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Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship
| Focus: | Undergraduate Transfer Students |
| Description: | The award will be made on the basis of merit to a rising college junior who has outstanding potential and intends to transfer to a four-year college or university. |
| Website: | http://www.jackkentcookefoundation.org |
Goldwater Scholarships
| Focus: | Rising Juniors and Seniors During the Upcoming School Year |
| Description: | The awards will be made on the basis of merit to rising college juniors and those who will be college seniors who have outstanding potential and intend to pursue careers in mathematics, the natural sciences, or engineering. |
| Website: | www.act.org/goldwater |
Morris K. Udall Scholarships
| Focus: | Native Americans and Alaskan Natives |
| Description: | The scholarship is for students who are college sophomore or junior students in the current academic year with outstanding potential who study fields related to health care or tribal public policy. |
| Website: | www.udall.gov/ |
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
| Focus: | Students of Hispanic Heritage Who Attend a Community College and Plan to Transfer to a Four-Year College or University the following Academic Year. |
| Description: | The Community College Transfer Scholarship Program is designed to assist community college students of Hispanic heritage obtain a bachelor's degree. It is available to community college students with concrete plans to transfer to a four-year institution the following academic year. Award amounts generally range from $1,000 to $2,500. |
| Website: | www.hsf.net |
Ron Brown Scholarship
| Focus: | African-Americans |
| Description: | The award: leadership, community service, all fields. The deadline is usually in January. This is one of the most prestigious scholarships and it's very, very competitive. |
| Website: | www.ronbrown.org/ |
Jackie Robinson Foundation
| Focus: | Minorities |
| Description: | The award is $6,000 per year. Number of winners is about 100. It's renewable. Academic merit, leadership, community service, all fields. Deadline is usually in April. |
| Website: | www.jackierobinson.org |
United Negro College Fund
| Focus: | Minorities |
| Description: | The UNCF is one of our major scholarship gateways. The awards are made of varying amounts, and there are a great many under different names and requirements (Grandmet, Duracell, for example). The deadline is usually December. |
| Website: | www.uncf.org |
Intel Science-Talent Search
| Focus: | High School Seniors and Students Studying Abroad |
| Description: | The award is from $5,000 to $100,000. There are approximately 40 awards in this prestigious competition. Student must present a scientific research project. |
| Website: | www.sciserv.org/sts |
Gates Millennium
| Focus: | Minorities with Financial Need |
| Description: | The Gates Millennium Scholarship is to promote academic excellence and provide an opportunity for thousands of outstanding students with significant financial need. The scholarship will cover room, board and tuition for 1,000 high school students a year. Nomination for 2008-2009 will be available November 2008. Deadline is March 15, 2009. |
| Website: | www.gmsp.org/ |
NSBE Scholarships (National Society of Black Engineers)
| Focus: | African-Americans |
| Description: | Amount generally ranges from $1,500 to $3,000 for members of NSBE. Number of awards varies. This is primarily for engineering students, and others majoring in related disciplines. Deadlines vary, details on the website. |
| Website: | www.nsbe.org |
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
| Focus: | Accounting Students |
| Description: | For undergraduates studying accounting at a U.S. college with at least 30 credits completed. Awards up to $5,000 with about 300 winners annually. Deadline is in July. Go to website for GPA requirements and details. |
| Website: | www.aicpa.org |
Coca-Cola Scholars Scholarships
| Focus: | Non-Specific |
| Description: | This is a major competition with hundreds of over 250 awards going to "scholar," with academic leadership and talent qualities. The award amount is from $4,000 to $20,000. You can apply on-line. The deadline is October 31. |
| Website: | www.coca-colascholars.org |
Ambassadorial Scholarships
| Focus: | Non-Specific |
| Description: | This is the prestigious "rotary" organizations scholarship for students who can speak another language and want to study abroad in the "host" country of that language. Award amounts are from $10,000 to $23,000 for a 3 month to full year study abroad. Student should have completed at least 2 years of college. |
| Website: | www.rotary.org/foundation/educational/amb_scho |
Ronald MacDonald House Charities, the United Negro Fund Charities and the United Negro Fund
| Focus: | Minorities |
| Description: | Student must be studying at a HBCU which is a member of the UNCF. The award is from $1,000 to full UNCF. The award is from $1,000 to full tuition. Approx. 60 students are selected. The deadline is April 1. |
| Website: | http://www.rmhc.com |
Xerox Technology Minority Scholarship
| Focus: | Minorities |
| Description: | This is a good scholarship for strong minority students studying in areas like chemistry, engineering, physics, and "tech" areas. The award amount is up to $4000 for undergraduates and more for graduate students. The deadline is Sept 15. |
| Website: | www.xerox.com/go/xrx/template/009.jsp |
Alpha Kappa Alpha
| Focus: | Non-Specific |
| Description: | The link is to the Chicago headquarters and that gateway of scholarships. Note that there are over 700 AKA Chapters, and you would be wise to contact sororities at local locations. Scholarship opportunities abound. The deadline at AKA headquarters is Feb 15. Applications must be sent between Dec. 1st and January 30th each year. |
| Website: | http://www.aka1908.com/ |
NCAA
| Focus: | Athletes |
| Description: | This is the major NCAA sports association student-athletes are associated with. Awards are given in sports categories, amounts from $3000 to $12,500. Awards are also available for sports related study (like sports journalism). Deadlines vary, as do the number of awards each year. |
| Website: | www.ncaa.org/ |
Harry S. Truman Scholarship
| Focus: | Public Service or Government Students |
| Description: | This is one of the most prestigious scholarships, shaped for students who intend to pursue a career targeted to public service or government. Graduate study should be a goal, with a portion of the funds directed there. Must be at least a junior, and your college must nominate you. A "nomination" package must be created. The awards can reach as high as $30,000 over the years. Generally about 80 students are selected. Deadline is February 1st. |
| Website: | www.truman.gov |
National Association of Hispanic Awards
| Focus: | Hispanics |
| Description: | from $1000 - $5000 for Students interested in journalism as a career can apply. Deadline is Feb. 28. See website for application and information. |
| Website: | http://www.nahj.org/educationalprograms/nahjscholarships.shtml |
National Association of Black Journalist
| Focus: | Black Journalism Students |
| Description: | It's a $2,500. Students should be attending a four-year University. They must present three letters of recommendation from a school adviser, dean or a faculty member. Also, a 500-900 word article on Black Journalist must be presented. A grade point average of 3.0 is desirable. Eligible students must be majoring in journalism-print, photography, radio or television. One of those should be a career goal. Deadline is March 31. |
| Website: | www.nabj.org/ |
Hispanic College Fund
| Focus: | Hispanics |
| Description: | Major site for Hispanic students majoring in business-related areas, A to Z (accounting, human resources, communications, and more. The award amount varies. Over 140 awards granted. Deadline April. |
| Website: | www.hispanicfund.org |
Arts Recognition and Talent Search Awards
| Focus: | Students Interested in the Arts/Music |
| Description: | These awards are granted to high school or college students (17,19 years of age) who show talent in dance, voice, music, art, photography, jazz, visual arts, writing, or other creative areas. You must audition or submit a portfolio or tape. The award is to be used for freshman year in college. Award amounts from $100 to $3,000. Deadline is June 1 or August 1(for registration in specific regions). |
| Website: | www.artsawards.org |
Society of Women Engineers
| Focus: | Female Engineering Students |
| Description: | These scholarships are targeted for women who are majoring in engineering or computer science. Award amounts are from $200 to $5000, and at least 90 are granted. The deadline for students already in college is February 1st but is May 15 for high school seniors entering an "accredited" program. |
| Website: | www.swe.org |
General Scholarship Search Engines
| Focus: | Non-Specific |
| Description: | These are search engines for scholarship information. |
| Website: | www.fastweb.com www.collegenet.com www.srnexpress.com |
