *Deadline: March 1. Girls Incorporated Scholarships and Awards 120 Wall Street New York, NY 10005-3902 800-374-4475 http://www.girlsinc.org This organization offers scholarships for young women. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school juniors or seniors who are members of a Girls Incorporated affiliate. *Application Process: Visit the organization’s Web site for information on joining local affiliate groups. Information about scholarships is distributed to members only. *Amount: $2,500 and $15,000 scholarships are available. *Deadline: Deadlines vary. Graduate Women in Science (GWS) Sigma Delta Epsilon (SDE) Attn: Dr. Jennifer Ingram, SDE/GWS Fellowships Coordinator CIIT Centers for Health Research PO Box 12137 Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-2137 919-558-1444
[email protected] http://www.gwis.org This organization offers numerous fellowships to women. *Academic Area: Science. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be members of Sigma Delta Epsilon who are enrolled in a graduate program and who show outstanding ability and promise in research. *Application Process:
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Applicants should send four copies of their completed application to the appropriate award chair (listed at GWS’s Web site). Visit the organization’s Web site to download the appropriate application for each fellowship. *Amount: $300 to $4,000. *Deadline: January 15. Guardian Life Insurance Company of America Attn: Girls Going Places 7 Hanover Square, Mailstop 26-J New York, NY 10004-2616
[email protected] http://www.guardianlife.com/womens_channel/girls_ going_places/girls_going_places.html Contest Name: Girls Going Places Entrepreneurship Award Program. *Academic Area: Entrepreneurism. *Age Group: Ages 12 through 18. *Eligibility: Applicants must be females between the ages of 12 and 18 as of December 31, who demonstrate having taken steps towards financial independence. Applicants must be nominated by an adult U.S. citizen (family members are acceptable). Applicants also must have demonstrated a commitment to their school and community, and are NOT currently enrolled in any form of postsecondary educational institution. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application form, signed by a nominating party, along with a 750- to 1,000-word essay (written by the nominator). Visit the company’s Web site to download an application form and to view specific information regarding the essay question. *Amount: $10,000 (first prize); $5,000 (second prize); $3,000 (third prize); $1,000 (12 runners up). *Deadline: February 24. Henry Luce Foundation Inc. 111 West 50th Street, Suite 4601 New York, NY 10020 212-489-7700
[email protected] http://www.hluce.org/3cblfm.html Fellowship Name: Clare Booth Luce Program. *Academic Areas: Engineering (open), mathematics, science. *Age Group: Undergraduate and graduate students. *Eligibility: Female undergraduate or graduate students who are U.S. citizens are eligible to apply to the program, which encourages women to pursue study and careers in fields that are typically male-dominated. Fellowships are awarded based on the applicant’s academic excellence and
professional potential. *Application Procedure: Fellowships are made only through four-year degreegranting institutions, not directly to individuals. Thirteen institutions (Boston University, Colby College, Creighton University, Fordham University, Georgetown University, Marymount University, Mount Holyoke College, St. John’s University, Santa Clara University, Seton Hall University, Trinity College, University of Notre Dame, and Villanova Preparatory School) have been designated permanent participants, and other colleges are invited to participate on a temporary basis. *Amount: Varies. Awards must be used exclusively in the United States. *Deadline: Contact the foundation for more information. Independent Means Inc. Attn: Meghan Kerner 126 East Haley Street, #A16 Santa Barbara, CA 93101 800-350-1816
[email protected] http://www.independentmeans.com/imi/dollardiva/ bizplan Independent Means is a national organization that seeks to instill in teenagers and young women the desire and the means to attain financial independence and maintain it throughout adult life. It offers the annual National Business Plan Competition. *Academic Area: Business, entrepreneurism. * Age Group: High school students, undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Young women ages 13 to 21, who are interested in business and/or entrepreneurship are eligible to apply. *Application Process: Applicants must submit an application and a business plan. Visit the organization’s Web site for more information and tips on writing a business plan. *Amount: $2,000, plus a scholarship to Camp $tart-Up, an entrepreneurial camp for young women. *Deadline: November 15. INTEL Corporation Corporate U.S Headquarters 2200 Mission College Boulevard Santa Clara, CA 95052 408-765-8080 http://www.intel.com/community This company offers scholarships to women. *Academic Area: Computer science, engineering (computer), engineering (electrical), information technology. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility:
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Intel awards renewable scholarships for women and underrepresented minority high school seniors who plan to attend a collaborating university at an Intel site in the United States. These scholarship programs are administered at the relevant Intel sites and are available only for study at the designated collaborating universities. Visit the company’s Web site for more information. *Application Process: Applicants must apply for scholarships through the collaborating universities. Applications should be requested from these organizations. Visit Intel’s Web site for a complete list of participating institutions in the United States and abroad. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Deadlines vary. International Federation of University Women (IFUW) 8 rue de l’Ancien-Port CH-1201 Geneva, Switzerland
[email protected] http://ifuw.org/fellowships This organization offers a variety of grants to women. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Varies by grant. *Eligibility: Applicants should visit the organization’s Web site for specific information regarding grants offered by IFUW’s international affiliates for primary, secondary, undergraduate, and postgraduate studies. Contact the IFUW affiliate in your respective country to ask about available funding. *Application Process: Varies depending on affiliate’s process. Visit the affiliate directly at the IFUW’s Web site for further information. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Deadlines vary. International Society of Women Airline Pilots (ISA +21) Attn: Beverly Sinclair ISA +21 Scholarship 2457-F South Victor Street Aurora, CO 80114
[email protected] http://www.iswap.org/html/scholarship_info.html Scholarship Name: ISA +21 Airline Scholarship. *Academic Area: Aviation. *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must possess a United States FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with an instrument rating, a first-class medical certificate, and an airline transport pilot rating. Applicants must have a current FE written and also demonstrate financial need. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application form, copies of income tax forms, logbook
pages, pilot licenses and medical certificates, a descriptive essay, and at least three recommendations. Visit the society’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Awards include necessary instruction to achieve aircraft type ratings such as B727, MD-80, and B737. *Deadline: December 10. International Society of Women Airline Pilots (ISA +21) Attn: Beverly Sinclair ISA +21 Scholarship 2457-F South Victor Street Aurora, CO 80114
[email protected] http://www.iswap.org Scholarship Name: ISA +21 Financial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Aviation. *Age Group: Professionals. *Eligibility: Applicants must possess a United States FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with an instrument rating and a first-class medical certificate, as well as flight time in a fixed wing aircraft commensurate with the rating sought. Applicants must also demonstrate financial need. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application form, copies of income tax forms, logbook pages, pilot licenses and medical certificates, a descriptive essay, and at least three recommendations. Visit the society’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Awards vary according to funds available. Visit the society’s Web site for a listing of specific scholarships. *Deadline: December 10. Iota Sigma Pi Attn: Kathryn A. Thomasson, Director for Student Awards University of North Dakota, Department of Chemistry PO Box 9024 Grand Forks, ND 58202-9024 701-777-3199
[email protected] http://www.iotasigmapi.info/ISPstudentawards/ ISPstudentawards.htm Award Name: Iota Sigma Pi (a national honor society for women in chemistry) offers several awards to recognize academic and professional excellence. *Academic Area: Biochemistry, chemistry. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students, professionals. *Eligibility: Varies by award. *Application Process: Varies by award. Visit Iota Sigma Pi’s Web site for contact information for and details about specific awards. *Amount: Awards range from
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$500 to $1,000. *Deadline: Varies by award. (Note: Not all awards are offered annually.) Contact Iota Sigma Pi for more information. Iota Sigma Pi Attn: Kathryn A. Thomasson, Director for Student Awards University of North Dakota, Department of Chemistry PO Box 9024 Grand Forks, ND 58202-9024 701-777-3199
[email protected] http://www.iotasigmapi.info/ISPstudentawards/ ISPstudentawards.htm Scholarship Name: Gladys Anderson Emerson Scholarship. *Academic Area: Biochemistry, chemistry. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants who have attained a minimum junior standing at the college level may be nominated. They must have at least one semester of work to complete and be a member of Iota Sigma Phi at the time of their nomination. Nomination for the scholarship must be made by a member of Iota Sigma Pi and supported by members of the faculty of the nominee’s institution. *Application Process: Applicants must submit information on their chapter status, official transcripts from all colleges and universities they have attended, a list of all academic honors and professional memberships they have earned or hold, a letter of nomination from a member of Iota Sigma Pi, at least two letters of recommendation from faculty members, a completed application, and a short essay detailing their goals in chemistry, hobbies and talents, and financial need. Five copies should be sent to the director for student awards. Visit the Iota Sigma Pi’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $2,000. *Deadline: February 15. Jewish Foundation for Education of Women (JFEW) Attn: Marge Goldwater, Executive Director 135 East 64th Street New York, NY 10021 212-288-3931
[email protected] http://www.jfew.org Scholarship Name: Biller/JFEW Scholarship.*Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be Jewish students with financial need, who are permanent residents of and attending school in New York City, or the New York counties of Nassau,
Suffolk, or Westchester. This scholarship is offered through a joint program with UJA-Federation that is administered by the Hebrew Free Loan Society. *Application Process: Contact the foundation for an application and instructions after March 15. *Amount: $5,000 and up. *Deadline: Deadlines vary. Jewish Foundation for Education of Women (JFEW) Attn: Marge Goldwater, Executive Director 135 East 64th Street New York, NY 10021 212-288-3931
[email protected] http://www.jfew.org Scholarship Name: Emigres in the Health Sciences Scholarship. *Academic Area: Medicine (dental hygiene), medicine (dentistry), medicine (open), medicine (physician assisting), medicine (sonography), nursing (open), pharmaceutical sciences, therapy (occupational), therapy (physical) *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students, dental students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be Jewish, live within a 50-mile radius of New York City, and be an emigrant from the former Soviet Union. They must be enrolled in or about to enroll in a health sciences program, and also show financial need. (Note: Premedical students are not eligible to apply.) *Application Process: Contact the foundation for an application and instructions after March 15. *Amount: $5,000 and up. *Deadline: Deadlines vary. Kappa Alpha Theta Fraternity Foundation Attn: Cindy Thoennes, Coordinator of Programs 8740 Founders Road Indianapolis, IN 46268 888-526-1870, ext. 119
[email protected] http://www.kappaalphatheta.org The foundation provides leadership and educational grants. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, adults. *Eligibility: Members and alumna of Kappa Alpha Theta Fraternity (a Greek-letter fraternity for women) are eligible to apply. *Application Procedure: Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: Applicants should submit their applications no later than 90 days before the start date of the leadership or educational program they wish to attend.
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Kappa Alpha Theta Fraternity Foundation Attn: Cindy Thoennes, Coordinator of Programs 8740 Founders Road Indianapolis, IN 46268 888-526-1870, ext. 119
[email protected] http://www.kappaalphatheta.org Kappa Alpha Theta offers many undergraduate and graduate scholarships for women. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Graduate students and undergraduate freshmen, sophomore, and juniors may apply. Applicants must be members in good standing of Kappa Alpha Theta. All Kappa Alpha Theta scholarships are merit based. *Application Process: Applicants should submit, in one envelope, two sets (one original and one copy) of: a completed application, two letters of reference, official transcripts, a personal statement, and a current resume. Visit Kappa Alpha Theta’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000 and up. *Deadline: February 1. Kappa Delta Sorority Attn: Foundation Manager 3205 Players Lane Memphis, TN 38125 901-748-1897, 800-536-1897
[email protected] http://www.kappadelta.org Scholarship Name: Founders’ Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Undergraduate collegiate initiated members of Kappa Delta Sorority may apply. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic excellence and the applicant’s service to chapter. Applicants also must illustrate a commitment to service on campus and in the community, strong personal objectives, and future career goals. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application, a personal statement, two letters of recommendation, an official transcript, and a professional-quality photograph. *Amount: $4,000. *Deadline: February 1. Kappa Delta Sorority Attn: Foundation Manager 3205 Players Lane Memphis, TN 38125 901-748-1897, 800-536-1897
[email protected] http://www.kappadelta.org The sorority offers numerous undergraduate and graduate memorial scholarships for women. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: All applicants will be judged on academic excellence, service to the chapter, alumnae association or national Kappa Delta participation, service to the campus and community, financial need, and personal objectives and goals. Please note that some scholarships have restrictions on major or class in school, and others weigh financial need. Visit the sorority’s Web site for an extensive list of specific scholarships that are available. *Application Process: Applicants must submit an application, a personal statement, two recommendations, an official transcript, and a professional-quality photograph. Visit the sorority’s Web site to download an application form. *Amount: Awards vary, but most are between $1,000 and $2,000. *Deadline: February 1. Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation Attn: Brenda Landry, Foundation Administrator PO Box 38 Columbus, OH 43216-0038 614-228-6515, 866-KKG-1870
[email protected] http://www.kappakappagamma.org This fraternity for women offers numerous undergraduate and graduate scholarships for women. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: All applicants must be initiated members of Kappa Kappa Gamma in good standing, with a GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Graduate students must be pursuing fulltime study. *Application Process: Applicants must submit an original plus two copies of application and supporting materials. These materials should include a personal essay expressing the applicant’s educational and career goals and financial need, official transcripts from all colleges attended, two letters of recommendation, and one self-addressed stamped postcard. Visit the fraternity’s Web site to download an application form. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: February 1. Kappa Omicron Nu Honor Society Awards Committee 4990 Northwind Drive, Suite 140 East Lansing, MI 48823-5031
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517-351-8335 http://www.kon.org/awards/grants.html Fellowship Name: Eileen C. Maddex Fellowship. *Academic Area: Family and consumer sciences. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Women pursuing graduate study in the family and consumer sciences or related disciplines are eligible to apply. Applicants must be current, active members of the society and demonstrate academic ability, an interest in research related to family and consumer sciences, and leadership skills. *Application Procedure: Applicants must submit a completed application (available at the organization’s Web site) and three letters of recommendation. *Amount: $2,000. *Deadline: April 1. Kappa Omicron Nu Honor Society Attn: Awards Committee 4990 Northwind Drive, Suite 140 East Lansing, MI 48823-5031 517-351-8335 http://www.kon.org/awards/grants.html Fellowship Name: Hettie M. Anthony Fellowship. *Academic Area: Family and consumer sciences. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Women pursuing doctoral study in the family and consumer sciences or related disciplines are eligible to apply. Applicants must be current, active members of the society and demonstrate academic ability, an interest in research related to family and consumer sciences, and leadership skills. *Application Procedure: Applicants must submit a completed application (available at the organization’s Web site) and three letters of recommendation. *Amount: $2,000. *Deadline: January 15. Kappa Omicron Nu Honor Society Attn: Awards Committee 4990 Northwind Drive, Suite 140 East Lansing, MI 48823-5031 517-351-8335 http://www.kon.org/awards/grants.html Fellowship Name: Kappa Omicron Nu Marjorie M. Brown Dissertation Fellowship Program. *Academic Area: Family and consumer sciences. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Women seeking doctoral degrees in the family and consumer sciences are eligible to apply. Applicants must be current, active members of the society and seek to continue, via her dissertation, Dr. Marjorie M. Brown’s philosophical
work using critical social theory. *Application Procedure: Applicants must submit five copies of a dissertation research application. Visit the society’s Web site for details. *Amount: $3,000 is awarded upon approval of the applicant’s dissertation proposal and $7,000 upon completion of the applicant’s dissertation. *Deadline: March 15. Kappa Omicron Nu Honor Society Attn: Awards Committee 4990 Northwind Drive, Suite 140 East Lansing, MI 48823-5031 517-351-8335 http://www.kon.org/awards/grants.html Fellowship Name: National Alumni Fellowship. *Academic Area: Family and consumer sciences. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Women pursuing graduate study in the family and consumer sciences or related disciplines are eligible to apply. Applicants must be current, active members of the society and demonstrate academic ability, an interest in research related to family and consumer sciences, and leadership skills. *Application Procedure: Applicants must submit a completed application (available at the organization’s Web site) and three letters of recommendation. The fellowship is awarded biennially. *Amount: $2,000. *Deadline: April 1. Kappa Omicron Nu Honor Society Attn: Awards Committee 4990 Northwind Drive, Suite 140 East Lansing, MI 48823-5031 517-351-8335 http://www.kon.org/awards/grants.html Fellowship Name: Omicron Nu Research Fellowship. *Academic Area: Family and consumer sciences. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Women pursuing doctoral study in the family and consumer sciences or related disciplines are eligible to apply. Applicants must be current, active members of the society and demonstrate academic ability, an interest in research related to family and consumer sciences, and leadership skills. *Application Procedure: Applicants must submit a completed application (available at the organization’s Web site) and three letters of recommendation. *Amount: $2,000. *Deadline: January 15. Kappa Omicron Nu Honor Society Attn: Dr. Dorothy I. Mitstifer, Executive Director 4990 Northwind Drive, Suite 140
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[email protected] http://www.kon.org/awards/grants.html Scholarship Name: Chapter Scholar Program (scholarships for undergraduates and graduates at the local chapter level). *Academic Area: Family and consumer sciences. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be current, active members of Kappa Omicron Nu, with an interest in research, excellent communication skills, and an overall record of achievement. They should also exhibit leadership skills in a campus or unit project. *Application Process: Applicants should contact their local units for more information. Visit the society’s Web site for a list of eligible chapters. *Amount: Scholarships range from $150 to $500. *Deadline: Deadlines vary. Kappa Phi Iota Sorority Inc.
[email protected] http://www.angelfire.com/nj/kappaphiiota This historically black sorority with a strong literary focus offers scholarships to women. *Academic Area: English (literature, writing). *Age Group: Varies by award. *Eligibility: Applicants must be members of Kappa Phi Iota and exhibit excellence and potential in writing. *Application Process: Applicants should contact their local chapters for more information about scholarship funds available, or contact the national office by e-mail for application information. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Deadlines vary. Kentucky Foundation for Women (KFW) 1215 Heyburn Building, 332 West Broadway Louisville, KY 40202 502-562-0045 http://www.kfw.org/grants.html Grant Name: Artist Enrichment Grant Program (helps feminist artists and arts organizations enhance their skills and abilities). *Academic Area: Visual arts (open). *Age Group: Open. *Eligibility: Kentuckybased women artists and organizations are eligible to apply. Applicants must demonstrate artistic ability, a commitment to feminism, and an understanding of how the creation of art relates to social change. *Application Procedure: Applicants must submit a completed grant proposal, which will then be reviewed by a panel that makes funding recommendations to the KFW Board of
Directors. *Amount: Awards range from $1,000 to $7,500—grants typically average from $3,000 to $5,000. Awards may be used for artistic development, artist residencies, the exploration of new areas or techniques, and the creation of new art. *Deadline: September 1. Kentucky Foundation for Women (KFW) 1215 Heyburn Building, 332 West Broadway Louisville, KY 40202 502-562-0045 http://www.kfw.org/grants.html Grant Name: Art Meets Activism Grant (supports the work of women in Kentucky who create art for social change). *Academic Area: Visual arts (open). *Age Group: Open. *Eligibility: Kentucky-based women artists and organizations are eligible to apply. Applicants must demonstrate artistic ability, a commitment to feminism, and an understanding of how the creation of art relates to social change. *Application Procedure: Applicants must submit a completed grant proposal, which will then be reviewed by a panel that makes funding recommendations to the KFW Board of Directors. *Amount: Awards range from $1,000 to $7,500— grants typically average from $3,000 to $5,000. Awards may be used for arts education programs focused on women or girls, community participation in the creation of new art forms, artist-centered projects involving nontraditional venues or new partnerships between artists and activists, and artist-centered projects with social change themes or contents. *Deadline: Typically in early March. Lambda Theta Nu Sorority Inc. 1220 Rosecrans, #543 San Diego, CA 92106
[email protected] http://www.lambdathetanu.org Scholarship Name: Lambda Scholarships are available to women at the local chapter level. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Students of Latina heritage with a dedication to community service and empowerment of the Latino community may apply. Applicants must be high school seniors planning to attend an accredited community college, university, or technical or vocational school. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application to the appropriate local chapter (which
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can be found on the sorority’s Web site). A personal statement addressing family background, scholastic achievements, educational and career goals, commitment to the Latina community, and financial need should also be enclosed, along with one letter of recommendation from a high school administrator, teacher, or community leader and official high school transcripts. Visit the sorority’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: May 1. Latin American Professional Women’s Association 3514 North Broadway, PO Box 31532 Los Angeles, CA 90031 213-227-9060 Scholarship Name: Latin American Professional Women’s Association Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Age 23 and up. *Eligibility: Applicants must be of Hispanic heritage and planning to return to school. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the association by mail for an application. *Amount: $500. *Deadline: April 1. League of Canadian Poets 920 Yonge Street, Suite 608 Toronto, ON M4W 3C7 Canada 416-504-1657
[email protected] http://www.poets.ca/linktext/awards/lowther.htm Award Name: Pat Lowther Memorial Award (for the best book of poetry, which is at least 48 pages, published in the previous calendar year). *Academic Area: English (literature, writing). *Age Group: Professionals. *Eligibility: Applicants must be women who are Canadian citizens or landed immigrants. Contact the league for more details regarding eligibility. *Application Process: Applicants should submit four copies of their book, a brief biography and bibliography, and a handling fee of $15 per title. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: November 1. Leeway Foundation 123 South Broad Street, Suite 2040 Philadelphia, PA 19109 215-545-4078
[email protected] http://www.leeway.org Grant Name: Art and Change Grant (allows female artists to take advantage of opportunities for art and change). *Academic Area: Visual arts (open). *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Women artists ages
18 and over, in the Philadelphia five-county (Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia ) region, who need financial assistance are eligible to apply. Applicants must use their art to promote individual or community change and collaborate with a Change Partner such as a mentor, editor, gallery, community art space, theatre, nonprofit organization, film studio, or club. Full-time or matriculated students in arts degree programs are ineligible for the grant. *Application Procedure: Applicants should submit a short description of their opportunity, a brief overview of their artistic experience, a description of their project, and a project budget. *Amount: Up to $2,500 *Deadlines: February 11, April 11, June 20, and October 31. Contact the foundation for more information. Leeway Foundation 123 South Broad Street, Suite 2040 Philadelphia, PA 19109 215-545-4078
[email protected] http://www.leeway.org Award Name: Leeway Transformation Award (given to female artists “whose art engages in change and has an impact on the artist herself or a larger group, audience, or community”). *Academic Area: English (literature), film/video) media arts, performing arts (open), visual arts (open), visual arts (photography). *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Women artists ages 18 and over who have lived in the Philadelphia fivecounty (Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia) region for the past two years are eligible to apply. Applicants must also demonstrate financial need and have a body of work that spans at least five years and focuses on the theme of change. (Note: Fulltime or matriculated students in arts degree programs are ineligible for the Award). *Application Procedure: Visit the foundation’s Web site for a detailed overview of application guidelines. *Amount: $15,000. *Deadline: Deadlines vary. Contact the foundation for more information. Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund (MMMF) World Bank Family Network 1818 H Street, NW, MSN H2-204 Washington, DC 20433 202-473-8751
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Award Name: The Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund, administered by the World Bank Family Network, seeks to strengthen the role of women in any aspect of their country’s life. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Women from developing countries who are engaged in graduate studies in the United States or Canada are eligible to apply. Applicants must be citizens of a specified country (visit the network’s Web site to view a country eligibility list), full-time students, at least 25 years old, have financial need and record of service to women and children in the developing world, and plan to return to their home country within two years of the award. U.S. residents are not eligible. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a personal statement form, recent transcripts, a copy of the applicant’s fall registration, an official estimate of expenses, a passport-size photograph, two recommendations, a copy of a Visa, copy of an I-20, and a completed application form. Visit the network’s Web site to download an application form, personal statement form, and a recommendation form. *Amount: $11,000. *Deadline: February 1. McKenzie River Gathering (MRG) Foundation 2705 East Burnside, Suite 210 Portland, OR 97214 503-289-1517
[email protected] http://www.mrgfoundation.org/html/apply/grant_detail. php?id=441 Award Name: Lilla Jewel Award. *Academic Area: English (literature), media arts, performing arts (open). *Age Group: Open. *Eligibility: Women artists in Oregon may apply. Awards are given based on the artistic impact of the work presented, the degree to which the work challenges the status quo (the MRG has a mission of progressive social change), and whether the artist is a member of another traditionally underfunded group. *Application Process: Award categories rotate annually. Contact the foundation to request an application and learn its current focus. *Amount: Up to $4,000 (Note: The award may be divided among several artists.) *Deadline: Varies. Contact the foundation for more information. Miss America Organization Attn: Miss America Scholarship Department Two Miss America Way, Suite 1000 Atlantic City, NJ 08401
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[email protected] http://www.missamerica.org Contest Name: Miss America Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Ages 17 to 24. *Eligibility: Applicants must be United States citizens between the ages of 17 and 24 who meet the residency requirements for competing in their town or state. Applicants must be of good character, as deemed by the Miss America Organization, be in good health, and be able to meet the time commitment and job responsibilities of the local, state, and national programs in which the applicant chooses to compete. Contact the organization for information about local competition eligibility. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the organization for information about the local, state, and national contest structure. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Contact the organization for deadline information. National Association of Black Women Entrepreneurs One Ford Place Detroit, MI 48202 313-874-6284
[email protected] http://www.nabwe.org This association offers scholarships to women based on available funding. *Academic Area: Athletics. *Age Group: Varies by award. *Eligibility: Women who are interested in pursuing education in athletics administration may apply. Contact the association for information on scholarships available and eligibility requirements. *Application Process: Contact the association for an application. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Deadlines vary. National Association of Insurance Women (NAIW) Attn: Billie Sleet, NAIW Liaison Insurance Scholarship Foundation of America PO Box 866 Hendersonville, NC 28793-0866 828-890-3328
[email protected] http://www.inssfa.org/site/PageServer?pagename=colle ge_scholarships Scholarship Name: NAIW College Scholarship. *Academic Area: Actuarial science, insurance, risk management. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must have successfully completed two insurance, risk
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management, or actuarial science courses, having a minimum of three credit hours each. They also must be currently attending a college or university and be completing or have completed their third year of college, have a GPA of at least 3.75 on a 4.0 scale, and be a NAIW student member. They must not be receiving full reimbursement for the expenses of college from an employer or any other outside source. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, official transcripts, three letters of recommendation, and a 500-word essay describing their chosen career path and goals. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Scholarships range from $2,500 to $5,000. *Deadline: March 1. National Association of Railway Business Women (NARBW) 16507 Hilo Circle Papillion, NE 68046
[email protected] http://www.narbw.org This organization offers scholarships to women. *Academic Area: Railroad sciences. *Age Group: Varies. *Eligibility: Applicants must be members of the NARBW or relatives of a member of the organization, exhibit scholastic ability, ambition and potential, and financial need. *Application Process: Applicants should visit the association’s Web site and sign the guest book for information about the organization and available scholarships. *Amount: Scholarships range from $500 to $1,000. *Deadline: Deadlines vary. National Association of Women Artists (NAWA) Attn: Anna Walinska Award 80 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1405 New York, NY 10011-8002 212-675-1616
[email protected] http://www.nawanet.org Scholarship Name: Anna Walinska Memorial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Visual arts (open). *Age Group: Varies. *Eligibility: Applicants must be members of NAWA who exhibit artistic excellence and commitment and/or promise. Artists may use the award to pursue their artistic work or study in a workshop situation in the United States or elsewhere. *Application Process: Applicants must submit 10 slides of current work completed within the last three years (or 20 slides if their work is three-dimensional), three copies of a
one-page artist’s resume, three copies of an artist’s statement, and three copies of a proposal of 150 words or less indicating the requested award amount, the intended use of the award, and how it would benefit the artistic career of the applicant. Applicants should include a self-addressed, stamped envelope for acknowledgement of receipt of application. Visit the association’s Web site for details, including specifications about slides. *Amount: Up to $5,000. *Deadline: April 30. National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) Attn: Theresa Price 327 South Adams Street Fort Worth, TX 76104-1002 800-552-3506
[email protected] http://www.nawic.org/eduinfo.htm Scholarship Name: Undergraduate Scholarship and the Construction Trades Scholarship. *Academic Area: Construction. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, professionals. *Eligibility: Applicants should visit the association’s Web site after October 1 for information about eligibility. *Application Process: Applicants can download an application after October 1 from the association’s Web site. Contact NAWIC via e-mail for more information on additional local scholarships that are available. *Amount: Scholarships range from $1,000 to $2,000. *Deadline: March 15. National Black Nurses’ Association (NBNA) Scholarship Committee 8630 Fenton Street, Suite 330 Silver Spring, MD 20910-3803 301-589-3200, 800-575-6298
[email protected] http://www.nbna.org This organization offers various scholarships for women in nursing programs. *Academic Area: Nursing (open). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be currently enrolled in a nursing program (BSN, AD, diploma, LPN, or LVN) and in good scholastic standing. They must also be members of the NBNA (including a local-chapter member) and have at least one full year of school remaining. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application form, official transcripts from an accredited school of nursing, a two-page essay, and two letters of recommendation—one from their
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school of nursing and one from their local chapter. Applicants may also choose to send supporting materials that document their participation in student nursing activities and involvement in the African American community. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Scholarships range from $500 to $2,000. *Deadline: April 15. National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Attn: Teresa Smith, NCAA Office for Diversity and Inclusion PO Box 6222 Indianapolis, IN 46206-6222 317-917-6222
[email protected] http://www1.ncaa.org/membership/ed_outreach/prof_ development/minority-womens_scholarships.html Scholarship Name: Ethnic Minority and Women’s Enhancement Postgraduate Scholarship for Careers in Athletics. *Academic Area: Athletics administration. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be female and/or minorities entering a graduate program in sports management or administration. Anyone already enrolled in a graduate program is not eligible. Applicants must also be U.S. citizens who have demonstrated academic achievement as well as involvement in extracurricular activities, and they should be able to demonstrate commitment to a future career in sports. *Application Process: Applicants should visit the organization’s Web site to apply online. *Amount: $6,000. *Deadline: January 18. National Federation of Press Women (NFPW) PO Box 5556 Arlington, VA 22205 800-780-2715
[email protected] http://www.nfpw.org/competitions.htm Contest Name: High School Communications Competition. *Academic Area: Graphic design, illustration, journalism, visual arts (photography). *Age Group: High school students. *Eligibility: High school students may enter work (completed between March 1 of the previous year and February 28 of the year applying for award) in editorial, opinion, news, feature, sports, column, feature photography, sports photography, cartooning, reviews, graphics, and single-page layout categories. *Application Process: Students compete at the state level, and may advance to the national contest. Visit NFPW’s Web
site for application guidelines and to download the entry form. *Amount: $100 for first place, plaques for second and third place, and certificates for honorable mention. Deadline: Varies. Contact the federation for more information. National Federation of the Blind Attn: Peggy Elliott, Chairman of Scholarship Committee 805 Fifth Avenue Grinnell, IA 50112 641-236-3366 http://www.nfb.org Scholarship Name: Hermione Grant Calhoun Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be legally blind females and demonstrate scholastic excellence, financial need, and a commitment to community service. They must be pursuing or planning to pursue full-time, postsecondary course of study. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a personal letter stating why they should receive the award, two letters of recommendation, official transcripts, a letter from a federation state president or designee, standardized test scores (for high school students), and a completed application. *Amount: $3,000. *Deadline: March 31. National Museum of Women in the Arts Library and Research Center 1250 New York Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20005-3970 202-783-5000, 800-222-7270 http://www.nmwa.org/library/pdf/Submission_ guidelinesV2.pdf Grant Name: Library Fellows Artist Book Grant (provides funding for the creation of an artist book in the edition of 125). *Academic Area: Visual arts (open). *Age Group: Professionals. *Eligibility: Women artists are eligible to apply. Applicants must be working on a new project to be eligible for the grant. *Application Procedure: Applicants should submit a proposal that includes a completed application form, a detailed description of the proposed book, a mockup/dummy of the proposed book, up to 20 slides of book-related artwork, a resume, and an estimated, itemized budget. The proposal will be evaluated based on its aesthetic and intellectual value, originality, quality, potential market, appropriateness of budget, and other criteria. *Amount: Up to $12,000, plus $1,000 for creation of promotional brochure, and $1,000 for
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travel to annual the Library Fellows’ annual meeting to present the completed book. *Deadline: January 31. Contact the Library and Research Center for more information. National Physical Science Consortium (NPSC) Attn: Joretta Joseph, Program Administrator 3716 South Hope, Suite 348 Los Angeles, CA 90007-4344 213-743-2409, 800-854-6772
[email protected] http://npsc.org Fellowship Name: National Physical Science Consortium Fellowship. *Academic Areas: Biochemistry, computer science, engineering (open), physical sciences, science. *Age Group: Graduate students, professionals. *Eligibility: Students, especially women and underrepresented minorities, who are interested in earning a Ph.D. are eligible to apply. Applicants must be U.S. citizens who plan to or who are currently pursuing graduate work at an NPSC member institution. *Application Procedure: Applicants should apply online at the consortium’s Web site. Required documents include academic transcripts and three to five letters of recommendation from professors and employers. *Amount: Up to $200,000. *Deadline: November 5. Contact the consortium for details. National Society of Professional Engineers Education Services 1420 King Street Alexandria, VA 22314-2794 703-684-2800
[email protected] http://www.nspe.org Scholarship Name: Auxiliary Scholarship. *Academic Area: Engineering (open). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicant must be female high school seniors who plan to enroll in a program that is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, have a GPA of at least 3.5 on a scale of 4.0, and SAT scores of 700 in math, 600 in reading, 500 in writing, or ACT scores of 29 in both math and English. This scholarship is awarded strictly on the basis of achievement. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, high school transcripts, two teacher recommendations, a 500-word essay discussing their interest in engineering and long-term career goals, and a copy of either
their SAT or ACT scores. Visit the society’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $2,000 ($1,000 per year for two years). *Deadline: December 1. National Society of Professional Engineers Education Services 1420 King Street Alexandria, VA 22314-2794 703-684-2800
[email protected] http://www.nspe.org Scholarship Name: Virginia D. Henry Memorial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Engineering (open). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors who plan to enroll in a program that is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, have a GPA of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale, and SAT scores of 700 in math, 600 in reading, 500 in writing, or ACT scores of 29 in both math and English. This scholarship is awarded strictly on the basis of achievement. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, high school transcripts, two teacher recommendations, a 500-word essay discussing their interest in engineering and long-term career goals, and a copy of SAT or ACT scores. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000 for freshman year only. *Deadline: December 1. National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Foundation Attn: Grants and Scholarships 1885 Bob Johnson Drive Colorado Springs, CO 80906 719-632-6722, 800-815-6826
[email protected] http://www.nsca-lift.org/Foundation Scholarship Name: Women’s Scholarship. *Academic Area: Wellness (strength and conditioning). *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be women, ages 17 and older, who plan to enter the field of strength and conditioning. They also must demonstrate they have been accepted into an accredited institution and are working toward a graduate degree in the strength and conditioning field. Applicants must be NSCA members for at least one year prior to the application deadline date. College seniors and graduate students may apply for this scholarship. *Application Process: Applicants must
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submit a covering letter of application, an application form including information listed on the foundation’s Web site, a resume, original transcripts, three letters of recommendation, and a personal statement. Visit the foundation’s Web site for further details. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: March 15. National Student Nurses’ Association (NSNA) 45 Main Street, Suite 606 Brooklyn, NY 11201 718-210-0705
[email protected] http://www.nsna.org Scholarship Name: Nursing Student Scholarship. *Academic Area: Nursing (open). *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens currently enrolled in state-approved schools of nursing or prenursing in associate degree, baccalaureate, diploma, generic doctorate, and generic master’s programs. Funds are not available for graduate study unless it is for a first degree in nursing. Awards are based on academic achievement, financial need, and involvement in nursing student organizations and community activities related to health care. Graduating high school seniors are not eligible. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, along with a $10 processing fee. The application is available from August though January at the association’s Web site. *Amount: Scholarships range from $1,000 to $2,500. *Deadline: January 22. National Women’s Studies Association (NWSA) University of Maryland 7100 Baltimore Avenue, Suite 502 College Park, MD 20740 301-403-0524
[email protected] http://www.nwsa.org/scholarship/index.php Scholarship Name: NWSA Graduate Scholarship Award. *Academic Area: Women’s studies. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be engaged in the research or writing stages of a master’s thesis or Ph.D. dissertation in the interdisciplinary field of women’s studies. The research project must enhance the NWSA’s mission. Applicants must be members of the NWSA at the time of application. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application form, a two- to three-page abstract of the work in progress, and three letters of recommendation. Visit the association’s Web site to
download an application. Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: February 15. National Women’s Studies Association (NWSA) University of Maryland 7100 Baltimore Avenue, Suite 502 College Park, MD 20740 301-403-0524
[email protected] http://www.nwsa.org/scholarship/index.php Scholarship Name: NWSA Graduate Scholarship in Lesbian Studies. *Academic Area: Women’s studies. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Students must be attending graduate school full time and working on a thesis or dissertation in lesbian studies. They must also be able to demonstrate financial need. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application form, a two- to three-page abstract of the work in progress, and three letters of recommendation. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $500. *Deadline: Typically in February. National Women’s Studies Association (NWSA) Attn: Phyllis Holman Weisbard, Scholarship Chair University of Maryland 7100 Baltimore Avenue, Suite 502 College Park, MD 20740 301-403-0524
[email protected] http://www.nwsa.org/scholarship/index.php Scholarship Name: NWSA Jewish Caucus Prize. *Academic Area: Women’s studies. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be attending school full time and working on a thesis or dissertation. They should also have a special interest in the lives, work, and culture of Jewish women. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application form, up to five pages answering three biographical essay questions as stated on the application, and two letters of recommendation. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: March 1. Naval Academy Women’s Club (NAWC) Attn: Maryada Ritchie, NAWC Scholarship Co-Chairman PO Box 826 Annapolis, MD 21404-0826
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http://www.nadn.navy.mil/WomensClub/ nawcscholarship.html Scholarship Name: Naval Academy Women’s Club Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens who are enrolled full time in a twoor four-year undergraduate college or university, visual or performing arts school, or a vocational-technical school. Applicants must also be one of the following to meet eligibility requirements: (1) A dependent, less than 23 years old, of active duty, retired, or deceased member of the U.S. Armed Forces who was/is stationed at the Naval Academy Complex; (2) A dependent, less than 23 years old, of civilian staff or faculty member who is currently employed, retired, or deceased after employment at the Naval Academy Complex for a minimum of three consecutive years; (3) A dependant, less than 23 years old, of a current NAWC Board Member; (4) A current regular member of NAWC for at least one year. This award is 100 percent merit based. High school seniors are eligible to apply. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a 500- to 1,000-word essay, official transcripts, and a copy of official USNA orders. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: March 31. Nevada Women’s Fund 770 Smithridge Drive, Suite 300 Reno, NV 89502 775-786-2335
[email protected] http://www.nevadawomensfund.org/scholarships Scholarship Name: Nevada Women’s Fund Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be attending or planning to attend an educational institution in Nevada; preference is given to northern Nevada residents and applicants attending educational institutions in northern Nevada. Selection is based on the applicant’s need, commitment to community service, and plans for the future. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed five-page application and certified transcripts of completed course work. Visit the fund’s Web site to download an application (available each January for the upcoming year). *Amount: $500 and up. *Deadline: February 27. The Newberry Library Attn: Committee on Awards 60 West Walton Street
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[email protected] http://www.newberry.org/research/L3rfellowships.html Fellowship Name: Frances C. Allen Fellowship (a onemonth to one-year fellowship that encourages Native American women to pursue advanced study). *Academic Area: Open (special emphasis on the humanities and social sciences). *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Women of Native American heritage are eligible to apply. Allen Fellows are expected to spend a large part of their tenure in residence at the Newberry’s D’Arcy McNickle Center for American Indian History. *Application Procedure: Applicants should submit a cover sheet, a project description, a curriculum vitae, and letters of reference. Visit the Newberry’s Web site for more information. *Amount: Up to $8,000 (may include travel expenses). *Deadline: March 1. New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs Attn: Margaret Yardley Fellowship Fund Chairman 55 Labor Center Way New Brunswick, NJ 08901 732-249-5474 http://www.njsfwc.org/MYFellowship.html Fellowship Name: Margaret Yardley Fellowship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Female graduate students from New Jersey who are enrolled in a master’s or doctoral program are eligible to apply. Applicants must demonstrate financial need. *Application Procedure: Applicants should submit an official college transcript, at least two letters of recommendation from college faculty and other sources, a completed application (available for download at the federation’s Web site), an essay, and a self-addressed stamped envelope. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: Contact the federation for more information. Newswomen’s Club of New York Attn: Joan O’Sullivan, President, Scholarship Fund 15 Gramercy Park South, 2nd Floor New York, NY 10003 212-777-1610
[email protected] http://www.newswomensclubnewyork.com/ scholarships.html Scholarship Name: Ann O’Hare McCormick Scholarship Fund. *Academic Area: Journalism. *Age Group:
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Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be attending Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism. *Application Process: Applicant should submit a completed application along with a brief statement of financial resources and need, two letters of recommendation, an autobiographical essay mentioning their family, educational background, journalistic experience, and goals, one example of what they consider their best writing to date, and a list of job-related experiences including on-campus journalism jobs, summer jobs, freelance gigs, internships, and full-time jobs. Visit the club’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Scholarships range from $5,000 to $7,500. *Deadline: June 8. The Ninety-Nines Inc. Attn: Dr. Jacque Boyd, AEMSF Chairman 4300 Amelia Earhart Road Oklahoma City, OK 73159 505-377-3166, 800-994-1929
[email protected] http://www.ninety-nines.org/aemsf.html The Ninety-Nines, an international organization of licensed women pilots, offers the Amelia Earhart Memorial Future Woman Pilot Award to student pilots to help them complete their Private Pilot Certificate. *Academic Area: Aviation. *Age Group: Open. *Eligibility: Women student pilots are eligible to apply. Applicant must be a Future Woman Pilot Member of The Ninety-Nines. *Application Process: Visit the organization’s Web site for an application. *Amount: Up to $1,000. *Deadline: December 1. The Ninety-Nines Inc. Attn: Dr. Jacque Boyd, AEMSF Chairman Ninety-Nines Headquarters 4300 Amelia Earhart Road Oklahoma City, OK 73159-1140 505-377-3166, 800-994-1929
[email protected] http://www.ninety-nines.org/aemsf.html Scholarship Name: Amelia Earhart Memorial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Aviation. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, professionals. *Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in an aviation training course such as a multi-engine rating or jet-type rating course, a flight instructor or airline transport pilot certificate program, or a college course. They must also be members of The Ninety-Nines for at least one year. *Application Process: Applicants should
visit the organization’s Web site to download an application and to find additional information about regional chapter scholarships. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: December 1. Omega Phi Beta Sorority Inc. Attn: Director of Reach for the Gold Book Scholarship Grand Central Station, PO Box 3352 New York, NY 10163
[email protected] http://www.omegaphibeta.org/serving/scholarship.htm Scholarship Name: Reach for the Gold Book Scholarship (Academic). *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be female students of color graduating from high school in May/June and accepted to a full-time college or university program for the fall semester. Applicants must also be U.S. citizens or legal residents with a high school GPA of at least 3.7 on a 4.0 scale and a minimum ACT score of 23 or SAT score of 900. *Application Process: Applicants must submit an official high school transcript, a copy of their ACT or SAT score report, one letter of recommendation from a teacher, guidance counselor, or school official, a 500-word personal essay, and a businesssize, self-addressed stamped envelope. *Amount: $500, to cover the cost of books. *Deadline: Must be postmarked between April 1 and May 15. Omega Phi Beta Sorority Inc. Attn: Director of Reach for the Gold Book Scholarship Grand Central Station, PO Box 3352 New York, NY 10163
[email protected] http://www.omegaphibeta.org/serving/scholarship.htm Scholarship Name: Reach for the Gold Book Scholarship (Community Service). *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be female students of color graduating from high school in May/June and accepted to a full-time college or university program for the fall semester. Applicants must also be U.S. citizens or legal residents with a high school GPA of at least 2.7 on a 4.0 scale and a demonstrated involvement in community service projects. *Application Process: Applicants must submit an official high school transcript, one letter of recommendation from a teacher, guidance counselor, or school official, one letter of recommendation from a community service agency verifying involvement,
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a 500-word personal essay, and a business-size, self-addressed stamped envelope. *Amount: $500, to cover the cost of books. *Deadline: Must be postmarked between April 1 and May 15. Organization of American Historians 112 North Bryan Avenue PO Box 5457 Bloomington, IN 47408-5457 812-855-7311 http://www.oah.org/activities/awards/lernerscott Award Name: The Lerner-Scott Dissertation Prize is awarded annually for the best doctoral dissertation in U.S. women’s history. *Academic Area: History. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Female graduate students who are working on their doctoral dissertations are eligible to apply. *Application Process: Each application must contain a letter of support from a faculty member, an abstract, a table of contents, and a sample chapter. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: October 1. P.E.O. International 3700 Grand Avenue Des Moines, IA 50312 515-255-3153 http://www.peointernational.org/projects/overview.php Loan Name: The P.E.O. Educational Loan Fund is a revolving loan fund to assist worthy female students in securing a higher education. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be citizens or legal permanent residents of the United States or Canada, high school graduates (or the equivalent), enrolled full time in an accredited school (at the time loan is drawn), and recommended by a local P.E.O. chapter. *Application Process: Applications are mailed from the P.E.O. Executive Office upon receipt of the recommendation from the local P.E.O. chapter. *Amount: Up to $9,000 at 2 percent interest. *Loan Repayment Deadline: Due six years from the date of issue. *Application Deadline: Applications are accepted throughout the year. P.E.O. International 3700 Grand Avenue Des Moines, IA 50312 515-255-3153 http://www.peointernational.org/projects/overview.php Scholarship Name: P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship.
*Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Graduate students or students attending Cottey College, a two-year college in Nevada, Missouri, are eligible to apply. Applicants must be citizens of a country other than the United States or Canada and must agree to return to their home countries within 60 days of their completion of their degree program to pursue their professional careers. *Application Process: Once eligibility is established, application materials will be mailed to the applicant. Required materials to support the application include four recommendations, official transcripts, and confirmation of admission to graduate study. Contact P.E.O. International after July 1 for specific eligibility requirements. *Amount: Up to $8,000. *Deadline: January 31. P.E.O. International 3700 Grand Avenue Des Moines, IA 50312 515-255-3153 http://www.peointernational.org/projects/overview.php Grant Name: P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Women in the United States and Canada whose education has been interrupted and who would like to return to school are eligible to apply. Applicants must be citizens of the United States or Canada, sponsored by a P.E.O. chapter, demonstrate financial need, have spent at least 24 consecutive months as a nonstudent sometime in her adult life, and not enrolled in a doctoral degree program. *Application Procedure: Contact your local P.E.O. chapter for information on the application process. *Amount: Up to $1,500 for educational expenses (e.g., tuition, books, transportation, and childcare). *Deadline: Applications are accepted throughout the year. P.E.O. International 3700 Grand Avenue Des Moines, IA 50312 515-255-3153 http://www.peointernational.org/projects/overview.php Award Name: P.E.O. Scholar Award. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Female U.S. and Canadian citizens who are pursuing advanced degrees or are engaged in advanced study and research are eligible to apply. Applicants must be full-time students and sponsored by a local P.E.O. chapter. *Application Process: Contact your local P.E.O.
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chapter for information on the application process. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: Applications are accepted from September 1 through December 31. P3-Partnership in Print Production Attn: Katerina Caterisano, Executive Director 276 Bowery New York, NY 10012 212-334-2106
[email protected] http://www.p3-ny.org/scholarships.html Scholarship Name: Foundation for P3 Scholarship. *Academic Area: Graphic communications, publishing. *Age Group: Varies. *Eligibility: Applicants must be members of P3 in good standing who plan to register for a course to maintain currency with emerging technologies or to enhance their business management skills. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a one-page letter or essay describing the course they want to take, what they expect to learn from it, and how this knowledge will benefit their career. P3-Partnership In Print Production is the result of a merger between Women In Production and the Association of Publication Managers. Visit the organization’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $500. *Deadline: July 29. The Pen and Brush Inc. Pen Contests 16 East 10th Street New York, NY 10003 212-475-3669
[email protected] http://www.penandbrush.org Contest Name: Poetry, Prose and Playwriting Contest. *Academic Area: English (literature, writing), performing arts (theatre). *Age Group: Open. *Eligibility: Women writers are eligible to apply. *Application Process: Each submission should include one title page with name, address, phone/e-mail and one title page with title only. A $15 entry fee is required for the prose and playwriting contests; a $10 application fee is required for the poetry contest. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: September 30. Phi Chi Theta Educational Foundation Attn: Mary Ellen Lewis, Scholarship Committee Chair 1886 South Poplar Street Denver, CO 80224-2271 303-757-2535
[email protected] http://www.phichitheta.org/foundation/programs.htm Scholarship Name: Naomi Satterfield Memorial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Business, economics. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be national members in good standing of Phi Chi Theta who have completed at least one semester or two quarters of college. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with supporting materials, which include a statement of career goals, official transcripts, two letters of recommendation, contributions to Phi Chi Theta, and a list of courses they have enrolled in for the upcoming semester. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: May 1. Phi Mu Foundation Attn Kimberly Tramel 400 Westpark Drive Peachtree City, GA 30269 770-632-2122
[email protected] http://www.phimu.org/foundation/schol.asp This fraternity offers undergraduate and graduate scholarships to women. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be initiated members in good standing of Phi Mu Fraternity. They must also have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and remain in an accredited college or university working toward a degree. Note: Some scholarships require specific fields of study. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application and official transcripts from each college or university they have attended. Undergraduate applicants must submit two recommendations, one from the chapter adviser and another from an employer or academic source. Graduate applicants or alumnae returning as undergraduates should submit two recommendations from academic or professional sources. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application and recommendation forms. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: March 1. Pi Beta Phi Foundation 1154 Town & Country Commons Drive Town & Country, MO 63017 636-256-0680
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[email protected] http://www.pibetaphi.org This organization awards graduate fellowships. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be members in good standing of Pi Beta Phi Fraternity, have a minimum GPA of 3.0, and have a record of service to Pi Beta Phi, campus and community. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a financial disclosure form, an undergraduate transcript, a personal letter of introduction, three current references, and a completed application form. Visit the fraternity’s Web site to download applications and forms. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: January 31.
communications, publishing. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be or intend to be full-time students and interested in a career in graphic communication. High school seniors and undergraduate students may apply. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, SAT or ACT scores, high school transcripts, two letters of recommendation, a photocopy of their intended program of study, and a self-addressed stamped envelope. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Scholarships range from $1,000 to $1,500. *Deadline: March 1 (high school students) and April 1 (enrolled college students).
Pi Beta Phi Foundation 1154 Town & Country Commons Drive Town & Country, MO 63017 636-256-0680
[email protected] http://www.pibetaphi.org This organization awards scholarships to women at the undergraduate and graduate levels. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students, adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be members in good standing of Pi Beta Phi Fraternity, have a minimum GPA of 3.0 (Canadian student must have a 70 percent GPA), and have a record of service to Pi Beta Phi, campus, and community. Alumnae continuing education applicants must have been out of school more than two academic years prior to application. Note: some scholarships require specific fields of study. *Application Process: Applicants must submit an application form, a financial disclosure form, transcripts, a personal letter of introduction, and three current references. Visit the fraternity’s Web site to download applications and forms. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: January 31.
Professional Women of Color (PWC) Dream Grant PO Box 5196 New York, NY 10185 212-714-7190
[email protected] http://www.pwcnetwork.org/dreamgrant.html Grant Name: Professional Women of Color Dream Grant (helps women start a business, attend an educational program, finish a research project, or introduce a new product). *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students, professionals. *Eligibility: Current members of PWC are eligible to apply. *Application Procedure: Applicants should submit a 300- to 1,000-word essay that details their project/venture, a resume, a onepage bio, and a 3 ½ “ x 5” black-and-white headshot. An application fee of $50 is required. *Amount: Grants range from $3,000 to $5,000. *Deadline: Varies. Contact PWC for more information.
Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation 200 Deer Run Road Sewickley, PA 15143-2600 800-910-4283
[email protected] http://www.gain.net/eweb/DynamicPage. aspx?webcode=lower35&wps_key=7CA2C42E-AEF44351-9139-A5BB554604EA This organization offers more than 300 scholarships annually, including several female memorial scholarships. *Academic Area: Graphic
Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study 34 Concord Avenue Cambridge, MA 02138 617-496-1324
[email protected] http://www.radcliffe.edu/fellowships Fellowship Name: Radcliffe Institute Fellowship Program. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Graduate students, professionals. *Eligibility: Female and male students and academic professionals are eligible to apply. *Application Procedure: Applicants can apply online at the institute’s Web site. Applications are available after April 30. *Amount: Up to $55,000. Fellows also receive reimbursement for travel and
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office or studio space, computers and high-speed Internet links, and access to libraries and other resources at Harvard University. *Deadline: Varies. Contact the institute for details. Roscoe Pound Institute Attn: Publications and Awards Coordinator 1054 31st Street, NW, Suite 260 Washington, DC 20007
[email protected] http://www.roscoepound.org/new/programs/eoj06.htm Award Name: Elaine Osborne Jacobson Award. *Academic Area: Law. *Age Group: Law students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be female law students who can demonstrate a commitment to health care advocacy on behalf of women, children, the elderly, and the disabled. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a letter from the dean of their program or program director, a curriculum vitae, a personal statement, an essay, and up to three letters of recommendation. Visit the institute’s Web site to download an application and to view details on the personal statement and essay topic. *Amount: $3,000, plus an allexpenses paid trip to the award ceremony in Seattle, Washington. *Deadline: February 13. Sigma Sigma Sigma 225 North Muhlenberg Street Woodstock, VA 22664 540-459-4212
[email protected] http://www.sigmasigmasigma.org This sorority awards scholarships to both undergraduate and graduate women. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Sigma Sigma Sigma’s scholarships are entirely merit based. Applicants must be members in good standing, enrolled as full-time students with the minimum GPA required for participation in Sigma Sigma Sigma, and demonstrate leadership and service to chapter, campus, and community. *Application Process: Applicants must submit official transcripts, documentation of academic achievements or accomplishments, a summary of service involvement and leadership, an outline of their professional and career objectives, three letters of recommendation, and a completed application. Visit the sorority’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: May 1.
Society for Historians of American Foreign Relations (SHAFR) Department of History Ohio State University 106 Dulles Hall 230 West 17th Avenue Columbus, OH 43210 614-292-1951
[email protected] http://www.shafr.org/prizes.htm Fellowship Name: Myrna F. Bernath Fellowship Award. *Academic Area: History. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Female graduate students who wish to do research in American foreign relations history or aspects of international history are eligible to apply. *Application Procedure: Applications should be submitted in triplicate and include a letter of intent, a curriculum vitae, and three copies of a detailed research proposal. The fellowship is awarded biannually. Contact the SHAFR business office for the name of the current fellowship chair. *Amount: $2,500. *Deadline: December 1. Society of Lesbian and Gay Anthropologists (SOLGA) Attn: Ellen Lewin Department of Women’s Studies University of Iowa 210 Jefferson Building Iowa City, IA 52242 319-335-1610
[email protected] http://sscl.berkeley.edu/~afaweb/ Payne%20Prize%20SOLGA.htm Award Name: Kenneth W. Payne Student Prize. *Academic Area: Anthropology. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Graduate students who have completed an outstanding work on a lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgendered topic in anthropology are eligible to apply. *Application Procedure: Papers should be no more than 40 typed, double-spaced pages. Visit the society’s Web site for updated information. . *Amount: $300. *Deadline: August 1. Society of Women Engineers 230 East Ohio Street, Suite 400 Chicago, IL 60611-3265 312-596-6223, 877-SWE-INFO
[email protected] http://www.swe.org/stellent/idcplg?IdcService=SS_GET_ PAGE&nodeId=118&ssSourceNodeId=9
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Scholarship Name: Freshman Scholarships. *Academic Area: Engineering (open). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: A variety of freshman scholarships are available to applicants who have a minimum GPA of 3.5, are entering freshman in the fall of a new academic year, and meet all of the additional eligibility requirements for individual scholarships. Applicants should visit the society’s Web site for a complete list of freshman scholarships. Some have additional requirements such as residence in a particular state, while others simply require the 3.5 GPA. *Application Process: Applications are available for download at the society’s Web site starting February 1 of each year. *Amount: $1,000 to $5,000. *Deadline: May 15. Society of Women Engineers 230 East Ohio Street, Suite 400 Chicago, IL 60611-3265 312-596-6223, 877-SWE-INFO
[email protected] http://www.swe.org/stellent/idcplg?IdcService=SS_GET_ PAGE&nodeId=124&ssSourceNodeId=119 Scholarship Name: Graduate Scholarship. *Academic Area: Computer science, engineering (open). *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: A variety of scholarships are available to graduate students. Applicants should have a minimum GPA of 3.0 for most scholarships, though a few require slightly higher averages. Applicants should visit the society’s Web site for a complete list of graduate scholarships and their specific requirements. Some require specific engineering specialties declared, attendance at particular schools, and/or U.S. citizenship. *Application Process: Visit the society’s Web site to apply online. *Amount: $1,000 to $63,000. *Deadline: February 1. Society of Women Engineers 230 East Ohio Street, Suite 400 Chicago, IL 60611-3265 312-596-6223, 877-SWE-INFO
[email protected] http://www.swe.org/stellent/idcplg?IdcService=SS_ GET_PAGE&nodeId=120&ssSourceNodeId=119s, engineering (open). Scholarship Name: Reentry Scholarship. *Academic Area: Computer s, engineering (open). *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Several scholarships are available to
students who are returning to college after an absence of at least two years from school and the engineering workforce. Applicants should visit the society’s Web site for a complete list of scholarships and their specific requirements. *Application Process: Visit the society’s Web site to apply online. *Amount: $2,000. *Deadline: February 1. Society of Women Engineers 230 East Ohio Street, Suite 400 Chicago, IL 60611-3265 312-596-6223, 877-SWE-INFO
[email protected] http://www.swe.org/stellent/idcplg?IdcService=SS_GET_ PAGE&nodeId=121&ssSourceNodeId=120 Scholarship Name: SWE Section Scholarships. *Academic Area: Computer science, engineering (open). *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Several scholarships are available to students in particular geographical areas. Applicants should visit the society’s Web site for a geographical listing of additional scholarships by state. *Application Process: Visit the society’s Web site to find contact information for local scholarship opportunities. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Contact your state office for deadline information. Society of Women Engineers 230 East Ohio Street, Suite 400 Chicago, IL 60611-3265 312-596-6223, 877-SWE-INFO
[email protected] http://www.swe.org/stellent/idcplg?IdcService=SS_GET_ PAGE&nodeId=119&ssSourceNodeId=118 Scholarship Name: Undergraduate Scholarship. *Academic Area: Computer science, engineering (open). *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: A variety of scholarships are available to college sophomores, juniors, and seniors; some are also available to graduate students Applicants should have a minimum GPA of 3.0 for most scholarships, though a few require slightly higher averages. Applicants should visit the association’s Web site for a complete list of undergraduate scholarships and their specific requirements. Some require specific engineering specialties declared and/or financial need. *Application Process: Visit the association’s Web site to apply online. *Amount: $1,000 to $6,000. *Deadline: February 1.
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Sociologists for Women in Society Attn: Professor Myra Marx Ferree University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Sociology 1180 Observatory Drive Madison, WI 53706
[email protected] http://newmedia.colorado.edu/~socwomen/ awardschol/hessScholarship.html Scholarship Name: Beth B. Hess Memorial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Sociology. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must have started their academic careers in a community college or technical school and must have completed at least one full academic year at such a two-year college in the United States before transferring to complete a bachelor of arts. They must also demonstrate a commitment to teaching at a community college, a background in research or activism in issues of social inequality or social justice with a focus on gender and/or gerontology, and service to academic and/or local community that includes mentoring. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a letter of application that describes their decision to study sociology, career goals, research and activism, and service; a letter confirming enrollment in or admission to a sociology graduate program; a letter of recommendation from a sociologist in a sealed envelope; a full curriculum vitae; and a one-page letter describing a community college faculty member who particularly contributed to their decision to study sociology or pursue higher education. Additionally, applicants must submit a cover sheet complete with name and contact information, current academic or organizational affiliation (with years), future graduate school and date of entry (if not currently enrolled), community college attended (with years), name, and contact information for references. Six copies of this application packet should be submitted by mail. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: May 15. Sociologists for Women in Society (SWS) University of Akron Sociology Department, Olin 251 Akron, OH 44325-1905 330-972-7918
[email protected] http://newmedia.colorado.edu/~socwomen/ awardschol/miller.html
Award Name: Cheryl Allyn Miller Award (recognizes a women whose activism or research constitutes a major contribution to the field of women and work). *Academic Area: Sociology. *Age Group: Graduate students, recent Ph.D.’s. *Eligibility: Graduate students and recent Ph.D.’s who are members of SWS are eligible to apply. *Application Process: Applicants should submit three copies of the following materials: a curriculum vitae; a cover page with the author’s name, affiliation, and contact information; and an abstract and paper of article length (no more than 30 double-spaced pages, including bibliography). *Amount: $500, plus reimbursement for travel to the annual meeting of the SWS. *Deadline: May 15. Soroptimist International of the Americas 1709 Spruce Street Philadelphia, PA 19103-6103 215-893-9000
[email protected] http://www.soroptimist.org/woa/woa.asp The Women’s Opportunity Awards program assists women who, as head of their households, must enter or return to the workforce or upgrade their employment status. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Adults. *Eligibility: Women who have been accepted into a vocational/skills training program or an undergraduate degree program are eligible to apply. *Application Process: The program begins on the local level, after which recipients become eligible for region-level and national awards. Applications are available from local Soroptimist clubs or by visiting the organization’s Web site. *Amount: Awards range from $3,000 to $10,000. *Deadline: Applications are accepted from July 1 through December 1. Talbots Charitable Foundation Scholarship Management Services, Scholarship America One Scholarship Way PO Box 297 Saint Peter, MN 56082 507-931-1682 http://www1.talbots.com/about/scholar/scholar.asp Scholarship Name: Talbots Women’s Scholarship Fund. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be females who graduated from high school or received a GED at least 10 years ago. They should also be currently residing in the United States, enrolled in or plan to enroll in a two- or four-year degree program or vocational-tech
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program, and should also have at least two semesters of school remaining. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application form along with official college transcripts, proof of high school graduation date, and a personal essay. Visit the company’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Up to $10,000. *Deadline: January 3. United Daughters of the Confederacy Attn: Mrs. Robert C. Kraus, Second Vice President General 328 North Boulevard Richmond, VA 23220-4009 804-355-1636
[email protected] http://www.hqudc.org Scholarship Name: Undergraduate Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be of lineal descent of an eligible Confederate soldier, maintain at least a 3.0 GPA, and be admitted to an accredited college or university. They also should visit the organization’s Web site for specific details about acceptable Confederate lineage as well as additional eligibility requirements for individual scholarships. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed, original application along with original transcripts, recommendation forms, a copy of their birth certificate, and a lineage form. One complete set of originals should be included (with the exception of a photocopied birth certificate) along with four additional photocopied sets of these materials. Additionally, a wallet-sized photograph, a completed checklist, and Confederate ancestor’s proof of service are required. Visit the organization’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: March 15. Whirly-Girls Inc. Attn: Bev Vetter PO Box 16446 Missoula, MT 59808-6446 209-369-6187
[email protected] http://www.whirlygirls.org Whirly-Girls Inc. offers numerous scholarships to women. *Academic Area: Aviation. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, professionals. *Eligibility: Information about eligibility for individual scholarships will be posted each August on the organization’s Web site. For many scholarships,
applicants must be a member in good standing of Whirly-Girls for at least one year prior to time of scholarship application, and possess a pilot’s license. *Application Process: Visit the organization’s Web site after August 1 for an updated list of available scholarships as well as a downloadable application form. *Amount: Awards vary (most are between $4,000 and $5,000). *Deadline: October 1. Woman’s National Farm and Garden Association-New Jersey Attn: Claudia Scioly 1634 East Stadium Ann Arbor, MI 48104
[email protected] http://wnfga.org/code/scholarships.htm Scholarship Name: Burlingame/Gerrity Horticultural Therapy Scholarship. *Academic Area: Therapy (horticultural). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in horticultural therapy. *Application Process: There is no formal application for this scholarship. Please contact the association via e-mail for information on how to apply for this scholarship as well as any additional regional scholarships. *Amount: $500. *Deadline: Deadlines vary. Woman’s National Farm and Garden Association-New Jersey Attn: Markie Philips 83 Webster Road Weston, MA 02493 http://wnfga.org/code/scholarships.htm Scholarship Name: Warren/Sanders/McNaughton Oceanographic Scholarship. *Academic Area: Oceanography. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must agree to complete the program of study or research as outlined in the application and to communicate with the scholarship chair any changes in the program, as well as give periodic progress reports. The scholarship is available to high school seniors and college students. *Application Process: There is no formal application for this scholarship. Applicants should submit a letter that includes their name and address, and a statement of their career objectives and interests, along with a resume that includes references, two letters of recommendation, academic transcripts, and a description of their planned academic program. This information should be mailed to Markie Philips at
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the address listed above. *Amount: Scholarships range from $1,000 to $1,500. *Deadline: May 25. Women Band Directors International (WBDI) Attn: Diane Gorzycki, WBDI Scholarship Chair 7424 Whistletop Drive Austin, TX 79749
[email protected] http://www.womenbanddirectors.org Scholarship Name: Women Band Directors International Memorial Scholarships. *Academic Area: Performing arts (music-directing), performing arts (musicinstrumental). *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Any female college student pursuing a degree in instrumental music studying to be a band director should apply. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application, two letters of recommendation, current transcripts, and a philosophy statement on why they want to be a band director. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $300. *Deadline: December 1. Women Executives in Public Relations Foundation FDR Station PO Box 7657 New York, NY 10150-7657 212-859-7375 http://www.wepr.org/foundation_scholarships.asp This organization offers five annual undergraduate scholarships for women. *Academic Area: Public relations. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Contact the foundation via e-mail for specific eligibility requirements. Scholarships are available for students attending Cornell University or City College of New York. *Application Process: Contact the foundation via e-mail to request an application. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Deadlines vary. Women Grocers of America 1005 North Glebe Road, Suite 250 Arlington, VA 22201-5758 703-516-0700
[email protected] http://www.nationalgrocers.org/WGA.html Scholarship Name: Mary Macey Scholarship. *Academic Area: Business, management. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be attending a U.S.
college or university, maintain a 2.0 GPA, and be pursuing a career in the independent sector of the grocery industry. Applicants must be at least college sophomores. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a letter of recommendation from a sponsor in the grocery industry, official transcripts, a completed application, and a personal statement outlining their scholastic achievements, leadership awards, and extracurricular activities. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: June 1. Women In Film (WIF) Foundation 8857 West Olympic Boulevard, Suite 201 Beverly Hills, CA 90211 310-657-5144 http://www.wif.org/info_page.cfm?id=6 This organization offers numerous scholarships for women. *Academic Area: Film/video. *Age Group: Varies by award. *Eligibility: Applicants must be attending select film schools in the Los Angeles area, including (but not limited to) University of CaliforniaLos Angeles, University of Southern California, Chapman University, and American Film Institute. *Application Process: This scholarship program is unique in that the foundation does not award these scholarships directly, but rather school instructors and faculty choose enrolled students. Students should ask their advisors if these scholarships are available to them, or, if applying to film schools, ask them directly if they offer WIF Foundation scholarships. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Deadlines vary. Women in Government Relations (WGR) LEADER Foundation Attn: Tiffany D. Nice Washington, DC 20005
[email protected] FAX: 703-698-1694 http://www.leaderfoundation.org Scholarship Name: WGR LEADER Foundation Fellowships for Our Future. *Academic Area: Government, Public policy. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate financial need, a history of community involvement, and proof of enrollment or acceptance into a degree program or nondegree training program that supports a career in public policy. Applicants must also be permanent or scholastic residents of the greater Washington,
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D.C. area. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application, a 200-word statement on community involvement, a 200-word statement on how they plan to use their degree to pursue a career in a public policy-related field, a 50-word statement on financial need, a copy of their FAFSA report, proof of enrollment or acceptance in program, and proof of residency in the greater D.C. area. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. Applications are accepted by fax or e-mail only.. *Amount: $5,000. *Deadline: May 31. Women Marines Association (WMA) Attn: Luann Weeks, Scholarship Chair 18 Maple Court New Hyde Park, NY 11040-3105
[email protected] http://www.womenmarines.org/scholarships.php This organization offers numerous scholarships for women. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must fall into one of the following four categories: (1) Have served or be serving in the U.S. Marine Corps or Reserves. (2) Be a direct descendant of a marine on active duty, or of one who has served honorably. (3) Be a sibling or descendant of a sibling of a Marine. (4) Have completed two years in a Marine Corps JROTC program. High school seniors and undergraduate students who meet one of the above requirements may apply for this scholarship. Applicants must also have a WMA sponsor. Visit the association’s Web site for specific academic eligibility requirements for both high school students and college students. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application, official transcripts, letters, essays, and copy of sponsor’s membership card. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Most are $1,500; other amounts are available as well. *Deadline: March 31. Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) Attn: Amy Lowe, WBCA Awards Program Manager 4646 Lawrenceville Highway Lilburn, GA 30047-3620 770-279-8027, ext. 102
[email protected] http://www.wbca.org/WBCAScholarAward.asp WBCA Scholarship Award. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate outstanding
commitment to the sport of women’s basketball as well as to academic excellence. Applicants must be basketball players in any of the intercollegiate divisions of the National Collegiate Athletic Association and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. Awards are based on sportsmanship, commitment to excellence as a student athlete, honesty, ethical behavior, courage, and dedication to purpose. *Application Process: Applicants must be nominated by coaches. Visit the association’s Web site for information on the nomination process, and request further information about the scholarship application process by e-mail. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: Nomination forms for coaches are available in January. Deadlines, as noted on these forms, are firm. Women’s International Network of Utility Professionals (WiNUP) PO Box 335 Whites Creek, TN 37189 http://www.winup.org/prof_dev_scholarships.htm Fellowship Name: Julia Kiene Fellowship in Electrical Energy. *Academic Area: Electrical energy. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Students who are pursuing graduate work toward a degree in any phase of electrical energy are eligible to apply. *Application Procedure: Visit the WiNUP Web site to download an application. *Amount: $2,000. *Deadline: Varies. Contact the network for more information. Women’s International Network of Utility Professionals (WiNUP) PO Box 335 Whites Creek, TN 37189 http://www.winup.org/prof_dev_scholarships.htm Fellowship Name: Lyle Mamer Fellowship. *Academic Area: Electrical energy. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Students who are pursuing graduate work toward a degree in any phase of electrical energy are eligible to apply. *Application Procedure: Visit the network’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: Varies. Contact the network for more information. Women’s Jewelry Association (WJA) Attn: Scholarship Committee Building E, 373 Route 46 West, Suite 215 Fairfield, NJ 07004 973-575-7190
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[email protected] http://www.womensjewelry.org/scholarships.html Scholarship Name: WJA Student Scholarship. *Academic Area: Jewelry design. *Age Group: Varies. *Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in fine jewelry and watch design courses in the United States. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application, two letters of recommendation, a short essay, three slides of recent ranked work, and a selfaddressed envelope for the return of their slides. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $500 and up. *Deadline: May 1. Woman’s National Farm and Garden Association Inc. (WFNGA) Attn: Frysinger Exchange PO Box 1175 Midland, MI 48641-1175 http://www.wnfga.org Fellowship Name: The Grace E. Frysinger Exchange Fellowship allows the recipient to participate in a one-month foreign exchange program. *Academic Areas: Agriculture, horticulture. *Age Group: Open. *Eligibility: Applicants must have an outgoing personality, an interest in the rural and urban life of other women of the world, knowledge of the mission of the organization she represents, and be in good health. All members of the association are eligible to apply. *Application Procedure: Applicants must submit the following information in resume form: two recent photos and detailed personal information. Visit the association’s Web site for detailed information on application requirements. The fellowship is awarded every four years. *Amount: Travel expenses are paid in full. *Deadline: Varies. Contact the association for more information. Woman’s National Farm and Garden Association Inc. Attn: Tyson Scholarship Chair PO Box 1175 Midland, MI 48641-1175 http://www.wnfga.org/code/fellowships.htm Fellowship Name: Sarah Bradley Tyson Fellowship. *Academic Areas: Agriculture, horticulture. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Female undergraduate students are eligible to apply. *Application Procedure: There is no application form. A letter of application containing an account of the applicant’s educational training, plan of study, certification of degrees held, and testimonials as to
character, ability, personality, and scholarship should be sent to the scholarship chair. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: Varies. Contact the association for more information. Women’s Research and Education Institute WREI Congressional Fellowship Program 1750 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 350 Washington, DC 20006 202-628-0444
[email protected] http://www.wrei.org/fellowships Fellowship Name: Congressional Fellowships on Women and Public Policy allow women to work for eight months as congressional legislative aides in Washington, D.C. *Academic Areas: Government, public policy. *Age Group: Graduate students, recent graduates of graduate or professional degree programs in the United States. *Eligibility: Female graduate students or recent graduates with an interest in the public policy process are eligible to apply. Applicants must have a strong academic background, be articulate, and have strong writing skills. *Application Procedure: Applications are available by sending a self-addressed, 60-cent-stamped envelope to the above address. *Amount: Fellows receive stipends for tuition and living expenses. *Deadline: May 20. Women’s Sports Foundation Eisenhower Park East Meadow, NY 11554 800-227-3988
[email protected] http://www.womenssportsfoundation.org/cgi-bin/iowa/ funding/featured.html?record=3 Scholarship Name: Dorothy Harris Endowed Scholarship. *Academic Area: Athletics, business, education, psychology, sociology. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal residents and pursuing a full-time course of study in a sports-related major at an accredited postgraduate institution. They also must demonstrate financial need. *Application Process: Applicants should submit four stapled copies of the application packet, which includes a completed application, official transcripts (one official, the rest copies), and two letters of recommendation. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application form. *Amount: $1,500. *Deadline: December 31.
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Women’s Sports Foundation Eisenhower Park East Meadow, NY 11554 800-227-3988
[email protected] http://www.womenssportsfoundation.org/cgi-bin/iowa/ funding/featured.html?record=8 Scholarship Name: Linda Riddle/SGMA Endowed Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors planning to pursue a full-time course of study at an accredited two- or four-year college and must have participated on an officially recognized high school athletic team. Applicants also must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale. *Application Process: Applicants should visit the foundation’s Web site for more information on the availability of this scholarship. *Amount: $1,500. *Deadline: Deadlines vary. Women’s Studio Workshop PO Box 489 Rosendale, NY 12472 845-658-9133
[email protected] http://www.wsworkshop.org/_art_opp/fellowships.htm The Women’s Studio Workshop, an alternative space for artists to create new work and come together to share skills, provides fellowships in several mediums, including intaglio, silkscreen, hand papermaking, photography, letterpress, and ceramics. *Academic Areas: Visual arts (ceramics), visual arts (open), visual arts (photography). *Age Group: Open. *Eligibility: Female artists may apply. *Application Procedure: Applicants should submit a one-page letter of intent detailing their planned project, a resume, a completed application form (available at the workshop’s Web site), slides of recent work, and a self-addressed, stamped envelope for return of materials. *Amount: Approximately $200 to $300 a week. *Deadline: Varies by fellowship. Contact the workshop for details. Women’s Studio Workshop PO Box 489 Rosendale, NY 12472 845-658-9133
[email protected] http://www.wsworkshop.org/_art_opp/grants.htm The Women’s Studio Workshop, an alternative space for artists to create new work and come together to
share skills, provides residency grants. *Academic Area: Visual arts (ceramics, visual arts (open), visual arts (photography). *Age Group: Open. *Eligibility: Female printmakers, papermakers, photographers, book artists, and ceramic artists may apply. (Note: One grant program is open only to New Jersey artists.) *Application Procedure: Applicants should submit a one-page letter of intent detailing their planned project, a resume, a completed application form (available at the workshop’s Web site), slides of recent work, and a self-addressed, stamped envelope for return of materials. *Amount: Grant recipients receive 24-hour studio access, on-campus housing, technical and production assistance, a travel per diem, a materials stipend, and a weekly personal stipend during their stay. *Deadline: Varies by grant. Contact the workshop for details. Woodrow Wilson (WW) National Fellowship Foundation PO Box 5281 Princeton, NJ 08543-5281 609-452-7007 http://www.woodrow.org/womens-studies Fellowship Name: The Woodrow Wilson Dissertation Fellowships in Women’s Studies encourage original research about women that crosses disciplinary, regional, or cultural boundaries. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Doctoral students who have completed all pre-dissertation requirements in any field of study are eligible to apply. *Application Procedure: Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $3,000 (which must be used for research expenses such as travel, books, taping, and computer services). *Deadline: Typically in October. Contact the foundation for details. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. National Educational Foundation 1734 New Hampshire Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20009 202-387-3103
[email protected] http://www.zpbnef1975.org Fellowship Name: Deborah Partridge Wolfe International Graduate Fellowship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Female undergraduate and graduate students who are studying abroad are eligible to apply. The fellowship is also open to foreign students
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studying in the United States. Women who are not members of the sorority may apply. *Application Procedure: Applicants should submit proof of academic study, three letters of recommendation, an academic transcript, a completed application (available for download at Zeta Phi Beta’s Web site), and an essay detailing their educational goals, professional aspirations, and why they should receive the fellowship. *Amount: $500 to $1,000. *Deadline: Applications are accepted September 1 through February 1. Contact the sorority for details. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. National Educational Foundation 1734 New Hampshire Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20009 202-387-3103
[email protected] http://www.zpbnef1975.org Scholarship Name: General Graduate Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Graduate students, post-doctoral scholars. *Eligibility: Women pursuing a master’s, doctoral, or postdoctoral degree may apply. Applicants do not have to be members of the sorority, but must be full-time students. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a 150word personal essay describing their educational goals and professional aspirations, three letters of recommendation, and a completed application. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Up to $2,500. *Deadline: February 1. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. National Educational Foundation 1734 New Hampshire Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20009 202-387-3103
[email protected] http://www.zpbnef1975.org Scholarship Name: General Undergraduate Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants do not have to be members of the sorority, but must be full-time students or high school seniors who are enrolled as full-time students for the upcoming fall semester. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a 150word personal essay describing their educational goals and professional aspirations, three letters of recommendation, and a completed application. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application.
*Amount: Scholarships range from $500 to $1,000. *Deadline: February 1. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. National Educational Foundation 1734 New Hampshire Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20009 202-387-3103
[email protected] http://www.zpbnef1975.org Scholarship Name: Isabel M. Herson Scholarship in Education. *Academic Area: Education. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Any woman pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in elementary or secondary education may apply. Applicants do not have to be members of the sorority but must be full-time students. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a 150-word personal essay describing their educational goals and professional aspirations, and three letters of recommendation. Proof of enrollment is also required. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Scholarships range from $500 to $1,000. *Deadline: February 1. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. National Educational Foundation 1734 New Hampshire Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20009 202-387-3103
[email protected] http://www.zpbnef1975.org Scholarship Name: Lullelia W. Harrison Scholarship in Counseling. *Academic Area: Counseling. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicant does not have to be a member of the sorority but must be a full-time student enrolled in a degree program in counseling. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a 150-word personal essay describing their educational goals and professional aspirations, and three letters of recommendation. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Scholarships range from $500 to $1,000. *Deadline: February 1. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. National Educational Foundation 1734 New Hampshire Avenue, NW
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[email protected] http://www.zpbnef1975.org Fellowship Name: Mildred Cater Bradham Social Work Fellowship. *Academic Area: Social work. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Female students who are pursuing a graduate or professional degree in social work at an accredited college or university are eligible to apply. The fellowship is open only to members of the sorority. *Application Procedure: Applicants should submit proof of academic study, three letters of recommendation, an academic transcript, a completed application (available for download at Zeta Phi Beta’s Web site), and an essay detailing their educational goals, professional aspirations, and why they should receive the fellowship. *Amount: $500 to $1,000. *Deadline: Applications are accepted September 1 through February 1. Contact the sorority for details. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. National Educational Foundation 1734 New Hampshire Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20009 202-387-3103
[email protected] http://www.zpbnef1975.org Fellowship Name: Nancy B. Woolridge McGee Graduate Fellowship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Female graduate students who are pursuing a graduate or professional degree at an accredited college or university are eligible to apply. Applicants must demonstrate scholarly distinction in their field of study. The fellowship is open only to members of the sorority. *Application Procedure: Applicants should submit proof of academic study, three letters of recommendation, an academic transcript, a completed application (available for download at Zeta Phi Beta’s Web site), and an essay detailing their educational goals, professional aspirations, and why they should receive the fellowship. *Amount: $500 to $1,000. *Deadline: Applications are accepted September 1 through February 1. Contact the sorority for details. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. National Educational Foundation 1734 New Hampshire Avenue, NW
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[email protected] http://www.zpbnef1975.org Scholarship Name: S. Evelyn Lewis Memorial Scholarship in Medical Health Sciences. *Academic Area: Medicine (open). *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Any woman pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in medicine or health sciences may apply. Applicants do not have to be members of the sorority, but must be full-time students. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a150-word personal essay describing their educational goals and professional aspirations, three letters of recommendation, and a completed application. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Scholarships range from $500 to $1,000. *Deadline: February 1. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. National Educational Foundation 1734 New Hampshire Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20009 202-387-3103
[email protected] http://www.zpbnef1975.org Scholarship Name: Zora Neale Hurston Scholarship. *Academic Area: Anthropology. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Any woman pursuing a graduate degree in anthropology or a related field may apply. Applicant does not have to be a member of the sorority, but must be a full-time student. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a 150word personal essay describing their educational goals and professional aspirations, three letters of recommendation, and a completed application. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Scholarships range from $500 to $1,000. *Deadline: February 1. Zeta Tau Alpha (ZTA) 3450 Founders Road Indianapolis, IN 46268 317-872-0540
[email protected] http://www.zetataualpha.org/content/achievement/ programs.asp Scholarship Name: Achievement Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduates students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must
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be members of Zeta Tau Alpha, maintain a high scholastic average, and exhibit outstanding leadership skills in their ZTA chapter or alumnae group, campus, or community. They must also demonstrate financial need. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, which is available in January from collegiate chapter presidents or alumnae. *Amount: Minimum of $1,000. *Deadline: March 1. Zeta Tau Alpha (ZTA) 3450 Founders Road Indianapolis, IN 46268 317-872-0540
[email protected] http://www.zetataualpha.org/content/achievement/ programs.asp Scholarship Name: Founders Grant. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be members of Zeta Tau Alpha and demonstrate outstanding leadership skills, exceptional academic achievement, and financial need. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, which is available in January from collegiate chapter presidents or alumnae. *Amount: $6,000. *Deadline: March 1. Zeta Tau Alpha (ZTA) 3450 Founders Road Indianapolis, IN 46268 317-872-0540
[email protected] http://www.zetataualpha.org/content/achievement/ programs.asp Scholarship Name: Recognition Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be members of Zeta Tau Alpha and exhibit outstanding academic and personal achievement. These scholarships are established for specific chapters or areas only, and applicants must be recommended by a local alumna or chapter advisor. *Amount: Minimum of $1,300. *Deadline: March 1. Zeta Tau Alpha (ZTA) 3450 Founders Road Indianapolis, IN 46268 317-872-0540
[email protected] http://www.zetataualpha.org/content/achievement/ programs.asp
Scholarship Name: Zeta Tau Alpha Service Scholarship. *Academic Area: Medicine (open), social work, special education. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be members of Zeta Tau Alpha. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, which is available in January from collegiate chapter presidents or alumnae. *Amount: Minimum of $1,000. *Deadline: March 1. Zonta International Foundation 557 West Randolph Street Chicago, IL 60661 312-930-5848
[email protected] http://www.zonta.org/site/PageServer?pagename=zi_ ae_fellowships Fellowship Name: Amelia Earhart Fellowship. *Academic Areas: Aerospace, engineering (aerospace). *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Women pursuing graduate study in aerospace-related sciences and engineering are eligible to apply. Applicants must be registered in an accredited doctoral program and demonstrate superior academic ability. The fellowship is open to women from throughout the world. *Application Procedure: Applicants must submit the following materials: biographical information, academic transcripts, a list of schools they have attended and degrees received, an essay on their academic and professional goals, three letters of recommendation, and a completed application (available at the organization’s Web site). *Amount: $6,000. *Deadline: November 15. Zonta International Foundation 557 West Randolph Street Chicago, IL 60661 312-930-5848
[email protected] http://www.zonta.org/site/PageServer?pagename=zi_ scholarships_fellowships_awards Scholarship Name: Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship. *Academic Area: Business. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Students of any nationality pursuing an undergraduate business degree who demonstrate outstanding potential in the field and who have achieved an outstanding academic record during their first two or three years of academic study in college should apply. *Application Process: Applicants must contact the Zonta Club nearest them
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to apply. Visit the foundation’s Web site to do this. Or. e-mail your name and contact information to Zonta International headquarters and you will be given instructions on how to proceed with the application process. Applicants must be nominated by a local Zonta Club. An application packet should include one letter of recommendation from a faculty member, one letter of recommendation from an employer, volunteer supervisor, or academic advisor, an essay in 500 words or less that describes your academic and professional goals, and verification of enrollment from the university or college registrar is required. Visit Zonta’s Web site to download an application and to contact your local Zonta Club. *Amount: $5,000. *Deadline: Deadlines vary by Zonta Club, though all applications are due during the month of April. Zonta International Foundation 557 West Randolph Street Chicago, IL 60661
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[email protected] http://www.zonta.org/site/PageServer?pagename=zi_ ywpa Grant Name: Young Women in Public Affairs Award. *Academic Area: Government, public policy. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Young women ages 16 to 20 who are interested in pursuing careers and leadership positions in public policy, government, and volunteer organizations are eligible to apply. *Application Process: The awards program operates at the club, district, and international levels. Each club selects a winner and submits her name to the district. The application of the district winner is forwarded to the international headquarters for international competition. Visit Zonta’s Web site to complete an online application. *Amount: Awards range from $500 to $1,000. *Deadline: Varies.
Other Types of Financial Aid
Athletic Scholarships— Undergraduate The following scholarships are available to athletes at the undergraduate level. Check also with specific colleges for athletic scholarships specific to those schools. Columbia 300 Inc. Attn: Dale Garner PO Box 13430 San Antonio, TX 78213 http://columbia300.com/jjowdy.pdf Scholarship Name: Columbia 300 John Jowdy Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors who have been actively involved in the sport of bowling. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with optional letters of recommendation. Finalists will be notified and instructed to submit their high school transcripts. Visit the organization’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $500. *Deadline: April 1.
Scholarship Name: Patrick Kerr Skateboard Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors who possess at least a 2.5 GPA, are U.S. citizens, and who are planning to enroll full time in a two- or four-year undergraduate program in the fall. They must also be passionate skateboarders. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a page of personal information (as detailed on the organization’s Web site), a 300-word essay about skateboarding (topic posted on Web site), two letters of recommendation from school administrators, official transcripts, and documentation of any skateboard activist activities the applicant may have initiated or participated in. Visit the organization’s Web site for additional information. *Amount: $5,000 (one winner); $1,000 (three winners). *Deadline: April 20.
Harness Horse Youth Foundation Attn: Ellen Taylor, Executive Director 16575 Carey Road Westfield, IN 46074 317-867-5877
[email protected] http://www.hhyf.org/scholarships.html Scholarship Name: Harness Horse Youth Foundation Scholarships. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students *Eligibility: Applicants should be high school seniors or undergraduate students (preferably under age 25) with a background in harness horse racing. They also should be able to demonstrate both academic achievement and financial need. This foundation offers several scholarships, each with additional eligibility requirements. Visit the foundation’s Web site to view additional eligibility requirements for the scholarships. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the foundation by mail or e-mail to request a scholarship application. *Amount: $500 to $3,000. *Deadline: April 30.
Salute to Education Inc. PO Box 833425 Miami, FL 33283 305-476-7709
[email protected] http://www.stescholarships.org/SC_categories.html Scholarship Name: Salute to Education Athletics Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors who attend a MiamiDade or Broward County, Florida, high school and who also reside in one of these counties. They also must be legal residents of the United States, have a minimum weighted GPA of 3.0, demonstrate a commitment to service by participating in at least one school or community organization, and intend to pursue a college degree at an accredited institution after graduation. Applicants must have participated in varsity athletics for at least two years, while demonstrating good leadership skills, a positive attitude, and good sportsmanship. *Application Process: Applicants must apply online. Supporting materials should be mailed as detailed on the online application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: Visit the organization’s Web site for updated deadline information.
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Athletics—Graduate The following graduate financial aid resources are available to students who compete in high school and/or college athletics, as well as those who do not compete in athletics, but who are interested in pursuing careers in athletics-related fields (such as athletics administration, athletic training, golf course management, and turfgrass science). Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) Attn: Amanda Howard 1421 Research Park Drive Lawrence, KS 66049-3859 800-472-7878, ext. 4424
[email protected] http://www.gcsaa.org/students/scholarships/default.asp Contest Name: GCSAA Student Essay Contest. *Academic Area: Agronomy, golf course management, turfgrass science. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Contest applicants must be pursuing degrees in turfgrass science, agronomy, or any other field related to golf course management. The contest is also open to undergraduate students. *Application Process: Essays should be seven to 12 pages in length. Contact Amanda Howard for application details. *Amount: Up to $4,500. *Deadline: March 31.
Indianapolis, IN 46206-6222 317-917-6222
[email protected] http://www1.ncaa.org/membership/ed_outreach/prof_ development/minority-womens_scholarships.html Scholarship Name: Ethnic Minority and Women’s Enhancement Postgraduate Scholarship for Careers in Athletics. *Academic Area: Athletics administration, athletics. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be in their senior year of undergraduate studies and already accepted into graduate program in sports administration or a similar major leading to a career in intercollegiate athletics. An equal number of scholarships are awarded to (13) women and (13) minority candidates. *Application Process: Applicants must submit an online application and forward their transcripts by mail. Visit the NCAA’s Web site for additional information and to submit your application. *Amount: $6,000. *Deadline: January 18.
National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) Foundation Contact: Barbara Niland 2952 Stemmons Dallas, TX 75247 800-TRY-NATA, ext. 121
[email protected] http://www.natafoundation.org/scholarship.html Scholarship Name: NATA Research & Education Foundation Scholarship. *Academic Area: Athletics training. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be at least juniors in college. They also must be NATA members, maintain at least a 3.2 GPA, and be sponsored by a certified athletic trainer. The scholarship is also available to undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application and official transcripts. Visit the foundation’s Web site for further application details and to download an application. *Amount: $2,000. *Deadline: February 10.
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Walter Byers Scholarship Committee Staff Liaison 700 West Washington Street PO Box 6222 Indianapolis, IN 46206-6222 317-917-6222 http://www1.ncaa.org/membership/scholarships/byers/ index.html Scholarship Name: Walter Byers Postgraduate Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be student athletes who are in their senior year of intercollegiate athletics, or who have enrolled in graduate study at a NCAA-member institution while completing their last year of eligibility. They also must have performed exceptionally as a member of a varsity team, excelled academically by maintaining a 3.5 GPA, and demonstrate exceptional character and leadership potential. *Application Process: Applicants must be nominated by the faculty athletics representative and/or department. Along with an application, an essay, four recommendations, and official transcripts must be submitted. *Amount: $21,500. *Deadline: January 13.
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Attn: Teresa Smith 700 West Washington Street PO Box 6222 532
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National Collegiate Athletic Association Attn: Teresa Smith 700 West Washington Street PO Box 6222 Indianapolis, IN 46206-6222 317-917-6222
[email protected] http://www1.ncaa.org/membership/ed_outreach/prof_ development/postgrad_scholarships.html Scholarship Name: NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship Program. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be student athletes who are in their final year of intercollegiate athletics and who have performed exceptionally as a member of a varsity team. They must also excel academically by maintaining a 3.2 GPA. Applicants must intend to pursue graduate study. *Application Process: Applications are mailed to athletic department personnel periodically. An applicant must be nominated in order to apply. Contact your head coach or athletic director to let them know your intentions on pursuing a graduate education. *Amount: $7,500. *Deadline: February 24, May 5, and December 9. Professional Bowlers Association Attn: Billy Welu Bowling Scholarship 719 Second Avenue, Suite 701 Seattle, WA 98104 206-332-9688 http://www.pba.com/corporate/scholarships.asp Scholarship Name: Billy Welu Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be amateur bowlers
who are matriculating college students maintaining at least a 2.5 GPA. They also should demonstrate academic achievement and a love of bowling. The scholarship is also open to undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with transcripts and an essay that does not exceed 500 words. Visit the organization’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: May 31. Safer Athletic Field Environments (SAFE) c/o Sports Turf Managers Association SAFE Scholarship 805 New Hampshire, Suite E Lawrence, KS 66044 800-323-3875
[email protected] http://www.sportsturfmanager.org/Professionalism/ SCHOL/INTRO Scholarship Name: Safer Athletic Field Environments Scholarship. *Academic Area: Turfgrass science. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in two- or four-year programs in sports turf management, with at least one semester of study remaining. They must also be Sports Turf Managers Association student members planning careers in the sports turf industry (golf course management excluded). Undergraduate students may also apply for this scholarship. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, official transcripts, a personal statement, faculty advisor form, and an employer reference form. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application and forms. *Amount: At least $1,000. *Deadline: October 1.
Early Awareness Programs A college degree opens doors to career opportunities and economic mobility in a way that few can deny. It is commonplace for middle- and upper-income families in America to assume their children will earn a college degree. Many would not dream otherwise. However, the fact remains: attending college is not a right-of-passage that all Americans view as possible. Poverty, social conditions, and public schools that produce underprepared students all contribute to a widespread problem: a large population of students in America simply assume from a very young age that their future does not include a college education. Nobody in their family has gone to college—how can they? Federal, state, and private organizations have funded early awareness programs to address this issue and attempt to open the door for low-income students to begin thinking about attending college at a very young age. The idea is to remove the barriers that are traditionally keeping them from attending college. Some programs focus on providing scholarship funds for students who demonstrate academic achievement. Others focus on educating families about the types of aid their children can receive if they stay motivated and perform well in school. Others attempt to make sure students in inner-city schools are being challenged in such a way that they will be ready for a college education. The following sections provide an overview of major early awareness programs.
Federal Early Awareness Programs
in this grant program is distributed in the form of scholarships for students who are involved in the program.
Federal TRIO Programs U.S. Department of Education 1990 K Street, NW, 7th Floor Washington, DC 20006-8510
[email protected] http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/trio/index. html Through six different outreach programs (some of which are available solely to adults or academic institutions), Federal TRIO Programs aim to motivate students from disadvantaged backgrounds to pursue higher education. Services and funds are provided through these programs to encourage low-income students to become the first generation of college graduates in their families.
Talent Search c/o Federal TRIO Programs 1990 K Street, NW, 7th Floor Washington, DC 20006-8510 http://www.ed.gov/programs/triotalent/index.html This program, an outreach area of the TRIO Programs, identifies students from disadvantaged backgrounds and focuses on academic and financial counseling, mentoring, and career exploration at the sixth, seventh, and eighth grade levels. Think College Early U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20202 http://www.ed.gov/students/prep/college/thinkcollege/ early/edlite-index.html This initiative’s goal is to educate both students and parents, while students are still in elementary school, on how to finance a college education. With a family plan of action in place, students are more likely to strive to attend college.
GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) Office of Postsecondary Education U.S. Department of Education 1990 K Street, NW Washington, DC 20006-8524 202-502-7676
[email protected] http://www.ed.gov/programs/gearup/index.html This federal grant program provides funding in lowincome schools in which students are mentored and tutored, typically in grades 7 through 12, in an effort to affect the students’ readiness, desire, and ability to enter postsecondary education. Part of the money
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serves students in high school who come from lowincome families in which the parents did not attend college. It also serves disabled students and firstgeneration military veterans. Its goal is to prepare students for college by providing tutoring, mentoring, and counseling services as well as a precollegiate curriculum of courses in math, science, literature, composition, and foreign language. There is also a special division of this program that is focused solely on preparing students for higher education in math and science.
State Early Awareness Programs Individuals who are interested in learning about early awareness programs that are being implemented in their states should contact their state’s department of education. Many of the federally funded programs may be operating at select sites within your state and your children might be able to participate. Keep in mind that most of these programs begin during the elementary school years. Check with your state’s department of education for these programs and any others that are designed to benefit college-bound students.
Private Early Awareness Programs Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) AVID Center 5120 Shoreham Place, Suite 120 San Diego, CA 92122 858-623-2843 http://www.avidonline.org This program is targeted to low-income and minority students in grades 5 through 12 who are achieving B, C, and D grades. Emphasizing a student’s potential and the need for increased motivation, particularly in students who might not view college as a viable option for them, AVID challenges these individuals to become prepared for college admittance by placing them in challenging courses and steering them away from remediation.
America’s Promise: The Alliance for Youth 909 North Washington Street, Suite 400 Alexandria, VA 22314-1556 703-684-4500 http://www.americaspromise.org This program focuses on creating environments for children that include five important fundamentals— caring adults, safe places, healthy lifestyles, effective education, and opportunities to help others—so that all students will be able to pursue a higher education. Community partnerships and collaborative efforts are created to make sure these “promises” become a reality for all students. “I Have a Dream” Foundation 330 Seventh Avenue, 20th Floor New York, NY 10001 212-293-5480
[email protected] http://www.ihad.org This program serves to mentor and tutor a select group of low-income students from the time they are elementary students through college students in an effort to increase the students’ chances of completing a college education. Students of similar age groups are “adopted” by organized volunteer groups, which stay involved in the students’ educational development throughout their elementary, middle, high school, and college years. Project GRAD USA Attn: Robert Rivera, President and CEO 1100 Louisiana, Suite 450 Houston, TX 77002 713-986-0499
[email protected] http://www.projectgrad.org Students who fall behind academically in the late elementary years are seldom able to catch up to the academic level needed to pursue postsecondary education. This program aims to rectify this situation in the populations it most often affects—low-income and minority students—by implementing programs that focus on a variety of areas including (but not limited to) literacy, social services and parental involvement, and classroom management.
Military Scholarships— Undergraduate The following undergraduate financial aid resources are available to active, reserve, and retired military personnel. Visit the section “Dependents of Veterans” for resources for children and spouses of military personnel who have died or who were disabled as a result of military service, as well as those who have been declared prisoners of war or missing in action. Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) AFROTC Admissions 551 East Maxwell Boulevard Maxwell AFB, AL 36112-5917 866-423-7682 http://www.afrotc.com Scholarship Name: Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or persons who will be able to obtain citizenship by the end of their first term of study. They also must graduate from a high school or have an equivalent certificate. Applicants must be at least 17 years old prior to scholarship activation and under 31 years old as of December 31 of the commission year. They also must pass a Physical Fitness Assessment and submit a letter of verification. Normally scholarship recipients have achieved an SAT composite of 1100 (Math and Verbal portion only) or ACT composite of 24, a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, and a class ranking in the top 40 percent. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, SAT and/or ACT scores, a counselor letter, a personal statement, a resume, and evidence of academic credentials. Visit the AFROTC Web site in the spring to apply online and download required forms. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: December 1.
siblings, or grandchildren of AAAA members or deceased members. They also should demonstrate academic achievement and exceptional character. The program is also available to graduate students. Certain grants under this program are specifically reserved for enlisted, warrant officer, company grade, and Department of the Army civilian members. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with official transcripts, a photograph, proof of college admission, two references, school recommendation, a teacher recommendation, and an academic reporting form. Visit the organization’s Web site to download an application and additional forms. *Amount: $1,000 to $4,000. Applicants who don’t receive grants will qualify for no-interest loans. *Deadline: May 1. Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) U.S. Army ROTC Cadet Command Attn: Army ROTC Scholarship Ft. Monroe, VA 23651-1052 800-USA-ROTC
[email protected] http://www.goarmy.com/rotc/college_students.jsp Scholarship Name: College Four-Year Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens between the ages of 17 and 26 who are college freshmen in their first year of an undergraduate program. They also must maintain at least a minimum 2.5 GPA, have a high school diploma or equivalent, score at least 920 on the SAT or 19 on the ACT, and meet physical standards. Applicants must also agree to accept a commission and serve in the Army on active duty or in a reserve component (U.S. Army Reserve or Army National Guard). (Note: Three-Year and Two-Year College Scholarships are also available for those already enrolled in college; the eligibility requirements are identical to the College FourYear Scholarship except that applicants must be between the ages of 17 and 27. *Application Process:
Army Aviation Association of America (AAAA) 755 Main Street, Suite 4D Monroe, CT 06468-2830 203-268-2450
[email protected] http://www.quad-a.org Grant/Loan Name: AAAA Scholarship Grant and Loan Program. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be members of AAAA for at least one year prior to applying, spouses of AAAA members or a deceased member, or unmarried children, 536
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Applicants must submit a completed application, SAT/ACT scores, and official transcripts. Contact the Army ROTC directly to learn more about additional application requirements. Visit the Army ROTC’s Web site to submit an online application. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: December 1. Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) U.S. Army ROTC Cadet Command Attn: Army ROTC Scholarship Ft. Monroe, VA 23651-1052 800-USA-ROTC
[email protected] http://www.goarmy.com/rotc/high_school_students.jsp Scholarship Name: Green to Gold Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Enlisted soldiers, under 31, who would like to complete their baccalaureate degree and obtain a commission as a second lieutenant by participating in the ROTC may apply. Options exist for those who would like to leave the Army and pursue their education and for those who would like to remain in the service while pursuing their degree. Contact the Army ROTC for additional information on eligibility requirements. *Application Process: Visit the Army ROTC’s Web site to submit an online application. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: Contact the Army ROTC for details. Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) U.S. Army ROTC Cadet Command Attn: Army ROTC Scholarship Ft. Monroe, VA 23651-1052 800-USA-ROTC
[email protected] http://www.goarmy.com/rotc/high_school_students.jsp Scholarship Name: High School Four-Year Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens between the ages of 17 and 26. They also must maintain at least a minimum 2.5 GPA, have a high school diploma or equivalent, score at least 920 on the SAT or 19 on the ACT, and meet physical standards. However, the most best candidates for an Army ROTC Four-Year Scholarship will have at least a SAT score of 1100 or an ACT score of 24. Applicants must also agree to accept a commission and serve in the Army on active duty or in a reserve component (U.S. Army Reserve or Army National Guard). *Application Process: Applicants must submit
a completed application, SAT/ACT scores, and official transcripts. Contact the Army ROTC directly to learn more about additional application requirements. Visit the Army ROTC’s Web site to submit an online application. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: December 1. Coast Guard Mutual Assistance (CGMA) Attn: CWO Kimberly A. Smith 2100 2nd Street, SW, Room B-442 Washington, DC 20593-0001 202-267-2085, 800-881-2462
[email protected] http://www.cgmahq.org/Assistance/Frame.htm Grant Name: Supplemental Education Grant. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in an undergraduate degree program or vocational/tech program approved by the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs or Department of Education. They also may be seeking a GED, with intentions of pursuing a college education. The following groups are eligible for this grant: active duty members of the U.S. Coast Guard, retired U.S. Coast Guard military personnel, civilian employees of the U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Coast Guard Reserve members, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary members, public health service officers serving with the U.S. Coast Guard, and family members of the aforementioned groups. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application, receipts for qualifying items (the grant pays for specific school-related expenses), and proof of enrollment. Visit the organization’s Web site for a complete list of eligible expenses and to download an application. Applicants should submit their completed documents to their nearest CGMA representative. A complete list of CGMA representatives, by state, is available at the organization’s Web site. *Amount: $160. *Deadline: Contact your local CGMA representative for deadline information. Coast Guard Mutual Assistance (CGMA) Attn: CWO Kimberly A. Smith 2100 2nd Street, SW, Room B-442 Washington, DC 20593-0001 202-267-2085, 800-881-2462
[email protected]://www.cgmahq.org/ Assistance/Frame.htm Loan Name: Supplemental Student Loan Program. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate
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unmet financial need after other sources of maximum assistance from the Coast Guard Tuition Assistance (CGTA) have been utilized. The following groups are eligible for this program: active duty members of the U.S. Coast Guard, retired U.S. Coast Guard military personnel, civilian employees of the U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Coast Guard Reserve members, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary members, public health service officers serving with the U.S. Coast Guard, and family members of the aforementioned groups. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a copy of the front and back of the member’s valid Coast Guard identification card, a copy of a signed tuition assistance authorization form, or a copy of documentation that shows that other sources of Coast Guard assistance have been temporarily suspended. Visit the organization’s Web site to download an application. Applications should be turned in to the nearest CGTA representative. A complete list of CGTA representatives is available at the organization’s Web site. *Amount: Up to $700. *Deadline: None. Coast Guard Mutual Assistance (CGMA) Attn: CWO Kimberly A. Smith 2100 2nd Street, SW, Room B-442 Washington, DC 20593-0001 202-267-2085, 800-881-2462
[email protected]://www.cgmahq.org/ Assistance/Frame.htm Loan Name: Vocational and Technical Training Student Loan Program. *Academic Area: Vocational education. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be CGMA members, their spouses, or their dependent children who are enrolled in a vocational education program and who demonstrate financial need. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with proof of enrollment and a copy of the front and back of the member’s Coast Guard identification card. Visit the organization’s Web site to download an application. Applications should be submitted to the closest CGMA representative. Visit the Web site for a list of CGMA representatives by state. *Amount: Up to $1,500. *Deadline: Applicants must submit the application no longer than 30 days after the course began. Fleet Reserve Association (FRA) Attn: FRA Scholarship Administration 125 North West Street Alexandria, VA 22314-2754
703-683-1400, 800-FRA-1924 http://www.fra.org/Content/fra/AboutFRA/Scholarships/ default.htm Scholarship Name: Fleet Reserve Association Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be FRA members or the children, dependents, grandchildren, or spouses of FRA members (current and former members of the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard) in good standing or of a member in good standing at the time of death. Applicants must demonstrate academic achievement, leadership potential, and financial need. The scholarship is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with completed transcript request forms and an essay. Financial information on the application (along with all other sections) should be completed in its entirety to be considered. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $5,000. *Deadline: April 15. Fleet Reserve Association (FRA) Attn: FRA Scholarship Administrator 125 North West Street Alexandria, VA 22314-2754 703-683-1400, 800-FRA-1924 http://www.fra.org/Content/fra/AboutFRA/Scholarships/ default.htm Scholarship Name: Schuyler S. Pyle Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be FRA members or the children, dependents, grandchildren, or spouses of FRA members (current and former members of the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard) in good standing or of a member in good standing at the time of death. Applicants must demonstrate academic achievement, leadership potential, and financial need. The scholarship is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with completed transcript request forms and an essay. Financial information on the application (along with all other sections) should be completed in its entirety to be considered. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $5,000. *Deadline: April 15. Fleet Reserve Association (FRA) Attn: W. R. Holcombe Walter E. Beale Scholarship
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[email protected] http://www.fra.org/Content/fra/AboutFRA/Scholarships/ default.htm Scholarship Name: Walter E. Beale Scholarship. *Academic Area: Aviation, engineering (aeronautical). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be FRA members (current and former members of the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard), or their spouses, children, or grandchildren who are majoring in aeronautical engineering or aviation. They also must demonstrate academic achievement, leadership potential, and financial need. The scholarship is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants must request an application by mail or email. Applications must be submitted along with any additional required documentation the deadline. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: April 15. Force Recon Association Scholarship Committee Attn: Dr. Wayne M. Lingenfelter, Chairman 2992 Calle Gaucho San Clemente, CA 92673 http://www.forcerecon.com Scholarship Name: Force Recon Association Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must members in good standing of the Force Recon Association, family members of members, or family members of a deceased member. They also must be pursuing any kind of postsecondary education and demonstrate academic achievement and exceptional character. The scholarship is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a personal statement detailing their career plans, copies of official transcripts, and three letters of recommendation. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Two weeks prior to the annual meeting. Grantham University 7200 NW 86th Street, Suite M Kansas City, MO 64153 800-955-2527
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Scholarship Name: Military Education Scholarship for Service Members. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be military service members in any branch of the United States military (including reserves). They also must intend to pursue a degree program at Grantham University and be eligible for military tuition assistance. The scholarship is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should visit the university’s Web site to download an application packet. Application forms are downloadable as zip files; you’ll need the appropriate program to open the files. Contact the university if you would like an application mailed to you. An application and additional supporting materials should be submitted. *Amount: Books, software, and remaining tuition after tuition assistance benefits have been applied. *Deadline: Contact the university for deadline information. Grantham University 7200 NW 86th Street, Suite M Kansas City, MO 64153 800-955-2527
[email protected] http://www.grantham.edu/scholarships.htm Scholarship Name: Military Education Scholarship for Veterans. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be veterans of the United States military who have served honorably. They must also intend to pursue higher education at Grantham University. The scholarship is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should visit the university’s Web site to download an application packet. Application forms are downloadable as zip files; you’ll need the appropriate program to open the files. Contact the university if you would like an application mailed to you. An application and additional supporting materials should be submitted. *Amount: 25 percent of standard tuition costs. *Deadline: Contact the university for deadline information. Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans Attn: Military Veterans Scholarship 99 Canal Plaza Alexandria, VA 22314 703-684-9444 https://www.horatioalger.com//scholarships_military/
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Scholarship Name: Horatio Alger Military Veterans Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must have served in the U.S. military in either Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan or Operation Iraqi Freedom, post-September 11, 2001. They also must possess an honorable service record, demonstrate extreme financial need, and intend to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the United States. Applicants must not have accumulated more than 60 semester hours prior to applying, maintain at least a 2.0 GPA, and demonstrate perseverance in the face of adversity. The scholarship is available to both active duty military personnel and those who have been discharged and met the aforementioned eligibility requirements. *Application Process: Applicants should apply online via the association’s Web site. Additional documentation including college transcripts or proof of college enrollment (for those who haven’t completed any coursework), a copy of tax returns, and proof of military service must be mailed. Visit the association’s Web site to apply online. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: February 1. Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs c/o Illinois Student Assistance Commission 1755 Lake Cook Road Deerfield, IL 60015 847-948-8550, 800-899-ISAC http://www.state.il.us/agency/dva/vetben.htm Scholarship Name: Illinois National Guard Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be enlisted National Guard lieutenants or captains with at least one year of service in the Illinois Army/Air National Guard. Applicants must also enroll in an Illinois state-sponsored university or community college. The scholarship is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) for an application. Visit the ISAC online at http://www. collegezone.com. *Amount: Paid tuition and fees for eight semesters of full-time study or 12 semesters of part-time study. *Deadline: Contact the commission for deadline information. Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs c/o Illinois Student Assistance Commission 1755 Lake Cook Road Deerfield, IL 60015
847-948-8550, 800-899-ISAC http://www.state.il.us/agency/dva/vetben.htm Grant Name: Veterans’ Grant. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be honorably discharged veterans who resided in Illinois at least six months before entering the service and who also have at least one year of active duty service in the U.S. armed forces. *Application Process: Applicants should contact their local field office of the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs, their college financial aid office, or the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) to receive information on the application process. Visit http://www.collegezone.com for more information about the ISAC. *Amount: Full tuition at Illinois state-supported institutions. *Deadline: Contact the commission for deadline information. ITT Technical Institute Locations nationwide http://www.itt-tech.edu/military.cfm Scholarship Name: ITT Tech Military Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be first-time students who have been enrolled in an ITT Technical institute for at least one quarter. They also must have maintained a 2.0 GPA during that first quarter. Applicants must be past or current members of the military. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, National Guard and military reservists are eligible to apply. Most of the institute’s 75 locations nationwide offer this scholarship, but applicants should visit the school’s Web site to make sure the institution that they plan to attend offers the scholarship. *Application Process: Applicants should visit the financial aid office at their local ITT Technical Institute to apply. A valid DD214 form or current military ID card will be required. *Amount: 10 percent discount on tuition. *Deadline: Contact your local ITT Technical Institute for deadline information. Massachusetts Department of Veterans’ Services 600 Washington Street, Suite 1100 Boston, MA 02111 617-210-5480 http://www.state.ma.us/veterans Grant Name: Massachusetts National Guard Education Assistance Program. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Members of the Massachusetts National Guard may apply.
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Applicants must plan to attend a public institution in the state of Massachusetts. The program is also open to graduate students.*Application Process: Visit the department’s Web site for more information.*Amount: Full tuition. *Deadline: Contact the department for details. Massachusetts Department of Veterans’ Services 600 Washington Street, Suite 1100 Boston, MA 02111 617-210-5480
[email protected] http://www.state.ma.us/veterans Grant Name: Tuition Waiver. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Veterans of Massachusetts, as well as active duty personnel, may apply. Applicants must plan to attend a public institution in the state of Massachusetts. *Application Process: Visit the department’s Web site for more information. *Amount: Up to full tuition. *Deadline: Contact the department for details. Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs State Veterans Service Building 20 West 12th Street, Room 206C St. Paul, MN 55155-2006 651-296-2562 http://www.mdva.state.mn.us Grant Name: Veterans Grant. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Disabled Minnesota veterans who have exhausted all federal education benefits may apply. Applicants must plan to or currently attend a public college or university in Minnesota. The grant is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Visit the department’s Web site for details.*Amount: Contact the department for details. *Deadline: Contact the department for details. Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) Attn: Director, Candidate Guidance U.S. Naval Academy 117 Decatur Road Annapolis, MD 21402-5017 410-293-4361, 800-NAV-ROTC
[email protected] https://www.nrotc.navy.mil/scholarships_application. cfm Scholarship Name: Four-Year Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students.
*Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens who are not younger than 17 year old and not older than 27, who will have graduated from high school by August 1, prior to entering a four-year NROTC program. They also must pass physical ability standards of the Navy or Marine corps, gain admission to a NROTC-affiliated college, and meet minimum set scores on the SAT or ACT (minimums by section are detailed on the organization’s Web site). Certain academic standards are also set, such as the necessity of enrolling in one naval course each semester. Applicants should visit the corps’ Web site to determine further academic requirements. *Application Process: Applicants must apply online. *Amount: Full tuition, plus a stipend for books, paid uniforms, and a subsistence monthly allowance. *Deadline: Contact the corps for details. Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) Attn: Director, Candidate Guidance U.S. Naval Academy 117 Decatur Road Annapolis, MD 21402-5017 410-293-4361, 800-NAV-ROTC
[email protected] https://www.nrotc.navy.mil/scholarships.cfm Scholarship Name: Historically Black College (HBC) Scholarship Program. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens who are not younger than 17 year old and not older than 27, who will have graduated from high school by August 1, prior to entering a four-year NROTC program. They also must pass physical ability standards of the Navy or Marine corps, gain admission to a NROTC-affiliated college, and meet minimum set scores on the SAT or ACT (minimums by section detailed on the organization’s Web site). Certain academic standards are also set, such as the necessity of enrolling in one naval course each semester. Applicants must attend one of the following Historically Black Colleges: Florida A & M, Hampton University, Morehouse College, Norfolk State University, Prairie View A&M University, Savannah State University, Southern University and A&M College. Applicants should visit the corps’ Web site to determine further academic requirements. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the financial aid office directly at the individual schools. *Amount: Full tuition, plus a stipend for books, paid uniforms, and a subsistence monthly allowance. *Deadline: Contact the corps for details.
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Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) Attn: Director, Candidate Guidance U.S. Naval Academy 117 Decatur Road Annapolis, MD 21402-5017 410-293-4361, 800-NAV-ROTC
[email protected] https://www.nrotc.navy.mil/scholarships_application. cfm Scholarship Name: Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps College Program. *Academic Area: Naval science. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens who are not younger than 17 year old and not older than 27, who are either college freshmen (fouryear applicants) or college sophomores (two-year applicants) at the time of application. Applicants must pass physical ability standards of the Navy or Marine corps, be enrolled in a NROTC-affiliated college, and upon graduation be commissioned to the U.S. Naval Reserve or second lieutenant in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve. Eight years of total military service is required, with at least three years of active duty. Applicants must also participate in a six-week summer training institute. Applicants should visit the corps’ Web site to determine further academic requirements. *Application Process: Applicants should apply through their naval science professors as college freshmen (four-year applicants) or college sophomores (two-year applicants). *Amount: Paid tuition for naval courses (two years or four years, depending on which scholarship is applied for), paid uniforms, and a possible subsistence allowance for up to 20 months. *Deadline: Contact the corps for details. Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) Attn: Director, Candidate Guidance U.S. Naval Academy 117 Decatur Road Annapolis, MD 21402-5017 410-293-4361, 800-NAV-ROTC
[email protected] https://www.nrotc.navy.mil/scholarships_application. cfm Scholarship Name: Navy Nurse Corps NROTC Program. *Academic Area: Nursing (open). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens who are not younger than 17 year old and not older than 27, who will have graduated from high school by August 1, prior to entering a fouryear NROTC program. They also must pass physical
ability standards of the Navy or Marine corps, gain admission to a NROTC-affiliated college, and meet minimum set scores on the SAT or ACT (minimums by section detailed on the organization’s Web site). Applicants must enroll in a bachelor of science in nursing program. Certain academic standards are also set. Applicants should visit the corps’ Web site to determine further academic requirements. *Application Process: Applicants should apply through their Navy recruiting office. *Amount: Full tuition, plus a stipend for books, paid uniforms, and a subsistence monthly allowance. *Deadline: Contact the corps for details. Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) Attn: Director, Candidate Guidance U.S. Naval Academy 117 Decatur Road Annapolis, MD 21402-5017 410-293-4361, 800-NAV-ROTC
[email protected] https://www.nrotc.navy.mil/scholarships.cfm Scholarship Name: Tweedale Scholarship. *Academic Area: Computer science, chemistry, engineering (open), mathematics, physics. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must have completed one college semester, but not more than four semesters, and have maintained at least a 3.0 GPA and must not have received a grade lower than a C in any course. They also must have received at least a B in high school calculus. Applicants must have taken a math or science course and will be required to complete “Naval Science 101” immediately. They also must demonstrate leadership potential and physical fitness. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a degree plan for review to the unit professor of naval science (PNS). The student’s faculty adviser must verify that the plan can be completed in order for the student to graduate with his or her class. Contact your PNS for additional information. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Contact your PNS for deadline information. Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) Attn: Director, Candidate Guidance U.S. Naval Academy 117 Decatur Road Annapolis, MD 21402-5017 410-293-4361, 800-NAV-ROTC
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Scholarship Name: Two-Year Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens who are not younger than 17 year old and not older than 27, who have completed their sophomore year or third year in a five-year program. They also must pass physical ability standards of the Navy or Marine corps, be enrolled in a NROTC-affiliated college, and upon graduation be commissioned to the U.S. Naval Reserve or second lieutenant in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve. Eight years of total military service is required, with four years of active duty. Applicants should visit the corps’ Web site to determine further academic requirements. *Application Process: Applicants must apply online. *Amount: Full tuition for final two years of college, plus a stipend for books, paid uniforms, and a subsistence allowance for up to 20 months. *Deadline: March 15. Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) Attn: Director, Candidate Guidance U.S. Naval Academy 117 Decatur Road Annapolis, MD 21402-5017 410-293-4361, 800-NAV-ROTC
[email protected] https://www.nrotc.navy.mil/scholarships_application. cfm Scholarship Name: U.S. Naval Academy Scholarship. *Academic Area: Naval science. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be between 17 and 23 years of age, single, childless, and desire a naval career. Applicants must seek nomination from U.S. senators or representatives, the Secretary of the Navy, or the vice president or president of the United States. Awardees are required to serve a minimum of five years of active duty Navy or Marine Corps Reserve service. *Application Process: High school juniors should inquire about receiving a precandidate questionnaire. *Amount: Full four-year tuition, plus a monthly salary. *Deadline: Contact the corps for deadline information. Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) NMCRS Education Division 4015 Wilson Boulevard, 10th Floor Arlington, VA 22203 703-696-4960
[email protected] http://www.nmcrs.org/education.html Scholarship Name: Admiral Mike Boorda Scholarship.
*Academic Area: Medicine (open), military. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in either the Marine Enlisted Commissioning Education Program or the Medical Enlisted Commissioning Program. They also should be full-time undergraduate students in a program that participates in the U.S. Department of Education’s Title IV financial aid program. Applicants must maintain at least a 2.0 GPA and demonstrate financial need. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application along with an eligibility application form, a completed application, a family financial data form, a grade point average verification form, transcripts, and a copy of their current Navy or Marine Corps identification card. The application must be endorsed by the student’s commanding officer. Visit the organization’s Web site to download the application and forms. *Amount: Up to $2,000. *Deadline: May 1. New Mexico Veterans’ Services PO Box 2324 Santa Fe, NM 87504 505-827-6300, 866-433-8387
[email protected] http://www.state.nm.us/veterans/vschome.html Scholarship Name: Vietnam Veterans Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be Vietnam veterans who have been honorably discharged and who have been awarded the Vietnam Campaign or the Vietnam Service Medal. Applicants must have been residents of the state of New Mexico for at least 10 years, as well as at the time they entered the Armed Forces, and must attend a state-supported college or university to receive funds. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the Veterans’ Services office for details on the application process. *Amount: Tuition, fees, and books. *Deadline: Contact the Department of Veterans’ Services for deadline information. North Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs 1411 32nd Street South, PO Box 9003 Fargo, ND 58106-9003 701-239-7165, 866-634-8387 http://www.nd.gov/veterans/benefits/waiver.html Grant Name: National Guard Tuition Waiver. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Members of the North Dakota National Guard are eligible. *Application Process: Contact
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the department for details. *Amount: Full tuition. *Deadline: Contact the department for details. South Dakota Division of Veterans Affairs Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Building, 425 East Capitol Avenue Pierre, SD 57501-5070 605-773-3269
[email protected] http://mva.sd.gov/Default.asp?navid=11 Scholarship Name: Free Tuition for Veterans. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces who have been discharged honorably and who currently reside in South Dakota. Applicants must also meet one of the following qualifications: served in active duty status on or after August 2, 1990, to present; received a medal for participation in combat operations against hostile forces outside of the United States; or obtained a disability of at least 10 percent from a service-related incident. *Application Process: Applicants should request an application from their school’s financial aid office, their local veterans representative, or the Division of Veterans Affairs. The completed application should be submitted to the Sioux Falls VA Regional Office along with a copy of the veteran’s DD-214. *Amount: One month of paid tuition for each month of “qualifying” service. *Deadline: Contact the Veterans Affairs office for deadline information. South Dakota Division of Veterans Affairs Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Building, 425 East Capitol Avenue Pierre, SD 57501-5070 605-773-3269
[email protected] http://mva.sd.gov/Default.asp?navid=11 Scholarship Name: Reduced Tuition for South Dakota National Guardmembers. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of South Dakota and members of the South Dakota Army or Air Guard during each semester he or she applies for benefits. Applicants must also have completed the required active duty training, attend 90 percent of drills and training periods, and maintain satisfactory academic standing. *Application Process: Applicants should request an application from their school’s financial aid office, their local veterans representative, or the Division of Veterans Affairs. The completed application should
be submitted to the Sioux Falls VA Regional Office. *Amount: Half-paid tuition at state-supported college or vocational schools. *Deadline: Contact the Division of Veterans Affairs office for deadline information. Tailhook Educational Foundation 9696 Businesspark Avenue San Diego, CA 92131-1643 858-689-9223, 800-269-8267
[email protected] http://www.tailhook.org Scholarship Name: Tailhook Educational Foundation Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be individuals who are serving or have served on a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier in the ship’s company or the air wing, or their dependent children. They also must already be accepted into an undergraduate program at a college or university, and have demonstrated academic achievement in their high school careers. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with SAT or ACT scores, a personal essay detailing their career goals, high school and college transcripts, an acceptance letter to college, and summary of achievements. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $2,000. *Deadline: March 15. Texas Veterans Commission PO Box 12277 Austin, TX 78711-2277 512-463-6564, 800-252-8387
[email protected] http://www.tvc.state.tx.us/Hazlewood_Act.htm Grant Name: The commission provides tuition waivers for the purpose of college study. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Veterans of the Spanish-American War through the Persian Gulf War who were legal residents of Texas at the time they entered military service are eligible to apply. Applicants must have exhausted all federal educational benefits, be current residents of Texas, and plan to attend a public college or university in the state. The grant is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Contact the commission for details. *Amount: Full tuition. *Deadline: Contact the commission for details. Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs 30 West Mifflin Street, PO Box 7843 Madison, WI 53703
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[email protected] http://dva.state.wi.us/Ben_personalloans.asp Loan Name: Personal Loan Program. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Veterans, spouses of deceased veterans, and children of deceased veterans who are seeking a loan to pursue postsecondary education may apply. Applicants must plan to attend a public institution in the state of Wisconsin. The loan program is also open to graduate students. *Application Process: Visit the department’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Up to $25,000. *Deadline: Contact the department for details. Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs 30 West Mifflin Street, PO Box 7843 Madison, WI 53703 608-266-1311, 800-947-8387
[email protected] http://dva.state.wi.us/Ben_education.asp Grant Name: Tuition Residency for Wisconsin Veterans. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Veterans who entered active duty as Wisconsin residents may apply. Applicants must plan to or currently attend a University of Wisconsin System institution. The program is also open to graduate students. *Application Process: Visit the department’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Eligibility for in-state tuition rates. *Deadline: Contact the department for details. Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs 30 West Mifflin Street, PO Box 7843 Madison, WI 53703 608-266-1311, 800-947-8387
[email protected] http://dva.state.wi.us/Ben_VetEd.asp Grant Name: Veterans Education Reimbursement Grant. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Wisconsin veterans who have not yet earned a bachelor’s degree may apply. Applicants must plan to attend a public institution in the state of Wisconsin; have a 2.0 GPA or C average during the semester(s) for which they plan to seek aid; have a household income below $50,000, plus $1,000 for each dependent in excess of two dependents; and apply within 10 years of leaving active duty (exceptions are made for those pursuing part-time study). *Application Process: Visit the department’s Web site to download an application or to apply
online. *Amount: Up to 100 percent of tuition and fees. (Note: Reimbursement is based on the amount of active duty time served by the applicant.) *Deadline: Contact the department for details. Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs 30 West Mifflin Street, PO Box 7843 Madison, WI 53703 608-266-1311, 800-947-8387
[email protected] http://dva.state.wi.us/Ben_education.asp Grant Name: Wisconsin G.I. Bill. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Veterans who have substantial service-connected disabilities may apply. Applicants must plan to attend a public institution in the state of Wisconsin. The program is also open to graduate students. *Application Process: Visit the department’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Tuition reduced by 50 percent. *Deadline: Contact the department for details. Wyoming Commission of Veterans Affairs 5905 Cy Avenue, Room 101 Casper, WY 82604 307-265-7372
[email protected] http://www.nasdva.com/wyoming.html Grant Name: The commission provides tuition waivers for the purpose of college study. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Residents of Wyoming who served in the U.S. military during the Vietnam War are eligible to apply. Applicants must be residents of Wyoming and attend a public college or university in the state either full or part time. Tuition waivers are also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Contact the commission for details. *Amount: Full tuition for no more than 10 semesters of credit classes. *Deadline: Contact the commission for details. Wyoming, University of Contact: Mary Candelaria Office of Student Financial Aid 1000 East University Avenue, Department 3335 Laramie, WY 82071 307-766-3015 http://uwadmnweb.uwyo.edu/sfa/Vet/PDF/kuehne.pdf Scholarship Name: Marna M. Kuehne Scholarship for Disabled Veterans. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility:
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Disabled veterans who are residents of Wyoming may apply. Applicants should have applied for admission to the University of Wyoming (UW) at the time of their scholarship request and be in good academic standing. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with
documentation of veteran status (DD-214) and documentation of their current disability rating. (Note: They should also submit the FAFSA by March 31.) Visit the UW’s Office of Student Financial Aid for further details. *Amount: Up to $10,000. *Deadline: May 31.
Military Scholarships—Graduate The following graduate financial aid resources are available to active, reserve, and retired military personnel. Visit the “Dependents of Veterans” section for resources for children and spouses of military personnel who have died or who were disabled as a result of military service, as well as those who have been declared prisoners of war or missing in action. Air Force Aid Society National Headquarters 241 18th Street, Suite 202 Arlington, VA 22202 800-769-8951
[email protected] http://www.afas.org/Education/body_stap.cfm Grant Name: General George S. Brown Spouse Tuition Assistance Program. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be spouses of active duty officers who intend to pursue higher education that will lead to better employment opportunities. They also must be living overseas with their spouses. Applicants must attend institutions that have been contracted for on-base programs and must be able to demonstrate financial need and career goals. Visit the society’s Web site an in-depth explanation of the program. The program is also open to undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should pick up AFAS Form 90A at their base education office. The base office will be able to inform the applicant of additional information that may be required along with the application (this varies by office). *Amount: Up to $1,500. *Deadline: Deadlines vary. Contact your base education office for deadlines.
along with official transcripts, a photograph, proof of college admission, two references, a school recommendation, a teacher recommendation, an essay, and an academic reporting form. Visit the organization’s Web site to download an application and additional forms. *Amount: $1,000 to $4,000. Applicants who don’t receive grants will qualify for no-interest loans. *Deadline: May 1. Fleet Reserve Association (FRA) Attn: FRA Scholarship Administrator 125 North West Street Alexandria, VA 22314 703-683-1400, 800-FRA-1924 http://www.fra.org/Content/fra/AboutFRA/Scholarships/ default.htm Scholarship Name: FRA Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be members of the FRA or children, dependents, grandchildren, or spouses of FRA members in good standing or of a member in good standing at the time of death. Applicants must demonstrate academic achievement, leadership potential, and financial need. The scholarship is also available to undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with completed transcript request forms and an essay. Financial information on the application (along with all other sections) should be completed in its entirety to be considered. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $5,000. *Deadline: April 15.
Army Aviation Association of America (AAAA) 755 Main Street, Suite 4D Monroe, CT 06468-2830 203-268-2450
[email protected] http://www.quad-a.org Grant/Loan Name: AAAA Scholarship Grant & Loan Program. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be members of AAAA for at least one year prior to applying, spouses of AAAA members or a deceased member, or unmarried children, siblings, or grandchildren of AAAA members or deceased members. Applicants should demonstrate academic achievement and exceptional character. Undergraduates may also apply. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application
Fleet Reserve Association (FRA) Attn: FRA Scholarship Administrator 125 North West Street Alexandria, VA 22314-2754 703-683-1400, 800-FRA-1924 http://www.fra.org/Content/fra/AboutFRA/Scholarships/ default.htm Scholarship Name: Glenn F. Glezen Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be members of FRA or the children, grandchildren, or spouses of 547
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FRA members in good standing. Applicants must demonstrate academic achievement, leadership potential, and financial need. Preference is given to students pursuing master’s or doctorate degrees. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with completed transcript request forms and an essay. Financial information on the application (along with all other sections) should be completed in its entirety to be considered. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $5,000. *Deadline: April 15. Fleet Reserve Association (FRA) Attn: FRA Scholarship Administrator 125 North West Street Alexandria, VA 22314-2754 703-683-1400, 800-FRA-1924 http://www.fra.org/Content/fra/AboutFRA/Scholarships/ default.htm Scholarship Name: Joseph R. Baranski Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be the children, grandchildren, or spouses of FRA members in good standing, or members of FRA themselves. Applicants must demonstrate academic achievement, leadership potential, and financial need. Preference is given to students pursuing master’s or doctorate degrees. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with completed transcript request forms and an essay. Financial information on the application (along with all other sections) should be completed in its entirety to be considered. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $5,000. *Deadline: April 15. Fleet Reserve Association (FRA) Attn: FRA Scholarship Administrator 125 North West Street Alexandria, VA 22314-2754 703-683-1400, 800-FRA-1924 http://www.fra.org/Content/fra/AboutFRA/Scholarships/ default.htm Scholarship Name: Robert W. Nolan Emeritus Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be members of FRA or the children, grandchildren, or spouses of FRA members in good standing. They must also demonstrate academic achievement, leadership potential, and financial need. Preference
is given to students pursuing master’s or doctorate degrees. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with completed transcript request forms and an essay. Financial information on the application (along with all other sections) should be completed in its entirety to be considered. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $5,000. *Deadline: April 15. Fleet Reserve Association (FRA) Attn: FRA Scholarship Administrator 125 North West Street Alexandria, VA 22314-2754 703-683-1400, 800-FRA-1924 http://www.fra.org/Content/fra/AboutFRA/Scholarships/ default.htm Scholarship Name: Schuyler S. Pyle Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants may be members of the FRA or the children, dependents, grandchildren, or spouses of FRA members in good standing or of a member in good standing at the time of death. They must also demonstrate academic achievement, leadership potential, and financial need. The scholarship is also available to undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with completed transcript request forms and an essay. Financial information on the application (along with all other sections) should be completed in its entirety to be considered. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $5,000. *Deadline: April 15. Fleet Reserve Association (FRA) Attn: W. R. Holcombe Walter E. Beale Scholarship 4911 Fennell Court Suffolk, VA 23435
[email protected] http://www.fra.org/Content/fra/AboutFRA/Scholarships/ default.htm Scholarship Name: Walter E. Beale Scholarship. *Academic Area: Engineering (aeronautical), aviation. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be FRA members or spouses, children, or grandchildren of members who are majoring in aeronautical engineering or aviation. Applicants must demonstrate academic achievement, leadership potential, and
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financial need. The scholarship is also available to undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicants must request an application by mail or email. Applications must be submitted along with any additional required documentation by the deadline. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: April 15.
additional supporting materials should be submitted. *Amount: Books, software, and remaining tuition after tuition assistance/DANTES benefits have been applied. *Deadline: Contact the university for deadline information.
Force Recon Association (FRA) Scholarship Committee Attn: Dr. Wayne M. Lingenfelter, Chairman 2992 Calle Gaucho San Clemente, CA 92673 http://www.forcerecon.com Scholarship Name: FRA Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must members in good standing of Force Recon Association or family members of members. They may also be family members of a deceased member. Applicants must be pursuing any kind of postsecondary education and demonstrate academic achievement and exceptional character. The scholarship is also available to undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a personal statement detailing their career plans, copies of official transcripts, and three letters of recommendation. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Two weeks prior to the annual meeting.
Grantham University 7200 NW 85th Street, Suite M Kansas City, MO 64153 800-955-2527
[email protected] http://www.grantham.edu/scholarships.htm Scholarship Name: Military Education Scholarship for Veterans. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be veterans of the United States military who have served honorably. They must also intend to pursue higher education at Grantham University. The scholarship is also available to undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should visit the university’s Web site to download an application packet. Application forms are downloadable as zip files; you’ll need an appropriate program to open the files. Contact the university if you would like an application mailed to you. An application and additional supporting materials should be submitted. *Amount: 25 percent of standard tuition costs. *Deadline: Contact the university for deadline information.
Grantham University 7200 NW 86th Street, Suite M Kansas City, MO 64153 800-955-2527
[email protected] http://www.grantham.edu/scholarships.htm Scholarship Name: Military Education Scholarship for Service Members. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be military service members in any branch of the United States military (including reserves) who intend to pursue a degree program at Grantham University. Applicants should be eligible for military tuition assistance or DANTES to receive this scholarship. The scholarship is also available to undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should visit the university’s Web site to download an application packet. Application forms are downloadable as zip files; you’ll need an appropriate program to open the files. Contact the university if you would like an application mailed to you. An application and
Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs c/o Illinois Student Assistance Commission 1755 Lake Cook Road Deerfield, IL 60015 847-948-8550, 800-899-ISAC http://www.state.il.us/agency/dva/vetben.htm Scholarship Name: Illinois National Guard Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be enlisted National Guard lieutenants or captains with at least one year of service in the Illinois Army/Air National Guard. They must also enroll in an Illinois state-sponsored university or community college. The scholarship is also available to undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) for an application. Visit the ISAC online at http://www.collegezone.com. *Amount: Paid tuition and fees for eight semesters of full-time study or 12 semesters of part-time study. *Deadline: Contact the commission for deadline information.
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Massachusetts Department of Veterans’ Services 600 Washington Street, Suite 1100 Boston, MA 02111 617-210-5480 http://www.state.ma.us/veterans Grant Name: Massachusetts National Guard Education Assistance Program. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Members of the Massachusetts National Guard who plan to attend a public institution in the state of Massachusetts may apply. The program is also open to undergraduate students.*Application Process: Visit the department’s Web site for more information.*Amount: Full tuition. *Deadline: Contact the department for details. Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs State Veterans Service Building 20 West 12th Street, Room 206C St. Paul, MN 55155-2006 651-296-2562 http://www.mdva.state.mn.us Grant Name: Veterans Grant. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Disabled Minnesota veterans who have exhausted all federal education benefits may apply. Applicants must plan to or currently attend a public college or university in Minnesota. The grant is also available to undergraduate students. *Application Process: Visit the department’s Web site for details. *Amount: Contact the department for details. *Deadline: Contact the department for details. Texas Veterans Commission PO Box 12277 Austin, TX 78711-2277 512-463-6564, 800-252-8387
[email protected] http://www.tvc.state.tx.us/Hazlewood_Act.htm Grant Name: The commission provides tuition waivers for the purpose of college study. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Veterans of the Spanish-American War through the Persian Gulf War who were legal residents of Texas at the time they entered military service are eligible to apply. Applicants must have exhausted all federal educational benefits, be current residents of Texas, and plan to attend a public college or university in the state. Tuition waivers are also available to undergraduate students. *Application Process:
Contact the commission for details. *Amount: Full tuition. *Deadline: Contact the commission for details. Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs 30 West Mifflin Street, PO Box 7843 Madison, WI 53703 608-266-1311, 800-947-8387
[email protected] http://dva.state.wi.us/Ben_personalloans.asp Loan Name: Personal Loan Program. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Veterans who are seeking a loan to pursue postsecondary education may apply. Applicants must plan to attend a public institution in the state of Wisconsin. Spouses of deceased veterans, and children of deceased veterans may also apply. The program is also open to undergraduate students. *Application Process: Visit the department’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Up to $25,000. *Deadline: Contact the department for details. Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs 30 West Mifflin Street, PO Box 7843 Madison, WI 53703 608-266-1311, 800-947-8387
[email protected] http://dva.state.wi.us/Ben_education.asp Grant Name: Tuition Residency for Wisconsin Veterans. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Veterans who entered active duty as Wisconsin residents may apply. Applicants must plan to or currently attend a University of Wisconsin System institution. The program is also open to undergraduate students. *Application Process: Visit the department’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Eligibility for in-state tuition rates. *Deadline: Contact the department for details. Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs 30 West Mifflin Street, PO Box 7843 Madison, WI 53703 608-266-1311, 800-947-8387
[email protected] http://dva.state.wi.us/Ben_education.asp Grant Name: Wisconsin G.I. Bill. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Veterans who have substantial service-connected disabilities may apply. Applicants must plan to attend a public institution in the state of Wisconsin. The program is
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also open to undergraduate students. *Application Process: Visit the department’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Tuition reduced by 50 percent. *Deadline: Contact the department for details. Wyoming Commission of Veterans Affairs 5905 Cy Avenue, Room 101 Casper, WY 82604 307-265-7372
[email protected] http://www.nasdva.com/wyoming.html
Grant Name: The commission provides tuition waivers for the purpose of college study. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Residents of Wyoming who served in the U.S. military during the Vietnam War are eligible to apply. Applicants must be residents of Wyoming and attend a public college or university in the state either full or part time. The program is also open to undergraduate students. *Application Process: Contact the commission for details. *Amount: Full tuition for no more than 10 semesters of credit classes. *Deadline: Contact the commission for details.
Study Abroad—Undergraduate The following financial aid resources are available to undergraduate students who are interested in pursuing study abroad. American Institute for Foreign Study AIFS College Division River Plaza 9 West Broad Street Stamford, CT 06902-3788 800-727-2437 http://www.aifsabroad.com/ays/scholarships.htm Scholarship Name: American Institute for Foreign Study Diversity Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Study Abroad Country: Open. *Eligibility: Applicants must be African American, Asian American, Hispanic American, Native American, or Pacific Islander. They also must meet the minimum requirements for the program to which they are applying, have at least a 3.0 minimum cumulative GPA, show leadership potential, and be involved in extracurricular activities centered on multicultural or international issues. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a $95 application fee, one letter of reference, and an essay of up to 1,000 words on “How studying abroad will change my life.” Visit the institute’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Full program fees plus round trip airfare for the winner; three runners up receive $2,000 each. *Deadline: April 15, October 15.
and personal growth.” Visit the institute’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000 to $2,000. *Deadline: April 15, October 15. American Swedish Institute 2600 Park Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55407-1090 612-871-4907
[email protected] http://www.americanswedishinst.org/scholarship.htm Scholarship Name: Malmberg Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Open. *Study Abroad Country: Sweden. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. residents who are either enrolled in a degreegranting institution or are scholars whose work can be enhanced by study in Sweden. They also must have chosen a university in Sweden and have attained an acceptance letter or an invitation from the school prior to applying. Applicants are responsible for attaining their own visas. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with two letters of recommendation, a copy of an acceptance letter from a Swedish institution, a 1,000-word summary of the applicant’s research topic/project, and a proposed budget. Visit the organization’s Web site to download an application. Applications are accepted only after September 1 of each year. *Amount: Up to $10,000. *Deadline: November 15.
American Institute for Foreign Study AIFS College Division River Plaza 9 West Broad Street Stamford, CT 06902-3788 800-727-2437 http://www.aifsabroad.com/ays/scholarships.htm Scholarship Name: American Institute for Foreign Study Study Abroad Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Study Abroad Country: Open. *Eligibility: Applicants must meet the minimum requirements for the program to which they are applying, have at least a 3.0 minimum cumulative GPA, show leadership potential, and be involved in extracurricular activities centered on multicultural or international issues. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a $95 application fee, one letter of reference, and an essay of up to 1,000 words on “How studying abroad will impact my academic
Augsburg College Center for Global Education 2211 Riverside Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55454 612-330-1159, 800-299-8899
[email protected] http://www.augsburg.edu/global/seminfo.html Scholarship Name: Scholarship for Students from Historically Disadvantaged Groups. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Study Abroad Country: El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, Namibia, Nicaragua. *Eligibility: Applicants must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate in a college or university in the United States, be accepted into the Center for Global Education’s study abroad program, have funding beyond the scholarship (financial aid, loans, etc.), and be able to demonstrate membership 552
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in an underrepresented minority group. Applicants should also demonstrate their reasons for wanting to participate in the program, how they will share their experiences with others, and demonstrate financial need. Priority is given to U.S. citizens and permanent residents. Although open to all majors, students will be studying predetermined subjects for college credit while participating in the program. For example, students in the Central American program will take classes in Spanish language, history, religion, and political science. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with answers to two essay questions and proof of additional funding sources other than the scholarship. Visit the center’s Web site for additional information on the travel abroad semesters. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: May 1, November 1. AustraLearn Scholarship 12050 North Pecos Street, Suite 320 Westminster, CO 80234 303-446-2214, 800-980-0033
[email protected] http://www.australearn.org/Programs/StudyAbroad/ Scholarship/GeneralScholarship.htm Scholarship Name: AustraLearn Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Study Abroad Country: Australia, New Zealand. *Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in a college or university in the United States and must be already accepted to study abroad at an AustraLearn program university in Australia or New Zealand. Applicants cannot apply for the scholarship prior to being accepted into the study abroad program. They also must maintain at least a 2.5 GPA. The scholarship is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a statement of financial need, a statement of their extracurricular activities and career plans, and an essay discussing how studying abroad will impact that future career. Visit the organization’s Web site to learn more about their study abroad programs. Applications are distributed to individuals once they have been accepted into the study abroad program only. *Amount: $1,000 to $2,500. *Deadline: April 30, November 30. Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Center for International Student Programs (CISP) 342 Madison Avenue, Suite 1224
New York, NY 10173 800-962-2248
[email protected] http://www.bgu.ac.il/cgi-bin/osp/bgu. pl?side1=finances/side1.htm&side2=finances/side6b. htm&main=finances/6b.htm Scholarship Name: Ginsburg-Ingerman Scholarship Fund. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Study Abroad Country: Israel. *Eligibility: Applicants must be accepted into or enrolled in a college or university in the United States, never have been to Israel, and must want to learn about the people of Israel by living there for a period of time. They must also demonstrate financial need and must commit to working as a recruiter and representative for the CISP upon their return to the United States. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the center for information on how to apply. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Contact the center for deadline information. British Council British Embassy 3100 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20008-3600 202-588-7844
[email protected] http://www.marshallscholarship.org Scholarship Name: Marshall Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Study Abroad Country: United Kingdom. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens who have attained an undergraduate degree in the U.S. and have maintained at least a 3.7 GPA. Applicants should have received their undergraduate degree within the past two years and want to study in the United Kingdom in order to strengthen relationships between U.S. and British people and governments. The scholarship is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should visit the council’s Web site to determine where the regional office in their area is located. Applications must be submitted online, but supporting materials should be sent to the applicant’s regional office. Applicants must state in their application their first and second choices of universities and courses of proposed study. Supporting materials include four letters of recommendation and academic transcripts. Visit the council’s Web site to apply online. This scholarship is for a two-year period of study. *Amount: University
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fees, cost of living expenses, annual book grant, thesis grant, research and daily travel grants, fares to and from the United States and, where applicable, a contribution toward the support of a dependent spouse.*Deadline: October 5. CIEE 7 Custom House Street, 3rd Floor Portland, ME 04101 207-553-7600, 800-40-STUDY
[email protected] http://www.ciee.org/study/scholarships.aspx Scholarship Name: CIEE International Study Programs (CIEE-ISP) Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Study Abroad Country: Open. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. residents applying to a CIEE Study Center program, whose school is also an academic consortium member (a complete list can be viewed at the organization’s Web site), and who demonstrate both financial need and academic achievement. The scholarship is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application online. Additional application materials, including a personal statement that touches on the student’s achievements and financial circumstances, should be mailed. Recommendations and academic transcripts must be submitted also. Visit the organization’s Web site to view a complete list of study abroad programs. *Amount: $500, $1000. *Deadline: April 1, November 1. CIEE 7 Custom House Street, 3rd Floor Portland, ME 04101 207-553-7600, 800-40-STUDY
[email protected] http://www.ciee.org/study/scholarships.aspx Scholarship Name: Jennifer Ritzmann Scholarship for Studies in Tropical Biology. *Academic Area: Biology. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Study Abroad Country: Costa Rica. *Eligibility: Applicants must be attending the CIEE Tropical Biology Program at Monteverde, Costa Rica, and aim to work in forestry and rainforest preservation. *Application Process: This memorial scholarship is awarded to one student each year who applies to the program in Costa Rica. All applicants to this program are considered, and the one whose application materials most match the goals of Jennifer Ritzmann is chosen for the scholarship. There are no additional application
requirements. Visit the organization’s Web site to read about the life of Jennifer Ritzmann and the scholarship established in her name. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: April 1, November 1. CIEE 7 Custom House Street, 3rd Floor Portland, ME 04101 207-553-7600, 800-40-STUDY
[email protected] http://www.ciee.org/study/scholarships.aspx Grant Name: John E. Bowman Travel Grant. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Study Abroad Area: Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, Latin America. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are participating in a CIEE study or volunteer program and who have financial need. Applicants must attend a school that is a CIEE member or academic consortium member. Visit the organization’s Web site for complete list of college and university members. Applicants must be traveling to a nontraditional destination in Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, or Latin America. The scholarship is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicant should apply online and send additional application materials, including a personal statement essay (not to exceed 500 words), letters of recommendation, and academic transcripts. *Amount: $500, $1000. *Deadline: April 1, November 1. CIEE 7 Custom House Street, 3rd Floor Portland, ME 04101 207-553-7600, 800-40-STUDY
[email protected] http://www.ciee.org/study/scholarships.aspx Scholarship Name: Robert B. Bailey Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Study Abroad Country: Open. *Eligibility: Applicants should be applying to a CIEE Study Center program, be U.S. citizens, and be members of an underrepresented minority group. They also must demonstrate financial need and academic achievement. The scholarship is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application online. Additional application materials, including a personal statement that touches on the impact of the student’s minority status on his or her choice of study abroad program, should be submitted by mail. Recommendations and academic transcripts must
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also be submitted. Visit the organization’s Web site to view a complete list of study abroad programs. *Amount: $500. *Deadline: April 1, November 1. CIEE 7 Custom House Street, 3rd Floor Portland, ME 04101 207-553-7600, 800-40-STUDY
[email protected] http://www.ciee.org/study/scholarships.aspx Scholarship Name: U.S. Department of Education Fulbright-Hays Group Projects Abroad Program. *Academic Area: Foreign languages. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Study Abroad Country: China. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents who want to attend a Chinese language program at one of the following universities: University of Beijing, East China Normal University (Shanghai), Nanjing University, or National Chengchi University (Taipei). Applicants must be undergraduate juniors or seniors who intend to pursue careers in foreign language teaching. They also must have completed at least two years of collegelevel Mandarin Chinese, demonstrate academic achievement, financial need, and an interest in pursuing a graduate degree in Chinese studies. The scholarship is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should apply online, and mail additional application materials, including official transcripts, recommendations, an application fee, and a 250- to 500-word personal statement. Visit the organization’s Web site for more specific information about the application process. *Amount: $500 to $8,000. *Deadline: April 1, November 1. Cultural Experiences Abroad (CEA) 1400 East Southern Avenue, Suite B-108 Tempe, AZ 85282-8011 800-266-4441 http://www.gowithcea.com/financing/scholarships.html Scholarship Name: Cultural Experiences Abroad Academic Development Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Study Abroad Country: Open. *Eligibility: Applicants must be accepted into a CEA program, currently enrolled as an undergraduate student in a U.S. or Canadian college or university, maintain at least a 2.7 GPA, and adhere to the CEA Code of Conduct. Visit the organization’s Web site to read the CEA Code of Conduct. Applicants must be attending a trimester, semester, or yearlong CEA program. *Application Process: Applicants
should submit a completed application along with an unofficial transcript and a 400- to 500-word essay answering a specific question relating to the scholarship. Visit the organization’s Web site to view the current essay question. *Amount: $500. Deadline: March 1, April 15, October 15. Cultural Experiences Abroad (CEA) 1400 East Southern Avenue, Suite B-108 Tempe, AZ 85282-8011 800-266-4441
[email protected] http://www.gowithcea.com/financing/scholarships.html Scholarship Name: Cultural Experiences Abroad Affiliate Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Study Abroad Country: Open. *Eligibility: Applicants must be accepted into a CEA program, currently enrolled as an undergraduate student in a U.S. or Canadian college or university, maintain at least a 3.0 GPA, and adhere to the CEA Code of Conduct. Visit the organization’s Web site to read the CEA Code of Conduct. Applicants must attend a home institution that is a member of the CEA Affiliate Program. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with an unofficial transcript and a 400- to 500-word essay answering a specific question relating to the scholarship. Visit the organization’s Web site to view the current essay question. *Amount: $1,000. Deadline: March 1, April 15, October 15. Cultural Experiences Abroad (CEA) 1400 East Southern Avenue, Suite B-108 Tempe, AZ 85282-8011 800-266-4441
[email protected] http://www.gowithcea.com/financing/scholarships.html Scholarship Name: Cultural Experiences Abroad Alumni Go-Again Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Study Abroad Country: Open. *Eligibility: Applicants must be accepted into a CEA program, currently enrolled as an undergraduate student in a U.S. or Canadian college or university, maintain at least a 3.0 GPA, and adhere to the CEA Code of Conduct. Visit the organization’s Web site to read the CEA Code of Conduct. Applicants must have already completed a CEA program and want to attend a second trimester, semester, or year program. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with an unofficial transcript and a 400- to 500-word
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essay answering a specific question relating to the scholarship. Visit the organization’s Web site to view the current essay question. *Amount: $500. Deadline: March 1, April 15, October 15.
400- to 500-word essay answering a specific question relating to the scholarship. Visit the organization’s Web site to view the current essay question. *Amount: $1,000. Deadline: March 1, April 15, October 15.
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[email protected] http://www.gowithcea.com/financing/scholarships.html Scholarship Name: Cultural Experiences Abroad Arts Scholarship. *Academic Area: Visual arts (history), visual arts (open). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Study Abroad Country: Open. *Eligibility: Applicants must be accepted into a CEA program, currently enrolled as an undergraduate student in a U.S. or Canadian college or university, maintain at least a 3.0 GPA, and adhere to the CEA Code of Conduct. Visit the organization’s Web site to read the CEA Code of Conduct. Applicants must be attending a trimester, semester, or year-long CEA program in which they study art history or studio or fine arts. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with an unofficial transcript and a 400- to 500-word essay answering a specific question relating to the scholarship. Visit the organization’s Web site to view the current essay question. *Amount: $1,000. Deadline: March 1, April 15, October 15.
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[email protected] http://www.gowithcea.com/financing/scholarships.html Scholarship Name: Cultural Experiences Abroad Chris Towns France Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Study Abroad Country: France. *Eligibility: Applicants must be accepted into a CEA program, be currently enrolled as an undergraduate student in a U.S. or Canadian college or university, maintain at least a 3.0 GPA, and adhere to the CEA Code of Conduct. Visit the organization’s Web site to read the CEA Code of Conduct. Applicants must be applying for a trimester, semester, or year program in France and also must demonstrate involvement in extracurricular activities that are multicultural or international in nature. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with an unofficial transcript and a 400- to 500-word essay answering a specific question relating to the scholarship. Visit the organization’s Web site to view the current essay question. *Amount: $1,000. Deadline: March 1, April 15, October 15.
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[email protected] http://www.gowithcea.com/financing/scholarships.html Scholarship Name: Cultural Experiences Abroad Business Scholarship. *Academic Area: Business. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Study Abroad Country: Open. *Eligibility: Applicants must be accepted into a CEA program, currently enrolled as an undergraduate student in a U.S. or Canadian college or university, maintain at least a 3.0 GPA, and adhere to the CEA Code of Conduct. Visit the organization’s Web site to read the CEA Code of Conduct. Applicants must be attending a trimester, semester, or year-long CEA program in which they study business. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with an unofficial transcript and a
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[email protected] http://www.gowithcea.com/financing/scholarships.html Scholarship Name: Cultural Experiences Abroad Liberal Arts and Sciences Scholarship. *Academic Area: Liberal arts, sciences. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Study Abroad Country: Open. *Eligibility: Applicants must be accepted into a CEA program, currently enrolled as an undergraduate student in a U.S. or Canadian college or university, maintain at least a 3.0 GPA, and adhere to the CEA Code of Conduct. Visit the organization’s Web site to read the CEA Code of Conduct. Applicants must be attending a trimester, semester, or year-long CEA program in which they study liberal arts and sciences.
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*Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with an unofficial transcript and a 400- to 500-word essay answering a specific question relating to the scholarship. Visit the organization’s Web site to view the current essay question. *Amount: $1,000. Deadline: March 1, April 15, October 15. Cultural Experiences Abroad (CEA) 1400 East Southern Avenue, Suite B-108 Tempe, AZ 85282-8011 800-255-4441
[email protected] http://www.gowithcea.com/financing/scholarships.html Scholarship Name: Cultural Experiences Abroad Spanish Language Scholarship. *Academic Area: Foreign languages. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Study Abroad Country: Open. *Eligibility: Applicants must be accepted into a CEA program, currently enrolled as an undergraduate student in a U.S. or Canadian college or university, maintain at least a 3.0 GPA, and adhere to the CEA Code of Conduct. Visit the organization’s Web site to read the CEA Code of Conduct. Applicants must be attending a trimester, semester, or year-long Spanish Language CEA program. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with an unofficial transcript and a 400- to 500-word essay answering a specific question relating to the scholarship. Visit the organization’s Web site to view the current essay question. *Amount: $1,000. Deadline: March 1, April 15, October 15. German Academic Exchange Service/Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst (DAAD) Undergraduate Scholarships 871 UN Plaza New York, NY 10017 212-758-3223
[email protected] http://www.daad.org/?p=47220 Scholarship Name: Undergraduate Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be college sophomores or juniors who are seeking DAAD support for a four- to 10-month period in Germany during the German academic year. They must also demonstrate academic achievement, be U.S. or Canadian citizens, be able to receive credit at their home institution for their study in Germany, and
have a well-defined project or internship plans for their stay in Germany. Applicants must be younger than 32 and should demonstrate an interest in German and European affairs. German language proficiency is not required. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a curriculum vitae/resume, project proposal, at least one letter of recommendation (three maximum), a statement of support from the student’s study abroad office, proof of acceptance into a study abroad program or a letter of invitation from a German institution, transcripts, and a DAAD language certificate. Visit the organization’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: 615 Euro per month. *Deadline: January 31. Golden Key Attn: Scholarship Program Administrators Golden Key Scholarships/Awards PO Box 23737 Nashville, TN 37202-3737 404-377-2400, 800-377-2401
[email protected] http://www.goldenkey.org/GKweb/ ScholarshipsandAwards/ ScholarshipandAwardListing/ MemberScholarshipsandAwards.htm Scholarship Name: Golden Key Study Abroad Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Study Abroad Country: Open. *Eligibility: Applicants should be undergraduate members of the Golden Key International Honour Society who demonstrate academic achievement and whose plans to study abroad will enhance their major field of study. *Application Process: Applicants must first register their intent to apply online at the society’s Web site. Once registered, applicants will be prompted to print a cover page to the application, which must be mailed. Additional required documents to mail include a description of the applicant’s planned academic program at the host university (up to five pages), a one-page statement of the relevance of the study abroad to the applicant’s degree (signed by a professor), and an official academic transcript. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: April 15. Golden Key Macquarie Abroad Macquarie International Building, E3A
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Macquarie University North Ryde NSW 2109 Australia 404-377-2400, 800-377-2401
[email protected] http://www.goldenkey.org/GKweb/ ScholarshipsandAwards/ ScholarshipandAwardListing/PartnerScholarships. htm Scholarship Name: Macquarie University Study Abroad Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Study Abroad Country: Australia. *Eligibility: Applicants should be U.S. or Canadian citizens who are undergraduate members of the Golden Key International Honour Society. Applicants should demonstrate involvement in their Golden Key chapter as well as academic achievement. *Application Process: Applicants must first register their intent to apply online at the society’s Web site. Once registered, applicants will be prompted to print a cover page that is to accompany the official application, . This should be mailed along with the cover page, personal essay (500-word maximum), two letters of recommendation, an official transcript, and a personal resume that lists extracurricular activities, work history, universities attended, and any special circumstances. *Amount: One semester of paid tuition. All other related expenses are the responsibility of the applicant. *Deadline: October 20. Institute of Current World Affairs Attn: Peter B. Martin, Executive Director 4 West Wheelock Street Hanover, NH 03755 603-643-5548
[email protected] http://www.icwa.org Fellowship Name: John O. Crane Memorial Fellowship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Adults. *Study Abroad Area: East-Central Europe, Middle East. *Eligibility: Applicants must be under the age of 36 and interested in participating in a self-designed independent study for two years in East-Central Europe or the Middle East. They also should be finished with academic study, or at least currently not pursuing academic study. This fellowship does not fund academic study, but rather independent study of the applicant’s design. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a letter of interest outlining their proposed area of study, personal background, and professional experience along with
a resume. Candidates who are chosen to proceed to the next round will be provided with a detailed application. Visit the institute’s Web site for an indepth description of the fellowship and its purpose. *Amount: Awards vary. Full funding for two years. *Deadline: February 28. Institute of Current World Affairs Attn: Peter B. Martin, Executive Director 4 West Wheelock Street Hanover, NH 03755 603-643-5548
[email protected] http://www.icwa.org Fellowship Name: Target-of-Opportunity Fellowship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Adults. *Study Abroad Country: Open. *Eligibility: Applicants must be under the age of 36 and interested in participating in a self-designed independent study for two years in the country of their choice. Applicants should be finished with academic study, or at least currently not pursuing academic study. This fellowship does not fund academic study, but rather independent study of the applicant’s design. A list of countries has been designated by the institute as areas of interest; however, applicants can propose an area of study in any country that he or she believes has a topic worthy of study. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a letter of interest outlining their proposed area of study, personal background, and professional experience along with a resume. Candidates who are chosen to proceed to the next round will be provided with a detailed application. Visit the institute’s Web site for an in-depth description of the fellowship and its purpose. *Amount: Awards vary. Full funding for two years. *Deadline: February 28. Institute of International Education Inc. Fulbright Program 809 United Nations Plaza New York, NY 10017-3580 212-984-5400 http://www.iie.org//TemplateFulbright. cfm?section=Fulbright1 Grant Name: Fulbright Grant. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Study Abroad Country: Open. *Eligibility: Applicants must be interested in studying abroad for any number of purposes. Visit the institute’s Web site for eligibility requirements for individual placements in various countries. Graduate students and recent college
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graduates may also apply for this grant. *Application Process: Students enrolled in undergraduate or graduate programs in the United States must apply through the Fulbright Program Adviser (FPA) on their campuses. College graduates should contact the FPA at their alma mater. Applicants must collect all supporting documents, including a foreign language report, references, and transcripts, and submit them with a hard copy application to their campus FPA. Visit the institute’s Web site to locate the name of the FPA at your campus. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Deadlines vary by college campus, but are usually between mid-September and early October. Institute of International Education Inc. Attn: Transcripts 520 Post Oak Boulevard, Suite 740 Houston, TX 77027 713-621-6300, ext. 25
[email protected] http://www.iie.org/programs/gilman/index.html Scholarship Name: Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Study Abroad Country: Open. *Eligibility: Applicants must be undergraduate students at two- or four-year colleges who are receiving federal Pell Grants. They also must be U.S. citizens and should have applied to or been accepted into a study abroad program (in any country except Cuba or any country on the State Department’s travel warning list). Applicants must demonstrate financial need, and priority is given to students who are seeking nontraditional destinations (outside of Western Europe and Australia). Candidates from two-year colleges are encouraged to apply as are ethnic minority or disabled students. Scholarships are offered for the fall and spring semesters only. Summer scholarships are not offered. *Application Process: Applicants must apply online, completing the student section, and should tell their advisers of their intent to apply. After a student applies online, an e-mail is sent to the student’s adviser requesting that he or she fill out an online application. Applicants need to send three paper copies of their transcripts (one original and two photocopies) by mail. Visit the organization’s Web site to apply online. *Amount: Up to $5,000. *Deadline: April 4, September 26. International Education Finance Corporation (IEFC) 222 Forbes Road, Suite 406 Braintree, MA 02184
781-843-5334, 888-296-4332
[email protected] http://www.iefc.com Loan Name: International Education Finance Corporation Loans. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Study Abroad Country: Open. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens who want to study outside of the United States either for a designated period of time or for a full degree. Some loans require school participation. Visit the organization’s Web site to determine if your school is eligible. Graduate students may also apply for these loans.*Application Process: Applicants should visit the organization’s Web site to apply online. *Amount: Awards vary. Loans must be repaid. *Deadline: There is no deadline. International Student Exchange Program (ISEP) Attn: Jennifer Precht, Sr. Program Officer (Germany), or Léa Senn, Program Officer (France) 1616 P Street, NW, Suite 150 Washington, DC 20036 202-667-8027
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[email protected] http://www.isep.org/scholarship/kade.html Scholarship Name: New York Community Trust-Annette Kade Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Study Abroad Country: France, Germany. *Eligibility: Applicants must apply and be qualified for a full-year ISEP placement and must demonstrate financial need. Students must choose an ISEP member institution in France or Germany. Visit the organization’s Web site to read in-depth about full-year programs and to view lists of member institutions. Students may elect to enter programs with paid language lessons or not. Larger scholarships are awarded to those taking paid language classes. The scholarship is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed ISEP application signed by an ISEP coordinator, as well as an essay. Visit the organization’s Web site to view the current essay question. *Amount: Up to $3,000. *Deadline: May 15. International Student Loan Program Center 15 Cottage Avenue, Fifth Floor Quincy, MA 02169 617-535-7710, 866-229-8900 http://www.internationalstudentloan.com Loan Name: Study Abroad Loan. *Academic Area: Open.
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*Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Study Abroad Country: Open. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens who have good credit. Even with good credit, most applicants require a cosigner. Applicants must show proof of acceptance or enrollment in a study abroad program at an approved institution. Visit the organization’s Web site to view approved institutions and/or programs. Graduate students may also apply for these loans. *Application Process: Applicants can apply online, over the phone, or by mail. Visit the organization’s Web site to apply. This is a loan program, and all funds must be repaid. *Amount: Up to $30,000. *Deadline: There are no deadlines for this program. Jerome Foundation 400 Simbley Street, Suite 125 St. Paul, MN 55101-1928 651-224-9431, 800-995-3766
[email protected] http://www.jeromefdn.org/IV~Grant_Programs/ C~Travel_and_Study Grant Name: Travel and Study Grant Program. *Academic Area: English/literature, writing, film/television, performing arts (choreography). *Age Group: Adults. *Study Abroad Country: Open. *Eligibility: Applicants must be emerging creative artists who live in either the 11-county metropolitan area of the Twin Cities in Minnesota or the five boroughs of New York City. Most undergraduate and graduate students do not qualify. Visit the organization’s Web site for exceptions to this rule. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a cover sheet and a project proposal (limited to one discipline). Visit the organization’s Web site to read more about the program. *Amount: Up to $5,000. *Deadline: January 13. My Travel Bug Attn: Amanda O’Neil, Executive Director 60 Elm Street Westerly, RI 02891
[email protected] http://www.mytravelbug.org Fellowship Name: My Travel Bug Fellowship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Age 16 and up. *Study Abroad Country: Open. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens over the age of 16 who can demonstrate financial need, intellectual curiosity, and a desire to travel. They also must be in good health and have a U.S. passport. Applicants must agree to write two travelogues and take four photographs
for each month abroad, which will be published on the organization’s Web site. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a personal information form, an itinerary and budget (with specific activities), three 1,000-word essays, and a small application fee. Visit the organization’s Web site for further information and to download necessary forms. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Deadlines vary. Visit the organization’s Web site for the next scheduled deadline. National Italian American Foundation 1860 19th Street, NW Washington, DC 20009 202-387-0600
[email protected] https://www.niaf.org/scholarships/index.asp Scholarship Name: National Italian American Foundation Scholarships. *Academic Area: Open, Italian studies. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Study Abroad Country: Italy. *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors or college students who belong to one of two eligibility categories: Italian American students who demonstrate academic achievement and potential or students from any ethnic background who are majoring or minoring in Italian studies or Italian language and who also exhibit academic achievement. Some scholarships require financial need, while others focus more on academic achievement. Applicants must be enrolled or accepted into an accredited U.S. college or university for the fall semester, maintain a GPA of at least 3.5, and be U.S. citizens. Some scholarships are also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should submit an application online at the organization’s Web site. Students must ask one of their teachers to submit an online evaluation form. Official transcripts, as well as the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (for financial need scholarships), must be submitted by mail. *Amount: $2,500 to $10,000. *Deadline: March 1. National Security Education Program c/o Academy for Educational Development 1825 Connecticut Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20009 202-884-8285, 800-498-9360
[email protected] http://worldstudy.gov/overview.html Scholarship Name: David L. Boren Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Study Abroad Country: Countries critical
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to U.S. national security, including countries in Africa, Asia, Eastern and Central Europe, Latin America, the Caribbean, and the Middle East. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens who are matriculating in an accredited degree program in the United States. Applicants must be pursuing a program/major/career that has a “justifiable connection” with national security. Applicants also must include the study of foreign language as part of their programs and must agree to a service requirement upon completion of the program. The service requirement consists of equal amount of time (as what was spent overseas) working for the U.S. government or a U.S. college or university. David L. Boren Fellowships are also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants can apply online or request a printed application. Visit the organization’s Web site to apply online and to learn more about the program. *Amount: Up to $20,000. *Deadline: Deadlines vary. Contact the organization for deadline information. National Society of Collegiate Scholars 1900 K Street, NW, Suite 890 Washington, DC 20006 202-265-9000, 800-989-6727 http://www.nscs.org/memberbenefits/ ScholarshipOpportunities/Abroad/index.cfm Scholarship Name: National Society of Collegiate Scholars Scholar Abroad Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be NSCS members and full-time students who wish to study abroad for a semester. The scholarship is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should visit the society’s Web site to apply online *Amount: $5,000 (fall, spring); $2,500 (summer). *Deadline: Deadlines vary by semester. National Welsh-American Foundation 143 Sunny Hillside Road Benton, PA 17814-7822 570-925-NWAF
[email protected] http://www.wales-usa.org/projects.html Scholarship Name: National Welsh-American Foundation Exchange Scholarship Program. *Academic Area: Welsh studies. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Study Abroad Country: Wales. *Eligibility: Applicants must be Welsh-American students who wish to participate in an exchange program by which they can
have the opportunity to study Welsh history, language, and culture in Wales. Applicants should contact the organization for additional eligibility requirements. The scholarship is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the organization for information about the application process. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Contact the organization for deadline information. Phi Kappa Phi Louisiana State University PO Box 16000305 Baton Rouge, LA 70893-6000 225-388-4917, 800-804-9880, ext. 13
[email protected] http://www.phikappaphi.org/Web/Scholarships/ studyabroad.html Grant Name: Study Abroad Grant Competition. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Study Abroad Country: Open. *Eligibility: Applicants may be Phi Kappa Phi members or non-members, but they must attend a college or university with an active chapter of Phi Kappa Phi. They also must have completed at least 56 semester hours, but not more than 90 semester hours, and they must have at least two semesters remaining once they return from studying abroad. Applicants must have applied and been accepted into a study abroad program and it must relate to the applicant’s major. They also must have a GPA of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with two completed recommendation forms, a personal statement, a letter of acceptance into a study abroad program, and transcripts. Applicants must submit six copies of this application packet. Visit the organization’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: February 15. Rotary International One Rotary Center 1560 Sherman Avenue Evanston, IL 60201 847-866-3000
[email protected] http://www.rotary.org/foundation/educational/amb_ scho/index.html Scholarship Name: Ambassadorial Scholarships. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be citizens of
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a country in which there are Rotary clubs. They also must have completed at least two years of collegelevel course work or have equivalent professional experience before commencing their scholarship studies. Applicants for Academic-Year and Multi-Year Ambassadorial Scholarships must be proficient in the language of the proposed host country. Cultural Ambassadorial Scholarship applicants must have completed at least one year of college-level course work or equivalent in the proposed language of study. Graduate students and professionals may also apply for these scholarships. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a personal statement, a statement of intent, a language ability form, and official transcripts. Visit Rotary International’s Web site to download an application. Applicants should submit this application to their local or district Rotary Club. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: Contact your local Rotary Club for details.
http://www.sofn.com/aboutus/Foundation/ GrantsScholarships.html Scholarship Name: Nancy Lorraine Jensen Memorial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Chemistry, engineering (chemical), engineering (electrical), engineering (mechanical), physics. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be female U.S. citizens between the ages of 17 and 35 who are pursuing degrees in chemistry, physics, or chemical, electrical, or mechanical engineering. They must also be members of Sons of Norway or children or grandchildren of members. Alternately, applicants’ parents or grandparents may be employed at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland. The scholarship is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the organization to receive an application and further information about the application process. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: March 1.
Sons of Norway Foundation c/o Sons of Norway 1455 West Lake Street Minneapolis, MN 55408-2666 612-827-3611, 800-945-8851
[email protected] http://www.sofn.com/aboutus/Foundation/ GrantsScholarships.html Scholarship Name: Astrid G. Cates Scholarship Fund and Myrtle Beinhauer Fund. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be current members of Sons of Norway or children or grandchildren of current members in districts 1-6. They also must demonstrate academic achievement and financial need and be enrolled or accepted into a postsecondary institution. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a personal statement outlining their plan and location of study, a statement of financial need, transcripts, and one letter of recommendation. Visit the organization’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $500 to $750. *Deadline: March 1.
Sons of Norway Foundation c/o Sons of Norway 1455 West Lake Street Minneapolis, MN 55408-2666 612-827-3611, 800-945-8851
[email protected] http://www.sofn.com/aboutus/Foundation/ GrantsScholarships.html Scholarship Name: Oslo International Summer School Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Study Abroad Country: Norway. *Eligibility: Applicants must be current members of Sons of Norway or children or grandchildren of current members in districts 1-6. They must also be accepted into the Oslo International Summer School program and demonstrate academic potential, financial need, and participation in school activities. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with answers to two essays found on the application, three letters of recommendation, and official transcripts. Visit the organization’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,500. *Deadline: March 1.
Sons of Norway Foundation c/o Sons of Norway 1455 West Lake Street Minneapolis, MN 55408-2666 612-827-3611, 800-945-8851
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Woman’s National Farm and Garden Association Inc. (WFNGA) Attn: Frysinger Exchange PO Box 1175 Midland, MI 48641-1175 http://www.wnfga.org
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Fellowship Name: The Grace E. Frysinger Exchange Fellowship allows the recipient to participate in a one-month foreign exchange program. *Academic Areas: Agriculture, horticulture. *Age Group: Open. *Study Abroad Country: Varies. *Eligibility: Applicants must be women with outgoing personalities who have an interest in the rural and urban life of other women of the world, knowledge of the mission of the organization she represents, and are in good health. All members of the association are eligible to apply. *Application Procedure: Applicants must submit, in resume form, detailed personal information and two recent photos. Visit the association’s Web site for detailed information on application requirements. The fellowship is awarded every four years. *Amount: Travel expenses are paid in full. *Deadline: Varies. Contact the association for more information. Youth For Understanding USA American Overseas Office 6400 Goldsboro Road, Suite 100 Bethesda, MD 20817 800-TEENAGE http://www.yfu-usa.org
Scholarship Name: Youth For Understanding Scholarships. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: High school students. *Study Abroad Country: Varies; applicants must select from a list of participating countries. *Eligibility: Applicants must be between the ages of 15 and 18 who want to live and study abroad for a period of a semester, year, or summer. They also must demonstrate academic achievement by maintaining at least a 3.0 GPA (summer and year programs) or a 2.0 GPA for summer programs. Eligibility requirements differ for each scholarship awarded. Visit the organization’s Web site to see if you qualify for national, regional, or employer sponsored scholarships. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a $35 application fee, transcripts, and any additional supporting materials required for the specific scholarship. Visit the organization’s Web site to download applications and to find out more about the different programs offered. *Amount: Paid tuition, travel, and living expenses for a designated period of time. *Deadline: Deadlines vary.
Study Abroad—Graduate The following financial aid resources are available to graduate and medical students who are interested in pursuing study abroad. American Swedish Institute 2600 Park Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55407-1090 612-871-4907
[email protected] http://www.americanswedishinst.org/scholarship.htm Scholarship Name: Malmberg Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Open. *Study Abroad Country: Sweden. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. residents who are either enrolled in a degreegranting institution or are scholars whose work can be enhanced by study in Sweden. They also must have chosen a university in Sweden and have attained an acceptance letter or an invitation from the school prior to applying. Applicants are responsible for attaining their own visas. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with two letters of recommendation, a copy of an acceptance letter from a Swedish institution, a 1,000-word summary of the applicant’s research topic/project, and a proposed budget. Visit the organization’s Web site to download an application. Applications are accepted only after September 1 of each year. *Amount: Up to $10,000. *Deadline: November 15.
neglected. *Application Procedure: At least three months prior to departure, applicants should submit a completed application (available on the organization’s Web site) along with a letter of recommendation a travel budget, and an 800- to 1,000-word statement of interest. *Amount: Up to $1,500. *Deadline: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. AustraLearn Scholarship 12050 North Pecos Street, Suite 320 Westminster, CO 80234 303-446-2214, 800-980-0033
[email protected] http://www.australearn.org/Programs/StudyAbroad/ Scholarship/GeneralScholarship.htm Scholarship Name: AustraLearn Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Study Abroad Country: Australia, New Zealand. *Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in a college or university in the United States and must be already accepted to study abroad at an AustraLearn program university in Australia or New Zealand. Applicants cannot apply for the scholarship prior to being accepted into the study abroad program. They also must maintain at least a 2.5 GPA. The scholarship is also available to undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a statement of financial need, a statement detailing their extracurricular activities and career plans, and an essay discussing how studying abroad will impact that future career. Visit the organization’s Web site to learn more about their study abroad programs. Applications are distributed to individuals once they have been accepted into the study abroad program only. *Amount: $1,000 to $2,500. *Deadline: November 30, April 30.
American Women’s Hospitals Service c/o American Medical Women’s Association (AMWA) 801 North Fairfax Street, Suite 400 Alexandria, VA 22314 703-838-0500
[email protected] http://www.amwa-doc.org/index. cfm?objectId=E1D4E40B-D567-0B25574CAFD0BB526D9B Grant Name: American Women’s Hospitals Service Overseas Assistance Grant. *Academic Area: Medicine (physicians). *Age Group: Medical students. *Eligibility: Women who are completing their second, third, or fourth year at an accredited U.S. medical school who plan to pursue medical studies in an overseas setting where the medically neglected will benefit are eligible to apply. Applicants must be student members of the AMWA and plan to spend a minimum of six weeks and no longer than one year in a sponsored program that assists the medically
British Council British Embassy 3100 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20008-3600 202-588-7844
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Abroad Country: United Kingdom. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens who have attained an undergraduate degree within the last two years in the United States and have maintained at least a 3.7 GPA. They must also want to study in the United Kingdom (U.K.) to strengthen relationships between U.S. and British people and governments. Persons already studying for or holding a British degree are not eligible to apply. *Application Process: Applicants should visit the council’s Web site to determine the location of their regional office. Applications must be submitted online, but supporting materials should be sent to the applicant’s regional office. Applicants must state in their application their first and second choices of universities and courses of proposed study. Supporting materials include four letters of recommendation and academic transcripts. Visit the council’s Web site to apply online. This scholarship is for a two-year period of study. *Amount: University fees, cost of living expenses, annual book grant, thesis grant, research and daily travel grants, fares to and from the United States and, where applicable, a contribution towards the support of a dependent spouse. *Deadline: Early October. CIEE 7 Custom House Street, 3rd Floor Portland, ME 04101 207-553-7600, 800-40-STUDY
[email protected] http://www.ciee.org/study/scholarships.aspx Scholarship Name: CIEE International Study Programs Scholarships. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Study Abroad Country: Open. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. residents applying to a CIEE Study Center program, whose school is also an academic consortium member (a complete list can be viewed at the organization’s Web site), and who demonstrate both financial need and academic achievement. The scholarship is also available to undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application online. Additional application materials, including a personal statement that touches on the student’s achievements and financial circumstances, should be mailed. Recommendations and academic transcripts also must be submitted. Visit the organization’s Web site to view a complete list of study abroad programs. *Amount: $500, $1,000. *Deadline: April 1, November 1.
CIEE 7 Custom House Street, 3rd Floor Portland, ME 04101 207-553-7600, 800-40-STUDY
[email protected] http://www.ciee.org/study/scholarships.aspx Grant Name: John E. Bowman Travel Grant. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Study Abroad Area: Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, Latin America. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are participating in a CIEE study or volunteer program and who have financial need. They also must attend a school that is a CIEE member or academic consortium member. Visit the organization’s Web site for a complete list of college and university members. Applicants must be traveling to a nontraditional destination in Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, or Latin America. The grant is also available to undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicant should apply online and send additional application materials, including a personal statement essay (not to exceed 500 words), letters of recommendation, and academic transcripts. *Amount: $500, $1,000. *Deadline: April 1, November 1. CIEE 7 Custom House Street, 3rd Floor Portland, ME 04101 207-553-7600, 800-40-STUDY
[email protected] http://www.ciee.org/study/scholarships.aspx Scholarship Name: Robert B. Bailey Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Study Abroad Country: Open. *Eligibility: Applicants should be U.S. citizens who are applying to a CIEE Study Center program and are members of an underrepresented minority group. They must also demonstrate financial need and academic achievement. The scholarship is also available to undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application online. Additional application materials, including a personal statement that touches on the impact of the student’s minority status on his or her choice of study abroad program, should be submitted by mail. Recommendations and academic transcripts must also be submitted. Visit the organization’s Web site to view a complete list of study abroad programs. *Amount: $500. *Deadline: April 1, November 1.
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CIEE 7 Custom House Street, 3rd Floor Portland, ME 04101 207-553-7600, 800-40-STUDY
[email protected] http://www.ciee.org/study/scholarships.aspx Scholarship Name: U.S. Department of Education Fulbright-Hays Group Projects Abroad Program. *Academic Area: Foreign languages. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Study Abroad Country: China. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents who want to attend a Chinese language program at one of the following universities: University of Beijing, East China Normal University (Shanghai), Nanjing University, or National Chengchi University (Taipei). Applicants must be graduate students who intend to pursue careers in foreign language teaching, have completed at least two years of college-level Mandarin Chinese, and demonstrate academic achievement, financial need, and an interest in pursuing a graduate degree in Chinese studies. The program is also available to undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should apply online, and mail additional material, including official transcripts, recommendations, an application fee, and a 250- to 500-word personal statement. Visit the organization’s Web site for more specific information about the application process. *Amount: $500 to $8,000. *Deadline: April 1, November 1. German Academic Exchange Service/Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst (DAAD) 871 UN Plaza New York, NY 10017 212-758-3223
[email protected] http://www.daad.org/?p=73215 Scholarship Name: Study Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating college seniors or graduate students in the United States or Canada who have a well-defined study project that requires studying abroad in Germany. They also must be younger than age 32, and applicants in the arts, humanities, and social sciences should have German language fluency. Applicants should know where they want to study and should be taking steps toward application. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a curriculum vitae/resume, a study proposal, two
letters of recommendation, evidence of contact with a German institution, a DAAD Language evaluation form, and transcripts. If their university is a DAAD partner, applicants should submit materials to their campus coordinator. Visit the organization’s Web site to find out if your school is a DAAD partner. If your school is not a DAAD partner, materials should be submitted to the New York office. Five copies of the packet, in addition to the original set, should be submitted in collated, unstapled stacks. *Amount: 715 to 795 Euro per month. *Deadline: November 1 (applicants in music, visual arts, performing arts), November 15 (all other applicants). Henry Luce Foundation 111 West 50th Street New York, NY 10020 212-480-7700 http://www.hluce.org/3scholfm.html Scholarship Name: Luce Scholars Program. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Study Abroad Country: Open, but it must be an Asian country. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens who have earned at least a bachelor’s degree and who are not older than 29 at the time they enter the program. Applicants should not be Asian studies majors and should not have had much exposure to Asian culture. Applicants can have any other undergraduate background. *Application Process: Applicants must be attending or be alumni of one of 67 predetermined participating colleges and universities, and be nominated by their academic institution. Visit the foundation’s Web site for a complete list and the name of the contact person at each institution. If your academic institution is a participating member, contact a representative directly to inform him or her of your interest in being nominated. Candidates will be contacted after the nomination process for interviews. Placements are for one year in any number of Asian countries. *Amount: Tuition and expenses, plus a stipend for one year. *Deadline: First Monday in December. Institute of Current World Affairs Attn: Peter B. Martin, Executive Director 4 West Wheelock Street Hanover, NH 03755 603-643-5548
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Fellowship Name: John Miller Musser Memorial Forest & Society Fellowship. *Academic Area: Environmental Science. *Age Group: Postgraduates. *Study Abroad Country: Open. *Eligibility: Applicants must be younger than the age of 36 and interested in participating in a self-designed independent study for two years in the country of their choice. Applicants should hold graduate degrees or special training in forest-related disciplines and desire the opportunity to study a related topic in a country other than the United States. They also should be finished with academic study, or at least currently not pursuing academic study. This fellowship does not fund academic study, but rather independent study of the applicant’s design. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a letter of interest outlining their proposed area of study, personal background, and professional experience along with a resume. Candidates who are chosen to proceed to the next round will be provided with a detailed application. Visit the institute’s Web site for an in-depth description of the fellowship and its purpose. *Amount: Awards vary. Full funding for two years. *Deadline: February 28. Institute of Current World Affairs Attn: Peter B. Martin, Executive Director 4 West Wheelock Street Hanover, NH 03755 603-643-5548
[email protected] http://www.icwa.org Fellowship Name: John O. Crane Memorial Fellowship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Adults. *Study Abroad Area: East-Central Europe, Middle East. *Eligibility: Applicants must be under the age of 36 and interested in participating in a self-designed independent study for two years in East-Central Europe or the Middle East. They also should be finished with academic study, or at least currently not pursuing academic study. This fellowship does not fund academic study, but rather independent study of the applicant’s design. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a letter of interest outlining their proposed area of study, personal background, and professional experience along with a resume. Candidates who are chosen to proceed to the next round will be provided with a detailed application. Visit the institute’s Web site for an in-depth description of the fellowship and its purpose. *Amount: Awards vary. Full funding for two years. *Deadline: February 28.
Institute of Current World Affairs Attn: Peter B. Martin, Executive Director 4 West Wheelock Street Hanover, NH 03755 603-643-5548
[email protected] http://www.icwa.org Fellowship Name: Target-of-Opportunity Fellowship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Adults. *Study Abroad Country: Open. *Eligibility: Applicants must be under the age of 36 and interested in participating in a self-designed independent study for two years in the country of their choice. Applicants should be finished with academic study, or at least currently not pursuing academic study. This fellowship does not fund academic study, but rather independent study of the applicant’s design. A list of countries has been designated by the institute as “areas of interest;” however, applicants can propose an area of study in any country that he or she believes has a topic worthy of study. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a letter of interest outlining their proposed area of study, personal background, and professional experience along with a resume. Candidates who are chosen to proceed to the next round will be provided with a detailed application. Visit the institute’s Web site for an in-depth description of the fellowship and its purpose. *Amount: Awards vary. Full funding for two years. *Deadline: February 28. Institute of International Education Inc. Fulbright Program 809 United Nations Plaza New York, NY 10017-3580 212-984-5400
[email protected] http://www.iie.org//TemplateFulbright. cfm?section=Fulbright1 Grant Name: Fulbright Grant. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Graduate students, recent college graduates. *Eligibility: Applicants must be interested in studying abroad for any number of purposes. Visit the institute’s Web site for eligibility requirements for individual placements in various countries. Undergraduate students may also apply for this grant. *Application Process: Students enrolled in undergraduate or graduate programs in the United States must apply through the Fulbright Program Adviser (FPA) on their campuses. College graduates should contact the FPA at their alma mater. Applicants
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must collect all supporting documents, including a foreign language report, references, and transcripts, and submit them with a hard copy application to their campus FPA. Visit the institute’s Web site to locate the name of the FPA at your campus. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Deadlines vary by college campus, but are usually between mid-September and early October. International Education Finance Corporation (IEFC) 222 Forbes Road, Suite 406 Braintree, MA 02184 781-843-5334, 888-296-4332
[email protected] http://www.iefc.com Loan Name: IEFC Loans. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Study Abroad Country: Open. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens who want to study outside of the United States either for a designated period of time or for a full degree. Some loans require school participation. Visit the organization’s Web site to determine if your school is eligible. Undergraduate students may also apply for these loans. *Application Process: Applicants should visit the organization’s Web site to apply online. *Amount: Awards vary. Loans must be repaid. *Deadline: There is no deadline. International Student Exchange Program (ISEP) Attn: Jennifer Precht, Sr. Program Officer (Germany), or Léa Senn, Program Officer (France) 1616 P Street, NW, Suite 150 Washington, DC 20036 202-667-8027
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[email protected] http://www.isep.org/scholarship/kade.html Scholarship Name: New York Community Trust-Annette Kade Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Study Abroad Country: France, Germany. *Eligibility: Applicants must apply and be qualified for a full-year ISEP placement and must demonstrate financial need. Students must choose an ISEP member institution in France or Germany. Visit the organization’s Web site to read in-depth about full-year programs and to view lists of member institutions. Students may elect to enter programs with paid language lessons or not. Larger scholarships are awarded to those taking paid language classes. The scholarship is also available to undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should
submit a completed ISEP application signed by an ISEP coordinator, as well as an essay. Visit the organization’s Web site to view the current essay question. *Amount: Up to $3,000. *Deadline: May 15. International Student Loan Program Center 15 Cottage Avenue, Fifth Floor Quincy, MA 02169 617-535-7710, 866-229-8900 http://www.internationalstudentloan.com Loan Name: Study Abroad Loans. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Study Abroad Country: Open. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens who have good credit. Even with good credit, most applicants require a cosigner. Applicants must show proof of acceptance or enrollment in a study abroad program at an approved institution. Visit the organization’s Web site to view approved institutions and/or programs. Undergraduate students may also apply for these loans. *Application Process: Applicants can apply online, over the phone, or by mail. Visit the organization’s Web site to apply. This is a loan program, and all funds must be repaid. *Amount: Up to $30,000. *Deadline: There are no deadlines for this program. Jerome Foundation 400 Simbley Street, Suite 125 St. Paul, MN 55101-1928 651-224-9431, 800-995-3766
[email protected] http://www.jeromefdn.org/IV~Grant_Programs/ C~Travel_and_Study Grant Name: Travel and Study Grant Program. *Academic Area: English/literature, writing, film/television, performing arts (choreography). *Age Group: Adults. *Study Abroad Country: Open. *Eligibility: Applicants must be emerging creative artists who live in either the 11-county metropolitan area of the Twin Cities in Minnesota or the five boroughs of New York City. Most undergraduate and graduate students do not qualify. Visit the organization’s Web site for exceptions to this rule. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a cover sheet and a project proposal (limited to one discipline). Visit the organization’s Web site to read more about the program. *Amount: Up to $5,000. *Deadline: January 13. My Travel Bug Attn: Amanda O’Neil, Executive Director 60 Elm Street
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[email protected] http://www.mytravelbug.org Fellowship Name: My Travel Bug Fellowship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Age 16 and up. *Study Abroad Country: Open. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens older than the age of 16 who can demonstrate financial need, intellectual curiosity, and a desire to travel. They also must be in good health and have a U.S. passport. Applicants must agree to write two travelogues and take four photographs for each month abroad, which are to be published on the organization’s Web site. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a personal information form, an itinerary and budget (with specific activities), three 1,000-word essays, and a small application fee. Visit the organization’s Web site for further information and to download necessary forms. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Deadlines vary. Visit the organization’s Web site for the next scheduled deadline. National Italian American Foundation 1860 19th Street, NW Washington, DC 20009 202-387-0600
[email protected] https://www.niaf.org/scholarships/index.asp Scholarship Name: National Italian American Foundation Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open, Italian studies. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Study Abroad Country: Italy. *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors or college students who belong to one of two eligibility categories: Italian American students who demonstrate academic achievement and potential, or students from any ethnic background who are majoring or minoring in Italian studies or Italian language and who also exhibit academic achievement. Some scholarships require financial need, while others focus more on academic achievement. Applicants must be enrolled or accepted into an accredited U.S. college or university for the fall semester, maintain a GPA of at least 3.5, and be U.S. citizens. Some scholarships are also available to undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should submit an application online. Visit the organization’s Web site to submit an online application. Students must request that one of their teachers submits an online evaluation form. Official transcripts, as well as the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (for financial need scholarships), must
be submitted by mail. *Amount: $2,500 to $10,000. *Deadline: March 1. National Security Education Program c/o Academy for Educational Development 1825 Connecticut Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20009 202-884-8285, 800-498-9360
[email protected] http://worldstudy.gov/overview.html Fellowship Name: David L. Boren Fellowship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Study Abroad Country: Countries critical to U.S. national security, including countries in Africa, Asia, Eastern and Central Europe, Latin America, the Caribbean, and the Middle East. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens who are matriculating in an accredited degree program in the United States. Applicants must be pursuing a program/major/career that has a “justifiable connection” with national security. Applicants also must include the study of foreign language as part of their programs and must agree to a service requirement upon completion of the program. The service requirement consists of equal amount of time (as what was spent overseas) working for the U.S. government or a U.S. college or university. David L. Boren Scholarships are also available to undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicants can apply online or request a printed application. Visit the organization’s Web site to apply online and to learn more about the program. *Amount: Up to $28,000. *Deadline: Deadlines vary. Contact the organization for deadline information. National Society of Collegiate Scholars 1900 K Street, NW, Suite 890 Washington, DC 20006 202-265-9000, 800-989-6727 http://www.nscs.org/memberbenefits/ ScholarshipOpportunities/Abroad/index.cfm Scholarship Name: National Society of Collegiate Scholars Scholar Abroad Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be NSCS members and full-time students who wish to study abroad for a semester. The scholarship is also available to undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should visit the society’s Web site to apply online *Amount: $5,000 (fall, spring); $2,500 (summer). *Deadline: Deadlines vary by semester.
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National Welsh-American Foundation 143 Sunny Hillside Road Benton, PA 17814-7822 570-925-NWAF
[email protected] http://www.wales-usa.org/projects.html Scholarship Name: National Welsh-American Foundation Exchange Scholarship Program. *Academic Area: Welsh studies. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Study Abroad Country: Wales. *Eligibility: Applicants must be Welsh-American students who wish to participate in an exchange program by which they can have the opportunity to study Welsh history, language, and culture in Wales. Applicants should contact the organization for additional eligibility requirements. The scholarship is also available to undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the organization for information about the application process. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Contact the organization for deadline information. The Rhodes Trust Attn: Elliott F. Gerson, American Secretary 8229 Boone Boulevard, Suite 240 Vienna, VA 22182
[email protected] http://www.rhodesscholar.org Scholarship Name: Rhodes Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Study Abroad Country: United Kingdom. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens who are at least 18, but not yet 24, who have completed most of their undergraduate degree requirements (see specifications noted on application). They also must demonstrate intellectual and academic achievement, and leadership ability and participation in college and community activities. Applicants must desire to attend graduate school at Oxford University in England. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with an institutional endorsement from their undergraduate institution, recommendation letters, a signed personal statement, transcripts, a list of their college honors and activities, a headshot photo, and a photocopy of their birth certificate. With the exception of the birth certificate, 10 copies of all other materials must be submitted. The program is intended to last for two years, with the possibility of renewal for a third year. Applicants must submit an application to the appropriate district office. Visit the organization’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Full
tuition and expenses for two years, plus a stipend. *Deadline: October 3. Rotary International One Rotary Center 1560 Sherman Avenue Evanston, IL 60201 847-866-3000
[email protected] http://www.rotary.org/foundation/educational/amb_ scho/index.html Scholarship Name: Ambassadorial Scholarships. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Graduate students, professionals. *Eligibility: Applicants must be citizens of a country in which there are Rotary clubs and have completed at least two years of college-level course work or have equivalent professional experience before commencing their scholarship studies. Applicants for Academic-Year and Multi-Year Ambassadorial Scholarships must be proficient in the language of the proposed host country. Cultural Ambassadorial Scholarship applicants must have completed at least one year of college-level course work or equivalent in the proposed language of study. Undergraduate students may also apply for these scholarships. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application, a personal statement, a statement of intent, a language ability form, and official transcripts. Visit Rotary International’s Web site to download an application. Applicants should apply to their local or district Rotary Club. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: Contact your local Rotary Club for details. Sons of Norway Foundation c/o Sons of Norway 1455 West Lake Street Minneapolis, MN 55408-2666 612-827-3611, 800-945-8851
[email protected] http://www.sofn.com/aboutus/Foundation/ GrantsScholarships.html Scholarship Name: Nancy Lorraine Jensen Memorial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Chemistry, engineering (chemical), engineering (electrical), engineering (mechanical), physics. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be female U.S. citizens between the ages of 17 and 35 who are pursuing degrees in chemistry, physics, or chemical, electrical, or mechanical engineering. They also must be members
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of Sons of Norway or children or grandchildren of members. Alternately, applicants’ parents or grandparents may be employed at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland. The scholarship is also available to undergraduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the organization to receive an application and further information about the application process. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: March 1.
to community service, and leadership potential. *Application Process: Applicants must apply online. In addition to the online application, between five and eight letters of recommendation, transcripts, and a personal essay are required. Visit the alliance’s Web site in March to complete an application. *Amount: Full tuition, housing, travel, plus a $12,000 living expenses stipend. Program is for one year only. *Deadline: October 6.
Student American Veterinary Medical Association (SAVMA) 1931 North Meacham Road, Suite 100 Schaumburg, IL 60173 847-925-8070
[email protected] http://www.avma.org/noah/members/savma/ committees/ivsrc_scholarship_guidelines.pdf Scholarship Name: International Veterinary Student Relations Committee International Exchange Scholarship. *Academic Area: Medicine (veterinary). *Age Group: Veterinary students. *Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate a strong desire to participate in a veterinary-related international exchange. They also must be SAVMA members. *Application Procedure: Applicants must submit a completed application, a letter of intention, a letter of recommendation, and an estimated budget. They also must contact the SAVMA international exchange officer prior to application submittal. Visit the association’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $500. *Deadline: January 15.
Winston Churchill Foundation Attn: Harold Epstein, Executive Director PO Box 1240, Gracie Station New York, NY 10028 212-879-3480
[email protected] http://www.thechurchillscholarships.com Scholarship Name: Churchill Foundation Scholarship. *Academic Area: Engineering (open), mathematics, science. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Study Abroad Country: United Kingdom. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens who are enrolled at a participating institution in the United States, between the ages of 19 and 26, and hold a bachelor’s degree. They also must demonstrate academic achievement and leadership qualities, be in good health, and desire to complete a one-year master’s degree at Cambridge University. Applicants must commit to completing their program of study at Cambridge or agree to pay back the funds. They also must agree to write two narratives for the foundation about their experience. *Application Process: Applicants should visit the foundation’s Web site to determine if their undergraduate institution is a participating institution. If an applicant qualifies, they must submit a completed application along with additional forms, which are downloadable from the foundation’s Web site. Additional forms include an application for admission as a graduate student to Cambridge, a medical certificate, and a reference report. Four letters of recommendation, Graduate Record Examination scores, official academic transcripts, and six full copies of the application packet are also required. Visit the foundation’s Web site to download the forms. *Amount: Full tuition for one year, plus $500 travel allowance and up to 7,500 pounds living stipend. *Deadline: Contact the organization or a participating academic institution for deadline information.
US-Ireland Alliance Attn: Mary Lou Hartman, Director of George J. Mitchell Scholarship Program 2800 Clarendon Boulevard, #502 Arlington, VA 22201 703-841-5843
[email protected] http://www.us-irelandalliance.org/scholarships.html Scholarship Name: George J. Mitchell Scholarship Program. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Study Abroad Country: Ireland. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens between the ages of 18 and 30 who intend to pursue a graduate degree at a university in Ireland. Applicants may choose from any discipline, but must have demonstrated academic achievement during their undergraduate education, a commitment
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Woman’s National Farm and Garden Association Inc. (WFNGA) Attn: Frysinger Exchange PO Box 1175 Midland, MI 48641-1175 http://www.wnfga.org/code/fellowships.htm Fellowship Name: The Grace E. Frysinger Exchange Fellowship allows the recipient to participate in a one-month foreign exchange program. *Academic Areas: Agriculture, horticulture. *Age Group: Open. *Study Abroad Country: Varies. *Eligibility: Applicants must be women with outgoing personalities who
have an interest in the rural and urban life of other women of the world, knowledge of the mission of the organization they represent, and who are in good health. All members of the association are eligible to apply. *Application Procedure: Applicants must submit , in resume form, detailed personal information and two recent photos. Visit the association’s Web site for detailed information on application requirements. The fellowship is awarded every four years. *Amount: Travel expenses are paid in full. *Deadline: Varies. Contact the association for more information.
Part IV
further resources
Federal Financial Aid Programs and Offices This section lists federal financial aid options (scholarships, loans, grants, savings account programs, saving bond programs, and work study) that are available to finance undergraduate study. U.S. Department of Education Attn: Darryl Davis Office of Postsecondary Education 1990 K Street, NW, 6th Floor Washington, DC 20006-8512 202-502-7657
[email protected] http://www.ed.gov/programs/iduesbyrd Loan Name: The Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship is a federal program that is administered at the state level. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors, U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens, legal residents of the state in which they apply, and have applied to or been accepted into a postsecondary institution. *Application Process: Applicants should contact their state education agency for details. *Amount: Varies; the average award per scholar is $1,500. *Deadline: Applicants should contact their state education agency for details.
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) 800-829-1040 http://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc310.html http://www.irs. gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=107636,00.html Program Name: The Coverdell Education Savings Account is a savings program to help parents and students save for education-related expenses. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: All individuals, known as beneficiaries, planning to go to college are eligible for this program. Beneficiaries must be under the age of 18, or have a special need. Anyone can contribute to this account, including the beneficiary, but must meet income limitations. According to the IRS, a contributor’s annual income should be less than $110,000 (modified adjusted gross income) or $220,000 if filing jointly. The program is also available to individuals who are planning graduate study. *Application Process: Contact the IRS for enrollment information. *Amount: Money saved in this account may be applied tax free towards tuition at an eligible educational institution, or for related expenses. *Deadline: There is no deadline.
U.S. Department of Education Federal Student Aid Office Programs 800-433-3243 http://www.studentaid.ed.gov http://www.fafsa.ed.gov Loan Name: Federal Family Education Loan or Direct PLUS Loan. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be parents of dependent students who are enrolled in school at least half time. *Application Process: Students must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Loans are made through participating schools; contact your school’s financial aid department for details. *Amount: Cost of attendance, minus other financial aid that the student has received. *Deadline: June 30 (FAFSA).
U.S. Department of Education Federal Student Aid Office Programs 800-433-3243 http://www.studentaid.ed.gov http://www.fafsa.ed.gov Grant Name: Academic Competitiveness Grant. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens, full-time students, and complete a rigorous high school academic program (which is determined by their state or local education agency and recognized by the Secretary of Education). They must also be eligible for a Federal Pell Grant (i.e., demonstrate financial need). The grant may be used for first- and second-year undergraduate study. *Application Process: Applicants must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). *Amount: $750 for the first year of undergraduate study; $1,300 for the second year of undergraduate study. *Deadline: June 30 (FAFSA).
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Grant Name: Federal Pell Grant. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens and demonstrate financial need. *Application Process: Applicants must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); amount of grant money will depend on cost of school and student’s status. *Amount: $400 to $4,050 a year. *Deadline: June 30 (FAFSA). U.S. Department of Education Federal Student Aid Office Programs 800-433-3243 http://www.studentaid.ed.gov http://www.fafsa.ed.gov Loan Name: Federal Perkins Loan. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens and attend school at least half time. Graduate students may also apply for this loan program. *Application Process: Applicants must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Loans are made through participating schools; contact your school’s financial aid department for details. *Amount: Up to $4,000 a year for undergraduates, 5 percent interest rate, up to 10 years to repay. *Deadline: June 30 (FAFSA). U.S. Department of Education Federal Student Aid Office Programs 800-433-3243 http://www.studentaid.ed.gov http://www.fafsa.ed.gov Grant Name: Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens and demonstrate exceptional financial need. Pell Grant recipients receive priority for this grant. *Application Process: Applicants must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); amount of grant money will depend on cost of school and student’s status. *Amount: $100 to $4,000 a year. *Deadline: June 30 (FAFSA). U.S. Department of Education Federal Student Aid Office Programs 800-433-3243 http://www.studentaid.ed.gov http://www.fafsa.ed.gov
Program Name: Federal Work Study. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens who are willing to work on or off campus during college in exchange for college funding. Graduate students may also apply for this program. *Application Process: Applicants must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Select colleges and universities participate in this program; contact your school’s office of financial aid for details. *Amount: Varies depending on total amount of aid student receives. Students must be paid at least minimum wage. *Deadline: June 30 (FAFSA). U.S. Department of Education Federal Student Aid Office Programs 800-433-3243 http://www.studentaid.ed.gov http://www.fafsa.ed.gov Grant Name: National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant (National Smart Grant). *Academic Area: Computer science, foreign language, life sciences, physical sciences. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens, full-time students with a GPA of at least 3.0, and be majoring in physical, life, or computer sciences, mathematics, technology, or engineering or in a foreign language determined critical to national security. They must also be eligible for a Federal Pell Grant (i.e., demonstrate financial need). The grant may be used for third- and fourth-year undergraduate study. *Application Process: Applicants must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). *Amount: $4,000 per year. *Deadline: June 30 (FAFSA). U.S. Department of Education Federal Student Aid Office Programs 800-433-3243 http://www.studentaid.ed.gov http://www.fafsa.ed.gov Loan Name: Subsidized Federal Family Educational Loan or Direct Student Loan. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens, demonstrate financial need, and attend school at least part time. Graduate students may also apply for these loans. *Application Process: Applicants must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Contact the U.S. Department of Education for details.
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*Amount: $3,500 to $20,500 a year. The U.S. Department of Education pays interest on the loan while the borrower is in school and during grace and deferment periods. After this, the interest rate varies annually; borrowers have between 10 and 30 years to repay, depending on the loan. *Deadline: June 30 (FAFSA). U.S. Department of Education Federal Student Aid Office Programs 800-433-3243 http://www.studentaid.ed.gov http://www.fafsa.ed.gov Loan Name: Federal Graduate PLUS Loan. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Graduate students. *Eligibility: Graduate students who are enrolled at least half time may apply. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or noncitizen permanent residents and have an acceptable credit history. *Application Process: Students must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Loans are made through private loan providers. *Amount: Cost of attendance, minus other financial aid that the student has received. *Deadline: June 30 (FAFSA). U.S. Department of Education Federal Student Aid Office Programs 800-433-3243 http://www.studentaid.ed.gov http://www.fafsa.ed.gov Loan Name: Unsubsidized Federal Family Educational Loan or Direct Stafford Loan. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens and attend school at least half time. Graduate students may also apply for these loans. *Application Process: Applicants must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Contact the U.S.
Department of Education for details. *Amount: $3,500 to $20,500 a year. The borrower pays interest (rates change annually) during the life of the loan. Borrower has between 10 and 30 years to repay, depending on the loan. *Deadline: June 30 (FAFSA). U.S. Department of the Treasury Series EE and I Bureau of the Public Debt Division of Customer Assistance PO Box 1328 Parkersburg, WV 26106-1328 http://savingsbonds.gov/indiv/indiv.htm Program Name: The Education Savings Bond Program, also known as the Tax-Free Interest for Education Program, comes in the form of U.S. Savings Bonds. These bonds are a very safe form of investment because the U.S. federal government backs them. Bonds must be a Series EE or I and can be purchased from any bank, savings and loan, or through employer programs. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Anyone may purchase bonds that can be used to save for college. The program is also available to individuals who are planning to pursue graduate study. *Application Process: Contact the U.S. Department of the Treasury for enrollment information. *Amount: Bonds earn a flexible or set rate of interest depending on when they were purchased. The interest-earning period for both types of bonds is 30 years. Bonds are nontaxable, but must be used to pay for educational expenses—tuition and fees—at approved colleges and universities or vocational schools. Room and board, books, and other such expenses are not covered. Eligible institutions are those that participate in federally assisted programs. *Deadline: There is no deadline.
State Financial Aid Programs and Offices This section lists state financial aid resources (scholarships, loans, grants, and awards) that are available to undergraduate students. Eligibility requirements vary, although most states require applicants to reside in and attend a postsecondary educational program in the state. Some state educational organizations offer dozens of financial aid resources to students, while others offer one or just a handful of programs. The following list of financial aid resources by state is not comprehensive; visit your state education assistance organization’s Web site for a complete list of financial aid programs. Alabama
attend to request an application. *Amount: Up to $1,200 per year. *Deadline: Contact the financial aid office at your school for deadline information.
Alabama Commission on Higher Education PO Box 302000 Montgomery, AL 36130-2000 334-242-1998 http://www.ache.state.al.us/StudentAsst/Programs.htm Scholarship Name: Alabama Student Assistance Program. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be Alabama residents who are attending one of 80 eligible Alabama institutions of higher education. They also must be able to demonstrate financial need. *Application Process: Applicants should submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Contact your high school guidance office or college financial aid office for further information. *Amount: $300 to $2,500 a year. *Deadline: Contact your guidance counselor or financial aid office for deadline information.
Alabama Commission on Higher Education Attn: Dr. William E. Goodwin, Jr. State Department of Education PO Box 302101 Montgomery, AL 36130-2101 334-242-9935 http://www.ache.state.al.us/StudentAsst/Programs.htm Scholarship Name: Mathematics and Science Scholarship For Alabama Teachers. *Academic Area: Education. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time students pursuing teaching certificates in biology, mathematics, physics, or science (general). They also must attend an Alabama public university and agree to teach for five years in a school system designated as having critical need. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the Alabama Commission on Higher Education to request an application. *Amount: $4,000. *Deadline: Contact your school’s financial aid office for deadline information.
Alabama Commission on Higher Education PO Box 302000 Montgomery, AL 36130-2000 334-242-1998 http://www.ache.state.al.us/StudentAsst/Programs.htm Grant Name: Alabama Student Grant Program. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be Alabama residents who are attending one of the following colleges: Birmingham-Southern College, Concordia College, Faulkner University, Huntingdon College, Judson College, Miles College, Oakwood College, Samford University, Selma University, Southeastern Bible College, Southern Vocational College, Spring Hill College, Stillman College, or the University of Mobile. Applicants do not need to demonstrate financial need. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the financial aid office at the school they plan to
Alabama Commission on Higher Education (ACHE) PO Box 302000 Montgomery, AL 36130-2000 334-242-2273 http://www.ache.state.al.us/StudentAsst/Programs.htm Scholarship Name: Police Officer’s and Firefighter’s Survivor’s Educational Assistance Program. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be the dependent children or spouses of police officers or firefighters who were killed in the line of duty in the state of Alabama. They must attend a public college or university in Alabama. Additional eligibility requirements may apply. Contact the ACHE for further 578
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information. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the ACHE to request an application form. *Amount: Paid tuition, books, fees, and supplies. *Deadline: Contact the ACHE for deadline information. Alabama Commission on Higher Education PO Box 302000 Montgomery, AL 36130-2000 334-242-1998 http://www.ache.state.al.us/StudentAsst/Programs.htm Scholarship Name: Two-Year College Academic Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be accepted into a public two-year postsecondary institution in the state of Alabama and must demonstrate academic achievement. In-state applicants are given priority. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the financial aid office at the public two-year school they are attending to request an application. *Amount: In-state tuition, plus books. *Deadline: Contact the financial aid office for deadline information.
Alaska Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education AlaskAdvantage Programs 3030 Vintage Boulevard Juneau, AK 99801-7100 907-465-2962, 800-441-2962
[email protected] http://alaskaadvantage.state.ak.us/page/225 Grant Name: AlaskAdvantage Education Grant. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be Alaskan residents and U.S. citizens or permanent resident aliens who are admitted to an undergraduate or vocational certificate program at an approved educational institution in Alaska. They must also be enrolled in a program that qualifies as having a workforce shortage. These programs may change from year to year; in 2005/2006, the eligible programs included allied health science, teaching, and community or social services. Applicants must demonstrate unmet financial need of at least $500 and strong academic achievement. *Application Process: Applicants must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by April 15 and list at least one qualifying Alaska college or university.
Eligible students will receive notification of their eligibility after they’ve submitted the FAFSA and the results indicate they have at least $500 in unmet financial need. Contact the commission for further information. *Amount: $500 to $2,000. *Deadline: April 15 (FAFSA application). Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education 3030 Vintage Boulevard Juneau, AK 99801-7100 907-465-6741 http://www.eed.state.ak.us/gearup/scholarship.html Scholarship Name: GEAR UP Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must have participated in the GEAR UP Programs as a 6th, 7th, or 8th grade student. When these students are high school graduating seniors, they are eligible to apply for this scholarship. Applicants must be less than 22 years old, possess an Alaska high school diploma or GED, and demonstrate financial need. *Application Process: Applicants should complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, as well as a completed application. The applicant’s Student Aid Report and a copy of their parents’ federal income tax form should be submitted along with the application. Visit the commission’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Up to $7,000 a year for four years (full-time students), up to $3,500 a year (half-time students). *Deadline: May 31.
Arizona Arizona Commission for Postsecondary Education 2020 North Central Avenue, Suite 550 Phoenix, AZ 85004 602-258-2435
[email protected] http://www.azhighered.org/acpe_default. aspx?pageid=21 Scholarship Name: Arizona Private Postsecondary Education Student Financial Assistance. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be graduates of an Arizona community college who are enrolling full time in a baccalaureate degree-granting private educational institution. They also must demonstrate financial need. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the financial aid office at their private
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college or university for details. Individual schools handle applications directly. *Amount: Up to $2,000. *Deadline: Contact the college or university financial aid office for deadline information.
Arkansas Arkansas Department of Higher Education 114 East Capitol Avenue Little Rock, AR 72201 501-371-2050, 800-54-STUDY
[email protected] http://www.arkansaschallenge.com Scholarship Name: Academic Challenge Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be Arkansas high school graduates (or soon to be graduates) who have taken a core set of requirements during their high school careers and who also meet GPA and ACT score requirements. They must have a family income of less than $60,000 for a family with one child (add $5,000 for each additional child and $10,000 for children in college). Applicants must have taken the following in high school: four units of English, two units of the same foreign language (i.e., two years of Spanish or two years of French, but not one year of each), three units of natural science (with labs), four units of math (one unit beyond algebra II and geometry), and three units of social studies. Applicants should contact their guidance counselor for additional information. Eligibility requirements for GPA and ACT scores are on a sliding scale. The higher your ACT score, the lower the necessary GPA. If you have a lower ACT score, you need to make up for it by demonstrating a higher GPA. Visit the department’s Web site to view a complete list of GPA and corresponding ACT requirements. *Application Process: Applicants should apply online. Visit the department’s Web site to apply online. *Amount: Up to $12,000 (over four years of college). *Deadline: June 1. Arkansas Department of Higher Education Governor’s Scholars Program 114 East Capitol Avenue Little Rock, AR 72201 501-371-2050, 800-54-STUDY
[email protected] http://www.arkansasgovernorsscholarship.com Scholarship Name: Governor’s Scholar Program.
*Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must have maintained at least a 3.5 high school GPA or received an ACT composite score of 27 (or a combined SAT score of 1220). They must also demonstrate leadership skills and enroll full time at a public or private college or university in Arkansas. The student or one parent must be a resident of the state of Arkansas for at least six months prior to the deadline, and the applicant must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien. *Application Process: Applicants must apply online. Visit the department’s Web site to apply online. *Amount: $4,000 to $10,000. *Deadline: February 1.
California California Student Aid Commission PO Box 419027 Rancho Cordova, CA 95741-9027 888-224-7268 http://www.csac.ca.gov/doc.asp?ID=20 Grant Name: Cal Grant Entitlement Award. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of the state of California who are pursuing or intend to pursue a college degree. They must also be able to demonstrate financial need and academic achievement. *Application Process: Applicants must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid by March 2 of each year. Applicants must also file a verified grade point average with the California Student Aid Commission no later than March 2. Check with your school to see if it automatically files your verified grade point average. If it does not, you must request a verified form be sent to the commission. Contact the commission for additional information. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: March 2. California Student Aid Commission PO Box 419027 Rancho Cordova, CA 95741-9027 888-224-7268 http://www.csac.ca.gov/doc.asp?id=110 Grant Name: Child Development Grant Program. *Academic Area: Education. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must plan to enroll at least part time in a child development program with the intention of pursuing a career as a teacher, site supervisor, or program director.
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Applicants must commit to serving at least one year of full-time service in a licensed children’s center for each year they receive the grant. A contract must be signed, and duty must be met to avoid having to repay the funds. Applicants must be able to demonstrate financial need. *Application Process: Applications are available for download from the commission’s Web site in early spring of each year. Visit the commission’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Contact the commission for deadline information.
Colorado Colorado Commission on Higher Education c/o CollegeInvest 1801 Broadway, Suite 1300 Denver, CO 80202 303-295-1981, 800-COLLEGE
[email protected] http://www.collegeinvest.org/Scholarships/CICgeneral. htm Scholarship Name: College in Colorado Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must apply during their eighth, ninth, or 10th grade years of junior high or high school. Applicants must be legal Colorado residents who will qualify for in-state resident college tuition and must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA for all classes taken in grades nine through 12. They must meet all of the state higher education admissions requirements. Visit the organization’s Web site to view a complete list of high school course requirements, or contact your guidance counselor for additional information. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and attend a public college or university in Colorado. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application during their 8th, 9th, or 10th grade years of junior high or high school. They must also complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid upon graduating from high school and must be eligible for a Pell Grant (family income approximately $40,000 or less for a family of four). Applicants must also apply (after graduating high school) for a College Opportunity Fund stipend and attend a college or university in Colorado that accepts this stipend. Visit the organization’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Up to $1,500 per year. *Deadline: June 1.
Colorado Commission on Higher Education 1380 Lawrence Street, Suite 1200 Denver, CO 80204 303-866-2723
[email protected] http://www.state.co.us/cche/finaid/students/stateaid/ eligibility.html Grant Name: Colorado Student Grant. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of the state of Colorado and enrolled in or planning to enroll in an eligible program at an eligible Colorado college or university. They must also demonstrate financial need. *Application Process: Applicants should contact their college or university for information about the application process. All applications are distributed through the financial aid offices of individual institutions. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Contact your financial aid office for deadline information. Colorado Commission on Higher Education 1380 Lawrence Street, Suite 1200 Denver, CO 80204 303-866-2723
[email protected] http://www.collegeincolorado.org/FinAid/Steps/ colorado_scholarships.asp Scholarship Name: Colorado Undergraduate Merit Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of the state of Colorado and enrolled in or planning to enroll in an eligible program at an eligible Colorado college or university. They also must demonstrate exceptional academic achievement by having a GPA of at least 3.0. *Application Process: Applicants should contact their college or university for information about the application process. All applications are distributed through the financial aid offices of individual institutions. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Contact your financial aid office for deadline information. Colorado Commission on Higher Education 1380 Lawrence Street, Suite 1200 Denver, CO 80204 303-866-2723
[email protected] http://www.state.co.us/cche/finaid/gos/brochure.pdf Scholarship Name: Governor’s Opportunity Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate
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students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be Colorado residents and U.S. citizens or permanent residents who can demonstrate high financial need, as shown on the student’s Student Aid Report by an Expected Family Contribution of 0. Applicants must enroll as full-time, degree seeking students at one of 30 participating two- and four-year colleges and universities in Colorado. They must also agree not to take out any student loans while receiving the Governor’s Opportunity Scholarship. *Application Process: Applicants should apply for admission at a participating college and complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The financial aid office at the participating school will automatically consider you for the scholarship if the FAFSA requirements, and additional requirements, are met. The financial aid award letter from the college will tell you if you have been awarded a Governor’s Opportunity Scholarship. Visit the commission’s Web site to view a complete list of participating colleges and universities. *Amount: Up to $10,700 per year. *Deadline: May 1 (FAFSA).
Connecticut Connecticut Department of Higher Education 61 Woodland Street Hartford, CT 06105-2326 860-947-1855, 800-842-0229
[email protected] http://www.ctdhe.org/SFA/sfa.htm Scholarship Name: Capitol Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school graduating seniors or recent high school graduates with a class rank in the top 20 percent of their class or an SAT score of at least 1800. They must also be residents of Connecticut and U.S. citizens who plan to attend a college in Connecticut or a college located outside of Connecticut that has a reciprocity agreement with Connecticut. Applicants must be able to demonstrate financial need. *Application Process: Applicants should contact their high school guidance counselor. All applications must be filed through a high school guidance office. *Amount: Up to $3,000. *Deadline: February 15. Connecticut Department of Higher Education 61 Woodland Street Hartford, CT 06105-2326
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[email protected] http://www.ctdhe.org/SFA/sfa.htm Scholarship Name: Connecticut Aid for Public College Students. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of the state of Connecticut who are attending (or planning to attend) a Connecticut public college or university and who can demonstrate unmet financial need. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the financial aid office at the college or university they are attending (or plan to attend). All applications are handled directly through the college financial aid office. Applicants should submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid by the deadline in order to demonstrate their financial need. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Contact the college financial aid office for deadline information. Connecticut Department of Higher Education 61 Woodland Street Hartford, CT 06105-2326 860-947-1855, 800-842-0229
[email protected] http://www.ctdhe.org/SFA/sfa.htm Grant Name: Connecticut Independent College Student Grant Program. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of the state of Connecticut who are attending (or planning to attend) an independent college or university in Connecticut. They must also be able to demonstrate unmet financial need. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the financial aid office at the college or university they are attending (or plan to attend). All applications are handled directly through the college financial aid office. Applicants should submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid by the deadline in order to demonstrate their financial need. *Amount: Up to $8,500. *Deadline: Contact the college financial aid office for deadline information. Connecticut Department of Higher Education 61 Woodland Street Hartford, CT 06105-2326 860-947-1855, 800-842-0229
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Grant Name: Minority Teacher Incentive Grant Program. *Academic Area: Education. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time college juniors or seniors who belong to a minority group and who are enrolled in a Connecticut college or university teacher preparation program. They must intend to teach within the public school system in Connecticut and be nominated by the dean of their department. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the dean of the education department and request that he or she submit a nomination form for the application. The nomination form is available for download from the Connecticut Department of Higher Education’s Web site. For further information, applicants should contact the department. *Amount: Up to $5,000/year for two years (grant). This award will also provide a loan reimbursement of $2,500/year for up to four years of teaching in a Connecticut public school. *Deadline: October 1.
Delaware Delaware Higher Education Commission Carvel State Office Building, 820 North French Street Wilmington, DE 19801 302-577-5240, 800-292-7935
[email protected] http://www.doe.k12.de.us/high-ed/barnes.htm Scholarship Name: B. Bradford Barnes Memorial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors in the upper quarter of their classes who are legal residents of the state of Delaware, and who have achieved a combined SAT score of 1800. They must also intend on enrolling full time at the University of Delaware. *Application Process: Applicants should apply online or request a paper application by mail. Visit the department’s Web site to apply online. *Amount: Full tuition, fees, room, board, and books. *Deadline: February 6. Delaware Higher Education Commission Carvel State Office Building, 820 North French Street Wilmington, DE 19801 302-577-5240, 800-292-7935
[email protected] http://www.doe.k12.de.us/high-ed/hebner.htm Scholarship Name: Charles L. Hebner Memorial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Humanities, political
science, social sciences. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors in the upper half of their classes who have achieved a combined SAT score of 1350. Applicants must be legal residents of Delaware and intend on enrolling full time at the University of Delaware or Delaware State University in a humanities or social sciences degree program. Preference is given to political science majors. *Application Process: Applicants should apply online or request a paper application by mail. Visit the commission’s Web site to apply online. *Amount: Full tuition, fees, room, board, and books. *Deadline: March 13. Delaware Higher Education Commission Carvel State Office Building, 820 North French Street Wilmington, DE 19801 302-577-5240, 800-292-7935
[email protected] http://www.doe.k12.de.us/high-ed/christa.htm Loan Name: Christa McAuliffe Teacher Scholarship Loan. *Academic Area: Education. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens, legal residents of Delaware, and enrolled as full-time students (or planning to enroll) at a Delaware college or university in a teacher certification program. Applicants who are high school graduating seniors must be in the upper half of their class, with a combined SAT score of at least 1570, while enrolled undergraduate students must have maintained at least a 2.75 cumulative GPA in any completed college course work. Applicants who plan to teach in critical needs areas (as defined by the Delaware Department of Education) are given preference. Visit the department’s Web site for a current list of critical needs areas. *Application Process: Applicants should apply online or request a paper application by mail. Visit the department’s Web site to apply online. *Amount: Tuition, fees, and expenses. The award is distributed as a loan. For each year of teaching in a Delaware public school, one year of the loan is forgiven (need not be paid back). *Deadline: March 31. Delaware Higher Education Commission Carvel State Office Building, 820 North French Street Wilmington, DE 19801 302-577-5240, 800-292-7935
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Scholarship Name: Delaware Nursing Incentive Program. *Academic Area: Nursing (open). *Age Group: Undergraduate students, professionals. *Eligibility: Applicants must be legal residents of Delaware who are enrolled as full-time students (or planning to enroll as full-time students) in an accredited program leading to a registered nurse (RN) or licensed practical nurse (LPN) certification. Registered nurses may also enroll in bachelor of science in nursing (B.S.N.) programs. High school graduating seniors must rank in the upper half of their class and possess a 2.5 minimum GPA. Employed RNs with five or more years of experience, who are working in the state of Delaware, may enroll in a BSN program on a part-time basis, and do not have to be Delaware residents to qualify. *Application Process: Applicants should apply online or request a paper application by mail. Visit the commission’s Web site to apply online. *Amount: Full tuition, fees, and expenses. This award is distributed as a loan. The loan will be forgiven (meaning it doesn’t have to be paid back) under the following condition: for each year the loan was received, the recipient must work for a year in a state-owned hospital or clinic. *Deadline: March 31. Delaware Higher Education Commission Carvel State Office Building, 820 North French Street Wilmington, DE 19801 302-577-5240, 800-292-7935
[email protected] http://www.doe.k12.de.us/high-ed/diamond.htm Scholarship Name: Diamond State Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors who rank in the upper quarter of their high school class. Applicants must also be legal residents of the state of Delaware, have a combined SAT score of at least 1800, and enroll as full-time students in a degree program at a nonprofit, regionally accredited college or university. *Application Process: Applicants should apply online or request a paper application by mail. Visit the commission’s Web site to apply online. *Amount: $1,250. *Deadline: March 31. Delaware Higher Education Commission Carvel State Office Building, 820 North French Street Wilmington, DE 19801 302-577-5240, 800-292-7935
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Scholarship Name: Herman M. Holloway, Sr. Memorial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors who are U.S. citizens and legal residents of the state of Delaware. They also must intend to enroll full time at Delaware State University and possess a combined SAT score of at least 1350. *Application Process: Applicants must either apply online or request a paper application by mail. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid must be filed prior to the application deadline. Visit the commission’s Web site to apply online. *Amount: Full tuition, fees, room, and board for one year. *Deadline: March 13. Delaware Higher Education Commission Carvel State Office Building, 820 North French Street Wilmington, DE 19801 302-577-5240, 800-292-7935
[email protected] http://www.doe.k12.de.us/high-ed/essay.htm Scholarship Name: Legislative Essay Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors in public, private, or home school programs in Delaware who are planning to enroll full time at a public college or university in Delaware. *Application Process: Applicants should submit an essay addressing the current year’s topic, which can be found on the commission’s Web site. *Amount: $750 (62 district award winners); $7,500, $3,750, and $2,250 for first through third place, statewide. *Deadline: December 1. Delaware Higher Education Commission Carvel State Office Building, 820 North French Street Wilmington, DE 19801 302-577-5240, 800-292-7935
[email protected] http://www.doe.k12.de.us/high-ed/scip.htm Scholarship Name: Scholarship Incentive Program. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be legal residents of the state of Delaware who can demonstrate financial need (according to their Free Application for Federal Student Aid report). Applicants must be enrolled as full-time students at nonprofit, regionally accredited colleges or universities in Delaware or Pennsylvania. Applicants must also maintain a GPA of at least 2.5. Exceptions will be made for students attending schools outside of this
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region if a student’s major isn’t available at a public college in the region. The program is also open to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid no later than April 15. Residents of Delaware are automatically considered for this award. Eligible candidates will be notified of the deadline to submit their college information, major, and grades. *Amount: $700 to $2,200. *Deadline: April 15. Delaware Higher Education Commission Carvel State Office Building 820 North French Street Wilmington, DE 19801 302-577-5240, 800-292-7935
[email protected] http://seedscholarship.delaware.gov Scholarship Name: Student Excellence Equals Degree Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be Delaware graduating high school seniors who have a GPA of at least 2.5 and do not have any felony convictions. Applicants must intend to enroll as full-time students in an associate degree program at Delaware Technical and Community College or the Associate of Arts program at the University of Delaware. *Application Process: Applicants must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid to be eligible—even if the student doesn’t think he or she will be eligible for need-based aid. Applicants should then apply for admission to the institution of their choice. Students should contact the college’s financial aid office for further information. *Amount: Full tuition. *Deadline: Contact the school’s financial aid office for deadline information. Delaware Higher Education Commission Carvel State Office Building, 820 North French Street Wilmington, DE 19801 302-577-5240, 800-292-7935
[email protected] http://www.doe.k12.de.us/high-ed/teacher.corps.htm Loan Name: Teacher Corps Loans. *Academic Area: Education. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be legal residents of Delaware who are enrolled (or planning to enroll) as full-time students at a public Delaware college or university in a teacher certification program in an area that has critical need. Students intending to teach middle or high school math or science are given
first priority, while special education is given second priority. Applicants who are high school graduating seniors must be in the upper half of their class, with a combined SAT score of at least 1570, while enrolled undergraduate students must have maintained at least a 2.75 cumulative GPA in any completed college course work. Visit the department’s Web site for a current list of critical needs areas. *Application Process: Applicants should apply online or request a paper application by mail. Visit the department’s Web site to apply online. *Amount: Paid tuition. The award is distributed as a loan. For each year of teaching in a Delaware public school, one year of the loan is forgiven (need not be paid back). *Deadline: March 31.
Florida Florida Department of Education Office of Student Financial Assistance-State Programs 1940 North Monroe Street, Suite 70 Tallahassee, FL 32303-4759 888-827-2004
[email protected] http://www.firn.edu/doe/bin00065/ablefactsheet.htm Grant Name: Access to Better Learning and Education Grant. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be Florida residents for at least 12 months prior to receiving funding, have no other bachelor’s degrees, and enroll full time in an eligible Florida college or university baccalaureate program. Visit the department’s Web site for a complete listing of eligible institutions. Each institution has additional eligibility requirements. Applicants should contact the financial aid office at their college or university for eligibility information. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the financial aid office at their college or university to receive an application. A complete listing of eligible Florida colleges and universities can be found at the Florida Department of Education’s Web site. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Contact your school’s financial aid office for deadline information. Florida Department of Education Office of Student Financial Assistance-State Programs 1940 North Monroe Street, Suite 70 Tallahassee, FL 32303-4759 888-827-2004
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http://www.firn.edu/doe/bin00065/ethicfactsheet.htm Scholarship Name: Ethics in Business Scholarship Program. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be Florida residents for at least 12 months prior to receiving funding and must enroll in an eligible community college or private Florida college or university. Visit the department’s Web site for a complete listing of eligible institutions. Each institution has additional eligibility requirements. Applicants should contact the financial aid office at their college or university for further eligibility information. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the financial aid office at their college or university to request additional information. A complete listing of eligible Florida colleges and universities can be found at the Florida Department of Education’s Web site. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Contact your school’s financial aid office for deadline information. Florida Department of Education Office of Student Financial Assistance-State Programs 1940 North Monroe Street, Suite 70 Tallahassee, FL 32303-4759 888-827-2004
[email protected] http://www.firn.edu/doe/brfutures/bffactsheet.htm Scholarship Name: Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be Florida residents for at least 12 months prior to the first day of classes, U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens (as determined by the college or university), and they must demonstrate academic achievement by maintaining a GPA of at least 2.75. Applicants must also complete the Florida Financial Aid Application during their senior year of high school (at any time after December 1 and before graduation). Three different awards are distributed under this program. The Florida Academic Scholars Award (FAS) is the highest honor and award. Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA to be eligible. The Florida Medallion Scholars Award (FMS) and the Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Award (GSV) both require a minimum 2.75 GPA. *Application Process: Applicants must visit http://www.FloridaStudentFinancialAid.org to complete the online application for financial aid. This must be done after December 1, but before high school graduation. Submitting this application allows the Florida Department of Education to evaluate an
applicant’s high school transcripts and standardized test scores. Tuition awards are based on public institutions’ tuition rates. If an applicant chooses to attend a private institution, he or she will receive tuition based on a public institution’s rates only. *Amount: Full tuition and up to $300 per semester in fees, plus a $300 stipend. The top scholars in each county will receive an extra $750 per semester (FAS); 75 percent tuition, plus up to $300 in fees (FMS and GSV). *Deadline: Contact the department for specific deadline information. Applicants must apply prior to high school graduation. Florida Department of Education Office of Student Financial Assistance-State Programs 1940 North Monroe Street, Suite 70 Tallahassee, FL 32303-4759 888-827-2004
[email protected] http://www.firn.edu/doe/bin00065/fsagfactsheet.htm Grant Name: Florida Student Assistance Grant. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be Florida residents for at least 12 months prior to receiving funding, have no other bachelor’s degrees, and enroll full time in an eligible Florida college or university baccalaureate program. This grant is divided into three areas that include state universities and public community colleges, private (nonprofit) colleges and universities, and private universities that are not covered by the Florida Private Student Assistance Grant. Applicants must demonstrate financial need in order to receive this grant. Visit the department’s Web site for a complete listing of eligible institutions. Each institution also has additional eligibility requirements. Applicants should contact the financial aid office at their college or university for further eligibility information. Additionally, the Talented Twenty Program guarantees students in the top 20 percent of their classes (who also qualify financially for this program) admission to one of the 11 state universities as well as priority funding under this program. *Application Process: Applicants should submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid by the deadline. They should also contact the financial aid office at their college or university to request additional information. A complete listing of eligible Florida colleges and universities can be found at the Florida Department of Education’s Web site. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Contact your school’s financial aid office for deadline information.
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Florida Department of Education Office of Student Financial Assistance-State Programs 1940 North Monroe Street, Suite 70 Tallahassee, FL 32303-4759 888-827-2004
[email protected] http://www.firn.edu/doe/bin00065/jmfactsheet.htm Grant Name: José Martí Scholarship Challenge Grant. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Florida for at least 12 months prior to receiving the scholarship and be of Hispanic descent, born in or having at least one parent born in Mexico, Spain, or any other Caribbean, Central, or South American country. They must also be U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens (individual colleges can provide information on what it means to be an eligible noncitizen). Applicants must enroll in full-time study, and demonstrate academic achievement by maintaining at least a 3.0 GPA. Preference is given to high school graduating seniors, but students up to graduate level can apply. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a Florida Financial Aid Application by April 1 of the year prior to college enrollment. They must also submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) no later than May 15. Qualified applicants will be notified of further instructions to receive the award. Contact your school’s financial aid office with questions or to request further information. Questions can also be directed to the Florida Department of Education’s hotline. *Amount: $2,000. *Deadline: April 1 (Florida Financial Aid Application), May 15 (FAFSA). Florida Department of Education Office of Student Financial Assistance-State Programs 1940 North Monroe Street, Suite 70 Tallahassee, FL 32303-4759 888-827-2004
[email protected] http://www.firn.edu/doe/bin00065/mmbfactsheet.htm Scholarship Name: Mary McLeod Bethune Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must attend one of four colleges in the state of Florida: BethuneCookman College, Edward Waters College, Florida A&M University, or Florida Memorial University. They must also demonstrate financial need, reside in Florida for at least 12 months before attending college, and demonstrate academic achievement by maintaining a 3.0 GPA. *Application Process: Applicants should contact their college of choice’s
financial aid office to request an application and any additional information on the application process. *Amount: $3,000. *Deadline: Contact the college or university financial aid office for deadline information. Florida Department of Education Office of Student Financial Assistance-State Programs 1940 North Monroe Street, Suite 70 Tallahassee, FL 32303-4759 888-827-2004
[email protected] http://www.firn.edu/doe/bin00065/fragfactsheet.htm Grant Name: William L. Boyd, IV, Florida Resident Access Grant. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be Florida residents for at least 12 months prior to receiving funding, have no other bachelor’s degrees, and enroll full time in an eligible Florida college or university baccalaureate program. This grant funds education at private, nonprofit institutions in Florida. Applicants must not be majoring in theology or divinity. Visit the department’s Web site for a complete listing of eligible institutions. Each institution also has additional eligibility requirements. Applicants should contact the financial aid office at their college or university for eligibility information. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the financial aid office at their college or university to receive an application. A complete listing of eligible Florida colleges and universities can be found at the Florida Department of Education’s Web site. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Contact your school’s financial aid office for deadline information.
Georgia Georgia Student Finance Commission 2082 East Exchange Place, Suite 230 Tucker, GA 30084 770-724-9000, 800-505-4732 http://gacollege411.org/FinAid/ScholarshipsAndGrants/ mcdaniel_teacher_scholarship.asp Scholarship Name: Charles McDaniel Teacher Scholarship. *Academic Area: Education. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time college juniors or seniors who are attending a public college or university in Georgia, have attended a public high school in Georgia, been admitted to the department of education’s teacher education program, and
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have a minimum 3.25 cumulative GPA. They must also be legal residents of Georgia; U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens who are registered with the Selective Service (if required to do so); and not be in default in any financial aid program. *Application Process: Applicants should contact their department head to request an application, or they can visit the commission’s Web site to download an application. Each institution can only have one applicant per year, so interested candidates should make known their intentions to the department head in the education department as soon as possible. The application requires sections to be completed by the education department, financial aid office, and the applicant. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: July 15. Georgia Student Finance Commission 2082 East Exchange Place, Suite 230 Tucker, GA 30084 770-724-9000, 800-505-4732 http://gacollege411.org/FinAid/ScholarshipsAndGrants/ governors_scholarship.asp Scholarship Name: Governor’s Scholarship Program. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors in Georgia who are either the valedictorians of their classes or STAR Students. They must enroll full time in a college or university in Georgia within nine months of graduation and must not be receiving financial aid that totals more than the cost of college. Applicants must be legal residents of Georgia; U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens who are registered with the Selective Service (if required to do so); and not be in default in any financial aid program. *Application Process: Applications are mailed to every valedictorian and STAR student. Applicants must return the completed application to the financial aid office of the Georgia college or university they plan to attend. If you believe you should have received an application and did not, contact your high school guidance counselor. *Amount: Up to $900. *Deadline: Contact your guidance counselor for deadline information. Georgia Student Finance Commission 2082 East Exchange Place, Suite 230 Tucker, GA 30084 770-724-9000, 800-505-4732 http://gacollege411.org/FinAid/ScholarshipsAndGrants/ HOPEScholarship/default.asp
Scholarship Name: Helping Outstanding Pupils Educationally (HOPE) Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors or first-time entering freshmen who are Georgia residents and who are enrolled (or planning to enroll) in an eligible Georgia college, university, or technical school. They must be legal residents of Georgia; U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens who are registered with the Selective Service (if required to do so); and not be in default in any financial aid program. Applicants must have maintained a 3.0 high school GPA (or a 3.2 GPA for technical school applicants). There is no financial need requirement. Visit the commission’s Web site to view a complete list of eligible institutions. *Application Process: Applicants who are attending a public college or university should file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid as early after January 1 as possible. If you file this application, you are automatically considered for the Hope Scholarship as well as Pell Grants and more. If you do not wish to be considered for other forms of aid, but still want to apply for the Hope Scholarship, you can submit an online application for the Hope Scholarship only, or download a paper application at the commission’s scholarship Web site. Applicants attending private colleges in Georgia must complete a separate application that can be filed online or downloaded from the commission’s Web site. *Amount: Full tuition, plus $150/semester book allowance (public institutions), $1,500/semester (private institutions). *Deadline: Contact the financial aid office of your college or university for priority filing dates and deadline information.
Hawaii University of Hawaii Board of Regents Student Equity, Excellence and Diversity Office University of Hawaii-Manoa Queen Liliuokalani Center for Student Services, 2600 Campus Road, #413 Honolulu, HI 96822 808-956-4642
[email protected] http://www.hawaii.edu/diversity/scholarships/index.htm Scholarship Name: The University of Hawaii Board of Regents serves as the student financial assistance agency in Hawaii. It awards Presidential Scholarships for two years of undergraduate study. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students.
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*Eligibility: Applicants must be incoming college juniors who have a GPA of at least 3.7 and demonstrate superior academic achievement or creativity. They must also be residents of Hawaii. *Application Process: The scholarship program is administered by the Student Equity, Excellence and Diversity Office at the University of Hawaii-Manoa. Contact the office for application details. *Amount: Tuition waiver, $2,000 per semester, plus a one-time travel grant of $2,000 (must be used before graduation). *Deadline: Contact the office for deadline information. University of Hawaii Board of Regents Student Equity, Excellence and Diversity Office University of Hawaii-Manoa Queen Liliuokalani Center for Student Services, 2600 Campus Road, #413 Honolulu, HI 96822 808-956-4642
[email protected] http://www.hawaii.edu/diversity/scholarships/index.htm Scholarship Name: The University of Hawaii Board of Regents serves as the student financial assistance agency in Hawaii. It awards Regents Scholarships for four years of undergraduate study. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors who have at least a 1300 combined mathematics and verbal ACT score, have at least a 3.5 GPA for grades nine through 11, and demonstrate “remarkable” achievement in extracurricular activities. They must also be residents of Hawaii. *Application Process: The scholarship program is administered by the Student Equity, Excellence and Diversity Office at the University of Hawaii-Manoa. Contact the office for application details. *Amount: Tuition waiver, $2,000 per semester, plus a one-time travel grant of $2,000 (must be used before graduation). *Deadline: Contact the office for deadline information.
Idaho Idaho State Board of Education Attn: Dana Kelly, Student Affairs Program Manager PO Box 83720 Boise, ID 83720-0037 208-332-1574
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Scholarship Name: Governor’s Challenge Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors of an Idaho high school, who intend to enroll as full-time students in an academic or professional-technical program at an Idaho college or university. They must also demonstrate academic achievement by maintaining at least a 2.8 GPA as well as a commitment to community service (participation in volunteer work and public service must be documented). *Application Process: Applicants should visit the department’s Web site to apply online. *Amount: $3,000. *Deadline: February 14. Idaho State Board of Education Attn: Dana Kelly, Student Affairs Program Manager PO Box 83720 Boise, ID 83720-0037 208-332-1574
[email protected] http://www.boardofed.idaho.gov/scholarships/minority. asp Scholarship Name: Minority and At-Risk Student Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens and residents of the state of Idaho as well as graduates of an Idaho high school. They must also meet three of the following criteria: be a first-generation college student, be disabled, be a migrant farm worker or a dependent of a migrant farm worker, demonstrate substantial financial need, or be a member of a traditionally underrepresented (in higher education) ethnic minority. Applicants must also attend one of the following eight eligible institutions in Idaho: Albertson College, Boise State University, Idaho State University, Lewis-Clark State College, University of Idaho, College of Southern Idaho, North Idaho College, or Eastern Idaho Technical College. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the financial aid office at their college of choice to request additional information and a scholarship application. *Amount: Up to $3,000. *Deadline: Contact the financial aid office at the college or university of your choice for deadline information. Idaho State Board of Education Contact: Dana Kelly, Student Affairs Program Manager PO Box 83720 Boise, ID 83720-0037 208-332-1574
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http://www.boardofed.idaho.gov/scholarships/ promisea.asp Scholarship Name: Robert R. Lee Promise Category A Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors of an Idaho high school who intend to enroll as full-time students in an academic or professional-technical program at an eligible Idaho college or university. They must also be Idaho residents who are in the top 10 percent of their graduating class, with a GPA of at least 3.5, and an ACT score of at least 28. *Application Process: Applicants should apply visit the board’s Web site to apply online. *Amount: $3,000. *Deadline: February 14.
Illinois Illinois Student Assistance Commission Attn: Marcia Franklin c/o Illinois Department of Public Health Center for Rural Health 535 West Jefferson Street Springfield, IL 62761-0001 217-782-1624 http://www.collegezone.com/studentzone/416_1502. htm Scholarship Name: Allied Health Care Professional Scholarship. *Academic Area: Medicine (physician assisting), nursing (nurse practitioner), nursing (midwifery). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be pursuing an education that will prepare them to work as nurse practitioners, physician assistants, or nurse midwives at accredited institutions in Illinois. They must be residents of Illinois, enrolled or accepted into a program, and able to demonstrate financial need. Applicants must agree to work in the state of Illinois (in an area designed as having critical need) an equal number of years for which funds were received in order to avoid having to repay the funds. *Application Process: Applicants should apply through their school’s financial aid department by the school’s predetermined deadline. Applicants must also submit a completed application. Visit the commission’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $7,500 (for up to two years). *Deadline: June 30. Illinois Student Assistance Commission c/o Illinois State Board of Education 100 North First Street
Springfield, IL 62777 866-262-6663 http://www.collegezone.com/studentzone/416_1496. htm Scholarship Name: General Assembly Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled at an Illinois four-year, state-supported college or university and must meet additional eligibility standards set by the legislative member of their district. Interested candidates should contact their district legislative member for additional eligibility requirements. Applicants must apply only through the district in which they maintain residence. Visit the commission’s Web site for a complete list of county officials and contact instructions. *Application Process: Applicants must contact the appropriate legislative official for their district of residence to apply. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Contact your district legislator for deadline information. Illinois Student Assistance Commission 1755 Lake Cook Road Deerfield, IL 60015-5209 847-948-8500, 800-899-4722 http://www.collegezone.com/studentzone/416_945.htm Scholarship Name: Illinois Future Teacher Corps Program. *Academic Area: Education. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be Illinois residents and U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens who can demonstrate financial need. They must also be high school graduates or GED certificate holders, be enrolled in a teacher certification program, and maintain at least a 2.5 GPA. Applicants must commit to teaching in the state of Illinois for a period of five years in order to receive these funds as a scholarship. If the obligation is not fulfilled, the funds turn into a loan that must be repaid. The grant is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants must apply online. Visit the organization’s Web site to complete the interactive online application. Before completing the scholarship application process, applicants should submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. *Amount: Up to $10,000. *Deadline: March 1. Illinois Student Assistance Commission 1755 Lake Cook Road Deerfield, IL 60015-5209 847-948-8500, 800-899-4722 http://www.collegezone.com/studentzone/416_949.htm
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Scholarship Name: Merit Recognition Scholarship Program. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school graduating seniors who either are in the top 5 percent of their classes or who earn an ACT or SAT score in the top 5 percent of Illinois test takers. They must attend an eligible college or university in the state of Illinois, and be legal residents of the state of Illinois, as well as U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens. *Application Process: There is no formal application process for this scholarship award. Candidate test scores and academic ranks are filed automatically with the state and awardees will receive an award letter letting them know they have qualified for the award. Applicants will then have to prove their enrollment in a college or university program to receive the award. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: There is no formal deadline for this award. Illinois Student Assistance Commission 1755 Lake Cook Road Deerfield, IL 60015-5209 847-948-8500, 800-899-4722 http://www.collegezone.com/studentzone/416_947.htm Scholarship Name: Minority Teachers of Illinois Scholarship Program. *Academic Area: Education. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of the state of Illinois, U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens, and minority students of African American/ Black, Hispanic, Asian, or Native American origin. They must also be high school graduates or GED certificate holders, be enrolled in a teacher certification program, maintain at least a 2.5 GPA, and commit to teaching in the state of Illinois for a period of time equal to that for which funds are received. The scholarship is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants must apply online. Visit the commission’s Web site to complete an interactive online application. *Amount: Up to $5,000. *Deadline: March 1. Illinois Student Assistance Commission 1755 Lake Cook Road Deerfield, IL 60015-5209 847-948-8500, 800-899-4722 http://www.collegezone.com/studentzone/416_891.htm Scholarship Name: Monetary Award Program. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Illinois who are also U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens. They must also demonstrate financial need, be enrolled in at least
three credit hours at an approved college or university in Illinois, and be admitted to a degree or certificate program. Applicants cannot be in default on any other loan, must not have attained a bachelor’s degree, and cannot be incarcerated. Visit the commission’s Web site for a complete list of eligible colleges and universities. *Application Process: Applicants should complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and list the eligible Illinois colleges or universities they plan to attend. If an applicant’s FAFSA shows that he or she qualifies for the award, the financial aid office of the college or university will notify the applicant of the dollar amount the applicant is granted. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: September 30 (first-time applicants). Illinois Student Assistance Commission c/o Illinois Department of Public Health Center for Rural Health 535 West Jefferson Street Springfield, IL 62761-0001 217-782-1624 http://www.collegezone.com/studentzone/416_1503.htm Scholarship Name: Nursing Education Scholarship Program. *Academic Area: Nursing. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be pursuing an associate, certificate, or undergraduate degree in nursing. They must be residents of Illinois, enrolled or accepted into a nursing education program, and able to demonstrate financial need. Applicants must agree to work in Illinois for a determined number of years (according to the type of degree they are pursuing) in order to avoid having to repay the funds. Nursing professionals may also apply for this program. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with transcripts, a copy of their Student Aid Report, and a copy of their professional license (if licensed already). Visit the commission’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Awards vary depending on the degree the applicant is seeking. Visit the commission’s Web site for a detailed explanation of the award amounts. *Deadline: May 31.
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[email protected] http://www.in.gov/ssaci/programs/hea.html Grant Name: Frank O’Bannon Grant. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school graduates (or hold a GED), residents of Indiana, U.S. citizens (or eligible noncitizens), and plan to or currently attend an approved Indiana institution of higher education (list available at the commission’s Web site) as full-time students. *Application Process: Applicants should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: March 10. State Student Assistance Commission of Indiana Attn: Ada Sparkman 150 West Market Street, Suite 500 Indianapolis, IN 46204 317-232-2350
[email protected] http://www.in.gov/ssaci/programs/hsa.html Award Name: Hoosier Scholar Award. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: High school seniors who are high academic achievers (ranking in the top 20 percent of their class), residents of Indiana, and plan to attend an approved Indiana institution of higher education (as full-time students) are eligible for the award. *Application Process: High school guidance staff members select one to three winners of the award per high school. *Amount: $500. *Deadline: There is no deadline; nomination is based on academic achievement. State Student Assistance Commission of Indiana 150 West Market Street, Suite 500 Indianapolis, IN 46204 317-232-2350
[email protected] http://www.in.gov/ssaci/programs/m-teach.html Scholarship Name: Minority Teacher/Special Education Services Scholarship. *Academic Area: Education, special education, therapy (occupational), therapy (physical). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be minority students (defined as black or Hispanic) who are planning to pursue or currently pursuing full-time study in education, occupational therapy, physical therapy, or special education at an approved Indiana institution of higher education. They must also be
Indiana residents and U.S. citizens and have a GPA of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. Recipients must agree to meet education/service requirements specific to their career field after completion of study. *Application Process: Applicants should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and a scholarship application (available for download at the commission’s Web site). *Amount: Up to $1,000 (up to $4,000 for applicants who demonstrate strong financial need). *Deadline: Contact the commission for details. State Student Assistance Commission of Indiana 150 West Market Street, Suite 500 Indianapolis, IN 46204 317-232-2350
[email protected] http://www.in.gov/ssaci/programs/nur.html Scholarship Name: Nursing Scholarship Fund. *Academic Area: Nursing (open). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be planning to pursue or currently pursuing study in nursing at an approved Indiana institution of higher education. They must also be residents of Indiana and U.S. citizens, demonstrate financial need, and have a GPA of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. Recipients must agree to work as a nurse in Indiana for at least the first two years following graduation. *Application Process: Applicants should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and a scholarship application (available for download at the commission’s Web site). *Amount: $5,000. *Deadline: Contact the commission for details. State Student Assistance Commission of Indiana 150 West Market Street, Suite 500 Indianapolis, IN 46204 888-528-4719
[email protected] http://www.in.gov/ssaci/programs/21st/index.html Scholarship Name: Twenty-First Century Scholars Program. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: High school seniors and college students from low- and moderate-income families who seek college financial assistance may apply. Applicants must be planning to pursue or currently pursuing full-time study at an approved Indiana institution of higher education (visit the commission’s Web site for a list of approved programs). They must also be residents of Indiana and U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens. Applicants must
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take a pledge that states that they will graduate from an accredited Indiana high school; attain a cumulative high school GPA of at least 2.0; apply for admission to an Indiana college as a high school senior; not use illegal drugs, alcohol, or commit a crime; and apply on time for state and federal aid. *Application Process: Applicants should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, a pledge affirmation, and a scholarship application (available for download at the commission’s Web site). *Amount: Full tuition and fees at approved Indiana public colleges; partial tuition and fees at approved Indiana private colleges. *Deadline: March 10.
Iowa Iowa College Student Aid Commission 200 Tenth Street, 4th Floor Des Moines, IA 50309-3609 515-242-3344 http://www.iowacollegeaid.org/scholarshipsandgrants/ index.html Scholarship Name: Governor Terry E. Branstad Iowa State Fair Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors in Iowa who have actively participated at the Iowa State Fair, who plan to enroll in an Iowa college or university, and who demonstrate financial need. They should be well-rounded individuals with significant involvement in extracurricular school and community activities as well as a record of academic achievement. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a 400-word essay (details listed on the application), a list of state fair involvements, three letters of recommendation, and academic transcripts. Applicants must also submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid no later than April 1. Visit the organization’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $500 to $1,000. *Deadline: May 2. Iowa College Student Aid Commission 200 Tenth Street, 4th Floor Des Moines, IA 50309-3609 515-242-3344 http://www.iowacollegeaid.org/scholarshipsandgrants/ grantlist.html Grant Name: Iowa Grant. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility:
Applicants must be residents of Iowa; U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents of the U.S.; and currently enrolled or planning to enroll at least half time in a degree program at a state university, independent college or university, or community college in Iowa. Applicants must be able to demonstrate financial need. *Application Process: Applicants must complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon after January 1 as possible, and no later than July 1. Candidates whose FAFSA reports demonstrate the required financial need—and if adequate funding is available—will receive an award notification from the financial aid office of their choice college or university. *Amount: Up to $1,000. *Deadline: July 1. Iowa College Student Aid Commission 200 Tenth Street, 4th Floor Des Moines, IA 50309-3609 515-242-3344 http://www.iowacollegeaid.org/scholarshipsandgrants/ grantlist.html Grant Name: Iowa Tuition Grant. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be Iowa residents; U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents of the U.S.; and currently enrolled or planning to enroll at least half time in a degree program at an eligible Iowa college or university. They must also demonstrate financial need. Visit the commission’s Web site for a list of eligible colleges and universities. *Application Process: Applicants must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon after January 1 as possible, and no later than July 1. Candidates whose FAFSA reports demonstrate the required financial need will receive an award notification from the financial aid office of the college or university of their choice. *Amount: Up to $4,000. *Deadline: July 1. Iowa College Student Aid Commission 200 Tenth Street, 4th Floor Des Moines, IA 50309-3609 515-242-3344 http://www.iowacollegeaid.org/scholarshipsandgrants/ grantlist.html Grant Name: Iowa Vocational-Technical Tuition Grant. *Academic Area: Vocational education. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be Iowa residents; U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents of the United States; and currently enrolled or planning to enroll at least
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half time in a career education or career option course or program of study at a community college in Iowa. They must also be able to demonstrate financial need. *Application Process: Applicants must complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon after January 1 as possible, and no later than July 1. Candidates whose FAFSA reports demonstrate the required financial need will receive an award notification from the community college’s financial aid office. *Amount: Up to $1,200. *Deadline: July 1.
Kansas Kansas Board of Regents 1000 SW Jackson Street, Suite 520 Topeka, KS 66612-1368 785-296-3421 http://www.kansasregents.org/financial_aid/awards. html Grant Name: Kansas Comprehensive Grant. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled or planning to enroll full time at an eligible private or public college or university in Kansas. Applicants must be able to demonstrate financial need. Visit the board’s Web site to determine which schools are eligible. *Application Process: Applicants must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), listing one or more eligible institutions. The financial aid offices at their college of choice will notify applicants who are awarded funds. *Amount: $200 to $3,000 (private colleges), $100 to $1,100 (public institutions). *Deadline: March 15 (FAFSA filing). Kansas Board of Regents 1000 SW Jackson Street, Suite 520 Topeka, KS 66612-1368 785-296-3421 http://www.kansasregents.org/financial_aid/minority. html Scholarship Name: Kansas Ethnic Minority Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be members of an ethnic or racial minority (African American, American Indian or Alaskan Native, Asian or Pacific Islander, or Hispanic) who can demonstrate both academic achievement (3.0 GPA; 990 SAT; 21 ACT) and financial need. They must also attend or plan to
attend a college or university in Kansas. *Application Process: Applicants must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, listing one or more eligible institutions. They must also submit the State of Kansas Student Aid Application. Visit the board’s Web site to download a copy, or to apply online. *Amount: Up to $1,850. *Deadline: May 1. Kansas Board of Regents 1000 SW Jackson Street, Suite 520 Topeka, KS 66612-1368 785-296-3421 http://www.kansasregents.org/financial_aid/nursing. html Scholarship Name: Kansas Nursing Service Scholarship. *Academic Area: Nursing (open). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be accepted into a Kansas nursing program and have obtained a sponsor (hospital or long-term care facility) that will fund up to half of the scholarship and provide full-time employment after the applicant has earned a nursing license. Applicants must sign an agreement to practice nursing within the state of Kansas, at a predetermined institution, for each year of funding that is received. If the recipient does not fulfill the agreement, the funding must be repaid as a loan. *Application Process: Applicants must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. They must also submit the State of Kansas Student Aid Application. Visit the board’s Web site to download a copy, or to apply online. *Amount: $2,500 (licensed practical nursing programs), $3,500 (registered nursing programs). *Deadline: May 1. Kansas Board of Regents 1000 SW Jackson Street, Suite 520 Topeka, KS 66612-1368 785-296-3421 http://www.kansasregents.org/financial_aid/teacher. html Scholarship Name: Kansas Teacher Service Scholarship. *Academic Area: Education. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants should be in enrolled in or accepted into a college or university teacher education program in Kansas. They must sign an agreement to serve as teachers within designated underserved geographic regions in subject areas that have a relative shortage of teachers. They must also commit to teaching in an underserved school in Kansas for one year for each year of funding
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that is received. If the recipient does not fulfill the agreement, the funding must be repaid as a loan. Applicants should visit the board’s Web site for a list of current geographic areas and subject areas. *Application Process: Applicants must submit the State of Kansas Student Aid Application along with ACT or SAT scores, high school GPA and class rank, high school and college transcripts, and a letter of recommendation from a college or university official (high school seniors do not need to submit this). Applicants should also submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Visit the board’s Web site to download an application or to apply online. *Amount: $5,000. *Deadline: May 1. Kansas Board of Regents 1000 SW Jackson Street, Suite 520 Topeka, KS 66612-1368 785-296-3421 http://www.kansasregents.org/financial_aid/math.html Scholarship Name: Math and Science Teacher Service Scholarship. *Academic Area: Education. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants should be in enrolled in a college or university math or science teacher education program in Kansas. Applicants are eligible to receive this award during their junior and senior years of college and should apply by the deadline of the year preceding this status. They must sign an agreement to serve as teachers within the state of Kansas, two years for each year of funding that is received. If the recipient does not fulfill the agreement, the funding must be repaid as a loan. *Application Process: Applicants must submit the State of Kansas Student Aid Application along with ACT or SAT scores, high school GPA and class rank, high school and college transcripts, and a letter of recommendation from a college or university official. Visit the board’s Web site to download an application or to apply online. *Amount: $5,000. *Deadline: May 1. Kansas Board of Regents 1000 SW Jackson Street, Suite 520 Topeka, KS 66612-1368 785-296-3421 http://www.kansasregents.org/financial_aid/state.html Scholarship Name: State Scholars Scholarship. *Academic Area: Education. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants should be Kansas residents who are currently in their
senior year of high school. Applicants should have taken the ACT prior to December of their senior year, as well as completed the Kansas Scholars Curriculum. The top 20 to 40 percent of students (calculated with a formula that combines test scores and GPA) are awarded this scholarship (pending availability of funds). *Application Process: Applicants must submit the State of Kansas Student Aid Application. Visit the board’s Web site to download an application or to apply online. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: May 1. Kansas Board of Regents 1000 SW Jackson Street, Suite 520 Topeka, KS 66612-1368 785-296-3421 http://www.kansasregents.org/financial_aid/awards. html Scholarship Name: Vocational Scholarship. *Academic Area: Vocational education. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school graduating seniors or enrolled students in an approved vocational program at a community or technical college in Kansas. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application and register to take the vocational exam (form included as part of the application). The test is offered at various sites across the state on the first Saturday in November and March. Contact your high school guidance counselor or your college’s financial aid adviser to receive an application and additional information. *Amount: $500. *Deadline: Contact your counselor or financial aid adviser for deadline information.
Kentucky Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA) PO Box 798 Frankfort, KY 40602-0798 800-928-8926 http://www.kheaa.com/prog_cap.html Scholarship Name: College Access Program (CAP). *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be Kentucky residents who are attending eligible private colleges, universities, proprietary schools, or technical colleges within the state of Kentucky. They must also be attending school at least part time in programs that
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take two years to complete. and demonstrate financial need. The Expected Family Contribution that is computed when filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) must not be greater than $3,850. *Application Process: Applicants should complete the FAFSA. Contact your high school counselor or college financial aid office for a hard-copy application or apply online. The college you are attending or plan to attend will notify you if you have been awarded a CAP scholarship. *Amount: Up to $1,700. *Deadline: Contact the financial aid office for deadline information. The FAFSA can be submitted anytime after January 1. Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA) PO Box 798 Frankfort, KY 40602-0798 800-928-8926 http://www.kheaa.com/prog_ecds.html Scholarship Name: Early Childhood Development Scholarship. *Academic Area: Education. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be pursuing an associate or bachelor’s degree, certificate, or child development associate credential from an eligible institution in Kentucky. They must be Kentucky residents; U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents; enrolled part time (up to nine credit hours), employed part time (at least 20 hours per week) in a participating early childhood facility, not be eligible for other state or federal training funds, and agree to a service commitment based on the credentials being pursued. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application to their regional professional development counselor. Visit the authority’s Web site to download an application and to view a complete list of professional development counselors. *Amount: Up to $1,400. *Deadline: Contact your professional development counselor for deadline information. Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA) PO Box 798 Frankfort, KY 40602-0798 800-928-8926 http://www.kheaa.com/prog_keeshome.html Scholarship Name: Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants
must be Kentucky residents who have demonstrated academic achievement throughout their high school careers by maintaining at least a 2.5 GPA. They must attend an eligible college or university within the state of Kentucky (or a school listed in the Academic Common Marketplace). Applicant’s ACT or SAT scores are also taken into account. Visit the authority’s Web site for a complete chart of GPAs and test scores, to configure the amount for which you are eligible. A complete list of eligible colleges and universities can also be found at its Web site. *Application Process: There is no formal application process for this award. Your school submits your scores and once you enroll in an eligible institution, the school’s financial aid office will notify you of the award you will receive. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: There is no formal deadline for this scholarship. Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA) PO Box 798 Frankfort, KY 40602-0798 800-928-8926 http://www.kheaa.com/prog_ktg.html Grant Name: Kentucky Tuition Grant. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be Kentucky residents who are attending eligible private, independent colleges in Kentucky. They must be full-time students pursing an associate or bachelor’s degree, not be in default on any other student aid accounts, and demonstrate financial need. Visit the authority’s Web site for a complete list of eligible schools. *Application Process: Applicants should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Contact your high school counselor or college financial aid office for a hard-copy application or apply online. The college you are attending or plan to attend will notify you if you have been awarded a grant. *Amount: Up to $200 to $2,800. *Deadline: Contact your school’s financial aid office for deadline information. The FAFSA can be submitted anytime after January 1. Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA) PO Box 798 Frankfort, KY 40602-0798 800-928-8926 http://www.kheaa.com/prog_tchschl.html Scholarship Name: KHEAA Teacher Scholarship. *Academic Area: Education. *Age Group:
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Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be Kentucky residents, attending eligible colleges or universities in Kentucky, and pursing an initial teacher certification. They must also be full-time college juniors or seniors who can demonstrate financial need. Applicants must commit to teach in Kentucky for a period of time. If the commitment is not honored, the awarded funds revert to a loan rather than a scholarship. Visit the authority’s Web site for a complete list of eligible schools. The scholarship is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Contact your college financial aid office for a hard-copy application or apply online. Applicants must also submit a Teacher Scholarship application, which can be completed online. Visit the organization’s Web site to complete the application. *Amount: Up to $5,000. *Deadline: May 1.
Louisiana Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance Attn: Bonnie Lavergne PO Box 91202 Baton Rouge, LA 70821-9202 225-922-3258, 800-259-5626, ext. 1012 http://www.osfa.state.la.us Scholarship Name: Rockefeller State Wildlife Scholarship. *Academic Area: Marine sciences, natural resources. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens who are enrolled full time in a degree program at a Louisiana public college or university in one of the following fields: forestry, marine science, wildlife science. They must also have been Louisiana residents for at least one year prior to receiving the award, not have any criminal convictions, and maintain a 2.5 GPA. Applicants must complete the degree program they are in, or they risk having to pay back the funds as a loan, with interest. The scholarship is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid by July 1. A completed application along with college transcripts (if credit has been earned), and/or ACT/SAT scores (if fewer than 24 college credit hours have been earned) should be submitted. Visit the organization’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: July 31.
Maine Finance Authority of Maine 5 Community Drive, PO Box 949 Augusta, ME 04332-0949 207-623-3263, 800-228-3734 http://www.famemaine.com/html/education/grants. html Grant Name: Maine State Grant Program. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be Maine residents, demonstrate financial need, and plan to or currently attend a postsecondary institution in Maine, Connecticut, the District of Columbia, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, or Vermont. *Application Process: Applicants must complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. *Amount: $500 to $1,250. *Deadline: May 1.
Maryland Maryland Higher Education Commission 839 Bestgate Road, Suite 400 Annapolis, MD 21401 410-260-4500, 800-974-0203 http://www.mhec.state.md.us/financialAid/ ProgramDescriptions/prog_delegate.asp Scholarship Name: Delegate Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors or degree-seeking college students who are Maryland residents and who are enrolled or planning to enroll in a Maryland college or university. Applicants should contact their delegates for instructions. Some delegates ask the Maryland Office of Student Financial Assistance to make the awards for them, in which case the applicant must demonstrate financial need. The scholarship is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should contact their delegates in February for instructions. Some delegates create their own awards, so you should call or write your delegate for instructions. Contact the Maryland Office of Student Financial Assistance for a list of state delegates. Applicants should file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid prior to applying. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: March 1. Maryland Higher Education Commission 839 Bestgate Road, Suite 400 Annapolis, MD 21401
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410-260-4500, 800-974-0203 http://www.mhec.state.md.us/financialAid/ ProgramDescriptions/prog_ds.asp Scholarship Name: Distinguished Scholar Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be current high school juniors who are Maryland residents and who intend to enroll full time in a Maryland college or university. Applicants must apply in the “academic achievement” category (3.7 GPA required) or the “talent in the arts” category. Visit the commission’s Web site to find out how to be nominated by your school in these categories. National Merit Scholarship and National Achievement Scholarship finalists will automatically receive the award if they attend an institution in Maryland. *Application Process: Applicants should contact their high school guidance counselor to request an application. *Amount: $3,000. *Deadline: February. Contact your guidance counselor for details. Maryland Higher Education Commission 839 Bestgate Road, Suite 400 Annapolis, MD 21401 410-260-4500, 800-974-0203 http://www.mhec.state.md.us/financialAid/ ProgramDescriptions/prog_ea.asp Grant Name: Educational Assistance Grant. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors or full-time, degree-seeking college students who are attending (or planning to attend) a college or university in the state of Maryland. They must also be Maryland residents who can demonstrate financial need. *Application Process: Applicants should submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) between January 1 and March 1. *Amount: $400 to $2,700 (35 percent of financial need as determined on the FAFSA). *Deadline: March 1. Maryland Higher Education Commission Attn: Theresa Lowe 839 Bestgate Road, Suite 400 Annapolis, MD 21401 410-260-4555, 800-974-0203
[email protected] http://www.mhec.state.md.us/financialAid/ ProgramDescriptions/prog_ga.asp Grant Name: Guaranteed Access (GA) Grant. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school
graduating seniors who are ontrack to complete a college preparatory program and who plan to enroll full time in a two- or four-year college or university in Maryland. They must also be residents of Maryland, maintain a 2.5 high school GPA, and able to demonstrate financial need. *Application Process: Applicants should submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid along with a completed GA Grant application. Visit the commission’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $400 to $13,800 (100 percent of student’s financial need). *Deadline: March 1. Maryland Higher Education Commission 839 Bestgate Road, Suite 400 Annapolis, MD 21401 410-260-4500, 800-974-0203 http://www.mhec.state.md.us/financialAid/ ProgramDescriptions/prog_tolbert.asp Grant Name: Jack F. Tolbert Memorial Student Grant Program. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants (or their parents, if they are dependents) must be Maryland residents who are enrolled in or planning to enroll in a private career school (for at least 18 clock hours per week). They must also demonstrate financial need. *Application Process: Applicants must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid by March 1. Applicants must also apply to the financial aid office of the private career school they are attending. Contact the financial aid office for additional information. *Amount: $400. *Deadline: Rolling deadline. Maryland Higher Education Commission Attn: Gerrie Rogers 839 Bestgate Road, Suite 400 Annapolis, MD 21401 410-260-4574, 800-974-0203
[email protected] http://www.mhec.state.md.us/financialAid/ ProgramDescriptions/prog_otpt.asp Grant Name: Physical and Occupational Therapists and Assistants Grants Program. *Academic Area: Therapy (occupational), therapy (physical). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors or full-time, degree-seeking college students who are majoring in physical or occupational therapy. They must also be residents of Maryland and enrolled (or planning to enroll) at a two- or four-year Maryland college
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or university leading to licensure. Applicants must demonstrate academic achievement and commit to a service obligation to practice in Maryland. Visit the commission’s Web site for further information on the service obligation. The grant is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application along with transcripts (high school, college, or GED scores— whatever is applicable) and a statement from a Maryland college certifying enrollment. Visit the commission’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $2,000. *Deadline: July 1. Maryland Higher Education Commission 839 Bestgate Road, Suite 400 Annapolis, MD 21401 410-260-4500, 800-974-0203 http://www.mhec.state.md.us/financialAid/ ProgramDescriptions/prog_senatorial.asp Scholarship Name: Senatorial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors or degree-seeking college students who are Maryland residents, enrolled or planning to enroll in a Maryland college or university, and able to demonstrate financial need. The scholarship is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should contact their senator in February for instructions. Some senators create their own awards, so you should contact your senator for instructions. Applicants should file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid prior to applying. SAT or ACT scores are also required for students who have not yet completed 24 hours of college credit. Those with more than 24 hours of college credit should submit transcripts. *Amount: $200 to $2,000. *Deadline: March 1. Maryland Higher Education Commission 839 Bestgate Road, Suite 400 Annapolis, MD 21401 410-260-4500, 800-974-0203 http://www.mhec.state.md.us/financialAid/ ProgramDescriptions/prog_nurse.asp Scholarship/Grant Name: State Nursing Scholarship and Living Expenses Grant. *Academic Area: Nursing (open). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be current high school seniors or degree-seeking college students who are Maryland residents, maintain a 3.0 GPA, and are enrolled (or plan to enroll) in a Maryland college or university. Financial need is not required for the
scholarship, but it is a factor in the Living Expenses Grant. Applicants must commit to fulfilling a service agreement to receive this award. Visit the commission’s Web site for a detailed description of the service agreement. The scholarship/grant program is also available to graduate students. (Note: To receive the Living Expenses Grant, applicants must first receive the State Nursing Scholarship.) *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed scholarship application along with transcripts and an official acceptance letter into a nursing program. Those who are also applying for the Living Expenses Grant should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 1. Visit the commission’s Web site to download a scholarship application. *Amount: Up to $1,500/semester (scholarship) and $1,500/semester (grant). *Deadline: June 30 (scholarship application), March 1 (FAFSA application for the grant). Maryland Higher Education Commission 839 Bestgate Road, Suite 400 Annapolis, MD 21401 410-260-4500, 800-974-0203 http://www.mhec.state.md.us/financialAid/ ProgramDescriptions/prog_WDS.asp Scholarship Name: William Donald Schaefer Scholarship. *Academic Area: Government, public policy. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors or full-time college students who are attending (or planning to attend) an eligible college or university in Maryland that offers programs leading to a career in public service. They must also be residents of Maryland and demonstrate financial need. The scholarship is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and submit the scholarship application along with applicable transcripts, a copy of the Student Aid Report, a 1,000word essay, three letters of recommendation, and a one-page resume. Visit the commission’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Up to $8,550. *Deadline: March 1.
Massachusetts Massachusetts Office of Student Financial Assistance 454 Broadway, Suite 200 Revere, MA 02151
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[email protected] http://www.osfa.mass.edu/programs. asp?program=agnes_lindsay Scholarship Name: Agnes M. Lindsay Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be permanent legal residents of Massachusetts for at least one year prior to receiving the scholarship, U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens, and enrolled full time in a degree program at an eligible public college or university in Massachusetts. They also must be from a rural area of Massachusetts and able to demonstrate financial need. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the Massachusetts Office of Student Financial Assistance for information on the application process. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Contact the Massachusetts Office of Student Financial Services for deadline information. Massachusetts Office of Student Financial Assistance 454 Broadway, Suite 200 Revere, MA 02151 617-727-9420
[email protected] http://www.osfa.mass.edu/programs. asp?program=early_child_educators_scholarship Scholarship Name: Early Childhood Educators Scholarship. *Academic Area: Education, psychology, sociology. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be permanent legal residents of Massachusetts, U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens, and enrolled in a degree program in Massachusetts that will lead to a career in early childhood education. Applicants must demonstrate financial need (and be eligible for Title IV aid), and be employed as an early childhood educator or a licensed family child care provider for at least one year while attending school. Applicants must also sign a service agreement in which they agree to serve for a length of time in Massachusetts, to avoid having to repay the funds. Visit the office’s Web site to read more about the service agreement. *Application Process: Applicants must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid along with a completed scholarship application. Visit the office’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Up to $4,050/semester (depending on student status and type of institution attending). *Contact the Massachusetts Office of Student Financial Assistance for deadline information.
Massachusetts Office of Student Financial Assistance 454 Broadway, Suite 200 Revere, MA 02151 617-727-9420
[email protected] http://www.osfa.mass.edu/programs. asp?program=massgrant Grant Name: MASS Grant. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be permanent legal residents of Massachusetts for at least one year prior to receiving the grant, U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens, and enrolled full time in a degree program in Massachusetts or in an eligible institution in a state that has a reciprocity agreement with Massachusetts. They must also demonstrate financial need (and be eligible for Title IV aid) by having an Expected Family Contribution of $0 to $3,850. *Application Process: Applicants must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Applicants should contact their financial aid office or guidance counselor for additional application requirements. *Amount: $300 to $2,300. *Deadline: May 1 (FAFSA). Massachusetts Office of Student Financial Assistance 454 Broadway, Suite 200 Revere, MA 02151 617-727-9420
[email protected] http://www.osfa.mass.edu/programs. asp?program=part_time_grant Grant Name: Massachusetts Part-Time Grant. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be permanent legal residents of Massachusetts for at least one year prior to receiving the grant, U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens, and enrolled part time in a degree or certificate program in Massachusetts. They must also demonstrate financial need (and be eligible for Title IV aid). *Application Process: Applicants must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Applicants should contact their financial aid office or guidance counselor for additional application requirements. *Amount: Awards vary (from $200 and up). *Deadline: Contact your financial aid office for deadline information. Massachusetts Office of Student Financial Assistance 454 Broadway, Suite 200 Revere, MA 02151
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[email protected] http://www.osfa.mass.edu/programs. asp?program=paul_tsongas Scholarship Name: Paul Tsongas Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be permanent legal residents of Massachusetts for at least one year prior to receiving the scholarship, U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens, and enrolled full time in a degree program in one of the nine state colleges or universities in Massachusetts. They also must have graduated from high school within the last three years and demonstrated academic achievement by achieving a 3.75 GPA and a 1200 combined SAT score. Some exceptions apply for the residency and time (three-year) requirements. Visit the organization’s Web site for further information. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the financial aid office at the state college they are attending for additional information about the application process. *Amount: Full tuition. *Deadline: Contact your college financial aid office for deadline information.
Michigan Michigan Bureau of Student Financial Assistance Office of Scholarships and Grants PO Box 30462 Lansing, MI 48909-7962 888-447-2687
[email protected] http://www.michigan.gov/mistudentaid/0,1607,7-12838193_39939-6189--,00.html Scholarship Name: Michigan Competitive Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be Michigan residents (since July 1 of the previous year); U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or approved refugees; and accepted into or enrolled in an approved degree-granting college or university in Michigan. They should also demonstrate both financial need and academic achievement. A 2.0 GPA is required as well as a competitive score on the ACT (the required score changes). Visit the bureau’s Web site for an explanation of how the ACT score affects the application. Applicants should have completed any bachelor’s degree. They should not be incarcerated, nor in default on an educational loan, and they should
not be pursuing a degree in theology, divinity, or religion. *Application Process: Applicants should file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Contact the bureau or your school’s financial aid office for additional information. *Amount: Up to $1,300. *Deadline: March 1 (FAFSA). Michigan Bureau of Student Financial Assistance Office of Scholarships and Grants PO Box 30462 Lansing, MI 48909-7962 888-447-2687
[email protected] http://www.michigan.gov/mistudentaid/0,1607,7-12838193_38212_39079_39081-6153--,00.html Grant Name: Michigan Educational Opportunity Grant. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be Michigan residents, U.S. citizens or permanent residents, and attend (or plan to attend) a Michigan public community college or university. They must not be in default on an educational loan or incarcerated. They must also demonstrate they are making satisfactory academic progress, and have financial need. *Application Process: Applicants should file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. The financial aid award letter that the student receives from the college financial aid office will inform them of their eligibility for the grant. *Amount: Up to $1,000. *Deadline: Contact your college financial aid office for deadline information. Michigan Bureau of Student Financial Assistance Office of Scholarships and Grants PO Box 30462 Lansing, MI 48909-7962 888-447-2687
[email protected] http://www.michigan.gov/mistudentaid/0,1607,7-12838193_39284---,00.html Scholarship Name: Michigan Merit Award. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be graduates of a Michigan high school (or GED recipients) or Michigan residents who are graduates of an out-of-state high school. They must also enroll at an approved college or university and have demonstrated academic achievement as proven by their scores on the Michigan Educational Assessment Program or the Michigan Merit Exam (class of 2007 and after).
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*Application Process: There is no formal application process. Student test scores for all four years of high school are tabulated electronically and notification letters are mailed to students during their senior year if they qualify. Alternately, ACT or SAT scores can be used to receive the award as well. Visit the bureau’s Web site for alternate eligibility explanations. *Amount: Up to $3,000. *Deadline: There is no formal deadline for this program. Michigan Bureau of Student Financial Assistance Office of Scholarships and Grants PO Box 30462 Lansing, MI 48909-7962 888-447-2687
[email protected] http://www.michigan.gov/mistudentaid/0,1607,7-12838193_39939-54524--,00.html Scholarship Name: Michigan Nursing Scholarship. *Academic Area: Nursing (open). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Michigan (for at least one year prior to receiving the award) who are enrolled in an LPN, AND, or BSN program in the state. They must also be U.S. citizens or permanent residents who agree to work in Michigan after receiving their degrees (or face paying the funds back as a loan). *Application Process: Applicants should contact the financial aid office of their school in Michigan to receive information about the application process. Some schools may have additional eligibility requirements, including academic achievement or financial need. *Amount: Up to $4,000 (full-time students); $3,000 (3/4-time students); $2,000 (half-time students). *Deadline: Contact the financial aid office at your school for deadline information. Michigan Bureau of Student Financial Assistance Office of Scholarships and Grants PO Box 30462 Lansing, MI 48909-7962 888-4GRANTS
[email protected] http://www.michigan.gov/mistudentaid/0,1607,7-12838193_39940_39949-6155--,00.html Grant Name: Michigan Tuition Grant. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be Michigan residents (since July 1 of the previous calendar year); U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or approved refugees; and attend (or plan to attend) an approved
independent, degree-granting Michigan college or university. They must not be in default on an educational loan or incarcerated, and also must not be pursuing a degree in theology, divinity, or religion. Applicants must be able to demonstrate financial need. *Application Process: Applicants should file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 1. Contact the bureau for additional information. *Amount: Up to $2,000. *Deadline: March 1 (FAFSA).
Minnesota Minnesota Office of Higher Education 1450 Energy Park Drive, Suite 350 St. Paul, MN 55108-5227 651-642-0567, 800-657-3529
[email protected] http://www.getreadyforcollege.org/pdfGR/ FocusSumEng.pdf Grant Name: Minnesota State Grant. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be Minnesota residents who are high school graduates or GED holders who are attending college (or planning to attend) at an eligible Minnesota institution. They must also be U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens who are not in default on any educational loans or child support payments. Applicants must demonstrate financial need. *Application Process: Applicants should file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid within 30 days of the start of their current term. Contact your school’s financial aid office for additional information. If you qualify, the amount you receive is based on your financial need and the cost of tuition at your school. *Amount: Up to $7,861. (The average award is $1,656.) *Deadline: Contact your school’s financial aid office for deadline information.
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[email protected] http://www.ihl.state.ms.us/financialaid/hcp.html Loan/Scholarship Name: Health Care Professions
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Loan/Scholarship. *Academic Area: Psychology, speech pathology, therapy (occupational), therapy (physical). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be college juniors or seniors at a Mississippi college or university who are also Mississippi residents. They must also agree to a service commitment as part of this scholarship. For every year of funding received, applicants must agree to work in a state-operated health institution. If the commitment is not honored, the funds will revert to a loan. The program is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should submit an online application as well as an e-mail certifying that they have reviewed and agreed to the service requirements. Applicants must also submit verification of residency and their college transcripts. Visit the department’s Web site to apply online. *Amount: $1,500. *Deadline: March 31. Mississippi Office of Student Financial Aid 3825 Ridgewood Road Jackson, MS 39211-6453 601-432-6997, 800-327-2980
[email protected] http://www.ihl.state.ms.us/financialaid/mesg.html Grant Name: Mississippi Eminent Scholars Grant. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be Mississippi residents for at least one year prior to college enrollment who are accepted into or enrolled in a twoor four-year eligible institution in Mississippi. They must be full-time students who have demonstrated academic achievement by maintaining a 3.5 GPA. High school applicants should have received a 29 on the ACT or a 1280 on the SAT. Visit the office’s Web site for a list of eligible institutions and more detailed eligibility requirements for high school and college applicants. *Application Process: Applicants should submit an online application and supporting documents. Supporting documents include a copy of the applicant’s or parents’ (if applicant is a dependent) tax return from the prior year, official transcripts, official ACT or SAT scores, and a notification letter (for students who were National Merit Scholarship or National Achievement Scholarship semi-finalists or finalists). Visit the office’s Web site to apply online. *Amount: Up to $2,500. *Deadline: September 15. Mississippi Office of Student Financial Aid 3825 Ridgewood Road Jackson, MS 39211-6453
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[email protected] http://www.ihl.state.ms.us/financialaid/mtag.html Grant Name: Mississippi Resident Tuition Assistance Grant. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of the state of Mississippi for at least one year prior to college enrollment, who are accepted into or enrolled in a two- or four-year eligible institution in Mississippi. They must be high school seniors or full-time college students who have demonstrated academic achievement by maintaining a 2.5 GPA. High school applicants must have received a minimum score of 15 on the ACT. Applicants must have received less than the full federal Pell Grant. Visit the organization’s Web site for a list of eligible institutions and more detailed eligibility requirements for high school and college applicants. *Application Process: Applicants should submit an online application and supporting documents. Supporting documents include a copy of the applicant’s or parents’ (if applicant is a dependent) tax return from the prior year, official transcripts, and official ACT or SAT scores (if applicable). Visit the organization’s Web site to apply online. *Amount: Up to $500 (freshman, sophomores), $1,000 (juniors, seniors). *Deadline: September 15. Mississippi Office of Student Financial Aid 3825 Ridgewood Road Jackson, MS 39211-6453 601-432-6997, 800-327-2980
[email protected] https://www.state.ms.us/sfa/nissanEntry.jsp Scholarship Name: Nissan North America Inc. Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must attend a two-year or public four-year college or university in Mississippi, be graduates of a Mississippi high school, achieved a 2.5 GPA, and earned a minimum score of 20 on the ACT (or 940 on the SAT). They must also be accepted for enrollment as a full-time student at a Mississippi public community college or university, demonstrate financial need, and exhibit leadership qualities as proven by their involvement in extracurricular activities. *Application Process: Applicants should submit an online application. Submission of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid is also required. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Contact the organization for deadline information.
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Missouri Missouri Department of Higher Education 3515 Amazonas Drive Jefferson City, MO 65109 573-751-2361
[email protected] http://www.dhe.mo.gov/hsstudentscharlesgallagher. shtml Scholarship Name: Charles Gallagher Student Financial Assistance Program. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be Missouri residents, U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens, and demonstrate financial need. They must also be enrolled full time (or planning to enroll full time) at a participating Missouri college or university. Visit the department’s Web site to view a complete list of participating colleges and universities. *Application Process: Applicants should submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid by April 1 in order to be considered for this award. *Amount: Applicants can receive their remaining demonstrated financial need, up to $1,500. *Deadline: Contact the department for deadline information. Missouri Department of Higher Education 3515 Amazonas Drive Jefferson City, MO 65109 573-751-2361
[email protected] http://www.dhe.mo.gov/hsstudentsrossbarnett.shtml Scholarship Name: Marguerite Ross Barnett Memorial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be Missouri residents, U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens, enrolled in a Missouri college or university on a part-time basis, employed (in a paid position) for at least 20 hours per week, and demonstrate financial need. They cannot be pursuing a degree in theology or divinity. Visit the department’s Web site for a complete list of participating colleges and universities. *Application Process: Applicants should file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid to illustrate their financial need. They should do this as early as possible after January 1. Applicants must also submit an employment verification form to be considered for this award. Visit the department’s Web site to download the form. *Amount: Full tuition (or the equivalent of part-time tuition at the University of Missouri-Columbia). *Deadline: Contact the
department or your school’s financial aid office for deadline information. Missouri Department of Higher Education 3515 Amazonas Drive Jefferson City, MO 65109 573-751-2361
[email protected] http://www.dhe.mo.gov/hsstudentscollegeguarantee. shtml Scholarship Name: Missouri College Guarantee Program. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors or enrolled college students who are attending (or plan to attend) a participating college in the state of Missouri. They must be Missouri residents, U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens, pursuing a degree in any field except theology or divinity, and demonstrate financial need. Applicants must have maintained a high school GPA of 2.5 and received an ACT score of 20 or an SAT score of 950. Visit the department’s Web site for a complete list of participating colleges and universities. *Application Process: Applicants should file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Applicants must also receive a qualifying ACT score by April of the year preceding the award. *Amount: Awards vary *Deadline: April 1 (FAFSA). Contact the department or your school’s financial aid office for additional deadline information. Missouri Department of Higher Education 3515 Amazonas Drive Jefferson City, MO 65109 573-751-2361
[email protected] http://www.dhe.mo.gov/hsstudentsbrightflight.shtml Scholarship Name: Missouri Higher Education Academic “Bright Flight” Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors who are enrolling as first-time, fulltime freshmen at a participating Missouri college or university. They must be Missouri residents and U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens and cannot be pursuing a degree in theology or divinity. Applicants must have received a composite ACT or SAT score in the top 3 percent of all students in Missouri. Applicants should contact their high school counselor to determine what score they need to receive. Visit the department’s Web site
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for a complete list of participating colleges and universities. *Application Process: There is no formal application process for this award. Applicants must have received a qualifying test score by the June test date. Eligible students will be notified by mail by the Missouri Department of Higher Education. *Amount: $2,000. *Deadline: Typically in June. Applicants must have a qualifying test score by the June test date.
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Montana Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education 46 North Last Chance Gulch Helena, MT 59620-3201 406-444-6570 http://mus.montana.edu Grant Name: Indian Student Fee Waiver. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be at least one-quarter Native American, residents of Montana, demonstrate financial need, and plan to or currently attend a twoor four-year school in the Montana University System. *Application Process: Applicants will need to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid in order to determine financial need. They also must provide documentation of tribal enrollment. *Amount: Tuition and registration fees. *Deadline: Contact the office for details.
Nevada Office of the State Treasurer Attn: Susan Moore 555 East Washington Avenue, Suite 4600 Las Vegas, NV 89101 702-486-3383, 888-477-2667 http://nevadatreasurer.gov/millennium Scholarship Name: Governor Guinn Millennium Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must graduate from a Nevada high school, and be a Nevada resident for at least two years. Applicants must have a 3.25 GPA and must attend an eligible college or university in the state of Nevada. *Application Process: There is no formal application for this award. High schools submit the names of qualified student to the Nevada State Treasurer’s Office, and students will be notified of their award, pending acceptance to a qualified institution. Contact your high school guidance counselor or college’s financial aid office for additional information. Visit the Treasurer’s Office Web site for an explanation of eligibility institutions. *Amount: $40 to $80 per credit hour, depending on type of college student attends (community college, state college, private college). A maximum of $10,000 can be applied to an undergraduate degree. *Deadline: There is no formal deadline for this award.
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Nebraska Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education PO Box 95005 Lincoln, NE 68509-5005 402-471-2847 http://www.ccpe.state.ne.us/publicdoc/ccpe Grant Name: Nebraska State Grant. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Nebraska. *Application Process: The commission disburses grant money in this program to colleges and universities in Nebraska that award funds to eligible students. Contact the financial aid office of your chosen Nebraska school for details. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: Contact the financial aid office of your
New Hampshire Postsecondary Education Commission 3 Barrell Court, Suite 300 Concord, NH 03301-8543 603-271-2555 http://www.state.nh.us/postsecondary/fin.html Grant Name: Leveraged Incentive Grant Program. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be college sophomores, juniors, or seniors who are residents of New Hampshire, are attending an accredited New Hampshire college or university, and who can demonstrate academic achievement and financial need. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the financial aid office at their New Hampshire
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college or university for information about the application process. Applicants will need to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid in order to determine financial need. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Contact your school’s financial aid office for deadline information. New Hampshire Postsecondary Education Commission Attn: Sherrie Tucker 3 Barrell Court, Suite 300 Concord, NH 03301-8543 603-271-2555, ext. 255 http://www.state.nh.us/postsecondary/fin.html Scholarship Name: New Hampshire Incentive Program. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of New Hampshire who can demonstrate financial need and who are enrolled (or intend to enroll) as part-time or full-time undergraduate students at an eligible college or university in New England. Applicants must not have earned a previous bachelor’s degree. *Application Process: Applicants should file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in order to determine financial need. Contact the commission for additional information, including eligible colleges and universities. *Amount: $125 to $1,000. *Deadline: May 1 (FAFSA).
New Jersey New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority PO Box 540 Trenton, NJ 08625 800-792-8670 http://www.nj.gov/highereducation/njhesaa.htm Scholarship Name: Edward J. Bloustein Distinguished Scholars. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens, New Jersey residents for at least one year prior to receiving the award, ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class at the end of their junior year, and scored a combined critical reading and math SAT score of 1260. Alternately, applicants may rank in first, second, or third place in their graduating class and rank in the top 10 percent at the end of the junior year (without regard to SAT score). Applicants must attend a college
or university in New Jersey as full-time students to receive this award. *Application Process: There is no formal application process for this merit-based award. Contact your high school guidance counselor for information about your candidacy for the award. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: There is no formal deadline for this award. New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority PO Box 540 Trenton, NJ 08625 800-792-8670 http://www.nj.gov/highereducation/njhesaa.htm Scholarship Name: NJ STARS Program. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be New Jersey residents for at least one year prior to receiving the award, be U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens, and have graduated in the top 20 percent of their high school class. They must also attend a New Jersey county college as full-time students to receive this award. Applicants who postponed college attendance for one year may also be considered. Applicants must demonstrate financial need in addition to academic merit. *Application Process: There is no formal application process for this award. Applicants must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) within established deadlines—the earlier the better. Their county college will notify eligible candidates of their award . *Amount: Up to five semesters of paid full-time tuition. *Deadline: Current FAFSA deadline. New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority PO Box 540 Trenton, NJ 08625 800-792-8670 http://www.nj.gov/highereducation/njhesaa.htm Grant Name: Tuition Aid Grant. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of New Jersey for at least one year prior to receiving the award and U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens. They must also be able to demonstrate financial need as well as enrollment in an approved degree-granting institution in New Jersey. Applicants must be full-time students who have not previously earned a baccalaureate degree (or an associate degree if enrolled in a two-year college) and who are in good academic standing, not in default
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on any student loan, and not enrolled in a theology or divinity degree program. *Application Process: Applicants should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) either by mail or online. Eligible candidates will be notified if they receive the grant. *Amount: Up to $9,026 (independent colleges); up to $5,220 (state colleges); up to $2,030 (county colleges). *Deadline: March 1, October 1 (FAFSA, depending on semester you are applying for). New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority PO Box 540 Trenton, NJ 08625 800-792-8670 http://www.nj.gov/highereducation/njhesaa.htm Scholarship Name: Urban Scholars Program. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of New Jersey for at least one year prior to receiving the award and U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens who attend high school in the state’s urban and economically distressed areas. They must also be able to demonstrate exceptional academic achievement by ranking in the top 10 percent of their class and having a minimum GPA of 3.0 at the end of their junior year of high school. Applicants must enroll as full-time students in approved colleges and universities within the state of New Jersey. Contact your high school guidance counselor for additional information. *Application Process: There is no formal application process for this merit-based award. Eligible students will be notified of their award, pending enrollment in an eligible institution. *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: There is no formal deadline for this program.
New Mexico New Mexico Higher Education Department Attn: Ofelia A. Morales, Director, Financial Aid 1068 Cerrillos Road Santa Fe, NM 87505-1650 505-476-6500, 800-279-9777
[email protected] http://hed.state.nm.us/collegefinance/loansforservice. asp Scholarship Name: Health Professional Loans-For-Service Scholarships. *Academic Area: Medicine (general), medicine (nursing), medicine (osteopathy), medicine
(physician). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be seeking a degree in a selected health care field at a public college or university in New Mexico. (Note: Some scholarships allow for acceptance or enrollment to accredited public schools in the United States.) They must be residents of New Mexico and agree to a service agreement to work within the state, once licensure is obtained, for a designated period of time in a designated shortage area within the state. If applicants do not fulfill their commitment, penalties apply. Visit the department’s Web site or call its help line for additional information about the service agreement for each field of study, and for more details about eligibility. The scholarship is also available to graduate students and medical students. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with supporting documents, which include a letter of acceptance from the college or university and official transcripts. Applicants also must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. *Amount: Up to $12,000. *Deadline: Varies by field of study. New Mexico Higher Education Department Attn: Ofelia A. Morales, Director, Financial Aid 1068 Cerrillos Road Santa Fe, NM 87505-1650 505-476-6500, 800-279-9777
[email protected] http://hed.state.nm.us/collegefinance/legislative.asp Scholarship Name: Legislative Endowment Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors or college undergraduates who are residents of New Mexico. They may attend, either part time or full time, any public college or university within the state of New Mexico. Preference is given to returning adult students and transfer students from two-year New Mexico community colleges who are entering four-year institutions. Applicants must be able to demonstrate financial need. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the financial aid office of their chosen college or university for information on the application process. All applicants must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. *Amount: Up to $2,500 (four-year schools, prorated for part-time students); up to $1,000 (two-year schools, prorated for part-time students). *Deadline: Deadlines vary by institution. Contact your financial aid office for deadline information.
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New Mexico Higher Education Department Attn: Ofelia A. Morales, Director, Financial Aid 1068 Cerrillos Road Santa Fe, NM 87505-1650 505-476-6500, 800-279-9777
[email protected] http://hed.state.nm.us/collegefinance/lotto.asp Scholarship Name: Lottery Success Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors who are residents of New Mexico and who are accepted into a public college or university in New Mexico. They must hold a diploma from a New Mexico high school or a New Mexico GED, enroll full time in college, and earn a 2.5 GPA during the first semester of college. Applicants begin to receive funds after the first semester of college has been completed and they have fulfilled all requirements. Call the department’s help line for additional information. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the financial aid office of their college or university for information on the application process. *Amount: Up to full tuition. *Deadline: Deadlines vary by institution. Contact your financial aid office for deadline information. New Mexico Higher Education Department Attn: Ofelia A. Morales, Director, Financial Aid 1068 Cerrillos Road Santa Fe, NM 87505-1650 505-476-6500, 800-279-9777
[email protected] http://hed.state.nm.us/collegefinance/scholars.asp Scholarship Name: New Mexico Scholars’ Program. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors or college undergraduates who have not yet turned 22, and who are residents of New Mexico. They must attend any public college or university within New Mexico or one of a select group of private colleges. The combined family income of the applicant’s family must be less than $30,000 (or $40,000 if two or more family members are enrolled in postsecondary education), and the applicants must have graduated in the top 5 percent of their high school class or have scored a 25 on the ACT. Visit the department’s Web site to view a list of private schools that are eligible for this program. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the financial aid office of their chosen college or university for information on the application process.
All applicants must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. *Amount: Paid tuition, books, and fees (subject to availability of funds). *Deadline: Deadlines vary by institution. Contact your financial aid office for deadline information. New Mexico Higher Education Department Attn: Ofelia A. Morales, Director, Financial Aid 1068 Cerrillos Road Santa Fe, NM 87505-1650 505-476-6500, 800-279-9777
[email protected] http://hed.state.nm.us/collegefinance/choice.asp Grant Name: Student Choice Grant. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors or college undergraduates who are residents of New Mexico. Applicants must attend one of the following private colleges within New Mexico: the College of Santa Fe, St. John’s College in Santa Fe, or the College of the Southwest. Applicants must be able to demonstrate financial need. Call the department’s help line for additional information. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the financial aid office of their college or university for information on the application process. All applicants must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Deadlines vary by institution. Contact your financial aid office for deadline information. New Mexico Higher Education Department Attn: Ofelia A. Morales, Director, Financial Aid 1068 Cerrillos Road Santa Fe, NM 87505-1650 505-476-6500, 800-279-9777
[email protected] http://hed.state.nm.us/collegefinance/incentive.asp Grant Name: Student Incentive Grant. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors or college undergraduates who are residents of New Mexico. They must attend any public college or university within New Mexico or one of a select group of private colleges and may attend school part time or full time. Applicants must be able to demonstrate financial need. Visit the department’s Web site to view a list of private schools that are eligible for this program or call its help line for additional information. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the financial aid office of their college or university for information on the application process. All applicants
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must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. *Amount: $200 to $2,500. *Deadline: Deadlines vary by institution. Contact your financial aid office for deadline information.
New York New York State Higher Education Services Corporation 99 Washington Avenue Albany, NY 12255 518-473-1574, 888-697-4372 http://www.hesc.com/bulletin.nsf/0/9229D337BEFE8 BBC85256D97004EBF47?OpenDocument Scholarship Name: Aid for Part-Time Study. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be New York State high school graduates or GED holders who are enrolled in or accepted into an approved New York State college or university. Applicants must be residents of the state of New York, U.S. citizens or qualifying noncitizens, maintain a 2.0 GPA, not be in default on any students loans, and attend college part time. Income limits apply. For a detailed explanation of family income limits, visit the department’s Web site. Contact your college’s financial aid office to determine if your school is a participating institution. *Application Process: Applicants should request an application from their college financial aid office. Applicants will also need to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. *Amount: Up to $2,000. *Deadline: Contact your financial aid office for deadline information. New York State Higher Education Services Corporation New York Lottery LOT Scholarship One Broadway Center PO Box 7540 Schenectady, NY 12301-7540 518-388-3415
[email protected] http://www.hesc.com/bulletin.nsf/0/9229D337BEFE8 BBC85256D97004EBF47?OpenDocument Scholarship Name: New York Lottery Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors attending a public or private high school in the state of New York who have demonstrated involvement in extracurricular and community activities, academic
achievement (3.0 GPA minimum), and leadership potential. Applicants must attend a college, university, or trade school in the state of New York, and their school must nominate them for the scholarship. Their parents or guardians must not work for the New York Lottery or any of its contractors. One scholarship is awarded to each school in the state of New York. *Application Process: Applicants should contact their high school guidance counselor to let him or her know they are interested in being nominated for the scholarship. Students must be nominated by their school to receive the award. *Amount: $4,000 ($1,000 per year). *Deadline: March 10. New York State Higher Education Services Corporation Bureau of HEOP/VATEA/Scholarships Education Building Addition, Room 1071 Albany, NY 12234 518-486-1319 http://www.hesc.com/bulletin.nsf/0/9229D337BEFE8 BBC85256D97004EBF47?OpenDocument Scholarship Name: New York State Regents Professional Opportunity Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open (select range of 39 professional degree programs). *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be New York State residents studying in a degree program in a New York State college or university. They must be studying in a particular field, as described on the department’s Web site. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or qualifying noncitizens who are attending school full time. Priority is given to those who are economically disadvantaged, members of a minority group traditionally underrepresented in their chosen profession, and those enrolled in or graduates of SEEK, College Discovery, EOP, or HEOP. Applicants must also commit to a service agreement in which they work for one year in the state of New York, in their chosen profession, for each year that funds are received. If this obligation is not fulfilled, the funds revert to a loan. *Application Process: Applicants should request an application and further information by phone or mail. *Amount: $1,000 to $5,000. *Deadline: Contact the Bureau of Scholarships for deadline information. New York State Higher Education Services Corporation 99 Washington Avenue Albany, NY 12255 518-473-1574, 888-697-4372
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http://www.hesc.com/bulletin.nsf/0/9229D337BEFE8 BBC85256D97004EBF47?OpenDocument Scholarship Name: New York State Scholarships for Academic Excellence. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be New York State high school graduates who are enrolled in or accepted into a New York State college or university. They must be residents of the state of New York, U.S. citizens or qualifying noncitizens, in good academic standing and not in default on any student loans, and attend college full time. Applicants must demonstrate academic achievement and be nominated by their high school. *Application Process: Applicants should contact their high school guidance counselor for information about the scholarships. Eligible candidates who are nominated by their schools and chosen for the award will be notified by the New York State Education Department. Once notified, applicants must submit an application for payment, with proof of college acceptance/enrollment. *Amount: $500 and $1,500. *Deadline: May 1 (deadline for eligible applicants to return their application after they’ve received notification of their eligibility). New York State Higher Education Services Corporation Native American Education Unit New York State Education Department, Room 374 EBA Albany, NY 12234 518-474-0537 http://www.hesc.com/bulletin.nsf/0/9229D337BEFE8 BBC85256D97004EBF47?OpenDocument Scholarship Name: State Aid to Native Americans. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled members of a New York State tribe and/or their children who are attending, or plan to attend, a college or university in the state of New York. Applicants must be residents of the state of New York. All eligible applicants receive the award. Applicants may enroll in two-, four-, or five-year undergraduate programs. *Application Process: Applicants should request additional information and an application from the New York State Education Department. *Amount: $1,000/semester. *Deadline: May 20, July 15, and December 31. New York State Higher Education Services Corporation 99 Washington Avenue Albany, NY 12255
518-473-1574, 888-697-4372 http://www.hesc.com/bulletin.nsf/0/9229D337BEFE8 BBC85256D97004EBF47?OpenDocument Scholarship Name: Tuition Assistance Program (TAP). *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be New York State high school graduates or GED holders who are enrolled in or accepted into an approved New York State college or university. They must be residents of the state of New York, U.S. citizens or qualifying noncitizens, maintain a 2.0 GPA, not be in default on any student loans, and attend college full time. Applicants must also be in good academic standing and meet income eligibility limitations. Visit the corporation’s Web site for a complete list of participating eligible institutions. TAP is also available to graduate and professional students. *Application Process: Applicants should file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online. After the FAFSA has been completed, they will be given a link to complete the TAP application. *Amount: Up to $5,000. *Deadline: May 1.
North Carolina North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority PO Box 14103 Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 919-549-8614, 800-700-1775, ext. 313 http://www.cfnc.org/Gateway?command=GetBased ProgramDetail¬e=yes&type=8&vocType=11& vocational=yes&id=142 Scholarship Name: Future Teachers of North Carolina Scholarship/Loan. *Academic Area: Education. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of North Carolina who are college juniors or seniors enrolled in a full-time program leading to teacher certification in math, science, special education, or English as a second language. They must be attending a four-year institution in North Carolina and demonstrate academic achievement by maintaining at least a 3.0 GPA. Applicants must commit to teach one of the aforementioned subjects at a North Carolina public school for a minimum of three years in order to avoid having to repay these funds as a loan. *Application Process: Applicants should notify the dean of the education department of their college or university of their desire to be considered for the award. The dean must nominate individuals from their school. There is no other formal
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application process until an individual has received this nomination. Once an applicant has been nominated, he or she will be required to sign a promissory note indicating that he or she will repay the funds if the teaching obligation is not met. *Amount: $6,500. *Deadline: Contact the North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority for deadline information.
who have already earned a baccalaureate degree are not eligible to apply. *Application Process: Applicants must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Contact the financial aid office at your community college for additional information. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Contact the financial aid office at your community college for deadline information.
North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority PO Box 14103 Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 866-866-CFNC http://www.cfnc.org/Gateway?command=GetBased ProgramDetail¬e=no&type=7&vocType=10& vocational=no&id=47 Scholarship Name: Jagannathan Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors who plan to enroll as college freshmen in a full-time degree program at the University of North Carolina. Applicants must be North Carolina residents who can demonstrate both academic merit and financial need. Priority consideration is given to applicants who have a parent employed by TIEPET Inc. or Universal Fibers. *Application Process: Applicants should obtain an application from their high school guidance counselor, college financial aid office, or from the corporate offices of TIEPET Inc. or Universal Fibers. Applicants must be nominated by a counselor or company official. They should also take the SAT early enough to submit their scores by the deadline. *Amount: $3,500. *Deadline: February 15.
North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority PO Box 14103 Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 866-866-CFNC http://www.cfnc.org/Gateway?command=GetBasedProg ramDetail¬e=no&type=7&vocType=10&vocation al=yes&id=136 Scholarship Name: North Carolina Millennium Teacher Scholarship Loan Program. *Academic Area: Education. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be North Carolina residents who are graduating high school seniors who intend to enroll in a teacher education program at one of the following three schools in North Carolina: Elizabeth City State University, Fayetteville State University, or Winston-Salem State University. Applicants must have a minimum SAT score of 900 and a 2.5 GPA, as well as demonstrate at least $3,000 in unmet financial need (as determined by their college financial aid office). Applicants who choose to teach in a critical shortage area are given priority. Applicants must commit to teach one year in a North Carolina public school for each year that funds are received in order to avoid having to repay these funds as a loan. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the school of education and the financial aid office at the school they plan to attend for information on the application process. Applicants should also file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid as soon after January 1 as possible. *Amount: $6,500. *Deadline: Contact the financial aid office at your school for deadline information.
North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority PO Box 14103 Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 866-866-CFNC http://www.cfnc.org/Gateway?command=GetBasedPro gramDetail¬e=no&type=7&vocType=10&vocatio nal=no&id=24 Grant Name: North Carolina Community College Grant and Loan Program. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens and North Carolina residents who are enrolled in or attending a community college in North Carolina as part-time or full-time students. They must be able to demonstrate financial need, and eligibility is based on the same criteria as the Federal Pell Grant. Students who do not receive the Pell Grant should still apply. Applicants
North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority PO Box 14103 Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 866-866-CFNC http://www.cfnc.org/Gateway?command=GetBasedPro gramDetail¬e=no&type=7&vocType=10&vocatio nal=no&id=31 Grant Name: North Carolina Student Incentive Grant. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate
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students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens and North Carolina residents who are enrolled in or accepted into a college or university in North Carolina as full-time students. They must not be pursing a religious vocation, and they must be able to demonstrate financial need. *Application Process: Applicants must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, listing North Carolina as the state of residence and also listing at least one postsecondary school in North Carolina. Applicants are encouraged to apply well before the official deadline as funds are typically exhausted before the deadline occurs. *Amount: $700. *Deadline: March 15. North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority PO Box 14103 Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 866-866-CFNC http://www.cfnc.org/Gateway?command=GetBasedPro gramDetail¬e=no&type=7&vocType=10&vocatio nal=yes&id=32 Scholarship Name: Nurse Education Scholarship Loan Program. *Academic Area: Nursing (open). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be North Carolina residents who are graduating high school seniors or enrolled undergraduates who intend to complete programs leading to licensure as a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse. Applicants should be U.S. residents and able to demonstrate financial need and academic merit. Applicants must commit to work as a licensed nurse in North Carolina for a set period of time to avoid having to repay these funds as a loan. Visit the department’s Web site for additional information about the service agreement. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the financial aid office at the school they plan to attend for information on the application process. If chosen to receive the award, applicants must sign a promissory note to repay the funds if the service obligation is not met. *Amount: $1,200 to $5,000. *Deadline: Contact the financial aid office at your school for deadline information. North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority PO Box 14103 Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 800-700-1775, ext. 313 http://www.cfnc.org/Gateway?command=GetBasedProg ramDetail¬e=yes&type=8&vocType=11&vocation al=yes&id=143
Scholarship Name: Physical Education-Coaching Scholarship Loan Fund. *Academic Area: Education. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of North Carolina who are college juniors or seniors enrolled in a full-time program leading to teacher certification and to coaching. They must be attending a fouryear institution in the state of North Carolina and demonstrate academic achievement by maintaining at least a 2.8 GPA. Applicants must commit to teach full time and serve as a head coach or an assistant coach in a North Carolina public school for however many years the funds are received to avoid having to repay these funds as a loan. *Application Process: Applicants should notify the dean of the education department of their college or university of their desire to be considered for the award. The dean must nominate individuals from their school. There is no other formal application process until an individual has received this nomination. Once an applicant has been nominated, he or she will be required to sign a promissory note indicating that he or she will repay the funds if the teaching and coaching obligation is not met. *Amount: $4,000. *Deadline: Contact the North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority for deadline information. North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority PO Box 14103 Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 800-700-1775, ext. 313 http://www.cfnc.org/paying/loan/career/teaching_ prospective.jsp Scholarship Name: Prospective Teacher ScholarshipLoan. *Academic Area: Education. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be North Carolina residents who are graduating high school seniors or enrolled undergraduates who are pursuing a degree leading to teacher certification. Applicants must be attending an approved institution in the state of North Carolina and demonstrate academic achievement by maintaining at least a 3.0 GPA and an SAT score of at least 900. They must also commit to teach full time in a North Carolina public school for each year that the funds are received to avoid having to repay these funds as a loan. *Application Process: Applicants should notify their high school guidance counselor, principal, or college department head of their intentions to pursue the award, as a letter of recommendation is required from such an individual. Applicants should
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visit the Education Assistance Authority’s Web site to complete an online application and to view a list of eligible institutions. Once a candidate has been chosen, he or she will be required to sign a promissory note indicating that he or she will repay the funds if the teaching obligation is not met. *Amount: $2,500 (fouryear schools); $1,200 (community colleges). *Deadline: February 28.
North Dakota North Dakota University System Attn: Rhonda Schauer, Coordinator of Multicultural Education North Dakota Student Financial Assistance Program 600 East Boulevard Avenue, Department 215 Bismarck, ND 58505-0230 701-328-9661
[email protected] http://www.ndus.edu/students/default.asp?ID=252 Scholarship Name: North Dakota Indian Scholarship Program. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must either be residents of North Dakota who are at least one-quarter degree Indian blood or enrolled members of a tribe that is now located in North Dakota. They must be accepted for admission at a North Dakota college, university, or trade school, enrolled as full-time students, and maintain at least a 2.0 GPA. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with verification of tribal enrollment, most recent transcript, and a budget completed by the financial aid officer at the institution the applicant is attending. Visit the organization’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $500 to $2,000. Deadline: July 15. North Dakota University System Attn: Director of Financial Aid North Dakota Student Financial Assistance Program 919 South 7th Street, Suite 206 Bismarck, ND 58504-5881 701-328-4114
[email protected] http://www.ndus.edu/students/default.asp?ID=252 Scholarship Name: North Dakota Scholars Program. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors who are residents of North Dakota and U.S. citizens or permanent residents who
enroll in full-time study at a college or university in North Dakota. They must receive an ACT score in the top five percent of all students in the state of North Dakota to qualify, and maintain a 3.5 college GPA in order to renew the scholarship. *Application Process: Applicants should contact their high school guidance counselors for information about their status as top five ACT scorers. There is no formal application process— eligible candidates will be notified and given further instructions. *Amount: Full tuition at a public college (or the equivalent of full tuition at a state college if the student chooses to attend a private college). Deadline: There is no formal deadline for this program. North Dakota University System Attn: Director of Financial Aid North Dakota Student Financial Assistance Program 600 East Boulevard Avenue, Department 215 Bismarck, ND 58505-0230 701-328-4114
[email protected] http://www.ndus.edu/students/default.asp?ID=252 Grant Name: North Dakota State Student Incentive Grant. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of North Dakota, U.S. citizens or permanent residents, and high school graduates (or GED holders) who intend to use the grant at an eligible college in North Dakota. Applicants must enroll in full-time study, be first-time undergraduate students, and not be in default on any financial aid loans. They must also be able to demonstrate financial need. Contact the system for information on eligible colleges and universities. *Application Process: Applicants must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. *Amount: $600 to $1,000. *Deadline: March 15.
Ohio Ohio Board of Regents 30 East Broad Street, 36th Floor Columbus, OH 43215-3414 888-833-1133
[email protected] http://www.regents.state.oh.us/sgs/nealp.htm Loan Name: Nurse Education Assistance Loan Program. *Academic Area: Nursing (open). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Ohio who are enrolled in a nursing
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education program at an Ohio college or university. Applicants may need to demonstrate financial need if funding isn’t available to award all eligible students. They must also agree to work as a nurse in Ohio to receive a 20 percent per year loan cancellation rate, up to 100 percent loan forgiveness. If this obligation is not met, applicants must repay the funds as a loan with 8 percent interest. The program is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants must apply online. Visit the board’s Web site to apply online. *Amount: $3,000. *Deadline: June 1, November 1. Ohio Board of Regents Attn: Financial Aid Office 30 East Broad Street, 36th Floor Columbus, OH 43215-3414 888-833-1133
[email protected] http://www.regents.state.oh.us/sgs/OAS.htm Scholarship Name: Ohio Academic Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be academically outstanding Ohio high school graduates who enroll full time in a college or university in Ohio. Applicants must demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, as shown in their high school GPA and ACT scores. *Application Process: There is no formal application process for students. Each school submits their students’ GPAs and ACT scores, and at least one applicant from each chartered school in the state receives the award. Contact your high school guidance counselor to confirm that your scores have been submitted by the deadline. *Amount: $2,205. *Deadline: February 23. Ohio Board of Regents Attn: Financial Aid Office 30 East Broad Street, 36th Floor Columbus, OH 43215-3414 888-833-1133
[email protected] http://www.regents.state.oh.us/sgs/oig.htm Grant Name: Ohio Instructional Grant. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Ohio who can demonstrate some level of financial need. They must enroll full time at a college in the state of Ohio. *Application Process: Applicants should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Contact your high school guidance counselor or college financial aid officer for additional information. *Amount: $174 to $5,466. *Deadline: October 1.
Ohio Board of Regents Attn: Financial Aid Office 30 East Broad Street, 36th Floor Columbus, OH 43215-3414 888-833-1133
[email protected] http://www.regents.state.oh.us/sgs/choicegrant.htm Grant Name: Ohio Student Choice Grant Program. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Ohio who are accepted into or enrolled in private nonprofit colleges in Ohio. Applicants do not need to exhibit any level of academic merit or financial need. *Application Process: There is no formal application process for students. Contact your college financial aid office for additional information on this award. *Amount: $900. *Deadline: Contact the financial aid office for deadline information. Ohio Board of Regents Attn: Financial Aid Office 30 East Broad Street, 36th Floor Columbus, OH 43215-3414 888-833-1133
[email protected] http://www.regents.state.oh.us/sgs/parttimegrant.htm Grant Name: Part-Time Student Instructional Grant. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Ohio who can demonstrate financial need. They must enroll part time at a participating college or university in Ohio. Contact the Board of Regents for information on participating institutions. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the financial aid office at the Ohio college or university they attend or plan to attend for additional information. They should also complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Contact the financial aid office at your school for deadline information.
Oklahoma Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education PO Box 108850 Oklahoma City, OK 73104-8850 405-225-9100, 800-858-1840
[email protected] http://www.okhighered.org/academic-scholars Scholarship Name: Academic Scholars Program. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate
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students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors who are residents of Oklahoma who plan to enroll in a college or university in Oklahoma. Applicants may also be out-of-state students. All applicants must demonstrate academic excellence by being National Merit Scholar, National Merit Finalist or United States Presidential Scholar or by scoring in the 99.5 percentile on the ACT or SAT. They may also be nominated by their college or university based on their own set of criteria. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with ACT or SAT scores or a copy of the appropriate scholar award. *Amount: Up to $5,500. Awards vary depending on the type of institution the student attends. *Deadline: Contact the board for deadline information. Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education Future Teachers Scholarship PO Box 108850 Oklahoma City, OK 73104-8850 405-225-9239, 800-858-1840
[email protected] http://www.okhighered.org/student-center/financialaid/future-teach.shtml Scholarship Name: Future Teachers Scholarship. *Academic Area: Education. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be Oklahoma residents attending a college or university in Oklahoma who are enrolled in teacher certification programs in a critical needs area, as designated by the state. Applicants must agree to teach in a public school within the state for a minimum of three consecutive years upon graduation and must be nominated by the college they are attending, based on high school GPA or class rank, ACT or SAT score, admission to the school’s educational program, or a college record of academic success. Full-time students are given priority in the distribution of funds, and students must maintain a 2.5 GPA during their course of study. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application along with their most recent official transcripts. First-time freshmen also must submit ACT or SAT scores. An essay is also required of all applicants. For additional information on the application process as well as areas that are designated as critical needs, contact the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education (OSRHE). *Amount: $500 to $1,500 (dependent on part-time or full-time status and the number of hours completed). *Deadline: Contact the OSRHE for deadline information.
Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program PO Box 108850 Oklahoma City, OK 73181-8850 405-225-9100, 800-858-1840
[email protected] http://www.okhighered.org/ohlap Scholarship Name: Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program-Oklahoma’s Promise. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be Oklahoma residents who are currently in the 8th, 9th, or 10th grade in Oklahoma and whose family income is less than $50,000 at the time of college enrollment. Applicants must take a required set of college preparatory classes in high school and maintain a 2.5 GPA in these courses. They must also make a decision to be upstanding students by not becoming involved in any troublemaking, attending school and handing in homework, and abstaining from the use of alcohol or drugs. *Application Process: Applicants should submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid during their senior year in high school. Contact your high school guidance counselor for additional information. *Amount: Full tuition at a public two- or four-year college or university in Oklahoma. Individuals attending private colleges receive an amount equal to the full tuition rate at a public institution. *Deadline: Contact your guidance counselor for enrollment and deadline information. Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education Oklahoma Tuition Aid Grant PO Box 108850 Oklahoma City, OK 73101-8850 877-662-6231
[email protected] http://www.okhighered.org/student-center/financialaid/otag.shtml Grant Name: Oklahoma Tuition Aid Grant Program. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Oklahoma who are enrolled in or accepted into an Oklahoma college, university, or trade school as full-time or part-time students. Applicants must be able to demonstrate financial need. Undocumented immigrants can also apply by filling out an additional application form. *Application Process: Applicants should submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid as early after January 1 as possible. Because not everyone who applies receives funds,
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early submission is important. Contact your high school guidance counselor or college financial aid officer for additional information. *Amount: $1,000 (public institutions), $1,300 (private institutions). *Deadline: June 30. Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education Oklahoma Tuition Equalization Grant PO Box 108850 Oklahoma City, OK 73101-8850 877-662-6231
[email protected] http://www.okhighered.org/student-center/financialaid/oteg.shtml Scholarship Name: Oklahoma Tuition Equalization Grant Program. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be Oklahoma residents who are accepted into fulltime undergraduate study at private or independent colleges or universities in Oklahoma. They must be first-time freshmen with a family income that does not exceed $50,000. *Application Process: Applicants should file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, listing their state of residence and the school they plan to attend. Eligible applicants will be notified of their receipt of the award by the financial aid office of the college or university they plan to attend. *Amount: $2,000. *Deadline: Contact the financial aid office at your college or university for deadline information. Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education 655 Research Parkway, Suite 200 Oklahoma City, OK 73104 800-858-1840
[email protected] http://www.okhighered.org/student percent2Dcenter/ financial percent2Daid/rubs.shtml Scholarship Name: Regional University Baccalaureate Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors who are residents of Oklahoma who plan to enroll in one of the 11 participating public four-year universities in Oklahoma. Applicants must demonstrate academic excellence by achieving an ACT score of 30 or by being a National Merit Semifinalist or Commended Student. *Application Process: Applicants must contact the financial aid office of the school they plan to attend to inquire about the application process.
*Amount: Resident tuition waiver, plus $3,000. *Deadline: Contact the financial aid office of your college or university for deadline information.
Oregon Oregon Student Assistance Commission 1500 Valley River Drive, Suite 100 Eugene, OR 97401 800-452-8807 http://www.getcollegefunds.org/ong.html Grant Name: Oregon Opportunity Grant. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be Oregon residents who are enrolled (or plan to enroll) full time at an Oregon college or university. They must be able to demonstrate financial need, and applicants may not enroll in a theology, divinity, or religious studies program if they are seeking this grant. *Application Process: Applicants should file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon after January 1 as possible. Applicants will be notified of their eligibility to receive funds once the FAFSA has been reviewed. *Amount: Awards vary by need and by the type of institution (public or private) the applicant will be attending. *Deadline: Contact your college or university financial aid office for preferred filing deadlines.
Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency New Economy Technology Scholarship State Grant and Special Programs 1200 North Seventh Street Harrisburg, PA 17105-1444 800-692-7392 http://www.pheaa.org/specialprograms/nets/New_ Economy_Technology_Scholarship.shtml Scholarship Name: New Economy Technology Scholarship. *Academic Area: Science, technology. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school graduates and Pennsylvania residents who are enrolled in (or accepted into) a participating Pennsylvania college or university. They must pursue a degree in an eligible science or technology field and commit to working in this field in Pennsylvania for one year for each year
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of funding received. If the service commitment isn’t fulfilled, award recipients must repay the funds as a loan. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application along with a master promissory note. Visit the agency’s Web site to determine if your field of study is covered, as well as which institutions in Pennsylvania are eligible. Applicants should also submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid before applying (applicants must attempt to receive need-based aid prior to receiving this award). Applicants may apply for the scholarship online or download a paper education from the agency’s Web site. *Amount: Up to $3,000 (science); up to $1,000 (technology). *Deadline: December 31. Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) Academic Excellence Scholarship Award Program State Grant and Special Programs PO Box 8114 Harrisburg, PA 17105-8114 800-692-7392 http://www.pheaa.org/specialprograms/Academic_ Excellence.shtml Scholarship Name: PHEAA Academic Excellence Scholarship Award. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must have fully qualified for the federal Robert C. Byrd Scholarship Program, but not received the award. They must be outstanding high school seniors within the state of Pennsylvania who have been accepted into a college or university and who demonstrate academic achievement. Applicants must have a 3.5 high school GPA or above, an ACT score of at least 25 or an SAT score of at least 1150 (critical reading and math), and rank in the top 5 percent of their graduating class (or hold the first, second, or third place in a class with fewer than 60 people). *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application for the Robert C. Byrd (federal) Scholarship along with a copy of their college acceptance letter and a form that has been certified by their high school guidance counselor. Visit the agency’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: $1,500. *Deadline: May 1. Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) 1200 North Seventh Street Harrisburg, PA 17105
800-692-7392 http://www.pheaa.org/stategrants/index.shtml Grant Name: State Grant. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be Pennsylvania residents who meet a designated level of financial need and who enroll at least half time in a PHEAA-approved institution. Applicants must not have earned a previous undergraduate degree. They must also demonstrate academic progress toward a degree in order to receive continued aid. Contact the PHEAA for information on approved colleges and universities. *Application Process: Applicants should file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid as early as possible after January 1. The financial aid offices of the schools they list will notify eligible applicants. *Amount: Up to $3,500. *Deadline: May 1.
Rhode Island Rhode Island Higher Education Assistance Authority 560 Jefferson Boulevard Warwick, RI 02886 401-736-1170, 800-922-9855
[email protected] http://www.riheaa.org/borrowers/scholarships/ academic_promise.html Scholarship Name: CollegeBoundfund Academic Promise Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors who are Rhode Island residents planning to enroll in a college or university as full-time students. They must show academic promise and demonstrate financial need; a formula combining both of these elements is used to determine scholarship recipients. *Application Process: Applicants must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid as well as take the ACT or SAT. Visit your high school guidance counselor for additional information. *Amount: Up to $2,500. *Deadline: March 1. Rhode Island Higher Education Assistance Authority 560 Jefferson Boulevard Warwick, RI 02886 401-736-1170, 800-922-9855
[email protected] http://www.riheaa.org/borrowers/grants Grant Name: Rhode Island State Grant. *Academic
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Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens who have been residents of Rhode Island since January 1 of the previous academic year and who are enrolled in or accepted into a college or university program that leads to a degree or certificate. They must not owe a refund on a federal Title IV grant and must not be in default on a Title IV loan. Applicants must not have previously earned a bachelor’s degree and must meet all Title IV eligibility requirements (no drug convictions and registered with the Selective Service). Applicants must attend school at least half time and be able to demonstrate financial need. *Application Process: Applicants must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. No other formal application must be filed. Students will be notified by mail or e-mail if they have been awarded a grant. *Amount: $250 to $1,400. *Deadline: March 1.
South Carolina South Carolina Commission on Higher Education Attn: Sandra Rhyne, Coordinator 1333 Main Street, Suite 200 Columbia, SC 29201 803-737-2280, 877-349-7183
[email protected] http://www.che.sc.gov/New_Web/GoingToCollege/ LIFE_Hm.htm Scholarship Name: Legislative Incentive for Future Excellence Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors or students enrolling for the first time in a degree program. They must be residents of South Carolina during high school and during the time of college enrollment, attend an eligible institution in South Carolina, and be U.S. citizens or permanent legal residents who have not received other select state scholarships and who have not been convicted of a felony. For this merit-based scholarship, applicants should demonstrate academic achievement by having a 3.0 GPA, 1100 SAT or 24 ACT score, and should have been in the top 30 percent of their high school graduating class. *Application Process: There is no formal application for this scholarship. Applicants should contact the financial aid office of the school they are attending if they feel they are eligible, but have not received notification from the office. *Amount: Up to $4,700, plus $300 book allowance.
*Deadline: Contact the financial aid office of your college or university for deadline information. South Carolina Commission on Higher Education Attn: Ms. Karen Wham 1333 Main Street, Suite 200 Columbia, SC 29201 803-737-4544, 877-349-7183
[email protected] http://www.che.sc.gov/New_Web/GoingToCollege/ LTA_Hm.htm Scholarship Name: Lottery Tuition Assistance Program. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors or students enrolling in an eligible South Carolina two-year college. They must be residents of South Carolina and U.S. citizens or permanent legal residents who have not received other select state scholarships. Applicants do not have to demonstrate financial need for this award, but they must file for federal aid since the amount an applicant is eligible for in this program is dependent on the amount of federal aid the applicant receives. *Application Process: There is no formal application for this scholarship. Applicants should file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid as soon after January 1 as possible. Contact your high school guidance counselor or college financial aid office for additional information. *Amount: Up to $936/term (full-time students), up to $78/credit hour (part-time students) *Deadline: Contact the financial aid office of your college or university for deadline information. South Carolina Commission on Higher Education Attn: Sherry Hubbard 1333 Main Street, Suite 200 Columbia, SC 29201 803-737-2262, 877-349-7183
[email protected] http://www.che.sc.gov/New_Web/GoingToCollege/ PF_Hm.htm Scholarship Name: Palmetto Fellows Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants should be graduating high school seniors who are accepted into an eligible four-year institution in South Carolina. They must be residents of South Carolina during high school and during the time of college enrollment, U.S. citizens or permanent legal residents who have not received other select state scholarships, and have not been convicted of a felony. This is a merit-based scholarship,
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and priority is given to students who are members of an ethnic or racial minority. For further information on eligibility requirements or participating institutions, contact the commission. *Application Process: Contact the commission for information on the application process. *Amount: Up to $6,700. *Deadline: Contact the financial aid office of your college or university or the commission for deadline information. South Carolina Commission on Higher Education Attn: Ms. Karen Wham 1333 Main Street, Suite 200 Columbia, SC 29201 803-737-4544, 877-349-7183
[email protected] http://www.che.sc.gov/New_Web/GoingToCollege/ HOPE_Hm.htm Scholarship Name: South Carolina HOPE Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be first-time entering freshmen enrolling in an eligible four-year South Carolina institution. They must be residents of South Carolina during high school and during the time of college enrollment, U.S. citizens or permanent legal residents who have not received other select state scholarships, and have not been convicted of a felony. For this merit-based scholarship, applicants should demonstrate academic achievement by having a 3.0 GPA. *Application Process: There is no formal application for this scholarship. Applicants’ final GPAs are forwarded by their high school, and applicants are contacted if they receive the award. Applicants should contact the financial aid office of the school they are attending if they feel they are eligible but have not received notification from the office. *Amount: $2,650. *Deadline: Contact the financial aid office of your college or university for deadline information. South Carolina Higher Education Tuition Grants Commission Attn: Sandra Rhyne, Coordinator 1333 Main Street, Suite 200 Columbia, SC 29201 803-737-2280, 803-737-2280
[email protected] http://www.che.sc.gov/StudentServices/NeedBased/ NBG.htm Scholarship Name: South Carolina Need-Based Grant Program. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors or students
enrolling for the first time in a degree program. They must be residents of South Carolina during high school and during the time of college enrollment, attend an eligible South Carolina institution, U.S. citizens or permanent legal residents who have not received other select state scholarships, and have not been convicted of a felony. Applicants must maintain a 2.0 GPA and must be able to demonstrate extreme financial need. *Application Process: Applicants should submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid as soon as possible after January 1. If applicants are attending private colleges, they should contact the commission at 803-896-1120 for further instructions. Applicants attending public institutions do not need to do anything further. Contact your financial aid office for any additional information. *Amount: Up to $2,500 (full-time students); up to $1,250 (part-time students). *Deadline: Contact the financial aid office of your college or university for priority deadline information. Apply as soon after January 1 as possible.
South Dakota South Dakota Board of Regents Attn: Scholarship Committee 306 East Capitol Avenue, Suite 200 Pierre, SD 57501-3159 http://www.sdbor.edu/administration/academics/ documents/fowler_info_sheet-06.doc Scholarship Name: Annis Irene Fowler/Kaden Scholarship. *Academic Area: Education. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be entering college freshman majoring in elementary education at Black Hills State University, Dakota State University, Northern State University, or the University of South Dakota. They must have a cumulative high school GPA of at least 3.0. Winners are chosen based on GPA, high school course work (especially science and mathematics), letters of recommendation, and an essay. Applicants who demonstrate motivational ability, have a disability, or who are self-supporting will receive special consideration. *Application Process: Applicants should submit an original typed, double-spaced essay (1,000 to 1,500 words, topic picked by scholarship donors each year), ACT scores, two letters of recommendation from teachers, an official high school transcript, and a completed application (available at the board’s Web site). *Amount: $1,000. *Deadline: February 9.
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South Dakota Board of Regents Attn: Scholarship Committee 306 East Capitol Avenue, Suite 200 Pierre, SD 57501-3159 http://www.sdbor.edu/administration/academics/ documents/bjugstad_info_sheet-06.doc Scholarship Name: Ardell Bjugstad Scholarship Program for Native American High School Seniors. *Academic Area: Agriculture, natural resources. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled members of a federally recognized Indian tribe in South Dakota or North Dakota, residents of South Dakota or North Dakota, and high school seniors planning to pursue a degree in agriculture, natural resources, or a related field. They must also be academic achievers. *Application Process: Applicants should submit two letters of recommendation, an official high school transcript, verification of tribal enrollment, and a completed application (available at the board’s Web site and from high school guidance counselors). Contact your high school guidance counselor for applications and additional information. *Amount: $500. *Deadline: February 9. South Dakota Board of Regents Attn: Scholarship Committee 306 East Capitol Avenue, Suite 200 Pierre, SD 57501-3159 http://www.sdbor.edu/administration/academics/ documents/haines_info_sheet-06.doc Scholarship Name: Haines Memorial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Education. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be college students enrolled in a teacher education program at a South Dakota public university and classified as a sophomore, junior, or senior as of January 1 of the year in which they seek the award. They must have a GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. *Application Process: Applicants should submit a typed resume (which includes graduating high school and high school activities, memberships, and services and a listing of university memberships and activities), a typed two-page double-spaced statement describing their personal philosophy, a typed two-page double-spaced statement describing their philosophy of education, and a completed application (available at the board’s Web site). *Amount: $2,150. *Deadline: February 9. South Dakota Board of Regents Attn: Scholarship Committee 306 East Capitol Avenue, Suite 200
Pierre, SD 57501-3159 http://www.sdbor.edu/administration/academics/ documents/scarborough_info_sheet-06_000.doc Scholarship Name: Marlin R. Scarborough Memorial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be juniors at a South Dakota public university and have a college GPA of at least 3.5. They must be classified as juniors at the time the funding is awarded *Application Process: Applicants should submit a completed application (available at the board’s Web site) and a typed, three-page, double-spaced essay explaining their leadership and academic qualities, educational interests, and career plans. These documents should be submitted to the financial aid office of the applicant’s school. *Amount: $1,500. *Deadline: Contact the board for details. South Dakota Board of Regents Attn: Scholarship Committee 306 East Capitol Avenue, Suite 200 Pierre, SD 57501-3159 http://www.sdbor.edu/SDOpportunityScholarship.htm Award Name: South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of South Dakota, have an ACT score of 24 or higher or a combined verbal/mathematics SAT score of at least 1070, and plan to attend an approved South Dakota postsecondary institution. They must complete high school course requirements (known as the Regents Scholar curriculum), which require four units of English, three units of social studies, four units of algebra or higher mathematics, four units of science, one-half unit of computer science, one unit of fine arts, and two units of the same modern or classical language. Applicants must have a GPA of at least 2.0 in the Regents Scholar curriculum, and a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0. *Application Process: Applicants should submit high school transcripts, SAT/ACT scores, and a completed application (available at the board’s Web site) to the admissions office of the school in which they plan to attend. *Amount: $5,000 (over four years). *Deadline: June 1.
Tennessee Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation Parkway Towers, 404 James Robertson Parkway, Suite 1950 Nashville, TN 37243-0820
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615-741-1346, 800-342-1663 http://www.collegepaystn.com/mon_college/ned_mc_ shcolar.htm Scholarship Name: Ned McWherter Scholars Program. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be recent high school graduates or high school seniors starting their last semester of school, U.S. citizens, and Tennessee residents (whose parents are also Tennessee residents). They must have a GPA of at least 3.5 and an ACT or SAT score in the top 5 percent of all test takers. *Application Process: Students can obtain an application from their high school guidance office or at the corporation’s Web site. *Amount: Up to $6,000. *Deadline: February 15. Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation Parkway Towers, 404 James Robertson Parkway, Suite 1950 Nashville, TN 37243-0820 615-741-1346, 800-342-1663 http://www.collegepaystn.com/mon_college/lottery_ scholars.htm Scholarship Name: Tennessee Education Lottery Scholarship Program. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Tennessee for at least one year prior to application and be enrolled, or accepted for enrollment, at an eligible postsecondary educational institution in Tennessee. Visit the corporation’s Web site for a list of eligible colleges. Note: Several different scholarships and grants are available via this program; contact the corporation for eligibility requirements for each scholarship and grant. *Application Process: Applicants must have their completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid processed by the federal processor by February 1 (spring and summer semesters) and September 1 (fall semester). Contact the corporation for details. *Amount: $1,000 to $3,300. *Deadline: February 1 (spring and summer semesters); September 1 (fall semester). Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation Parkway Towers, 404 James Robertson Parkway, Suite 1950 Nashville, TN 37243-0820 615-741-1346, 800-342-1663 http://www.collegepaystn.com/mon_college/tsa_award. htm Award Name: Tennessee Student Assistance Award. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate
students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled, or accepted for enrollment, at a public or an eligible non-public postsecondary educational institution in Tennessee. They must also attend school at least part time. Depending on funding, preference is given to U.S. citizens. *Application Process: Applicants must have their completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid processed by the federal processor by May 1. Contact the corporation for details. *Amount: Up to full tuition and mandatory fees. *Deadline: Contact the corporation for deadline information.
Texas Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board PO Box 12788 Austin, TX 78711-2788 800-242-3062 http://www.collegefortexans.com/cfbin/tofa2.cfm?ID=11 Scholarship Name: Professional Nursing Scholarship. *Academic Area: Nursing (open). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Texas residents who demonstrate financial need may apply. Applicants must pursue at least part-time study in course work at a private or public Texas college or university that leads to licensure as a professional nurse. Some funds under this scholarship program are specifically targeted to students from rural backgrounds. The scholarship is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Students should obtain an application from their college’s financial aid office. *Amount: Up to $3,000. *Deadline: Contact the board for details. Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board PO Box 12788 Austin, TX 78711-2788 800-242-3062 http://www.collegefortexans.com/cfbin/tofa2.cfm?ID=93 Grant Name: Texas Educational Opportunity Grant. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate financial need and be enrolled at least half time a two-year public community college, public technical college, or public state college in Texas. They must not have been convicted of a felony or a crime involving a controlled substance. Students who receive the grant must meet their institution’s satisfactory academic progress requirements after their first year of study. After their second year, they must have completed at least 75 percent of credit hours attempted and have a
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GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. *Application Process: Applicants must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid; they will be notified by their college’s financial aid office if they are eligible for the grant. *Amount: Full tuition and required fees. *Deadline: Contact the board for details. Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board PO Box 12788 Austin, TX 78711-2788 800-242-3062 http://www.collegefortexans.com/cfbin/tofa2.cfm?ID=10 Grant Name: Texas Public Educational Grant. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate financial need and be enrolled at a public college or university in Texas. Texas residents, nonresidents, and foreign students may apply. The grant is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid; they will be notified by their college’s financial aid office if they are eligible for the grant. *Amount: Varies by academic institution. *Deadline: Contact the board for details. Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board PO Box 12788 Austin, TX 78711-2788 800-242-3062 http://www.collegefortexans.com/TEXASGrant/ TEXASGrant.cfm Grant Name: TEXAS (Towards EXcellence, Access and Success) Grant. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors or college students, demonstrate financial need, and plan to attend (or be attending) a Texas public college or university. They must not have been convicted of a felony or a crime involving a controlled substance. Students who receive the grant must complete at least 75 percent of course hours attempted each year and have a minimum GPA of 2.5. *Application Process: Applicants must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid; they will be notified by their college’s financial aid office if they are eligible for the grant. *Amount: Full tuition and required fees. *Deadline: Contact the board for details. Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board PO Box 12788 Austin, TX 78711-2788
800-242-3062 http://www.collegefortexans.com/cfbin/tofa2.cfm?ID=6 Grant Name: Tuition Equalization Grant Program. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Texas or nonresident National Merit finalists, demonstrate financial need, maintain a GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, and enrolled full time at a private, nonprofit college or university in Texas. *Application Process: Applicants must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid; they will be notified by their college’s financial aid office if they are eligible for the grant. *Amount: Up to $3,444. *Deadline: Contact the board for details. Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board PO Box 12788 Austin, TX 78711-2788 800-242-3062 http://www.collegefortexans.com/cfbin/tofa2.cfm?ID=12 Scholarship Name: Vocational Nursing Scholarship. *Academic Area: Nursing (open). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Texas residents who demonstrate financial need may apply. Applicants must pursue at least part-time study in course work at a private or public Texas college or university that leads to licensure as a vocational nurse. *Application Process: Students should obtain an application from their college’s financial aid office. *Amount: Up to $1,500. *Deadline: Contact the board for details.
Utah Utah Higher Education Assistance Authority PO Box 45202 Salt Lake City, UT 84101-0202 801-321-7200, 877-336-7378
[email protected] http://www.uheaa.org/parentStudent02c.html Loan Name: Terrel H. Bell Teaching Incentive Loan Program. *Academic Area: Education. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors or college students who have completed a specified number of course credits (varies by academic institution) and who are pursuing a degree in teacher education. They must be Utah residents and plan to or currently attend full time one of the following Utah colleges or universities: Brigham Young University, Dixie State College, College
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of Eastern Utah, University of Phoenix, Salt Lake Community College, Snow College, Southern Utah University, University of Utah, Utah State University, Utah Valley State College, Weber State University, or Westminster College. *Application Process: High school seniors should obtain an application at their counselor’s office, the state Office of Education, or online at the authority’s Web site. College students can obtain an application from their school’s financial aid office or online at the authority’s Web site. *Amount: Varies; all or a portion of the loan is forgiven based on the number of years the student teaches in a Utah public or private school after graduation. *Deadline: March 31. Utah Higher Education Assistance Authority PO Box 45202 Salt Lake City, UT 84101-0202 801-321-7200, 877-336-7378
[email protected] http://www.uheaa.org/parentStudent02c.html Scholarship Name: The Centennial Scholarship is awarded to students who graduate early from high school. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Contact the authority for details. *Application Process: Contact the authority for details. *Amount: $250 for each quarter graduated early by the applicant. *Deadline: Contact the authority for details. Utah Higher Education Assistance Authority Board of Regents Building, The Gateway 60 South 400 West Salt Lake City, UT 84101-1284 801-321-7107 http://www.utahsbr.edu/html/new_century.html Scholarship Name: The New Century Scholarship is offered to students who complete an associate degree by the year their class graduates from high school; it helps students pay for the last two years of education that will culminate in the awarding of a baccalaureate degree. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must complete an associate degree at one of the following Utah System of Higher Education institutions by September 1 of the year their class graduates from high school: Dixie State College of Utah, College of Eastern Utah, Salt Lake Community College, Snow College, Southern Utah University, University of Utah, Utah State University, Utah Valley State College, or Weber State University.
Students may use the New Century Scholarship for baccalaureate study at Brigham Young University, Dixie State College of Utah, Southern Utah University, the University of Utah, Utah State University, Utah Valley State College, Weber State University, or Westminster College. Applicants must maintain a B average during baccalaureate study. *Application Process: Applicants must submit a completed application (available for download at the board’s Web site), official high school and college transcripts, and verification of enrollment in a four-year program. *Amount: Up to 75 percent of tuition. *Deadline: Contact the board for details. Utah Higher Education Assistance Authority PO Box 45202 Salt Lake City, UT 84101-0202 801-321-7200, 877-336-7378
[email protected] http://www.uheaa.org/parentStudent02b.html Grant Name: Utah Centennial Opportunity Program for Education Grant. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be Utah residents who are attending postsecondary institutions in Utah. Not all Utah schools offer these grants; contact the authority for information on eligible schools. *Application Process: Applicants must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Contact the authority for details. *Amount: Contact the authority for details. *Deadline: Contact the authority for details.
Vermont Vermont Student Assistance Corporation PO Box 2000 Winooski, VT 05404 802-654-3798, 888-253-4819
[email protected] http://services.vsac.org/ilwwcm/connect/VSAC/ Pay+for+College Scholarship Name: The corporation offers more than 100 scholarships. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be Vermont high school seniors, undergraduate students, or graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and a unified scholarship application, which is available at the corporation’s Web site. Select scholarships are also available to
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graduate students. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: Applicants must submit their completed application and FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1. Vermont Student Assistance Corporation PO Box 2000 Winooski, VT 05404 800-882-4166
[email protected] http://services.vsac.org/ilwwcm/connect/VSAC/ Pay+for+College Grant Name: Vermont Incentive Grant. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be Vermont residents who do not have a bachelor’s degree (unless they are enrolled in the University of Vermont’s College of Medicine or any accredited Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program), and who plan to attend (or currently attend) a postsecondary institution full time. They must also be U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens, and demonstrate financial need. The grants may be used at in-state or out-of-state schools. *Application Process: Applicants must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and a grant application, which, along with a list of participating schools, is available at the corporation’s Web site. Contact the corporation for details. *Amount: $500 to $9,800. *Deadline: Applicants must submit their application as soon as possible after January 1, and the FAFSA as soon as possible after February 1. Vermont Student Assistance Corporation PO Box 2000 Winooski, VT 05404 802-654-3750, 800-882-4166
[email protected] http://services.vsac.org/ilwwcm/connect/VSAC/ Pay+for+College Grant Name: Vermont Part-Time Grant. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be Vermont residents who do not have a bachelor’s degree, and who plan to attend or are currently attending a postsecondary institution part time (fewer than 12 credits). They must be U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens, and demonstrate financial need. The grants may be used at in-state or out-ofstate schools. *Application Process: Applicants must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and a grant application, which, along with a list
of participating schools, is available at the corporation’s Web site. Contact the corporation for details. *Amount: Varies by the number of credit hours taken. *Deadline: Applicants must submit their application as soon as possible after January 1, and the FAFSA as soon as possible after February 1.
Virginia State Council of Higher Education for Virginia James Monroe Building, 101 North 14th Street Richmond, VA 23219 804-225-2600 http://www.schev.edu/Students/factsheetCSAP. asp?from=students Scholarship Name: College Scholarship Assistance Program. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Virginia, citizens or eligible noncitizens of the United States, demonstrate extreme financial need, and be admitted to a Virginia public two- or four-year college or university. They must also attend college at least half time. Visit the council’s Web site for further eligibility requirements. *Application Process: Applicants should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (and if attending a private institution, file a Tuition Assistance Grant Program); applicants will be notified if they qualify for the program. *Amount: $400 to $5,000. *Deadline: Contact the council for details. State Council of Higher Education for Virginia James Monroe Building, 101 North 14th Street Richmond, VA 23219 804-225-2600 http://www.schev.edu/Students/ undergradfinancialAidPrograms.asp?from=students Scholarship Name: Granville P. Meade Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors and residents of Virginia who plan to attend a Virginia postsecondary institution. *Application Process: Applicants should obtain an application from their high school guidance office. *Amount: $2,000. *Deadline: Contact the council for details. State Council of Higher Education for Virginia James Monroe Building, 101 North 14th Street Richmond, VA 23219
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804-225-2600 http://www.schev.edu/Students/factsheetHETAP. asp?from=students Scholarship Name: Higher Education Teacher Assistance Program. *Academic Area: Education. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled or plan to enroll in a K-12 teacher education program at a Virginia public two- or four-year college or university. They must be residents of Virginia, citizens or eligible non-citizens of the United States, demonstrate financial need, have a GPA of at least 2.5, and enrolled or plan to enroll full time. Priority will be given to applicants who are pursuing study in teacher shortage areas; contact the council for a list of current shortage areas. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the financial aid office or the education department at the college they plan to or currently attend for details. A faculty member must nominate applicants. *Amount: $2,000 (four-year institutions); $1,000 (two-year institutions). *Deadline: Contact the financial aid office for details. State Council of Higher Education for Virginia James Monroe Building, 101 North 14th Street Richmond, VA 23219 804-225-2600 http://www.schev.edu/Students/factsheetVTAG. asp?from=students Grant Name: Tuition Assistance Grant Program. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Virginia residents who are pursuing nontheological-related degrees at accredited private, nonprofit colleges and universities in Virginia may apply. The grant is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the financial aid office at their college for details. *Amount: $2,500. *Deadline: July 31. State Council of Higher Education for Virginia James Monroe Building, 101 North 14th Street Richmond, VA 23219 804-225-2600 http://www.schev.edu/Students/factsheetCOMMA. asp?from=students Award Name: Virginia Commonwealth Award. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Virginia, U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens, demonstrate financial need, and plan to enroll or be enrolled at
least half time at a Virginia public two- or four-year college or university. The award is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants should contact the financial aid office at the college they plan to or currently attend for details. *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: Contact the financial aid office for details.
Washington Washington Higher Education Coordinating Board PO Box 43430 Olympia, WA 98504-3430 360-753-7843
[email protected] http://www.hecb.wa.gov/paying/waaidprgm/aies.asp Scholarship Name: American Indian Endowed Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate financial need, be Washington residents, and plan to enroll or be enrolled full time pursuing any major (except theology) at a Washington college or university. High school seniors and college students may apply for this scholarship. Applicants must have close social and cultural ties to a Native American tribe. The scholarship is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and submit a scholarship application (available for download at the board’s Web site), academic transcripts, three or more letters of recommendation, and a statement describing their close relationship with a Native American tribe and how they will serve this group upon graduation. *Amount: $500 to $2,000. *Deadline: May 15. Washington Higher Education Coordinating Board PO Box 43430 Olympia, WA 98504-3430 360-753-7861
[email protected] http://www.hecb.wa.gov/paying/waaidprgm/eog.asp Grant Name: Educational Opportunity Grant. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, graduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate financial need, be Washington residents, and have already earned an associate degree or achieved junior class standing. They must have “placebound” circumstances (defined by the
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board as “having personal barriers, such as family or employment commitments, health concerns, financial inability, or other similar factors, that make it difficult to continue an education at a four-year college”). Placebound students typically have to relocate or are unable to relocate to attend college as a result of personal barriers. Eligible Washington schools in this grant program include: Antioch University, Bastyr University, Central Washington University, Cornish College of the Arts, Eastern Washington University, Evergreen State College, Gonzaga University, Heritage University, Northwest University, Pacific Lutheran University, Saint Martin’s University, Seattle Pacific University, Seattle University, University of Puget Sound, University of Washington, Walla Walla College, Washington State University, Western Washington University, Whitman College, and Whitworth College. The grant is also available to graduate students. *Application Process: Applicants must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and submit a scholarship application (available for download at the board’s Web site). *Amount: $2,500. *Deadline: Varies. Washington Higher Education Coordinating Board Attn: Mary Knutson PO Box 43430 Olympia, WA 98504-3430 360-753-7845, 888-535-0747
[email protected] http://www.hecb.wa.gov/paying/waaidprgm/future.asp Scholarship Name: Future Teachers Conditional Scholarship and Loan Repayment Program. *Academic Area: Education. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, professionals. *Eligibility: Applicants must be students who are planning to pursue careers in education, paraprofessionals who are interested in becoming teachers, and teachers who are interested in seeking additional endorsements in teacher shortage subjects. They must be residents of Washington, plan to attend school at least part time, and not pursue a degree in theology. In exchange for funding, participants agree to work in Washington K-12 public schools. Applicants are judged based on academic ability, contributions to the public school system, potential to serve as a positive role model for students, length of time until completion of their educational program, and commitment to serve as a Washington classroom teacher. Priority will be given to those seeking additional endorsements in math, science,
or special education, and those with bilingual ability in languages needed in Washington schools. *Application Process: Visit the board’s Web site for more information on the application process. *Amount: $2,445 to $5,446. *Deadline: Contact the board for details. Washington Higher Education Coordinating Board Attn: Kathy McVay c/o Washington State Department of Health 310 Israel Road SE Tumwater, WA 98501 360-236-2816
[email protected] http://www.hecb.wa.gov/paying/waaidprgm/health.asp Scholarship Name: Health Professional Loan Repayment and Scholarship. *Academic Area: Medicine (dental hygiene), medicine (dentistry), medicine (physician), medicine (physician assisting), nursing (education), nursing (midwifery), nursing (nurse practitioner), nursing (open), pharmaceutical sciences. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, medical students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be students who are training to enter one of the following primary health care professions: physician (M.D./D.O., N.D.), physician assistant, nurse practitioner, midwife (certified-nurse and licensed), pharmacist, dentist, dental hygienist, or licensed nurse (all levels including faculty). Applicants must be U.S. citizens, but do not need to be residents of Washington. In addition to this scholarship, a loan repayment option is also available to licensed primary health care professionals. Participants in both programs agree to work in primary health care in rural or underserved urban areas for at least three years in exchange for scholarship funds. *Application Process: Visit the board’s Web site to download an application. *Amount: Awards vary. *Deadline: Typically in April. Washington Higher Education Coordinating Board PO Box 43430 Olympia, WA 98504-3430 360-753-7850
[email protected] http://www.hecb.wa.gov/paying/waaidprgm/sng.asp Grant Name: State Need Grant. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students, adults. *Eligibility: Applicants must be low-income residents of Washington who are interested in pursuing degrees, honing their skills, or retraining for new careers. They must have a family income of equal to
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or less than 65 percent of the state median (a chart is available on the board’s Web site), be a resident of Washington, enroll at least half time in an eligible program, and not be pursuing a degree in theology. *Application Process: Students who complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid are automatically considered for this grant. *Amount: Varies by level of family income. *Deadline: Contact the board for details. Washington Higher Education Coordinating Board c/o Washington Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board 128 10th Avenue SW, PO Box 43105 Olympia, WA 98504-3105 360-753-0892
[email protected] http://www.hecb.wa.gov/paying/waaidprgm/wave.asp Award Name: The Washington Award for Vocational Excellence (WAVE) provides education grants to three high school students from each of Washington’s 49 state legislative districts. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate achievement in vocational/technical education, financial need, and plan to pursue any major except theology at a public or independent Washington college or university. Applicants should be enrolled in a Washington State high school, skills center, or public community or technical college at the time of application, and graduate from high school with at least 360 hours in a single, approved vocational program or be enrolled in a public technical or community college and have completed at least one year in an approved vocational program by June 30 of the award year. *Application Process: Applicants should obtain a nomination form from their school vocational administrator, WAVE coordinator, or counselor. An application is also available at the Washington Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board’s Web site: http://www. wtb.wa.gov. *Amount: $2,445 to $5,506. *Deadline: February 15. Washington Higher Education Coordinating Board PO Box 43430 Olympia, WA 98504-3430 360-753-7843
[email protected] http://www.hecb.wa.gov/paying/waaidprgm/wsp.asp Grant Name: The Washington Scholars program awards
education grants to two high school students from each of Washington’s 49 state legislative districts. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate financial need, be Washington residents, and plan to pursue any major (except theology) at a public or independent Washington college or university. They must attend school full time. *Application Process: High school principals nominate the top 1 percent of their graduating class based on academic achievement, leadership, and community service. A committee of high school principals and college admissions staff chooses the winners. *Amount: $2,445 to $5,506. *Deadline: May 15.
West Virginia West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission 1018 Kanawha Boulevard, East, Suite 700 Charleston, WV 25301 877-WVPROMISE
[email protected] http://www.promisescholarships.org/promise/home. aspx Scholarship Name: PROMISE (Providing Real Opportunities for Maximizing In-State Student Excellence) Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors who plan to pursue academic study at a West Virginia college or university. They must have been legal residents of West Virginia for at least one year prior to applying. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0, and an ACT score of at least 20 or an SAT score of at least 1000. *Application Process: Students should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and the Promise Scholarship application, which is available online at http://www.wvapply.com. A printable scholarship application is available at http://www.wvapply.com/commonapp.pdf. *Amount: Full tuition and mandatory fees at public colleges or the average equivalent dollar amount at a private college ($3,326 in 2005-06). *Deadline: March 1. West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission 1018 Kanawha Boulevard, East, Suite 700 Charleston, WV 25301 304-558-4614, 888-825-5707
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[email protected] http://www.hepc.wvnet.edu/students/index.html Grant Name: West Virginia Higher Education Grant. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must plan to or currently attend a college or university in West Virginia or Pennsylvania, have been legal residents of West Virginia for at least one year prior to applying, demonstrate financial need, and be U.S. citizens. *Application Process: Students should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and the Higher Education Grant application, which is available online at http://www.wvapply.com. A printable scholarship application is available at http://www. wvapply.com/commonapp.pdf. *Amount: $350 to $2,756. *Deadline: March 1.
Wisconsin Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board Attn: Nancy Wilkison PO Box 7885 Madison, WI 53707-7885 608-267-2213
[email protected] http://www.heab.state.wi.us/programs.html Scholarship Name: Academic Excellence Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors who have the highest grade point average in their high school, residents of Wisconsin, enrolled full time in a Wisconsin undergraduate degree program by the fall of the year in which they receive the scholarship, and demonstrate financial need. *Application Process: Students must be nominated by their high school. *Amount: Up to $2,250. *Deadline: February 15. Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board Attn: John Whitt PO Box 7885 Madison, WI 53707-7885 608-266-1665
[email protected] http://www.heab.state.wi.us/programs.html Grant Name: Talent Incentive Program Grant. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Wisconsin, have a high school diploma or GED, and be enrolled
in an undergraduate degree or certificate program at a nonprofit college or university in Wisconsin. They must be first-time freshman students, attend school at least part time, and demonstrate financial need. *Application Process: Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and be nominated by their schools’ financial aid offices or counselors of the Wisconsin Educational Opportunity Programs. *Amount: $600 to $1,800. *Deadline: Contact the board for details. Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board Attn: Sandy Thomas PO Box 7885 Madison, WI 53707-7885 608-266-0888
[email protected] http://www.heab.state.wi.us/programs.html Grant Name: Wisconsin Higher Education Grant. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Wisconsin, have a high school diploma or GED, and be enrolled in an undergraduate degree or certificate program at a nonprofit college or university in Wisconsin. They must attend school at least part time and demonstrate financial need. *Application Process: Students who complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid are automatically considered for this grant. *Amount: $250 to $2,500. *Deadline: Contact the board for details. Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board Attn: Mary Lou Kuzdas PO Box 7885 Madison, WI 53707-7885 608-267-2212
[email protected] http://www.heab.state.wi.us/programs.html Grant Name: Wisconsin Tuition Grant. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Wisconsin, have a high school diploma or GED, be enrolled in an undergraduate degree or certificate program, and attending degree or certificate programs at nonprofit, independent colleges or universities in Wisconsin. They must attend school at least part time and demonstrate financial need. *Application Process: Students who complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid are automatically considered for this grant. *Amount: At least $250. *Deadline: Contact the board for details.
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Wyoming Wyoming Community College Commission 2020 Carey Avenue, 8th Floor Cheyenne, WY 82002 307-777-7763 http://communitycolleges.wy.edu/whatsnew/wiin.htm Loan Name: Wyoming Investment in Nursing Program. *Academic Area: Nursing (open). *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be accepted into a nursing program at one of the following Wyoming postsecondary institutions: Casper College, Central Wyoming College, Laramie County Community College, Northwest College, Sheridan College, Western Wyoming Community College, or the University of Wyoming. They must also demonstrate financial need. Loan recipients must agree to work as nurses in Wyoming after graduation. Graduate students and current nurses may also apply for this program. *Application Process: Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and a scholarship application (available at the commission’s Web site or at college nursing education departments and financial aid offices). *Amount: Varies. *Deadline: Contact the commission for details. Wyoming Community College Commission 2020 Carey Avenue, 8th Floor Cheyenne, WY 82002 307-777-7763 http://communitycolleges.wy.edu/whatsnew/tslrp.htm Loan Name: Wyoming Teacher Shortage Loan Repayment Program. *Academic Area: Education. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be at least juniors enrolled in the teacher education program at the University of Wyoming, which leads to certification in mathematics,
science, or special education. They must also demonstrate financial need. Loan recipients must agree to work in a Wyoming public school teaching mathematics, science, or special education for at least 50 percent of the time. *Application Process: Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and an application (available at the commission’s Web site). *Amount: Up to $6,000. *Deadline: Last Friday in April. Wyoming Department of Education Attn: Bruce Hayes Hathaway Building, 2nd Floor, 2300 Capitol Avenue Cheyenne, WY 82002-0050 307-777-7690 http://www.k12.wy.us/grants.asp Scholarship Name: Douvas Memorial Scholarship. *Academic Area: Open. *Age Group: Undergraduate students. *Eligibility: Applicants must be first generation U.S. citizens who plan to attend one of the following Wyoming postsecondary institutions: Casper College, Central Wyoming College, Eastern Wyoming College, Laramie County Community College, Northwest Wyoming Community College, Sheridan College, Western Wyoming Community College, or the University of Wyoming. They must be residents of Wyoming and high school seniors or between the ages of 18 and 22. *Application Process: Students should submit a completed application (available for download at the department’s Web site) to their school’s guidance office. The applicant’s guidance counselor or principal is required to complete a portion of the application and submit it to a screening/application committee within the Wyoming Department of Education. *Amount: $500. *Deadline: April 18.
Bibliography/Further Reading Antonoff, Steven R., and Friedmann, Marie A. College Match: A Blueprint for Choosing the Best School for You, 8th ed. Alexandria, Va.: Octameron Associates, 2003. This guidebook offers a formulaic approach to figuring out your true interests, finding a college that suits your personality and needs, and even writing the college essay. Worksheets and questionnaires help students determine where their true interests lie and what is really important to them in choosing a school. In addition to the 13 worksheets for getting ideas down on paper, the book offers practical advice on the entire admissions process.
Aid) FAFSA application. It provides the latest information on federal tax laws and the negotiation process with colleges, as well as sample applications that help simplify the financial aid application process for readers. College Cost & Financial Aid Handbook 2006, 26th ed. New York: College Board, 2005. Expect to find worksheets, itemized charts, and articles in this guide, which helps readers calculate the cost to attend specific colleges—more than 3,600—in the United States. Answers to almost any question about financial aid will be featured in this comprehensive handbook.
Asher, Donald. Cool Colleges for the Hyper-Intelligent, Self-Directed, Late Blooming, and Just Plain Different. Berkeley, Calif.: Ten Speed Press, 2000. Selling itself on its uniqueness, this book caters to those who are seeking an unconventional (non-Ivy League) education. Schools with unique majors and specialties are covered in a chapter (computer game studies, comedy school, AmeriCorps), as are schools with innovative curricula and schedules. You’ll even find schools that de-emphasize grades!
Colleges with a Conscience: 81 Great Schools with Outstanding Community Involvement. New York: The Princeton Review, 2005. Profiling 81 schools across the United States, the publishers of this book highlight schools that include an above-average quantity (and quality) of programs and activities for students who are interested in civic involvement, activism, and community service. Each school listing includes sections on getting involved, campus culture, connecting service with the classroom, impact on community and students, and student financial support for service. Of additional interest are 13 profiles of actual students who are attending some of these schools.
Avery, Christopher, Andrew Fairbanks, and Richard Zeckhauser. The Early Admissions Game: Joining the Elite. Cambridge, Mass.: Harvard University Press, 2004. This book, written for high school students and their parents, discusses the good and bad aspects of the early admissions “game.” The book, which reads more like a novel than a guidebook, covers 14 of the most elite U.S. colleges, outlining the process of early admissions. The book does not advocate that early admissions is fair or even the best option—it, in fact, takes a stance against the corruption in the game.
Combs, Patrick. Major in Success: Make College Easier, Fire Up Your Dreams, and Get a Very Cool Job, 4th ed. Berkeley, Calif.: Ten Speed Press, 2003. This publication aims to help students decide what their true passion is and then to transform that passion into a lucrative career. Students will receive advice on choosing a major, facing the six big fears, getting an internship, making bold decisions, and landing the ultimate interview, among other chapter highlights.
Berent, Polly. Getting Ready for College: Everything You Need to Know Before You Go From Bike Locks to Laundry Baskets, Financial Aid to Health Care. New York: Random House Trade Paperbacks, 2003. This publication is appropriate for precollege teens as they are about to embark on their college experience. Providing truthful, accurate advice on the new experiences they will encounter, the book discusses a range of appropriate topics.
Cote, Elizabeth. Conquer the Cost of College: Strategies for Financial Aid (Straight Talk on Paying for College). New York: Kaplan, 2001. This book teaches students and parents how to make their own plan of action for paying for their college education. Not only does it cover the financial aid process and ensure you get your fair share of aid, but it also discusses the hidden costs of college—the expenses people often forget about.
Chatfield, Carlyn Foshee. Financial Aid 101. Lawrenceville, N.J.: Petersons, 2003. This publication will walk students and parents through the process of applying for financial aid, including detailed instructions on filling out the required Free Application for Federal Student
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graduates, Graduates, and Adult Learners. Moravia, N.Y.: Chronicle Guidance Publications, 2005. This 466-page directory provides listings of scholarships and loans for anyone planning to attend, or attending, college. 11 Practice Tests for the New SAT & PSAT. New York: The Princeton Review, 2005. This book delivers just what the title says it does—practice tests. Ten SAT tests and one PSAT test are included, along with the answers and explanations. Students who want to know what to expect when taking the new-format SAT will find this book very informative. Fisk, Edward B., and Robert Logue. Fiske Guide to Colleges, 22nd ed. Naperville, Ill.: Sourcebooks, 2005. This comprehensive guide to colleges lists more than 300 schools, providing information on everything from the town or city where the college is located to “scores” on the quality of academics, social life, dollar value, and more. The programs that are most highly regarded at each school are also included. Fisk, Edward B., and Bruce G. Hammond. The Fiske Guide to Getting into the Right College, 3rd ed. Naperville, Ill.: Sourcebooks, 2002. This publication divides its chapters into four major categories: finding the right college, getting in, paying the bill, and reflecting on your options. “The One Hour College Finder” chapter is particularly helpful in providing descriptions of many of America’s top schools, including which schools have the strongest programs in select majors. Students are subsequently guided through the application process, the campus tour, and writing the admissions essay. Franek, Robert, ed. et al. The Best 361 Colleges: The Smart Student’s Guide to Colleges, 2006 ed. New York: The Princeton Review, 2005. This book is an annual publication that ranks schools based on student surveys. Students will find lists of schools that rank student interest in “studying” as high and those that rank it low. Sample lists include schools with good and bad dorms, dorm food, and quality of social life opportunities in college towns. You’ll also find alternative-lifestyle friendly schools, stone-cold sober schools, and schools that like to party. Freer, Alexandra, and Nancy Redd. Girls’ Guide to the SAT: Tips and Techniques for Closing the Gender Gap. New York: The Princeton Review, 2003. The fact that girls score lower on the SAT than boys is discussed in this publication, offering insight into the problem, reasons for it, and
advice on how to perform your best. With an emphasis on preparing for the SAT (versus simply believing there is no way to study for a standardized test), this book examines the importance of knowing what to expect and how to use that knowledge to your advantage when taking the SAT. Gallant, Michael. Getting the Most From Study Abroad. New York: Natavi Guides, 2002. This concise guidebook, with contributions from students who have studied abroad, prepares students for the realities of what the experience really provides. From the basics of registering for credit courses to what to bring with you, how to deal with culture shock, and embracing the experience, the book is full of practical advice. A “Helpful Resources” section lists many relevant Web sites to visit. Get a Jump! The Financial Aid Answer Book, 3rd ed. Lawrenceville, N.J.: Peterson’s Guides, 2005. This publication includes chapters on need and non–need-based aid, getting your share of the money, tips from the pros, and questions parents and students should ask when applying for financial aid. Getzel, Elizabeth Evans, and Paul H.Wehman, eds. Going to College: Expanding Opportunities for People with Disabilities. Baltimore, Md.: Brookes Publishing Company, 2005. This resource book provides a valuable look at the extra challenges that students with disabilities face when entering college life. Covering a range of disabilities— from physical to mental to learning—the book offers support and strategic advice for disabled students. Each chapter in this book reads like a research paper, addressing issues of importance to the disabled community as well as those that coordinate disabled services at colleges and universities. Gibbs, George. Campus Daze: Easing the Transition from High School to College, 8th ed. Alexandria, Va.: Octameron Associates, 2003. This book starts at the day you pack your car to go away to college and guides you through the trials and tribulations of freshman year. Covering homesickness (and tips for commuter students), stress, academic life, and social adjustments, the book gives students an accurate glance at what is to come. Advice to freshmen, from those who have just lived through it, is also included in a “Reflections” chapter. Guernsey, Lisa. College.edu: On-Line Resources for the Cyber-Savvy Student. Alexandria, Va.: Octameron Associates, 2005. This publication guides readers through the
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Internet world of financial aid and college admissions Web sites. The book’s goal is to help students find objective, factual, and useful information about pre-college admissions and financial aid activities. Guide to College Majors. New York: The Princeton Review, 2005. This publication profiles more than 250 college majors. In addition to a brief description of the major, readers are given lists of sample careers and average salaries, closely related career options to consider, courses to take in high school to prepare for the major, sample college curriculums, and fun facts relating to the field. Katzman, John, and Adam Robinson. Cracking the New SAT, 2006 ed. New York: The Princeton Review, 2005. This book focuses on the techniques that students can use to score better on the SAT, no matter the level of a person’s intelligence. This edition is especially important because it addresses the new SAT—now divided into the three sections of math, critical reading, and writing. Included in the book are three complete practice tests, with answers and explanations, as well as a CD-ROM with four additional tests. Kristof, Kathy. Taming the Tuition Tiger: Getting the Money to Graduate—With 529 Plans, Scholarships, Financial Aid, and More. New York: Bloomberg Press, 2003. Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, or relative of a newborn or of a child about to enter college, this publication will tell you how to approach saving for his or her education, while maximizing your tax benefits. Laurenzo, Peter V. College Financial Aid: How To Get Your Fair Share, 6th ed. Albany, N.Y.: Hudson Financial Press, 2002. This book explains the process of applying for financial aid in easy-to-understand terminology, defining key words and concepts along the way. The publication serves as a reference for anyone applying for financial aid for the first time, trying to make sense of the various options. LaVeist, Thomas, Will LaVeist, and Tom Joyner. Eight Steps to Help Black Families Pay for College: A Crash Course in Financial Aid. New York: The Princeton Review, 2003. This publication covers everything you need to know about paying for a college education. In addition to loans, scholarships, grants, and other related topics, the book also discusses the role of affirmative action in the college admissions process. Leider, Anna. The A’s and B’s of Academic Scholarships: 100,000 Scholarships for Top Students, 25th ed. Alexan-
dria, Va.: Octameron Associates, 2005. Students with a B average or better who are seeking merit-based financial aid will find this resource book of approximately 100,000 available scholarships very useful. Most scholarships are tied to individual schools, however, rather than being open for use at any college or university. Leider, Anna. Loans and Grants from Uncle Sam: Am I Eligible and for How Much?, 13th ed. Alexandria, Va.: Octameron Associates, 2005. Defining all of the different kinds of loans that are available, as well as informing readers how to find grants that may seem hard to find, is the focus of this important resource book for college students. When faced with unknowns about individual lenders and repayment options, students spend too much time analyzing their options. This information-packed book tells you everything you need to know to make the best, informed decisions. Leider, Anna, and Robert Leider. Don’t Miss Out: The Ambitious Student’s Guide to Financial Aid, 30th ed. Alexandria, Va.: Octameron Associates, 2005. With a new edition published yearly, this publication details the latest news and trends in the financial aid world to help students and parents find and receive the most money, fast. Estimate worksheets and companion software are included. Light, Richard J. Making the Most of College: Students Speak Their Minds. Cambridge, Mass.: Harvard University Press, 2004. This handbook for students presents, in essay form, some obvious—yet important—advice. Students learn how to make powerful connections with students and professors, judge which classes will be most effective for them, and seek out diverse environments. The “Suggestions From Students” chapter provides down-to-earth advice from peers on daily college life. Machado, Julio. Fishing for a Major. New York: Natavi Guides, 2002. This guidebook aims to provide practical advice for students who are not yet sure what they want to major in. The importance of accessing your strengths and weaknesses, determining your life goals, talking with other students and department insiders, and knowing when you should change your mind are all discussed frankly and honestly. Maleson, Sandra, and Janet Spencer. Visiting College Campuses, 7th ed. New York: The Princeton Review, 2004. This book is a guide—literally—to making your way to, from, and around 299 most-toured colleges and universities in
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the United States. Each school listing includes airport transportation logistics, driving directions, and nearby hotel accommodations in addition to a range of advice on whether or not to make an appointment, when to go, length of tour, and more. Basic academic rankings are also included.
not to, write about; but the bulk of the book is sample essays divided by subject. Serving as models for those who need guidance in developing their own essay to get into college, the major essay categories included in the book are about family, death and dying, coming to America, self-portraits, sports and activities, and more.
McGrath, Anne, ed. U.S. News & World Report Ultimate College Directory 2005. Naperville, Ill.: Sourcebooks, 2004. This 1,763-page mammoth of a directory contains facts and figures on more than 1,400 colleges and universities in the United States. Each school’s listing contains contact information, student body statistics, admissions facts and figures, academics (majors), campus life and extracurricular activities, services and facilities, and costs and financial aid.
Orzechowski, Alice. 101 Tips for Maximizing College Financial Aid: Definitive Guide to Completing the 20052006 FAFSA. Frederick, Md.: Financial Education Institute, LLC, 2005. This publication, written by a tax professional, focuses on informing readers about how to make the best tax-based decisions as they save and apply for financial aid. The text provides a detailed explanation of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and lets readers know how they can maximize their financial aid award.
Moore, Donald. Financial Aid Officers: What They Do— To You and for You, 11th ed. Alexandria, Va.: Octameron Associates, 2005. The focus of this book is on when and how to approach and ask financial aid officers (FAOs) about your financial aid package to obtain the best results. The book also demystifies whom the FAO is, how he or she determines financial aid awards, and helps parents understand their rights in the negotiation process. Navigating Your Freshman Year: How to Make the Leap to College Life and Land on Your Feet. New York: Prentice Hall Press, 2005. This practical guidebook covers everything an entering freshman needs to be aware of—even those things most books leave out. Touching on weight gain, dating, drugs, and “avoiding living hell” by being truthful on your roommate questionnaire, this book provides a down-to-earth, realistic picture of college life—written for students, by students.
Owens, Eric. America’s Best Value Colleges, 2006 ed. New York: The Princeton Review, 2005. This publication profiles 81 colleges across the United States that offer aboveaverage academics, at a cost that is lower than average. Schools are given an academic rating, financial aid rating, and a tuition GPA (or an average cost after the average scholarship and grant package is subtracted). Detailed information about the school’s location, most popular majors, student/faculty ratios, and more is included. Re, Joseph M. Financial Aid Financer: Expert Answers to College Financing Questions, 17th ed. Alexandria, Va.: Octameron Associates, 2005. Students with unique family circumstances will find this resource book helpful in unraveling the financial aid process. The effects of divorce, job loss, and much more on financial aid are discussed at length.
Nist, Sherrie, and Jodi Patrick Holschuh. College Rules! How to Study, Survive, and Succeed in College. Berkeley, Calif.: Ten Speed Press, 2002. This book focuses on the transition from high school to college, noting the differences students will face as they become more independent. With tips on how to manage your time, handle stress, and improve your study habits, the book covers important topics that will play a large role in students’ success and happiness in college.
Ripple, G. Gary. Campus Pursuit: Making the Most of Your Visit and Interview, 9th ed. Alexandria, Va.: Octameron Associates, 2001. If you haven’t gone on a college campus tour or had an admissions interview, you don’t know what to expect. This booklet will prepare students for the dreaded interview, advising what to do or say in tough situations. Making sure students ask the right questions during the campus tour and see everything they need to see in order to make an informed decision is also discussed.
100 Successful College Application Essays, 2nd ed. New York: New American Library, 2002. This publication provides sample college admissions essays as well as admissions counselors’ comments about them. The book also includes a section advising students what to, and what
———. Do-It Write: How to Prepare a Great College Application, 9th ed. Alexandria, Va.: Octameron Associates, 2001. This booklet provides practical advice on one of the most dreaded tasks: writing the college essay. Advising to closely analyze what the admissions officers are
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looking for, and constructing the essay accordingly, this book helps students break their writer’s block and begin writing. Sample essays are included, with comments on why they are or are not effective.
grants, loans, scholarships, and more. With more than 1,000 listings specifically available only to Asian Americans, this book uncovers financial aid resources from both private and public sources.
Robinson, Adam, and Jeff Rubenstein. Cracking the New PSAT/NMSQT, 2005 ed. New York: The Princeton Review, 2004. This book focuses on the techniques that students can use to score better on the PSAT/NMSQT, no matter the level of a person’s intelligence. Included in the book are two complete practice tests, with answers and explanations.
———. Financial Aid for Hispanic Americans, 20032005. El Dorado Hills, Calif.: Reference Service Press, 2003. This directory of funding sources for Hispanic Americans covers grants, loans, scholarships, and more. With more than 1,300 listings specifically available only to Hispanic Americans, this book uncovers financial aid resources from both private and public sources.
Rye, David E. Complete Idiot’s Guide to Financial Aid for College. New York: Alpha, 2000. This practical publication outlines the steps to applying for financial aid, finding the best loans, avoiding tax mistakes, and negotiating the best deals. It also tells readers where and how to request additional information on specific topics of interest. Schlachter, Gail Ann, and David R. Weber. College Student’s Guide to Merit and Other No-Need Funding, 2005-2007. El Dorado Hills, Calif.: Reference Service Press, 2005. This directory, for students who are currently enrolled in college, references over 1,200 sources of available funding for those who might believe they are not eligible for financial aid. No set income level is required for any of the listings in this book—they are based solely on a student’s ability in a subject matter, athletic success, religious or ethnic background, and much more. ———. Directory of Financial Aids for Women, 20052007. El Dorado Hills, Calif.: Reference Service Press, 2005. This directory lists numerous funding sources for females at all educational levels—high school through postdoctoral. Sections are divided into categories such as athletics, college major, undergraduate study, graduate study, ethnic background, and more. ———. Financial Aid for African Americans, 2003-2005. El Dorado Hills, Calif.: Reference Service Press, 2003. This directory of funding sources for African Americans covers grants, loans, scholarships, and more. With more than 1,400 listings specifically available only to African Americans, this book uncovers financial aid resources from both private and public sources. ———. Financial Aid for Asian Americans, 2003-2005. El Dorado Hills, Calif.: Reference Service Press, 2003. This directory of funding sources for Asian Americans covers
———. Financial Aid for Native Americans, 2003-2005. El Dorado Hills, Calif.: Reference Service Press, 2003. This directory of funding sources for Native Americans covers grants, loans, scholarships, and more. With more than 1,500 listings specifically available only to Native Americans, this book uncovers financial aid resources from both private and public sources. ———. Financial Aid for Research and Creative Activities Abroad, 2006-2008. El Dorado Hills, Calif.: Reference Service Press, 2006. Researching and participating in creative activities abroad does not have to be out of your reach. This resource book shows everyone, from high school students through postdoctoral graduates, more than 1,100 public and private funding sources to make a desire to write, research, or attend conferences abroad a reality. This book does not cover studying for college credit abroad. ———. Financial Aid for Study and Training Abroad, 2006-2008. El Dorado Hills, Calif.: Reference Service Press, 2006. This resource book shows Americans where to find 1,000 of the top public and private funding sources to turn the desire to take college courses, intern , or attend training seminars abroad into a reality. ———. Financial Aid for the Disabled and Their Families, 2004-2006. El Dorado Hills, Calif.: Reference Service Press, 2004. Claiming to be the only publication dedicated solely to financial aid for disabled Americans, this book highlights almost 1,200 public and private funding sources for high school students through postdoctoral graduates who possess a disability of some kind. Money is available for a variety of purposes—college education, assistive technology, travel, and more.
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———. Financial Aid for Veterans, Military Personnel, & Their Dependents, 2004-2006. El Dorado Hills, Calif.: Reference Service Press, 2004. Anyone with ties to the military, whether you’ve served yourself or have a parent or grandparent who has served, can find more than 1,200 listings of public and private funding that can be used to attend college, travel, research, and more. ———. Funding for Persons with Visual Impairments, 2005. El Dorado Hills, Calif.: Reference Service Press, 2005. This large-print resource book details about 270 public and private funding sources to help finance higher education for the visually impaired. High school seniors and above can expect to find only the best sources here— no award that entails less than $500 is listed. ———. High School Senior’s Guide to Merit and Other NoNeed Funding, 2005-2007. El Dorado Hills, Calif.: Reference Service Press, 2005. This directory for high school seniors who are planning to attend college references more than 1,100 sources of available funding for those who might believe they are not eligible for financial aid. No set income level is required for any of the listings in this book—they are based solely on a student’s ability in a subject matter, athletic success, religious or ethnic background, and much more. Schlachter, Gail Ann. How to Find Out About Financial Aid and Funding, 2003-2005. El Dorado Hills, Calif.: Reference Service Press, 2003. This publication is a directory of mostly free and inexpensive print and electronic resources available to help individuals weed out the good from the bad resources. Contact and ordering information and e-mail and web addresses are included. Schlachter, Gail Ann, and David R. Weber. How to Pay for Your Degree in Agriculture & Related Fields, 2004-2006. El Dorado Hills, Calif.: Reference Service Press, 2004. College students pursuing two-year degrees through doctoral students in all agricultural fields will find out how to access and apply for more than 500 sources of public and private funding in this directory. With a minimum standard of at least $500 to qualify for a listing, the authors of this book make sure that students don’t waste their time, but rather gain access to top awards only. ———. How to Pay for Your Degree in Business and Related Fields, 2004-2006. El Dorado Hills, Calif.: Reference Service Press, 2004. College students pursuing
two-year degrees through doctoral students in all business fields will find out how to access and apply for more than 675 sources of public and private funding in this directory. With a minimum standard of at least $500 to qualify for a listing, the authors of this book make sure that students don’t waste their time, but rather gain access to top awards only. ———. How to Pay for Your Degree in Education and Related Fields, 2004-2006. El Dorado Hills, Calif.: Reference Service Press, 2004. College students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees in education will find out how to access and apply for more than 600 sources of public and private funding in this directory. With a minimum standard of at least $500 to qualify for a listing, the authors of this book make sure that students don’t waste their time, but rather gain access to top awards only. ———. How to Pay for Your Degree in Engineering, 20042006. El Dorado Hills, Calif.: Reference Service Press, 2004. College students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees in engineering will find out how to access and apply for more 800 sources of public and private funding in this directory. With a minimum standard of at least $1,000 to qualify for a listing, the authors of this book make sure that students don’t waste their time, but rather gain access to top awards only. ———. How to Pay for Your Degree in Journalism and Related Fields, 2004-2006. El Dorado Hills, Calif.: Reference Service Press, 2004. College students pursuing twoyear degrees through doctoral students in all journalism and communication fields will find out how to access and apply for more than 600 sources of public and private funding in this directory. With a minimum standard of at least $500 to qualify for a listing, the authors of this book make sure that students don’t waste their time, but rather gain access to top awards only. ———. How to Pay for Your Law Degree, 2004-2006. El Dorado Hills, Calif.: Reference Service Press, 2004. Law students can learn how to access and apply for more than 550 sources of public and private funding for law school in this directory. Students will find funding for individual legal specialties to those requiring specific residency in a state to competitions and loan forgiveness programs. ———. Kaplan Scholarships. El Dorado Hills, Calif.: Reference Service Press, 2006. Anyone pursuing or considering pursuing a college degree will find this comprehensive
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directory of more than 3,000 sources of public and private scholarship aid a must-have resource. With a minimum standard of at least $1,000 to qualify for a listing, the authors of this book make sure that students don’t waste their time, but rather gain access to top awards only. No loans are listed—only free money! ———. Money for Christian College Students, 2005-2007. El Dorado Hills, Calif.: Reference Service Press, 2004. Christian college students pursuing two-year degrees through doctoral students in any discipline, at any type of school, will find out how to access and apply for more than 800 sources of funding, specifically for Christians, in this directory. The directory is organized in such a way that funding that requires a specific field of study, religious affiliation, residency requirement, etc. is easy to locate and apply for. ———. Money for Graduate Students in the Arts and Humanities, 2005-2007. El Dorado Hills, Calif.: Reference Service Press, 2005. This comprehensive directory of more than 1,000 sources of public and private scholarship aid for graduate students pursuing degrees in any area of the arts and humanities details sources of “free” aid only—no loans are included. Scholarships of interest are easy to locate as they are organized by field of study, state of required residency, deadlines, and more. ———. Money for Graduate Students in the Biological and Health Sciences, 2005-2007. El Dorado Hills, Calif.: Reference Service Press, 2005. Graduate students pursuing advanced degrees in biological and health sciences will find out how to access and apply for public and private scholarship funding in this directory. With a minimum standard of at least $1,000 to qualify for a listing, the authors of this book make sure that students don’t waste their time, but rather gain access to top awards only. No loans are included, and none of the listings in this book are tied to a single school where the money must be used. ———. Money for Graduate Students in the Physical and Earth Sciences, 2005-2007. El Dorado Hills, Calif.: Reference Service Press, 2005. Graduate students pursuing advanced degrees in physical and earth sciences will find
out how to access and apply for nearly 900 public and private scholarship opportunities in this directory. The authors of this book make sure that students don’t waste their time, but rather gain access to top awards only— awards that don’t require repayment. No loans are included. ———. Money for Graduate Students in the Social and Behavioral Sciences, 2005-2007. El Dorado Hills, Calif.: Reference Service Press, 2005. Graduate students pursuing advanced degrees in the social and behavioral sciences will find out how to access and apply for nearly 1,100 public and private scholarship opportunities in this directory. The authors of this book make sure that students don’t waste their time, but rather gain access to top awards only—awards that don’t require repayment. No loans are included. Speck, David G. College Savings Rx: Investment Prescriptions for a Healthy College Fund, 3rd ed. Alexandria, Va.: Octameron Associates, 2002. This book, written by a wellrespected financial adviser, helps parents decipher their investment options for a child’s college education. Detailing varying levels of risk and including many worksheets and graphs, this book explores all avenues in college savings investing today. Thacker, Lloyd. College Unranked: Ending the College Admissions Frenzy. Cambridge, Mass.: Harvard University Press, 2005. This series of essays by administrators at many of the nation’s top colleges and universities does not attempt to advise students on the topics you might imagine (i.e., early college admissions or writing a great admissions essay). Instead, it encourages students and parents to avoid the trap of commercialism—the “frenzy” that college admissions has become, and to relax, avoid the hype, and really put your energy into finding the best educational institution to meet your needs . Yank, Michael. Find Your Passion in College. New York: Natavi Guides, 2003. This publication focuses on encouraging students to spend their college years exploring their passions. Students are encouraged by other students to not settle into what they think they are supposed to do, but instead to get out there and meet new people, try new things, and become involved in everything that interests them.
Financial Aid Newsletters and Magazines The Black Collegian. Published monthly by IMDiversity, Inc. (Subscriptions Department, 140 Carondelet Street, New Orleans, LA 70130, 832-615-8871, http://www. black-collegian.com), this hardcopy and online magazine serves the professional and collegiate African-American community, providing searchable job banks and links to graduate schools and other advanced education sites. General African-American–related issues, global studies, and arts and entertainment topics are also covered.
Community College Week. Published biweekly (PO Box 1305, Fairfax, VA 22038, 703-978-3535, http://www. ccweek.com), this independent publication is targeted towards administrators and faculty at the nation’s twoyear colleges. In-depth articles feature analysis of trends in two-year education and keep professionals on top of current news and issues of importance. A job database is also included. Sample issues are available online or by mail.
CollegeBound Teen Magazine. This bimonthly magazine, published by The CollegeBound Network (1200 South Avenue, Suite 202, Staten Island, NY 10314, 718-7614800,
[email protected], http://www.collegebound.net), has a glossy teen magazine look, but it’s full of meaty articles on topics like financial aid, college majors, and college life (i.e., dealing with stress, juggling priorities, dorm life, and more).
Kiplinger’s. This monthly financial magazine, which is published by Kiplinger Washington Editors Inc. (1729 H Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006, 800-544-0155, http://www.kiplinger.com/personalfinance/magazine), is an excellent resource for parents who are seeking investment advice on planning for their child’s college education. Articles cover topics such as financial aid in divorced and blended families, 529 plans, financial aid solutions for large households, and more.
College News. Published monthly by DTC Publishing Inc. (2210 Midwest Road, Suite 104, Oak Brook, IL 60523, 630-571-5330,
[email protected], http://www. collegenews.com), this print and online publication offers insightful features on topics of relevance to college students, classified job ads, a complete database of campus newspapers from across the country, spring break advertisements and information, and much more.
Money. This online magazine, published by CNN (1 Chase Manhattan Plaza, New York, NY 10005, 800-633-9970,
[email protected], http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/), offers the latest in personal investment commentary. Parents will find the college section, with articles on investing and financial aid, particularly informative. Additional features cover such topics such as lucrative college majors and maximizing your financial aid. Calculators for savings and college costs are also useful.
College Parent Magazine. This publication (PO Box 888, Liberty Corner, NJ 07938,
[email protected], http://www.collegeparenting.com/pn) “for the adults who pay the bills to send their child to a college or university,” covers issues of importance to parents, such as financial aid, academics, admissions, news, and more. Subscriptions are available free of charge by filling out an online form.
The Rising Star. This quarterly newsletter of the Hispanic Scholarship Fund (55 Second Street, Suite 1500, San Francisco, CA 94105, 877-473-4636,
[email protected], http://www. hsf.net) features articles on all areas of higher education for Hispanics. Financial aid and scholarship opportunities are highlighted.
College Spotlight. This bimonthly newsletter published by College & Career Press (PO Box 300484, Chicago, IL 60630, 773-248-6590,
[email protected], http://www.collegeandcareerpress.com/pages/2/index. htm) is targeted towards high school guidance professionals and students who are preparing for college. Each issue contains feature stories as well as information on free and low-cost guidance materials, diversity issues, interesting college programs and classes, book reviews, and financial aid.
SmartMoney. This monthly financial magazine, published by Dow Jones & Company Inc. and Hearst SM Partnership, contains a personal finance section with articles on college planning. Topics covered include investing for college, choosing a 529 plan, comparing financial aid offers, and more. Available by subscription (Customer Service Department, PO Box 7538, Red Oak, IA 51591, 800-4444204, http://www.smartmoney.com/college). Articles can 637
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techniques, elections and voting, issues and advocacy, and campus and community service.
Steps to College. This bimonthly online newsletter of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (1631 Prince Street, Alexandria, VA 22314-2818, 703-836-2222,
[email protected], http://www.nacac. com/p&s_steps.html) contains articles of relevance to students who are transitioning from high school to college. Admissions, financial aid, and scholarships are covered in depth.
U.S. News & World Report. This weekly magazine (Subscription Department, PO Box 420234, Palm Coast, FL, 32142-0234, 800-436-6520, http://www.usnews.comus news/home.htm) provides coverage of national and international news, including issues related to education. A “Best College” issue is published annually, and subscribers will also find rankings and guides covering a myriad of other topics and their related products (i.e., money and business, health, science and technology, etc).
Student Leader. This quarterly magazine of the American Student Government Association (412 NW 16th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601-4203, 352-373-6907, info@ studentleader.com, http://www.asgaonline.com/ME2/ Audiences/dirsect.asp?sid=7F31AE8077DB44A5A60AF 114B68E9153&nm=Home&AudID=B7353D3A67F945B 58C57DBC83B9C459E) primarily addresses students and student affairs professionals who are involved in student leadership activities. Areas covered include leadership
Young Money Magazine. Published bimonthly by InCharge® Institute of America Inc. (2101 Park Center Drive, Suite 300, Orlando, FL 32835, 888-436-8714, http:// www.youngmoney.com), this magazine, written primarily by journalism students, targets a student audience that is interested in reading and learning about money management, entrepreneurship, investing, and more.
Financial Aid Web Sites CollegeBoard.com http://apps.collegeboard.com/cbsearch_ss/welcome.jsp This testing service (PSAT, SAT, etc.) offers a scholarship search engine that features scholarships worth nearly $3 billion. You can search by specific major and a variety of other criteria.
Academics: You Can Do It! http://www.nasfaa.org/subhomes/doitaffordit/ afforditcover.html This Web site for high school students and their parents addresses the initial questions that arise about financial aid. Students will learn about what financial aid really is, what kinds of financial aid are available, how financial aid is calculated, and how to begin the application process. Everything from the basics about need and non-need based financial aid to more indepth definitions of federal aid programs are covered.
CollegeNET http://mach25.collegenet.com/cgi-bin/M25/index CollegeNET features 650,000 scholarships worth more than $1.6 billion. You can search by keyword or by creating a personality profile of your interests.
BabyMint http://www.babymint.com Parents can begin saving for their child’s college education through this credit card rebate program. Credit card users accrue rebate amounts when they make purchases from member merchants. College students can also apply and have rebates transferred into the account of their choice. Applicants apply online for a credit card and are able to choose where they would like their 1-percent rebate applied—a savings plan or even a student loan account.
College Savings Plans Network http://www.collegesavings.org Parents interested in learning more about Section 529 state college savings plans will find this Web site a helpful resource. The Web site lets users choose their state from a drop-down list and gives state-specific savings plan options. It also explains the difference between a prepaid tuition plan and a savings/ investment plan. Families that cannot (or do not want to) rely on federal financial aid would benefit from visiting this Web site.
Cash For College http://www.nasfaa.org/annualpubs/cashforcollege.pdf This downloadable, 12-page publication from the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators covers the basics of financial aid for students or family just beginning their research. Defining financial aid, and differentiating between need-based aid and merit-based aid, is the focus of the publication. Federal aid and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid is covered, as is the pursuit of merit-based aid. The topic of financial aid consultants, which some families choose to hire, is also covered.
e-Scholar http://www.studentjobs.gov/e-scholar.asp The United States Office of Personnel Management maintains this Web site, which features opportunities for students to earn money or experience from federal government agencies or organizations. Separate links are devoted to apprenticeships, cooperatives, fellowships, grants, internships, and scholarships. High school students through graduate students will find opportunities of relevance on this Web site. FastWeb http://www.fastweb.com Providing individualized, custom scholarship searches for local, national, and college-specific scholarships, this search engine, run by the popular job-search Web site Monster.com, helps students locate and apply for scholarships that they might otherwise not have known about. The “Resources” section also provides links to information about federal financial aid and loans as well as tips and advice on writing scholarship essays. High school students and college freshmen will also find blogs tailored to them in this section.
College Answer: The Planning for College Destination http://www.collegeanswer.com/paying/scholarship_ search/pay_scholarship_search.jsp Voted “the best scholarship search engine” on the Internet by Forbes.com, this free college scholarship search engine allows registered users to submit an in-depth, detailed profile of themselves and receive scholarship and grant matches. Each time registered users log on, new scholarships that have been added to the database will appear in their matches. Students can also find information about loans, savings plans, and financial aid tax benefits by clicking on appropriate links. 639
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Federal Student Aid http://studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/students/ english/index.jsp Operated by the U.S. Department of Education, this Web site outlines everything students, parents, and guidance counselors need to know about federal student aid, including information about grants, loans, and work-study programs. Since applying for federal aid is something most students should do, this Web site is a must-visit for anyone who wants and needs to acquaint themselves with the process and terminology. Also of interest to students, parents, and counselors, the Publications section offers a variety of brochures and fact-sheets, which are downloadable free of charge. Federal Trade Commission’s Consumer Information About Scholarships, Employment, and Job Placement http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/menu-jobs.htm This Web site offers links to information on several scholarship and grant scams of which parents and students should be aware. With a focus on making the consumer aware of fraudulent scholarship Web sites and companies, the Federal Trade Commission helps individuals decipher between “real” financial aid and bogus schemes that seldom pay off. Every parent and student should read these articles before beginning their financial aid search. Financial Aid.com http://www.financialaid.com Part of the CIT Group Inc., this lending company claims to offer “the best customer service in the business.” Students and parents who are considering student loans will find information on PLUS Loans and Stafford Loans as well as links to apply online. Links for students include http://www.campusdirt.com, which provide comparisons of colleges and universities, and http://www.campusclix.com, which offers networking opportunities with students from various colleges. The Web site also offers a searchable database of 150,000 scholarship awards, accessible by registering with your e-mail address. Free Application for Federal Student Aid http://www.fafsa.ed.gov Students attending postsecondary education of any kind should acquaint themselves with this very important Web site. Even if students do not believe that they will qualify for grants, and do not need student loans, an
application for federal student aid is a requirement for many scholarship applications. Filling out an application in no way obligates anyone to accept any funds; students have nothing to lose. The FAQ section is a must-read for parents and students beginning the financial aid process. FreSch! http://www.freschinfo.com This Web site provides a scholarship database compiled from published information from more than 5,000 foundations and organizations. By providing information about your GPA, activities, interests, state of residence, memberships, and more, students can access scholarships specific to their specifications and qualifications. A link to a student loan comparison Web site is also available as are articles on a variety of topics, from avoiding scholarship scams to advice on writing the college scholarship essay. GoCollege http://www.gocollege.com This Web site, which claims to have the largest scholarship database in the country, provides parents and students with valuable scholarship searches and detailed student loan facts and figures. Parents will find a section dedicated solely to them, with information about the average cost per year of a college education and ideas on how to finance that education. The Government section explains the options of federal, state, and trio programs, with links and contact information for each kind of aid. GrantsNet http://sciencecareers.sciencemag.org/funding?CFID=231 446&CFTOKEN=90282513 With a searchable database of grants, scholarships, and fellowships in a variety of science-specific fields, this Web site is a must-visit for students who need financial aid and are majoring in a field of science. Students should have a specific chosen major, as the listings here tend to be focused rather than general. Funding News is a monthly newsletter for science majors; however, most of the articles target an older audience of graduate students at the master’s and doctoral levels. GuaranteedScholarships.com http://www.guaranteed-scholarships.com This Web site offers lists (by college) of scholarships, grants, and financial aid that “require no interview,
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essay, portfolio, audition, competition, or other secondary requirement.” Hispanic College Fund http://www.hispanicfund.org This Web site provides a scholarship database of scholarships available to Hispanic youth who can demonstrate financial need or academic achievement. A Resources page, with further information about planning for college, financial aid, scholarships, internships, and professional development, is underway (but not yet up and running) as of the printing of this publication. Hispanic Scholarship Fund http://www.hsf.net This not-for-profit organization has provided nearly $170 million to Latinos over the first 30 years of its existence, and continues to offer scholarships to Latinos pursuing higher education. High school seniors through graduate students will find scholarships of interest at this Web site. The Resources page offers many downloadable publications and links to workshops and seminars pertaining to college for Latino youth and their parents. The quarterly, online newsletter, The Rising Star, covers additional topics of interest to Latinos seeking higher education. HowStuffWorks—How College Financial Aid Works http://money.howstuffworks.com/college-financial-aid.htm This resource page for high school students and their parents answers the basic questions about financial aid—what is it and how does one get it? Covering need-based financial aid to merit-based scholarships, each description provides generalized, bulletpointed facts and figures that everyone beginning the financial aid search process should be familiar with. The site answers questions about how financial aid is calculated, what people should do once they determine that they qualify, and when to consider taking out loans. Illinois Career Resource Network http://www.ilworkinfo.com/icrn.htm Created by the Illinois Department of Employment Security, this site offers a useful scholarship search engine, as well as detailed information on careers. You can search for scholarships based on major and keyword. Available to everyone, not just Illinois residents, you can get a password by simply visiting
the site. The Illinois Career Information System is just one example of sites created by state departments of employment security (or departments of labor) to assist students with financial- and career-related issues. After checking out this site, visit the Web site of your state’s department of labor to see what it offers. International Education Financial Aid http://www.iefa.org Students who hope to study abroad will find a searchable database of study-abroad scholarships on this Web site as well as databases of study-abroad loans and grants. More specific links provide information on the financial aspects of studying abroad in specific countries such as England or Australia. Additional articles cover topics on budgeting tips, where to look for aid, and employment restrictions. Students will find message boards and blogs helpful in connecting them with other students, who may also be able to offer personal advice on financing a study-abroad experience. InternationalScholarships.com http://www.internationalscholarships.com This Web site for students seeking financial aid in studying abroad provides a database of scholarships, grants, and loans. The database is divided into categories, which let the researcher know what majors or fields are eligible and if the scholarship is restricted to U.S. applicants or worldwide applicants. Students can also register to receive a free monthly e-newsletter that contains up-to-date information on the latest study-abroad scholarships and opportunities available. International Student Loan Program http://www.internationalstudentloan.com Undergraduate and graduate students in the United States and Canada can apply for study-abroad loans through this Web site. The loans are funded by PNC Bank and guaranteed by The Education Resources Institute Inc., a nonprofit guarantee agency. Students can apply online or over the phone, though most loans will require a co-signer (parent, guardian, or other). Nellie Mae http://www.nelliemae.com This lender provides sections on managing your money, budget and repayment calculators, and a library of articles about getting ready for the college experience. Ultimately, the company wants site visitors to finance
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their student loans through their organization, a subsidiary of Sallie Mae, a well-known college lender. The “Loan Center” provides in-depth information on loans available to undergraduate students, graduate students, and parents. Applicants can apply online, request additional information, or call to speak to a representative. ParentPLUSLoan http://www.parentplusloan.com Many financial aid Web sites mention the PLUS loan, but none devote as much time and space to explaining it as this dedicated Web site. Parents will find the Financial Aid 101 section helpful in acquainting themselves with financial aid terminology and the PLUS Loan Info section full of details on interest rates, credit history requirements, and borrower benefits. Parents with a good credit rating can apply for the loan, which is not need based, and they can apply online or print the application from the Web site. Peterson’s Planner http://www.petersons.com Students and parents will find individual sections devoted to them on this Web site that serves as a planner in getting ready for college. Exploring Financial Aid is one of four sections (other sections include: Getting Started, Finding a School, and Preparing for Tests). The financial aid section covers all aspects of financial aid: scholarships, federal and state aid, college-based awards, and student loans. The most up-to-date information on the Higher Education Reconciliation Act of 2005 can be found at this Web site, as can updates on all important financial aid news. Students can register to search the database for available scholarships or be directed to the Sallie Mae Web site to apply for student loans. SavingforCollege.com http://www.savingforcollege.com Teaching individuals everything they need to know about 529 savings plans is the primary objective of this independent Web site, which provides overviews and news relating to saving for college, but does not try to sell a product—other than extended use of its compiled material. For a monthly fee, users can gain access to detailed information (though this fee-based service is primarily geared for tax professionals). Parents, however, can compare 529 plans, 529 plan ratings, find a 529 professional in a directory, read the latest 529 news, and more—for free.
Scholarship America http://www.scholarshipamerica.org This nonprofit organization works through its local Dollars for Scholars chapters throughout the United States. In 2003, it awarded more than $29 million in scholarships to students. Visit Scholarship America’s Web site for more information. Scholarship Experts http://www.scholarshipexperts.com High school and college students can tailor their search for scholarships through this Web site. Once a feebased service, this company has recently changed its structure and now offers its services free of charge. Students must register and complete an e-profile in order to obtain scholarship listings. The site also provides links to the Kaplan test prep center, financial aid links, and expert advice (tips on anything from student banking to summer jobs). ScholarshipHelp.org http://www.scholarshiphelp.org This Web site provides an easy-to-navigate introduction to applying for college scholarships. With pages on college cost facts, college loans, types of scholarships, judging the scholarship application, and more, students will become acquainted with what to expect when starting the college application process. The scholarship opportunities link does not offer a unique search engine, but an overview—with links—of what it considers good search engines to try. Information on the college essay, letters of recommendation, and a complete list of four-year colleges by state can also be found at this site. Scholarships.com http://www.scholarships.com Scholarships.com offers a free college scholarship search engine (although you must register to use it) and financial aid information. SmartMoney.com: College Preparation http://www.smartmoney.com/college This personal finance and investment publication provides informative articles on financing a college education. Savings worksheets help calculate how much money parents need to save for future education, how much financial aid a family can expect, and more. Students will also find a link to a scholarship research center that takes them to htttp://www.collegejournal.com, a division of The
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Wall Street Journal. Articles on demystifying the 529 savings plan prevail. SRN Express http://www.srnexpress.com The Scholarship Research Network Web site offers a free, customized search for scholarship aid. Students can register and begin searching immediately. The Web site also sells a publication, The Care Book: College Aid Resources for Education. Stafford Loan Resource Center http://www.staffordloan.com Run by the privately managed Student Loan Network, this Web site defines and explains the different types of federal Stafford Loans (subsidized and unsubsidized) and how to get them. Students and parents will benefit from the glossary of terms and online Powerpoint financial aid presentations. Students can apply online or download paper applications. Studentawards.com http://www.studentawards.com/english/us/default.asp Offering scholarships from private sector business and notfor-profit organizations, this Web site allows students to register and search for scholarships it claims are not available anywhere else. Students create a personalized profile, which then links them to scholarship matches. A very organized Web site, you won’t get lost in any clutter here. In addition to the scholarship search, an online forum section, with message boards on all matters relating to college, can be accessed for free. Upromise http://www.upromise.com This rebate incentive program allows parents, students, family, and friends to register their credit cards online
in a student’s name. With every purchase made at participating retailers, a small percentage is placed in the student’s college savings account or applied to student loan payments. Membership is free, and friends and families can visit the Web site at any time to add their credit cards to a student’s account. Wachovia http://www.wachovia.com/personal/page/0,,325_ 496,00.html This financial services company offers educational loans to college students. The Web site is targeted to students, parents, and financial aid professionals, with the “Just for You” section allocating appropriate content for each target segment. Students can register to receive the free College Bound e-newsletter, while college financial aid professionals can register for EdLines newsletter, which covers industry news. Parents will primarily find financial information about their loan options. Several random drawings can also be entered to receive monetary awards. Wells Fargo Student Financial Services: Planning Your Education https://www.wellsfargo.com/student/index.jhtml This well-known bank is also one of the leading student loan lenders. The bank’s Web site provides parents, students, and financial aid counselors with everything they need to know about financial aid (and why they should choose Wells Fargo as their lender). Students will find links to scholarship searches and an opportunity to receive free epostcards containing college preparation tips by entering the company’s CollegeSTEPS Program Sweepstakes, where they’ll also be registered to win a $1,000 tuition prize. Parents and students alike will also benefit from visiting the section on money and debt management.
