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In addition, they are generally classified as international students and therefore are required to pay higher tuition and fees.Resources for Undocumented Students Hispanic Excellence in Technology, Engineering, Math and ScienceEligibility:?Hispanic-descent?U.S. citizenship is not required.?Be accepted into or attending an accredited 2-year or 4-year college or university in the United States or Puerto Rico.?Be enrolled full-time (12 hrs undergraduate, 9 hrs graduate) during the academic year. High school graduating seniors must be graduating from an accredited U.S. high school with a diploma.?Minimum GPA: 3.00 on a 4.0 for high school seniors and undergraduates; 3.25 on a 4.0 scale for graduate students.?Major in science, technology, engineering, mathematics or a related field.?Be pursuing your first bachelors, masters or doctoral degree. (Students pursuing a second bachelors, etc. are not eligible).Award: $1,000-$3,000Deadline: April 1st, 2012Website: Cox Memorial ScholarshipEligibility:?All people may apply for our scholarships regardless of age, race, gender, income, or ethnicity.We ask only that you be enrolled in an accredited academic program. Must write a two pageessay about why you are pursuing a college education. Must follow @coxmemorial on twitter toreceive updates and future scholarship announcements.Award: $700.00Deadline: November 1st, 2011Website: Del SalvadorEligibility:?Open to high school, community college and tech schoolsAward: (2) $500.00, (1) $750.00 and (1) $1,000Deadline: TBA (Check website April, 2012)Website: Wiedner and Dorothy Vandercook Peace ScholarshipEligibility:?Applicants must be a high school senior or college freshman, write a brief autobiography of theiractivities relating to clear disarmament, conflict resolution, or community service, describe his or her plan for contributing to a healthy planet, they must provide information on his or her school and community activities, include two letters of recommendation. There are no grade point or agerequirements, and students from any country may apply.Award: TBADeadline: TBAWebsite: Centro LatinoAmericano ScholarshipEligibility:?Must be of Chicano/Latino descent?Must be a resident of Lane County?No-citizenship requirement?Visit organization for more eligibility requirementsAward: VariesDeadline: TBAWebsite: Organizing & Research in Education (Que Llueva Café Scholarship)Eligibility:?Must be of Chicano/Latino descent?Must be an undocumented student. We define an undocumented student as someone who was born outside of the U.S. but lives here without the legal permission of the federal government.?Must be or will be a high school/GED graduate who will enroll for the first time in an accredited college or university in the U.S. or Puerto Rico for the 2012-2013 academic year. Due to limited funds, current college students who have already graduated high school or received their GEDwill not be considered.?Must demonstrate financial need.?Must demonstrate academic potential and promise.Award: $500.00Deadline: February 24th, 2012Website: Fronteras/Ayudando a la ComunidadEligibility:?Be a high school senior?Be an undocumented student?Have a minimum 2.5 GPA on a 4.00 scale?Planning to pursue higher education with the goal of returning to the community?Write a creative personal statement?Provide enrollment notification when accepted to college?Provide proof of community service?Complete community service form?Two letters of Recommendation-1. High School Staff (teacher/counselor/advisor)-2. Community Service AdvisorAward: $500.00Deadline: March 17th, 2012Website: Scholarship FundEligibility:?Active participation in struggles for civil rights, economic justice, international solidarity orother progressive issues?Must demonstrate financial need?Both graduate and undergraduate students and must be enrolled in an accredited school and receiving college credit for the time period covered by their grant.?Citizenship is not a consideration; applicant must be living in the United States and planning to enroll in school in the US in order to apply. There is a strong preference for grantees who plan on staying in the U.S. and building the movement here.?Submit official financial statement from (i.e., FAFSA OR SAR)Award: up to $10,000Deadline: April 1st, 2012Website: Discover Scholarship ProgramEligibility:?The scholarship program awards up to $250,000 in scholarships annually to high school juniors nationwide to support continued education and training beyond high school. Since 1991, Discover has awarded more than $16 million in scholarships to nearly 6,500 students.Award: VariesDeadline: January 31st, 2011Website: Scholarship FundEligibility:?The student immigrated to the USA as a child, and is, or will be, a graduate of a High Schoolprior to the start of college classes.?The student must have resided in the state in which he or she is applying for post-secondaryeducation.?The student must have a cumulative high school GPA of 2.0 or higher.?The student must apply and be accepted for admission prior to August 1 to be eligible.?If the recipient fails to carry a minimum of 6 credits per quarter and maintain satisfactoryacademic progress the award is forfeited from that point forward.?Awards will be disbursed twice annually and are paid directly to the college.?The applicant must complete the scholarship application.Award: VariesDeadline: May 1st, 2012Website: . Juan Andrade, Jr. Scholarship for Young Hispanic LeadersEligibility:?Must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a full-time, in a four-year or two-year institutionin the U.S. or U.S. territories?Demonstrate a verifiable need for financial support?At least one parent must be of Hispanic ancestry?Recipients must also be available to attend the 30th National USHLI Conference in Chicago, IL(February 16th-19th, 2012)Award: $500.00 (community college student) and $1,000 (four-year collegestudent).Deadline: December 31st, 2011Website: Wiesel Prize in Ethics Essay Contest 2012Eligibility:?Registered undergraduate full-time juniors or seniors at accredited four-year colleges oruniversities in the United States the fall 2011 Semester.Award: $500.00-$5,000Deadline: December 5th, 2011Website: & Byron Foundation- Minority Scholarship ProgramEligibility:?Currently enrolled, first-year law students of diverse backgrounds.?Applicants must be minority first-year law students.Award: $10,000Deadline: March 31st, 2012Website: firm/scholarship.htmHuman Education Network: A Voice for Animals High School Essay ContestEligibility:?High school students (or home schooled) and under 19?Open to all students regardless of nationality or country of residence?Check website for more eligibility informationAward: $250.00-$1,000 or ($6,500)Deadline: July 31st, 2012Website: ScholarshipEligibility? Currently enrolled in a graduate or undergraduate program in an instrumentation, systems, or automation discipline (2 year program or 4 year baccalaureate program or its equivalent) at an educational institution in their country of residence.? Two year program applicants must have completed at least one academic semester or 12 semester hours or its equivalent? Four year degree program applicants must be in their sophomore year or higher of their study or its equivalent at the time of application? Applicants must be full-time students in an educational institution and have at least an overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.? Preference for Foundation scholarship awards is given to students who are enrolled in a degree program in instrumentation, systems, and automation or other closely related fields.? Applicants are eligible to apply and win in multiple years if the applicant meets ISA’s requirements for reporting back to ISA on the use of previously granted awards and if the application demonstrates additional potential contribution to the field beyond that for which any previous awards were based.? Application must be postmarked no later than 15 February 2011. However, the application must be received at ISA by 25 February 2011 to be eligible.? Submit one original of all application documentation and ten (10) copies, with each copy stapled.Award: Up to $5,000Deadline: February 15th, 2012Website: scholarshipsLane Foundation ScholarshipsEligibility:?To qualify, applicants must be enrolled in Lane Community College at least part-time. Students are able to apply for all available scholarships at once; nearly 200 separate funds. Individual award amounts vary from $100 up to $3000; however students may receive multiple awards.Award: VariesWebsite: : March 15th, 2012Latino Medical Student Association- Cinthya Felix ScholarshipEligibility:?Must be committed to pursuing a career in medicine and dedicated to serving the Latino and underserved communities.?Applicants should demonstrate a desire to advance the state of health care and education in Latino and underserved communities through leadership in extracurricular activities and/or membership in civic organizations.?Must be sophomore level or higher at 4-year University or post-baccalaureate student during the 2011-2012 academic year.?Students are eligible to receive the scholarship regardless of immigration or citizenship status, as long as the university they attend will allow them to enroll and register for classes.?Strong consideration will be placed upon financial need.?Must be a resident or attending school within the LMSA-West region states (Arizona, California,Oregon, Utah, Washington)?Must be a dues-paying pre-med member of LMSA-West.?Winners must be available to be interviewed for the LMSA-West Newsletter.?LMSA-West reserves the right to withdraw or withhold scholarship pending submission of necessary documents.Award: VariesDeadline: November 4th, 2011Contact: vp_scholarship@Website: Unidad Latina Foundation ScholarshipEligibility:?Undergraduate applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 2.80 – 3.60 out of a 4.0 GPA scale.Cumulative GPAs above 3.60 or below 2.80 do not qualify for a scholarship,?Be currently enrolled in an eligible bachelor’s or master’s degree program at an accredited four year college or university. Eligible degrees include: all Bachelor degrees, Master of Arts, Master of Science, Master of Public Administration/Policy, Master of Social Work, Master of Education, and Master of Divinity.?Have completed at least one full-time year of study for undergraduate applicants, and at least one full-time semester of study for graduate applicants.?Reside in the United States.Award: $250.00-$1,000Deadline: February 15th, 2012Website: Hermanos de StanfordEligibility:?Outstanding Latino Students graduating from high school with plans to attend any 2-year or 4-year institution of higher learning?Applicants will be judged on their contributions to the aforementioned guiding principles of our organization academic excellence, community service and cultural awareness.?Financial need will be taken into account along with many other important factors.Award: (2) $1,000Deadline: April 20th, 2012Website: ’s 2011 Dream Act Student Activist ScholarshipEligibility:?Applicants are evaluated for their academic achievements, for their background and financial need, and, most importantly, for their demonstrated commitment to advancing the DREAM Actand the civil rights of DREAM Act students.?Current ResumeAward: $5,000Deadline: September 15, 2011Contact: acampos@Website: American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF) - Law School ScholarshipEligibility:?MALDEF Law School Scholarship Application Form, including the Financial Statement Form completed by the Applicant’s law school.?Current Resume?Personal Statement of 750 words or less, double-spaced, detailing Applicant’s academic and extracurricular achievements, background and financial need, record of service to the Latino community, and goals in law.?One (1) Letter of Recommendation that highlights Applicant’s academic and extracurricular achievements, background and financial need, record of service to the Latino community, and goals in law.?Transcripts for college (for all Applicants) and law school (for Applicants who have alreadycompleted a year of law school. Unofficial transcripts accepted.Award: (5-10) $5,000 scholarshipsDeadline: January 2, 2012Website: or Farm Worker Scholarship- Berrien Fragos Thorn Arts Scholarships for Migrant FarmworkersEligibility:?Eligible applicants must demonstrate an interest in pursuing further development of their talents in one of the following disciplines:-Visual painting, sculpture, photography, etc.-Performing dance, theatre, music, etc.-Media film, video, animation, computer graphics, etc.-Literary poetry, short stories, etc.-Crafts traditional folk arts, furniture, weaving, pottery, etc.?Minimum 16 years of age?Applicant needs to be enrolled in school?Because there is no essay required, the Letter of Recommendation is very important and should address the quality of both the applicant and the intended project.?A history of movement to obtain work in agriculture is REQUIRED.Awards: $500 or $2,500 Deadline: Annually by June 1st or November 1st$500: (No deadline for application-requests will be reviewed case-by-case,complete sections A and C of this application)$2,500: (Application deadline June 1 and November 1, A budget ordocumentation of expenses must be submitted with the application, aportfolio or samples of work are required, complete all Sections of thisapplication).Website: Farm Worker Scholarship- Frank Kazmierczak Memorial Migrant ScholarshipEligibility:?Applicant must be a migrant farmworker student who wishes to pursue a career in teaching.?Recent history of migration for agricultural employment?Teaching as a career goal?Scholastic achievement?Financial need?Accompanied by at least (2) letters of recommendation and an official school transcript?Include a personal essay of 300-500 words?Must also submit his/her current or most recent Migrant Education Certificate of Eligibility(COE)Award: $1,000Deadline: Submitted annually by February 1stWebsite: Farm Worker Scholarship- Gloria and Joseph Mattera National Scholarship Fund for Migrant ChildrenEligibility:?Recent history of movement for agricultural employment-priority will be given to currently interstate migrant youth.?Scholastic potential?Financial need?Enrolled in or accepted at an accredited public or private college, technical or vocational school, or a dropout or a potential dropout from high school who shows promise of ability to continueschooling.?A letter of recommendation from a school, community or educational agency representative with a personal knowledge of the applicant’s character, educational commitment and financial need.?Applicant’s personal essay telling about his/her background, career and personal goals and indicating why he/she should receive this assistance?Proof that the student has been admitted to the school chosen?A copy of the applicant’s current or most recent Migrant Education Program Certificate of Eligibility (COE). Awards: (100) ranging from $150 to $500Deadline: There is no deadline for applications which are reviewed on a case by case basis. Students may reapply annually but are limited to one award per 12 month period.Website: Farm Worker Scholarship- Migrant Farm worker Baccalaureate ScholarshipEligibility:? The purpose of this scholarship is to provide financial support to a deserving student with a history of migrating for employment in agriculture who has successfully completed one year of college. This support will cover expenses beyond what the youth is entitled to in federal/state and other scholarship assistance. This scholarship is designed to assist the youth in obtaining a baccalaureate degree without being encumbered with substantial debt.?This scholarship is made available through a generous endowment from a concerned individual for the education of children of migrant farmworkers. The donor wishes to remain anonymous.Award: TBADeadline: Annually by July 1stContact: 3 Mt. Morris-Leicester Road, Leicester, NY 14481, (585) 658-7960Website: Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) - Rubén Salazar ScholarshipFundEligibility:?These scholarships are designed to encourage and assist Latino students to pursue careers injournalism. NAHJ offers scholarships to college undergraduates and graduate students pursuingcareers as print, photo, broadcast or online journalism. Applicants must plan to attend a college ora university as a full-time for the entire academic year in order to be eligible for the NAHJscholarship.Award:Website: : March 28th, 2011National Peace Essay ContestEligibility:?Submit application and 1,500 word essay?Must be in grades nine through twelve in any of the fifty states, the District of Columbia, theU.S. territories, or if they are U.S. citizens attending high school overseas. Students may beattending a public, private, or parochial school. Entries from homeschooled students are alsoaccepted.?Students must have a contest coordinator who can review the essays and act as the key contactbetween participants and the instituteAward: Varies ($1,000-$10,000)Deadline: February 1st, 2012Website: Sculpture Society ScholarshipEligibility:?Submit scholarship application form?Submit a biography or resume that explains the student’s background in sculpture. This can be inthe form of a Word (.doc) or PDF (.pdf) document or a separate piece of paper.?Submit two letters of recommendation. (These can be mailed separately)?A CD with six of fifteen images of work by the applicant. (Look at application for more details)?A list stating the title, medium and dimensions of the sculpture shown in the images on the CD.This can be in the form of a Word (.doc) or PDF (.pdf) document.?Proof of financial need. This can be in the form of photocopies of other scholarship/grantapplications, photocopies of tax forms from previous years, and/or signed letter from the financialaid office of the applicant’s school.Award: $2,000 (only 4 available)Deadline: June 1st, 2012Website: Llueva Café ScholarshipEligibility:?Must be of Chicano/Latino descent?Must be an undocumented student. We define an undocumented student as someone who wasborn outside of the U.S. but lives here without the legal permission of the federal government.?Must be or will be a high school/GED graduate who will enroll for the first time in an accreditedcollege or university in the U.S. or Puerto Rico for the 2011-2012 academic year. Due to limitedfunds, students enrolled in college after they have graduated will not be considered.?Must demonstrate financial need?Must demonstrate academic potential and promiseAward: $500.00Deadline: February 25th, 2011Website: American Leadership & Educational Fund- General Field ScholarshipEligibility:? SALEF scholarship is open to students regardless of their field of study. Students could eitherbe enrolled in a 2 year institution, 4 year institution, or graduate school.?Applicants must be of Central American or other Latino ethnicity?Applicants must demonstrate proven financial need?Applicants must possess a minimum 2.5 GPA?Applicants must demonstrate a history of community involvement?Applicants must be either:a) Graduating High School seniorsb) Current undergraduate, graduate and professional studentsc) Community college students (must be AB540)d) Vocational/Trade school (must be pursuing a health related field)?We prioritize in low income students that reside and study in either one of the following areas:a) Greater Los Angeles Area(Specifically South Central Los Angeles, Pico Union-Central LA, East Los Angeles)b) San Fernando Valleyc) San Francisco/Bay AreaAward: TBADeadline: May 2nd, 2012Website: American Leadership & Educational Fund- Health Career ScholarshipEligibility:?Scholarships are offered to students pursuing health related fields. This includes graduating highschool seniors, community colleges, vocational/ trade schools, undergraduate, students pursuing aMaster in Public Health (MPH) and students in Medical and/or Dentistry schools.?Applicants must be of Central American or other Latino ethnicity?Applicants must demonstrate proven financial need?Applicants must possess a minimum 2.5 GPA?Applicants must demonstrate a history of community involvement?Applicants must be either:a) Graduating High School seniorsb) Current undergraduate, graduate and professional studentsc) Community college students (must be AB540)d) Vocational/Trade school (must be pursuing a health related field)?We prioritize in low income students that reside and study in either one of the following areas:a) Greater Los Angeles Area(Specifically South Central Los Angeles, Pico Union-Central LA, East Los Angeles)b) San Fernando Valleyc) San Francisco/Bay AreaAward: TBADeadline: May 2nd, 2012Website: American Leadership & Educational Fund- High School Student ScholarshipEligibility:? Graduating High school seniors are eligible to apply for SALEF Scholarship regardless of theirfield of study and the educational institution they decide to attend after high school. Scholarshipmoney is generously provided by the College Access Foundation of California (CAFC)?Applicants must be of Central American or other Latino ethnicity?Applicants must demonstrate proven financial need?Applicants must possess a minimum 2.5 GPA?Applicants must demonstrate a history of community involvement?Applicants must be either:a) Graduating High School seniorsb) Current undergraduate, graduate and professional studentsc) Community college students (must be AB540)d) Vocational/Trade school (must be pursuing a health related field)?We prioritize in low income students that reside and study in either one of the following areas:a) Greater Los Angeles Area(Specifically South Central Los Angeles, Pico Union-Central LA, East Los Angeles)b) San Fernando Valleyc) San Francisco/Bay AreaAward: TBADeadline: May 2nd, 2012Website: Pi Alpha Sorority, Inc. Scholarship FundEligibility:?Be of Chicana/Latina background?Be a High School Senior with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.?Will attend a junior college, vocational school or a four-year institution in the fall semester of 2010?U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency is not a requirement for this scholarship and will notbe reviewed in considering.Award: (1) $500.00 and (1) $300.00Deadline: April 1st, 2010Website: Carl Buchan ScholarshipEligibility:?The Carl Buchan Scholarship is ONLY available to U.S. full- and part-time regular Lowe’semployees, their spouses/domestic partners and their dependents. Eligible candidates must:Be high school seniors or current college undergraduates who have completed at least one fullsemester at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or technical school in the UnitedStates?Be a full or part-time Lowe's employee (or a qualified relative of an employee) who has at least90 days of service with Lowe's as of January 1 of the year in which the scholarships are awarded.?The employee must still be employed at the time awards are announced. (Former awardrecipients are able to reapply for another award regardless of employment status.)?Maintain a minimum 3.25 Grade Point Average (on a 4.0 scale)?Demonstrate a history of commitment to their community through leadership activities,community service and/or work experienceAward: (50) $5,000 scholarshipsDeadline: February 28, 2012Website: Chamber Latino Network Leadership Scholarship (Future First Citizen Scholarship)Eligibility:?The Chamber Latino Network Leadership Scholarship provides opportunities for Latino/Hispanic students living in the Southern Oregon region to complete their post high schoolcareer/degree goals. This scholarship’s primary aim is to build leadership in our region’scommunities.Award: TBADeadline: TBAWebsite: Lowes ScholarshipEligibility:?The Lowe’s Scholarship is available to all eligible students within the United States, includingLowe’s employees and their children. Eligible candidates must:?Be current high school seniors?Maintain a minimum 3.25 Grade Point Average (on a 4.0 scale)?Demonstrate a history of commitment to their community through leadership activities,community service and/or work experienceAward: (140) $2,500 scholarshipsDeadline: February 28, 2012Website: National AIDS Memorial Grove (in San Francisco Golden Gate Park)Eligibility:?Applicants must submit an essay (500-750 words) or creative expression addressing the impactof HIV/AIDS and/or the National AIDS Memorial Grove. Must be available for presentations.The scholarship is for current sophomore, junior and senior high school students.Award: Minimum of (3) $1,000 scholarshipsDeadline: November 6, 2011Contact: 415.765.0497Website: Chi Scholars 2012-Buddhist Tzu Chi FoundationEligibility:?Demonstrates financial need for college tuition?Is a U.S. high school graduating senior or equivalent?Has a minimum 3.0 GPA?Will enroll in an accredited U.S. college full-time for the entire academic year 2012-2013?More documents required (please read application)Award: $1,000Deadline: March 9th, 2012Website: . Hispanic Leadership Institute (USHLI) - Dr. Juan Andrade scholarship for Young Hispanic LeadersEligibility:?Applicant must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a full-time student, in a four-year or two-year institution in the U.S. or U.S. territories?Demonstrate a verifiable need for financial support?At least one parent must be of Hispanic ancestry?Recipients must also be available to attend the 30th National USHLI Conference in Chicago, IL, February 16-19, 2012Award: $1,000 (students attending four-year institution) and $500 (students attending two-year institution)Deadline: December 31st, 2011Website: or provides a comprehensive list of over 100 scholarships offered to students regardless of citizenship status. AB540Project/handouts/ScholarshipTips.pdfLatino College Dollars is a search engine only for scholarships for Latinos regardless of citizenship status. FEDERAL GOVT GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPSMARINE CORPS SCHOLARSHIPSmarine- <; The ROTC Scholarships <;? Undergraduate Scholarships - (National Institutes of Health Scholarships) <;? Gateways to US Government Grants/moneylink_search/listlinks.cfm?cfid=1481339&cftokenv597759&topic01&Criteria <; =Americorps- <;? Federal Scholarships & Aid Gateways - <;? FAFSA on the Web - <;? SCHOLARSHIP AND FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITIESA Academic Competitiveness GrantFor first-year and second-year college students who graduated from high school. Actuarial Diversity ScholarshipFor minority students pursuing a degree that may lead to a career in the actuarial profession. Akash Kuruvilla Memorial Scholarship FundFor students who demonstrate excellence in leadership, diversity, integrity and academia. AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR MICROBIOLOGY Undergraduate Fellowships < Foundation ScholarshipFor students studying to be nurses and perioperative nurses pursuing undergrad and grad degrees. Automotive Hall of Fame ScholarshipFor students who indicate a sincere interest in an automotive related career. AWG Minority Scholarship For WomenEncourages young minority women to pursue an education and later a career in the geosciences. AXA Achievements ScholarshipProvides more than $600K in annual scholarships to 52 students – one from each state. B Beacon Partners Healthcare IT ScholarshipsAwarded to a student pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in the IT Healthcare field. Best Buy ScholarshipFor students in grades 9-12 who plan to enter a full-time undergraduate program upon high school graduation. Burger King Scholars ProgramFor high school seniors who have part-time jobs and excel academically in school. Bennington Young Writers AwardsPoetry, fiction, nonfiction writing competitionC CIA Undergraduate Scholarship ProgramDeveloped to assist minority and disabled students, but open to all who meet the requirements. Coca-Cola Scholars ProgramFour-year achievement-based scholarships given to 250 high school seniors each year. D Davidson Fellows ScholarshipRecognizes and awards the extraordinary students who excel in math, science, and technology. Davis-Putter Scholarship FundNeed-based scholarships for college students are part of the progressive movement in their community. Dell Scholars ProgramFor students who demonstrate a desire and ability to overcome barriers and achieve their goals. Development Fund For Black Students in Science and TechnologyFor students studying science or technology at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Discovery ScholarshipAnnual scholarship for high school juniors to support continued education and training beyond high school. E Ed Bradley/ Ken Kashiwahara ScholarshipsOpen to full-time students who are pursuing careers in radio and television news. EMPOWER Scholarship AwardDesigned to increase diversity in the medical rehabilitation field by awarding students of color. ESA Foundation Computer and Video Game Scholarship ProgramFor minority and female students majoring in a field related to computer and video game arts. F Fulbright Scholar ProgramSends faculty and professionals abroad each year to lecture and conduct research. Future Engineers Scholarship ProgramFor students pursuing a career in engineering who shows outstanding academic performance. G Gates Millennium ScholarshipFunded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation; established to help low income minority students. Go On Girl Book Club ScholarshipSupports authors of the Black African Diaspora who want to write their way to college money. Google Anita Borg ScholarshipFor women who excel in computing and technology, and are active role models and leaders. H Halle Q. Brown ScholarshipFor African American women who have a minimum C average, and can demonstrate financial need. HBCU Study Abroad ScholarshipProvides travel opportunities for students of color who are traditionally under-represented in such programs Jacob K. Javits Fellowship ProgramProvides fellowships to students who excel in the arts, humanities, and social sciences. Javits-Frasier Teacher Scholarship FundTo increase diverse students’ access to talent development opportunities through teacher training. Jeannette Rankin Women’s Scholarship FundFor low-income women who have a vision of how their education will benefit themselves and their community. Joe Francis Haircare ScholarshipFor cosmetology and barber school students who can demonstrate a financial need. K KFC Colonel’s Scholars ProgramFor college-bound students who can demonstrate financial need, and have a GPA of at least 2.75. L Lincoln Forum Scholarship Essay ContestA writing contest pertaining to the life and times of Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War era. MMcKesson Pharmacy ScholarshipDesigned to assist pharmacy students who plan to continue their education.NNational Achievement ScholarshipEstablished in 1964 to provide recognition for outstanding African American high school students.National Black Police Association ScholarshipsFor students pursuing careers in law enforcement, criminal justice, and other related areas.National Institute of Health (NIH) Undergraduate ScholarshipFor students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are pursuing science and health-related research.National SMART GrantAvailable to full-time students who are majoring in science, math, technology, engineering, and more.PPMI Educational Foundation ScholarshipsEstablished for students in the field of project management or a project management related field.RRon Brown Scholar ProgramSeeks to identify African American high school seniors who will make significant contributions to society. Ronald Reagan College Leaders ScholarshipSeeks to recognize outstanding young people who are promoting American values on college campuses. SSiemen CompetitionCompetition for individual or team research projects in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology.STATE FARM INSURANCE Achievement Scholarships < Marshall College Fund ScholarshipsFor first-generation students majoring in business, finance, science, engineering, and more.Tri-Delta ScholarshipsFor students who excel in chapter and campus involvement,community service, academics, and more.Tylenol ScholarshipFor students pursuing a career in health care who can demonstrate leadership and academic qualities.UUnited Negro College Fund ScholarshipsAdministers 400 different scholarship programs so low-income families can afford college, tuition, and books.U.S. Bank Internet ScholarshipFor high school seniors planning to enroll or college freshmen, sophomores, and juniors already enrolled.USDA/1890 National Scholars ProgramFor students seeking a Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, food, or natural resource sciences and related majors.VVanguard Minority Scholarship ProgramProvides merit-based scholarships to minority students studying business, finance, economics, and more.William B. Ruggles Right To Work Journalism ScholarshipAvailable to undergraduate and graduate students who are majoring in journalism or a related field.Writer’s Digest Annual Short Story CompetitionContest for writers who can compose the best fictional short story, written in 1,500 words or less.Xerox Technical Minority Scholarship: For academic high-achievers in science, engineering, and information techScholarships for Students who Received Foster CareFoster Child Grant ProgramCovenant House ScholarshipEck and Lavada Sanders Memorial ScholarshipReverend W.P. Rowland Memorial ScholarshipRotary Club of Ft. Lauderdale South Scholarship - BCCHeavenly Ham Endowed ScholarshipBailey Family Endowed ScholarshipPeter Michael Ritzko Memorial AwardKentucky Foster and Adopted Children Tuition Waiver Award - NKUFoster Child Scholarship FundBailey Family Endowed ScholarshipRotary Club of Ft. Lauderdale South Scholarship - BCCChildren's Opportunity Group Scholarship - BCCBetterway Foundation ScholarshipCovenant House ScholarshipJohn Seita ScholarshipPeter Michael Ritzko Memorial AwardDarnall GU ScholarshipFoster Child Grant ProgramOsmond T. Jamerson '27 Memorial ScholarshipScholarships for Children of Single ParentsJames E. "Pete" Petersen ScholarshipDominion Peoples GrantRodney and Patricia Westveer ScholarshipFresh Start "Break the Cycle" ScholarshipNaomi ScholarshipDr. Dean K. and Helen S. Christensen Endowed ScholarshipKathleen McVey Memorial ScholarshipAnne M. Buscaglia ScholarshipKathryn Kyriopoulos Colemere Endowed ScholarshipNorris O. Roszel Family ScholarshipElizabeth Montague Averill ScholarshipKate Platt Memorial Endowed ScholarshipSara L. Zalzneck Honorary ScholarshipNew Horizons Scholarship - Nash Community CollegeCarolina Eagle/Budweiser Distributors ScholarshipSingle Parent Endowment Scholarship - WNCCLane-Morsani Memorial ScholarshipBessie C. Gilmer ScholarshipSoroptimist Intl. of Carson City Marge Patterson Memorial ScholarshipDay Family ScholarshipScholarships for Bilingual StudentsSpeech Pathologist Graduate ScholarshipVladimir and Olga Poder FellowshipClifford DeBaptiste ScholarshipDavid and Jane Falk ESL Scholarship - WCCBravo and Lopez ScholarshipVictor A. DeRose "Legacy of Philanthropy" ScholarshipVictor A. DeRose "Legacy of Philanthropy" ScholarshipDavid and Jane Falk ESL Scholarship - WCCClifford DeBaptiste ScholarshipSpeech Pathologist Graduate ScholarshipBravo and Lopez ScholarshipVladimir and Olga Poder FellowshipScholarships for Orphan / Parentless StudentsIris-Samuel Rothman ScholarshipCovenant House ScholarshipPeter Michael Ritzko Memorial AwardDarnall GU ScholarshipArnold Trust Fund AwardEck and Lavada Sanders Memorial ScholarshipReverend W.P. Rowland Memorial ScholarshipFirst Christian Church Fellowship Class ScholarshipBarbara S. Iannacone Memorial AwardMae Ferguson ScholarshipAdopted StudentsRichard and Janice Van Deelen ScholarshipIra S. Tate ScholarshipScholarships for New York City StudentsSeinfeld Scholarship ProgramSummary: From a different borough each year, a four-year, full tuition scholarship is given to New York City public high school graduates to attend the college of their choice. Eligibility: Must be a legal resident of New York City, and from the designated borough (Manhattan for 2009-10), graduating from a New York City public high school with a cumulative average of not less than 85. Upon graduation, plan to enroll in a full-time course of study leading to a bachelor's degree at any accredited four-year college or university and demonstrate financial need. Amount: Full tuition How to Apply: page.htm?ld=18Address:PENCIL 30 West 26th Street, 5th floor New York, NY 10010 Phone: 646-638-0565 Edward J. McFadden ScholarshipSummary: For high school seniors in Washington Heights or Inwood, NY.Eligibility: Must attend school in New York City, reside in Washington Heights or Inwood, NY (north of 155th Street), and have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and a record of community service, either paid or volunteer. Deadline: March 1 Amount: Varies How to Apply: See website for more information.Address:Attn: J. McFadden Scholarship Isabella Geriatric CenterMarketing Department 515 Audubon Avenue New York, NY 10040Phone: 212-342-9200 URL: scholarship/mcfadden.htmRonald McDonald House Charities U.S. Scholarship ProgramSummary: For students from communities with limited access to educational and career opportunities who have demonstrated academic achievement and community involvement.Eligibility: Must be a high school senior, younger than 21 years of age, eligible to attend a two- or four-year college or university with a full course of study and reside in a local chapter's geographic area (Please refer to to confirm which scholarship programs are offered in your county). Must be a legal resident of the U.S.Deadline: January 28, 2011Amount: $1,000How to Apply: Download application from Web site.Address:RMHC Scholarship ProgramScholarship Program Administrators P.O. Box 22376 Nashville, TN 37202URL: New York Times College Scholarship ProgramSummary: For New York City high school seniors demonstrating academic achievement, a commitment to learning—especially in the face of financial and other obstacles—and community service.Eligibility: Must be a senior attending a public, parochial or private high school in New York City.Deadline: October 17Amount: Up to $7,500 per year, renewable for three years.How to Apply: Download application from Web site.Address:The New York Times Scholarship Program 229 West 43rd Street New York, NY 10036-3959Phone: 212-556-1923URL: learning/students/scholarship/index.html Albert Shanker College Scholarship Fund Summary: Two hundred scholarships awarded to public high school graduates each year.Eligibility: New York City public high school seniors with high academic standing and demonstrated leadership in school and community. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements for Pell Grants (need-based).Deadline: See Web site for more information.Amount: $5,000 ($1,250 per year for four years of college)How to Apply: See your college counselor for an application.Address: Available through the United Federation of Teachers representative at your school.Phone: 212-529-2110URL: member/education/shankerNew York State Scholarship for Academic Excellence Summary: For New York State high school seniors, based on academic achievement.Eligibility: Graduating high school senior planning on enrolling in a full-time postsecondary institution. Must be a U.S. citizen or qualifying noncitizen and a New York State Resident.Deadline: DecemberAmount: $500–$1,500How to Apply: See your high school guidance counselor.URL: content.nsf/SFC/2/NYS_Scholarships_for_Academic_Excellence Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program Summary: For high school seniors who demonstrate academic excellence and show promise of continued excellence.Eligibility: Must be a graduating high school senior and a legal resident in the state he/she applies. Must be a U.S. citizen.URL: programs/iduesbyrd/index.htmlScholarships for New York City Students-AthletesChick Evans Caddie ScholarshipEligibility: For graduating high school seniors with financial need who have worked as golf caddies.Must be nominated by a golf club, have caddied for a minimum of two years, have completed the junior year of high school with above a B average and demonstrate financial need. Must attend a participating college.URL: The National Strength and Conditioning Association High School ScholarshipSummary: For high school seniors planning to major in a strength and conditioning field.Eligibility: Must be a high school senior, accepted into an accredited institution and planning to attend in the fall following high school graduation, have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and demonstrate a track record of community service.URL: Foundation/#HSSAMMY AwardSummary: For graduating high school senior athletes.Eligibility: Must demonstrate excellence in academics, athletics, leadership and community service.URL: sammy.sammy_scholarship.phpU.S. Bowling Congress ScholarshipsSummary: Various scholarships for high school and college student bowlers.Eligibility: Must demonstrate academic excellence and, in most cases, be a member of USBC. See Web site for a list of scholarship opportunities in each state.URL: scholarships/Patrick Kerr Skateboard ScholarshipSummary: For graduating high school seniors who are skateboarders.Eligibility: Must possess a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale, have U.S. citizenship and enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two- or four-year college/university. URL: Wendy's High School Heisman AwardSummary: For high school seniors who excel in academics, athletics and student leadership. Eligibility: Must be a high school senior with at least a B grade average and participate in at least one of the 27 sports officially sanctioned by the National Federation of State High Schools.URL: Scholarships for New York City Students-NutritionThe Vegetarian Resource Group College ScholarshipsSummary: For high school seniors who have promoted vegetarianism or veganism in school or community. Eligibility: Applicants must show compassion, courage and a strong commitment to promoting a peaceful world through a vegetarian diet and lifestyle.URL: student/scholar.htmScholarships for New York City Students-EducationPhi Delta Kappa International Prospective Educator ScholarshipSummary: For high school seniors and undergraduate college students interested in studying education. Eligibility: Must be a member of the future educators association. Must be either the child or grandchild of a Kappan, have a reference written by a Kappan, or have been selected to represent a local PDK chapter.URL: awards/prospective.htmScholarships for New York City Students-EngineeringHENAAC Student Leadership ?Award ScholarshipSummary: To address the immense in the United States to produce more domestic engineers and scientists. Eligibility: Must be planning to enroll at an accredited college or university and have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Noncitizens may apply. URL: scholarsScholarships for New York City Students-Family AffiliationFamilies of Freedom Scholarship FundSummary: For a number of different scholarships that support studies at accredited postsecondary institutions. Eligibility: Must be a dependent of someone killed or permanently disabled in the 9/11 attacks, or during the rescue activities relating to those attacks.URL: New York State Memorial ScholarshipsSummary: For children or financial dependents of deceased firefighters, volunteer firefighters, police officers, peace officers or emergency medical service workers who have died as a result of injuries sustained in the line of duty in service to the state of New York. Eligibility: Must be a graduating High School senior or GED recipient planning to attend a post-secondary institution in New York State.URL: content.nsf/SFC/2/NYS_Memorial_ScholarshipsNew York State Regents Awards for Children of Deceased and Disabled VeteransSummary: For students whose parents served in he U.S. armed forces during specific periods of war or national emergency.Eligibility: Must be the dependent of a disabled or deceased veteran, POW, MIA or recipient of an expeditionary medal for participation in specific operations. The veteran must currently be a New York State resident or have been a New York state resident at the time of death. URL: content.nsfTriangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire Memorial ScholarshipsSummary: For New York State students who are dependents of parents or guardians presently receiving disability benefit payments from New York State Workers’ Compensation Law for Permanent Total or Permanent Partial Disability. Eligibility: Must be a resident of New York state and be in academic good standing.URL: scholarship.htmlNBFAA Youth Scholarship ProgramSummary: For students with a parent or guardian who is a full-time public safety officer (police/fire). Awards are based on a combination of academic achievement, national test scores, extracurricular participation and an essay. Eligibility: Must be a graduating high school senior and accepted for admission to an accredited college or university. Parent or guardian must be a full-time public safety officer (police/fire), including a volunteer member of a fire department. URL: pubsafety/yspIOUE Local 94 ScholarshipSummary: For children of IOUE Local 94 union members with up-to-date dues paid. Eligibility: Must be a child of a member of the IOUE Local 94 in New York. Phone: 212-331-1836 URL: page.cfm?id=50Scholarships for New York City Students-Financial NeedEagle Foundation ScholarshipSummary: To help exceptional young men and women prepare to become effective future leaders committed to making the world a better place.Eligibility: Must be a high school senior with a GPA of at least 3.4, have a combined SAT math and verbal score of 1,200 or above, require financial assistance, hold recognized leadership positions in the school and community and be seeking to make this world a better place. Must also reside in CT, NJ or NY, and live within two hour drive of Eagle Office in Greenwich, CT.URL: Atlas Shrugged Essay ContestSummary: For High School seniors to write essays on topic related to Ayn Rand's Atlas Shrugged.Eligibility: One entry per high school student. Noncitizens may apply. URL: Fountainhead Essay ContestSummary: An essay on a topic related to Ayn Rand's The Fountainhead. Eligibility: Must be a high school junior or senior. International students and noncitizens may apply. URL: Rice ScholarshipSummary: For high school seniors who plan to go to college. Eligibility: Must attend high school in the metro areas of New York, New Jersey, Chicago, Miami Dade and Broward counties, Los Angeles, Orange county or San Francisco/ San Jose. Must submit an essay on the topic provided in English or Spanish and be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident with a Social Security number.URL: scholarshipHoratio Alger National Scholarship ProgramSummary: For high school students who are committed to using there degrees in service to others.Eligibility: Must be a high school senior with a minimum 2.0 GPA, involved in extracurricular activities with demonstrated integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity pursuing college. Must have critical financial need ($50,000 and lower) and a U.S. citizen.URL: scholarships/index.cfmMensa Education and Research Foundation ScholarshipSummary: To foster human intelligence for the benefit of humanity by encouraging research into the characteristics and use of intelligence.Eligibility: Must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States planning to enroll in a degree program at an accredited U.S. institution of higher learning. Must reside in a participating America Mensa local group area.URL: am/Template.cfm?section=scholarships1 Oakseed Ministries Essay ContestSummary: Essay contest focusing on the implications of a lost childhood.Eligibility: For students in three age categories (under 12, 13–17, and 18–22). Must submit an essay from the given choices that is an original, unpublished work. URL: Signet Classics Student Scholarship Essay ContestSummary: For students to write an essay on a specified topic concerning one of the Signet Literacy Classics.Eligibility: Must be an 11th- or 12th-grade full-time student, either attending a U.S. high school or being homeschooled, who is between the ages of 16 and 18 and a resident of the United States. Phone: 212-366-2372 URL: us.static/html/services-academic/essayhome.htmlStraight Forward Media Mesothelioma Memorial ScholarshipSummary: To honor the thousands of people who have died from mesothelioma due to exposure to asbestos.Eligibility: Must attend or plan to attend a two- or four-year college or university, vocational/technical school, continuing education program, ministry training or job-skills training program. URL: meso/mesothelioma-memorial.phpZeta Phi Beta Sorority General Undergraduate ScholarshipSummary: For graduating high school seniors and undergraduate college students who are attending or planning to enter a college or university as full time.Eligibility: Must have proof of enrollment/university acceptance. URL: nef The Chick and Sophie Major Memorial Duck Calling ContestSummary: For any high school senior in the United States who can call ducks. Eligibility: Must use four duck calls (hail, feed, comeback and mating) in 90 seconds. URL: index.php?fuseaction=p0004.&mod=45Elder & Leemaur Publishers ScholarshipSummary: For high school juniors or seniors planning to attend a college or university in the United States or Canada, or current undergraduates.Eligibility: Must submit an essay that answers one of the questions provided in no more than 500 words. Noncitizens may apply. URL: contentuwsotherscholarships.phpElks National Foundation Scholarship Most Valuable Student CompetitionSummary: Applicants will be judged on leadership and financial need and will advance through local, district, and state competitions to reach the national competition. Eligibility: Must be a high school senior who is a U.S. citizen and will be pursuing a four-year degree full-time at a U.S. college or university. Must take SAT and ACT.URL: enf/scholars/mvs.cfm Frank O’Neill Memorial ScholarshipSummary: For students planning to attend a university, college, trade school, technical institute, vocational training or other postsecondary education program. Eligibility: Must submit an essay on the topic provided. Must not already be receiving or awarded a full-tuition scholarship or waiver from another source. International students may apply. URL: scholarship_form.htmlHolocaust Remembrance Project’s Essay ContestSummary: Essay contest designed to engage students on the history of the Holocaust.Eligibility: For students currently enrolled in high school. Must submit an essay on a topic provided. Must be a resident of the United States or Mexico. Noncitizens may apply.URL: holocaust.John Jay College of Criminal Justice (CUNY) ScholarshipsSummary: For students accepted to and entering their freshman year at John Jay College of Criminal Justice. Eligibility: See website for more information. URL: jjay.cuny.edu/1200.php#JusticeKaplan/Newsweek "My Turn" Essay CompetitionSummary: An essay contest for high school students to reflect on their personal experiences that have shaped their lives.Eligibility: Must be a High School senior. URL: essayNational Peace Essay ContestSummary: For high school students in a high school correspondence program. Eligibility: For homeschooled ninth- to 12th-grade students. Noncitizens may apply. URL: ed/npec/?index.htmlStraightForward Media Dale E. Fridell Memorial ScholarshipSummary: For students currently attending or aspiring to attend a university, college, trade school, technical institute, vocational training, or other postsecondary education program. Eligibility: Must submit an essay on the topic provided. May not have already been receiving or awarded a full-tuition scholarship or waiver from another source. International students may apply. URL: fridellNew York State Fraternal Order of Police FoundationSummary: For New York high school students, based on a lottery drawing. Eligibility: Must be a high school senior living in New York State. URL: events/scholarship. ScholarshipSummary: For students currently attending or planning to attend an accredited U.S. college. Eligibility: Must have a GPA of at least 3.0 and be in good standing at the current institution. Homeschooled and international students may apply. URL: scholarship-status. Scholarships Summary: Random drawing to ease stress of searching for scholarship.Eligibility: Must enroll at an accredited college or university.URL: scholarship.cfmAmerican Fire Sprinkler Association ScholarshipSummary: For high school seniors who plan to further their education at a college, university, or certified trade school in the United States. Eligibility: Must be a High School senior and legal U.S. resident.URL: Scholarships for New York City Students-Leadership/Community ServiceFSCNY Scholarship ProgramSummary: For college-bound public high school seniors from New York City and surrounding New York counties. Eligibility: Must demonstrate academic achievement or improvement and school leadership. Must have completed at least 150 hours of community service each year of high school.URL: scholar.htmKohl’s Kids Who Care ScholarshipSummary: For young people who have made exceptional volunteer efforts in the past year.Eligibility: Must be between the ages of 6 and 18 years old and be nominated by a parent, educator or community member. Must be a U.S. resident.URL: munityrelations/scholarsship/program-information.aspPrudential Spirit of Community AwardSummary: To honor middle level and high school students for outstanding service to others at the local, state and national level.Eligibility: Students in grades 5-12 who live in the United States and have conducted a volunteer service activity in the past year. American students who live elsewhere but whose parents or guardians are legal voting residents of one of the 50 states of Washington, D.C., are also eligible.URL: of Tomorrow ScholarshipSummary: For high school seniors who demonstrate leadership through strong academic performance, extracurricular activities, and community service. Eligibility: Must be graduating in June of the year of application and planning to attend a New York state-accredited postsecondary educational institution, have earned at least a B average over seven semesters, and demonstrate academic and community leadership. URL: ny/nyStore/cgi-bin/ProdSubEV_Cat_333654_NavRoot_305.htmUrban Financial Services Coalition New YorkSummary: For students interested in pursuing a career in business financial services or a related field.Eligibility: Must be a high school senior with a B or 80 percent grade average planning to attend an accredited two or four year college or university. Leadership and community service are required.URL: Skandalaris Family FoundationSummary: For students characterized by their special talents, leadership skills, unselfish ways, strong values, and commitment to excellence. The majority of our college scholarships will be granted to residents of the state of Michigan. Eligibility: Must be a high school senior or undergraduate college student with U.S. citizenship planning to enroll in an accredited college/university. Must have a minimum GPA of 3.5, minimum ACT score of 27, and/or SAT score of 1,800 (includes writing section) and be involved in school, athletic and community activities. URL: The Princeton Prize in Race RelationsSummary: To recognize, support and encourage the young people who have demonstrated a commitment to advancing the cause of positive race relations. Eligibility: Must be currently enrolled in grades 9–12 and have been actively involved in a volunteer activity in the past 12 months that has had a significant impact on race relations in his or her school or community. URL: princeton.edu/pprizeDiscover Scholarship ProgramSummary: For high school juniors who demonstrate accomplishments in community service and leadership and have faced a significant roadblock or challenge. For use at any type of post–high school education. Eligibility: Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and a high school junior with a minimum GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale for 9th and 10th grades. URL: data/philanthropy/tribute.shtml Coca-Cola Scholars ProgramSummary: For high school seniors who demonstrate leadership and excellence as exemplified through academic achievement and extracurricular activities, including commitment to community service. Eligibility: Must be a high school senior with a minimum GPA of 3.0 at the end of junior year and planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. postsecondary institution. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. URL: Scholarships for New York City Students-LGBTRoy Scrivner Memorial Research GrantTyron Garner Memorial FellowshipLambda LGBT Alumni Association Scholarship - USCLGBT Scholarship - Hofstra UniversityMildred Elizabeth McGinnis Endowed ScholarshipJohn C. Burton AwardKalyn Smith-Tranquil'son Memorial ScholarshipMichael A. Zamperini/ W. Clay Burchell Endowed ScholarshipLEAGUE Foundation ScholarshipSummary: For high school seniors who have been accepted to a two- or four-year college or university in the United States and who identify as a gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender. Eligibility: Must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident, have a minimum GPA of 3.0, and be actively and substantially involved in community service. URL: scholarships/index.cfmPFLAG Youth Scholarship ProgramSummary: To provide support to young people coping in often adverse school environments.Eligibility: Must be a graduating high school senior who is self-identified as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender or is a supporter of LGBT people demonstrating interest in the LGBT community. Noncitizens may apply. URL: The Point Foundation ScholarshipSummary: For underprivileged students, especially those who have been abandoned by family and other support systems because of their sexual orientation or gender identification.Eligibility: Must plan to attend an accredited college or university in the United States, demonstrate proven leadership skills and excellent scholastic achievements, and have a minimum GPA of 3.5. Noncitizens may apply. URL: Transgender Scholarship and Legacy FundSummary: For transgender-identified students in the helping and caring professions. Eligibility: Must be a full- or part-time student at an accredited college, university, or institution in the United States, be out as transgender to your academic community, and demonstrate a commitment or contribution to the transgender communities. URL: Messenger-Anderson Journalism ScholarshipSummary: For self-identified lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender college undergraduates. Eligibility: Must be attending or accepted by an accredited four-year college or university and majoring in or planning a career in journalism and have a 2.8 GPA. Must be a member of the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force. Winners participate in an eight-week intern program at the Task Force office in New York City.\URL: about_us/interns_and_fellows/messenger-andersonLive Out Loud Educational ScholarshipSummary: For LGBT youth pursuing a college degree from an accredited college, university, or technical/vocational program. Eligibility: Must be a graduating senior in high school who identifies as LGBT, has good academic credentials, leadership, and community service involvement, and demonstrates financial need. Must reside in NY, NJ or CT.URL: Scholarships for New York City Students-Media/CommunicationsNew York Women in Communications Inc. Foundation 2009 Scholarship ProgramSummary: Based on academic achievement, need, demonstrated leadership participation in school and community service. Work experience, aspirations, unusual personal and family circumstances are looked at.Eligibility: For high school seniors who are permanent residents of NY, NJ, CT or PA. Must be declaring a major in a communications-related field, including but not limited to advertising, broadcasting, communications, English, film, journalism, marketing, new media, or public relations. Must have an overall GPA of 3.2 or better (or the high school equivalent). If they fulfill eligibility requirements, they may attend college outside of said state. URL: foundation/scholarships.htmlDr. James L. Lawson Memorial ScholarshipSummary: For students who have an amateur radio license and who are interested in amateur radio and planning a career in communications or electronics. Must demonstrate financial need. Eligibility: Must live in NY, CT, MA, RI, ME, VT, or NH and must plan to attend a college in one of those states. URL: programs/scholarshipScholarships for New York City Students-MinorityAmerican Chemical Society Scholars ProgramSummary: For underrepresented minority students who wish to enter the field of chemistry or a related field such as toxicology or chemical technology. Based on need, academic merit, career objective, and leadership and community involvement. Eligibility: Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, have a minimum GPA of 3.0, and demonstrate need. Must show intent to major and work in chemical science or chemical technology if not doing so already. URL: Foundation ScholarshipSummary: For high school seniors who are members of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ). Intended course of study must be the communications field, preferably journalism.Eligibility: Must be an African-American high school senior with student membership to the NABJ (high school membership, $35), at least 3.0 GPA. Must work on the campus newspaper.URL: programs/scholarships/story/?55p-813c.phpThe New York Urban League Whitney M. Young, Jr. Memorial ScholarshipSummary: For African-American, Latino, Asian or Native American high school graduates or GED recipients with excellent character and proven leadership ability. Eligibility: Must be a resident of New York City and admitted to an accredited college in pursuit of a bachelor's or associate's degree. Must be a high school graduate with a cumulative average of 80 or a cumulative GED of 250. URL: nyul_scholarships.htmlXerox Technical Minority ScholarshipSummary: For minority students planning a major or career in chemistry, information management, computing and software systems, material science, printing management science, laser optics, physics or engineering.Eligibility: Must be an African American, Asian, Pacific Islander, Native American, Alaskan or Hispanic student who is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, with a minimum GPA of 3.0, URL: why_xerox/scholarship.aspxNational Action Council for Minorities in Engineering ScholarshipSummary: Scholarships through specific colleges for students majoring in engineering. Eligibility: Must be a minority student who is a U.S. citizen and enroll in an engineering program at partner university, maintain GPA between 2.5 and 2.8 and register for NACME's student online resume directory. URL: scholarshipsHispanic Scholarship Fund/General College ScholarshipSummary: Four scholarships offered for graduating high school seniors of Hispanic heritage. Eligibility: Must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident with a valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551, planning to enroll at an accredited college, with at least a 3.0 GPA. Must apply for federal financial aid using the FAFSA form. URL: Scholarships.aspx?id=426Hispanic Heritage Youth AwardsSummary: For Hispanic graduating high school seniors who demonstrate academic achievement, leadership, and community service. Eligibility: Must be a Hispanic high school senior with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and a permanent U.S. resident or citizen. URL: youth.phpUnited Negro College FundSummary: For a variety of scholarships available to African American students. Some are for specific colleges and/or specific fields. Eligibility: Varies URL: scholarships/index.aspThurgood Marshall College Fund Thurgood Marshall College FundSummary: For African American high school seniors to pursue any course of study at historically black colleges or universities (must be a TMCF member school). Eligibility: Must be an African American high school senior with a minimum GPA of 3.0, an SAT score of 1,650, or ACT score of 25. Must be recommended by their High School as academically exceptional or outstanding in the creative and performing arts. Must be a U.S. citizen. URL: students/scholarships-programs.htmRon Brown ScholarshipSummary: For African American high school seniors who demonstrate academic merit, leadership, community service, and financial need. Eligibility: Must be an African American high school senior and a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. URL: New York State Native American Education UnitSummary: For Native American students for use at a two- or four-year college or vocational institution. Eligibility: Must be on the tribal roll of a New York state tribe or have a parent who is on the roll. Tribes include members of the Iroquoian tribes (St. Regis, Mohawk, Oneida, Onondage, Cay Uga, Seneca Nation, Tonawanda Band of Seneca and Tuscarona) the Shinnecock tribe and Poospatuck tribe.URL: emsc.rss/natamer/studentaid.htmlThe National Strength and Conditioning Association Minority ScholarshipSummary: To support higher education of students pursuing a career in the strength and conditioning field. Eligibility: Must be a High School student with at least a 3.0 GPA.URL: NSCAFoundation/grants.shtmlLos Padres FoundationSummary: Multiple scholarship opportunities available to Puerto Rican/Latino students for use at a two- or four-year school. Eligibility: Must be a Hispanic student with a 3.0 GPA or higher and a U.S. citizen or legal resident. URL: LPFapplications/homepage.htmlHerbert Lehman Education Fund College ScholarshipSummary: For African American students who are planning to pursue undergraduate or law degrees. Eligibility: Must be a U.S. citizen, have potential as evidenced by the high school academic records, test scores, and personal essay, and be of excellent character with strong recommendations from teachers, community representatives, or employers. URL: content.aspx?article=32Helen Abbott Community Service AwardsSummary: For high school seniors of Arab descent with a strong devotion to community service, selfless acts of care and interest in improving the quality of life for others.Eligibility: Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident of Arab descent, have a minimum GPA of 3.0, and plan to enter a college or university program. URL: foundation/154/student-resource-centerColumbus Citizens Foundation ?College ScholarshipSummary: In memory of Italian ancestors who came to America to build better lives for themselves and their families and in hope that future generations of Italian Americans will honor those who came before them by upholding values of love of country, family and tireless work ethic.Eligibility: Students of Italian descent who are from a household where the total income does not exceed $25,000, demonstrates community service and has at least a 3.25 GPA. Student must be from the states of MD, PA, VT, RI, NY, NJ, DE, DL, ME, MA, NH or CT. URL: scollege.shtmlAPS Scholarship for Minority Undergraduate Physics MajorsSummary: To increase the number of underrepresented minorities obtaining degrees in physics. Provides funding and mentoring to enhance education and preparation for success in various careers. Eligibility: Must be an African American, Hispanic American, or Native American U.S. citizen or permanent resident who is majoring or planning to major in physics. URL: programs/minorities/honors/scholarship/index.cfmScholarships for New York City Students-BoroughSeinfeld Scholarship ProgramSummary: From a different borough each year, a four-year, full tuition scholarship is given to New York City public high school graduates to attend the college of their choice. Eligibility: Must be a legal resident of New York City, and from the designated borough (Manhattan for 2009-10), graduating from a New York City public high school with a cumulative average of not less than 85. Upon graduation, plan to enroll in a full-time course of study leading to a bachelor's degree at any accredited four-year college or university and demonstrate financial need. URL: page.htm?ld=18Edward J. McFadden ScholarshipSummary: For high school seniors in Washington Heights or Inwood, NY.Eligibility: Must attend school in New York City, reside in Washington Heights or Inwood, NY (north of 155th Street), and have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and a record of community service, either paid or volunteer. URL: scholarship/mcfadden.htmScholarships for New York City Students-ScienceNational Institutes of Health Undergraduate Scholarship ProgramSummary: For students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are committed to careers in biomedical, behavioral, or social science research. Eligibility: Must commit to working at NIH during the summer and as a full-time employee after graduation. Must be a U.S. citizen, national or qualified noncitizen with exceptional financial need and a minimum GPA of 3.5 (or in the top 5 percent of the class). Must be enrolled or accepted as a full-time student at an accredited, four-year undergraduate institution. URL: ugsp.home.asp?m=00The Eileen J. Garrett ScholarshipSummary: For undergraduate and graduate students who are completing parapsychology degrees or conducting parapsychological research as part of their degree requirements. Eligibility: Must demonstrate a previous interest in parapsychology by including writing samples on the subject with the application form. URL: dynamic/040200.htmlIntel Science Talent SearchSummary: For high school seniors to compete nationally with original projects in a wide range of mathematics and science disciplines. Eligibility: Must be a high school student and U.S. citizen who is planning to study electronic engineering, mechanical engineering, applied sciences, computer science or a related field. URL: education/stsSiemens Competition in Math, Science & TechnologySummary: For high school seniors to compete for college scholarships with individual or team research projects. Eligibility: Must complete a science, math, engineering or technologies research project and plan a career/major in science or mathematics. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. URL: en/competition.htmXerox Technical Minority ScholarshipSummary: For minority students planning a major or career in chemistry, information management, computing and software systems, material science, printing management science, laser optics, physics or engineering.Eligibility: Must be an African American, Asian, Pacific Islander, Native American, Alaskan or Hispanic student who is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, with a minimum GPA of 3.0, URL: why_xerox/scholarship.aspxTylenol ScholarshipSummary: For high school seniors planning to pursue a career in health care. Eligibility: Must plan to pursue a career in health care and exhibit leadership qualities. URL: page.jhtml?id=tylenol/news/subptyschol.incNew York State Grange Denise ScholarshipSummary: For students with an undergraduate major or career interest in agriculture or a related field. Eligibility: Must be a Grange member with demonstrated financial need and must reside, be accepted to, and attend college in New York state. URL: education.htmlNew York State Academy of Family Physicians Scholarship ProgramSummary: For high school seniors who are considering a career in family medicine. Eligibility: Must be nominated by a family physician who is a member of the New York State Academy of Family Physicians. URL: Scholarships for New York City Students-Social JusticeACLU StandUp for Freedom ContestSummary: Poster and blog contest focusing on civil liberties. Eligibility: Must produce a poster or blog that relates to one of three civil liberties themes. See Web site for more information.URL: standup/contest/contest_rules.htmlPatrick Charnon Memorial ScholarshipSummary: For students who value tolerance, compassion and respect for all other people in their community and demonstrate their commitment to these values in an essay. Eligibility: Must be admitted or enrolled full-time in an undergraduate program at a four-year U.S. college. Noncitizens may apply. URL: charnon.htmlDavis-Putter Scholarship FundSummary: For students actively working for peace and justice. Eligibility: Must demonstrate financial need and participation in expanding civil rights, economic justice and international solidarity. Must plan to enroll at an accredited college or university. Noncitizens may apply. URL: Barbara Wiedner and Dorothy Vandercook Peace ScholarshipSummary: For high school seniors and college freshmen who participate in activities relating to peace and social justice, nuclear disarmament issues, and conflict resolution. Eligibility: Must be a high school senior or college freshman. International students may apply. URL: scholarshipsScholarships for New York City Students-DisabilitiesAnne Ford and Allegra Ford Scholarship Summary: For high school seniors with a learning disability who are planning to pursue an undergraduate degree. Eligibility: Must demonstrate financial need and be a U.S. citizen with a minimum GPA of 3.0. URL: , I Can Foundation for Exceptional Children AwardSummary: For students between 2 and 21 years old with a disability. Award categories include academics, arts, athletics, community service, employment, extracurricular activities, independent living skills, self-advocacy, and technology. Eligibility: Must be a youth up to 21 years old and be nominated.URL: cec.Content/NavigationMenu/AboutCEC/YesICanFoundation/default.htmStony Wold-Herbert Fund, Inc.Summary: For students with respiratory or pulmonary problems who live or go to school in Brooklyn, Bronx, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island. Eligibility: Must plan to enroll in an academic or technical training program and demonstrate financial need.Deadline: See website for more information. URL: stonywold-New York State Readers Aid ProgramSummary: For visually or hearing-impaired students to pay for note takers, readers, or interpreters while attending a two- or four-year college. Eligibility: Must have severe to profound hearing loss or a speech discrimination of less than 70 percent or be legally blind. Must be a resident of New York state. URL: vesid.lsn/financialaid.htmNational Federation for the Blind ScholarshipsSummary: For legally blind high school seniors planning to pursue a full-time postsecondary course of study in a degree program at a U.S. institution. Eligibility: Must be legally blind in both eyes, and residing in the U.S. or Puerto Rico.URL: nfb/scholarship_program.asp?SnID=861717Lighthouse Scholarships and Career AwardsSummary: For outstanding students who have overcome the challenges of vision loss. Eligibility: Must be legally blind and planning to attend a higher education institution. URL: aboutus/lighthouse-events/scholarships-and-career-awardsJackson-Stricks ScholarshipSummary: For physically challenged students pursuing academic study or vocational training leading to independent living. Eligibility: Must attend college in New York metropolitan area.URL: services_scholarships.htmFerdinand Torres ScholarshipSummary: For legally blind high school seniors accepted to a full-time undergraduate program. Preference given to applicants residing in the New York City metropolitan area and to new immigrants to the United States. Eligibility: Must be legally blind, demonstrate financial need, and be a U.S. resident. Noncitizens may apply. URL: section.asp?DocumentID=2962Deaf Queer Youth Scholarship FundSummary: For self-identified deaf lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex college-bound youth who have showed commitment to social change. Eligibility: Must be deaf or hard of hearing, identify and be out as a LGBTIQ youth, be under 25 years old, currently enrolled in high school or college, a U.S. citizen, and have at least a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale. URL: munities/youth/scholarships/index.htmlCystic Fibrosis Scholarship FundSummary: Based on educational achievement, leadership and financial need.Eligibility: For high school seniors with cystic fibrosis planning to attend an undergraduate college, university, or vocational school. Must be diagnosed with cystic fibrosis. URL: Barbara Davies Troisi FoundationSummary: For students with reading and learning disabilities, primarily in New York and New Jersey. Eligibility: Must have reading or learning disabilities. Deadline: Varies Amount: $1,000–$2,000 How to Apply: Contact program sponsor for information. Address:Barbara Davies Troisi Foundation 230 Park Avenue New York, NY 10169Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing College Scholarship AwardSummary: For students with moderate to profound bilateral hearing loss admitted to a college or university program that primarily enrolls students with normal hearing. Eligibility: Must demonstrate a serious commitment to academic and career excellence, must have unaided puretone average of 500, 1,000, and 2,000 Hz, and be committed to using spoken language. URL: DesktopDefault.aspx?p=College_Scholarship_AwardsScholarships for New York City Students-Arts Writers of the Future ContestSummary: For new and amateur writers of short stories or novelettes of science fiction or fantasy.Eligibility: Open to students who have not professionally published a novel or short story. To be eligible, entries must be works of prose, up to 17,000 words in length.URL: rules.htmThe Random House Creative Writing Competition For New York City Public High School SeniorsSummary: For New York City public high school students.Eligibility: Must be a high school senior attending a New York City public high school. Original literary composition must be submitted in the genre of poetry/spoken word, fiction/drama, personal essay/memoir, or graphic novel. All submissions must be typed, double-spaced, and no longer than ten pages with a minimum font size of 12 point. All pages must also be numbered. A four-page minimum is recommended in the fiction/drama category. There is no minimum for the other categories.URL: creativewritingLulu.Poetry ContestSummary: For all poets.Eligibility: Contest open to individual persons who are 18 or older as of the time of their initial entry. Your poem(s) must be in English, your poems must be your original work, and you must not assign or license to any other party any copyrights or other rights in your poems. Poems should not contain material that is unlawful, obscene, defamatory, pornographic, harassing, threatening, harmful, invasive of privacy or publicity rights, abusive, inflammatory, or otherwise objectionable. Proper spelling and grammar also help. Previous winners of the Lulu Poetry Yearly Contest grand prize are not eligible to win the Yearly Contest again. Noncitizens may apply.URL: contest/contest.aspWe the Living Essay ContestSummary: For high school 10th, 11th and 12th graders to write an essay on Ayn Rand's We the Living.Eligibility: Must be in the 10th, 11th or 12th grade. International students and noncitizens may apply.URL: Essay ContestSummary: An essay written on a topic related to Ayn Rand's AnthemEligibility: Must be in the 8th, 9th or 10th grade. International students and noncitizens may apply.URL: Art & Writing AwardsSummary: Four young artists and writers in grades 7-12 to submit recently created visual art and writing for competition.Eligibility: Must be enrolled in grades 7–12 in the United States. Noncitizens may apply. Artwork and writing must be created in the past spring semester or this summer to qualify.URL: Barbara Mandigo Kelly Peace Poetry AwardSummary: To encourage poets to explore and illuminate positive visions of peace and the human spirit.Eligibility: Must submit up to three original, unpublished poems in English. Noncitizens may apply.URL: menu/programs/awards-&-contests/bmk-contest/index.htmAFSA National High School Essay ContestSummary: For high school students to write an essay on a specified topic related to the American Foreign Service. Eligibility: Must be a high school student in grades 9–12 attending a public, private, parochial school, home school, or participating in ahigh school correspondence program in the United States.URL: essaycontestGlenn Miller Scholarship Summary: For instrumentalists and vocalists. May be used for any education and related expenses.Eligibility: For graduating high school seniors or first-year college students who intend to make music a central part of their future lives.URL: scholarship.htmlBMI John Lennon Scholarship Summary: For songwriters between the ages of 15 and 25 who are working in any genre of music.Eligibility: Must be a current student or alumnus/alumna of one of the schools listed on the application or participate through a local National Association for Music Education (MENC) collegiate chapter of their school. Must submit original song with lyrics accompanied by whatever instrumentation is chosen by applicant.URL: foundation/program/john_lennon_scholarshipsAmerican Harlequin Dance ScholarshipSummary: For dancers between the ages of 15 and 21.Eligibility: Must be a U.S. or Canadian citizen, and be enrolled in a public or private dance school program at the time of the application.URL: americanenglish/index.asp?section=67&page=407Swackhamer Disarmament Video ContestSummary: For high school students with an interest in film and global peace and security. Eligibility: Open to all ages.URL: goto/videocontestNew York State Art Teachers Association ScholarshipsSummary: For graduating high school seniors who are students of a NYSATA member and intend to pursue a career in visual arts.Eligibility: Must be accepted by an art school or college art program.URL: scholarships.phpNational Sculpture Society ScholarshipSummary: For students of figurative or representational sculpture.Eligibility: Must submit 8–10 images of work on CD and demonstrate financial need. Noncitizens may apply.URL: nss/index.cfm/method/main.scholarshipsFederal Junior Duck Stamp Design ContestSummary: A drawing/painting competition for K–12 students.Eligibility: Must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident. Entry must be contestant's original, hand-drawn creation and may not be traced or copied from a photograph or other artist's published work.URL: duckstamps/junior/junior.htmThe Christophers’ Annual Poster Contest for High School StudentsSummary: For high school students in grades 9–12 to create an original poster.Eligibility: Must be a U.S. citizen and submit original artwork addressing the theme listed on the websiteURL: page.aspx?pid=274World Studio Foundation ScholarshipSummary: For students whose aim are to increase diversity in the creative professions and foster social and environmental responsibility in the artists, designers and studios of tomorrow. Fort the benefit of minority and economically disadvantaged.Eligibility: Must show proof of acceptance to an accredited college in the United States and application for financial aid. Available to students with a minimum GPA of 2.0 who are preparing to study the arts. Must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident in possession of a green card.URL: scholarships Illustrators of the Future ContestSummary: Open to new science fiction and fantasy artists world wideEligibility: Open to entrants from all nations who have not previously published illustrations or paintings in nationally distributed media.URL: rules.htm#illusScholarships for New York City Students-VocationalAutomotive Hall of Fame ScholarshipSummary: For students with an automotive career interest. Eligibility: Must be a U.S. citizen accepted at an accredited college, university or trade school within the United States at the time of application (trade school should equal a two-year associate program) with at least a 3.0 GPA. URL: scholarships.phpScholarships for New York City Students-WomenYoung Women in Public Affairs AwardSummary: For young women interested in pursing careers in government, public policy, and community organizations who is committed to the volunteer sector and dedicated to the advancement of the status of women. Eligibility: Must be a female pre-college/university student between 16 and 20 years old. International students may apply. URL: site/PageServer?pagename=prog_ed_lead_ydSociety of Women Engineers Scholarship ProgramSummary: Multiple scholarships available for female high school seniors planning to major in engineering or a related field. Eligibility: Accepted four enrollment in a Baccalaureate ABET/CSAB accredited engineering or computer science degree program, have at least a 3.5 GPA and be permanent U.S. citizen.URL: scholarshipsJFEW ?migrés in the Health Sciences ScholarshipsSummary: For female émigrés from the former Soviet Union to train in medicine, dentistry, dental hygiene, nursing, pharmacy, occupational and physical therapy, physician assistant, CVT, and sonography programs. Eligibility: Must be a female from the former Soviet Union, live in New York City or the counties of Nassau, Suffolk, or Westchester. Must already be enrolled in or about to enroll in a full-time health science program within that geographic area, as well as be in good standing and demonstrate financial need. URL: jfew.programs.scholarships.phpList of Scholarships for SeniorsRashawn Brazell Memorial FundNew York Times College ScholarshipAlbert Shanker UFT College ScholarshipWorld of Expression Scholarship- Random HouseMetro PCS ScholarshipTime Warner CableJames Patterson College Book BucksTarget All Around ScholarshipBest Buy Community ScholarshipNegro Spirituals Scholarship FoundationSEIU Lottery Scholarship ProgramMilton Fischer Scholarship for Innovation and CreativityVoice of Democracy Scholarship CompetitionAmerican Legion National High School Oratorical ContestEagle Scout of the Year ScholarshipSusan G. Komen for the Cure College ScholarshipVentures Scholars ProgramAlphonse A. Miele ScholarshipBalanced Man Scholarship - University of Nebraska, OmahaBalanced Man Scholarship - Georgia AlphaBalanced Man Scholarship - University of Nevada, RenoBalanced Man Scholarship - University of OregonBalanced Man Scholarship - University of Tennessee, MartinProStart Scholarship - Johnson Wales UniversityScholarships for Documented StudentsDescription of ScholarshipsAAMC-Nickens Medical Student ScholarshipsEligibility:?Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident alien?Must be entering the third year of study in a LCME-accredited U.S. medical school in fall 2011?Students enrolled in combined degree programs (such as M.D./Ph.D) are eligible when they are entering their third year of medical school.Award: (5) $5,000Deadline: May 4, 2012Website: ! U.S. Education FundEligibility:?Applicants may be college freshman, sophomores, juniors, or seniors attending a Hispanicservinginstitution with a 2.5 or 3.0 GPA.?Dependent upon the specific scholarship?Pursuing a degree in a business-related field.?Selected students must attend the Adelante! Leadership institute and participate in a summerinternship.?Check website for more eligibility requirementsAward: VariesDeadline: TBAWebsite: All- Ink ScholarshipEligibility:?Students who apply must be a United States citizen or permanent resident with a minimum 2.5Grade Point Average.?Qualified applicants must be enrolled or planning to participate in an accredited college oruniversity program during the spring 2010 or Fall 2011 term or full-year 2010-2011 school year?Check website for more eligibility requirementsAward: $5,000Deadline: TBAWebsite: Bar Association (ABA) - Legal Opportunity Scholarship FundEligibility:?The applicant must be an entering, first-year law student in the 2012 academic year. Only students beginning law school in the 2012 academic year will be eligible for an ABA Legal Opportunity Scholarship.?Applicants who are part-time law students also must be starting law school in the 2012 academic year to be eligible.?At the time of submission of the application, the applicant must have achieved a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 (on a 4.0 grading scale) at his or her undergraduate institution. If the applicant has not completed his or her undergraduate degree at the time theapplication is submitted, he or she must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5 (on a 4.0 grading scale) as of the most recent completed semester.?The applicant must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States of America. Students, who are citizens and residents of a foreign country, even if they plan to attend law school in the United States, are not eligible to apply.Award: (20) $15,000Deadline: March 1st, 2012Website: fje/losfpage.htmlAmerican Chemical Society- ACS Scholars ProgramEligibility:?Be African-American, Hispanic/Latino, or American Indian?Be a U.S. citizen or permanent U.S. resident?Be a full-time student at a high school or accredited college, university, or community college?Demonstrate high academic achievement in chemistry or science (Grade Point Average 3.0, "B"or better)?Demonstrate financial need according to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid form (FAFSA) and the Student Aid Report (SAR) form ?Be a graduating high school senior or college freshman, sophomore or junior intending to oralready majoring in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering or a chemically-relatedscience OR intending to or already pursuing a degree in chemical technology?Be planning a career in the chemical sciences.Award: $5,000Deadline: November 1st through March 1st (annually)Website: scholarsAmerican Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) - Scholarships for Minority Accounting StudentsEligibility:?An underrepresented minority in the accounting profession (e.g., Black or African American;Hispanic or Latino; Native American; or Asian American)?Enrolled as a full-time undergraduate (12 semester hours or equivalent) or a full-time graduate level student (9 semester hours or equivalent) for the 2012-13 academic year. (Note: an exception may be granted if you plan to participate in an internship.)?Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate-level degree in an “accounting-related” major.(“Accounting-related” shall be as determined by Sponsor in Sponsor’s sole discretion.)?Planning to pursue the CPA licensure but not presently be a CPA?Completed at least 30 semester hours (or equivalent) of college coursework, including at least 6 semester hours (or equivalent) in accounting, by end of spring 2012?Applied to or been accepted into a public or private, 501(c) four-year college or university located in the U.S. states or territories. The business program must be accredited by the AACSB and/or ACBSP.?Maintained an overall and major GPA of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)?An AICPA student affiliate member (or have submitted a new member application). Apply online at no cost: aicpa-student-membership?A U.S. citizen or permanent resident (green card holder)?Some financial need (i.e., not receiving a full or partial scholarship(s) and/or grant(s) that cover and/or exceed one’s educational expenses)Note: AICPA staff and their family members are not eligible to receive this scholarship.Award: $3,000Deadline: April 1st, 2012Website: members/div/career/mini/smas.htmAmerican Institute of Chemical Engineers (AICHE) - Minority Scholarship AwardsEligibility:?Applicants shall be required to be undergraduates in chemical engineering during the 2011-2012 academic year and be members of a minority group that is under-represented in chemical engineering, i.e., African-American, Hispanic, Native American, Alaskan Native.?Applicants who will complete the chemical engineering baccalaureate degree requirements in mid-academic year (i.e., after one semester of one or two quarters), if successful, will receive prorated awards.?Candidates who receive the scholarship are expected to join their college’s AIChE Student Chapter. For AIChE student membership information, call 1-800-242-4363 and request an application packet.Award: $1,000Deadline: June 15th, 2011Website:Students/Awards/MinorityScholarshipAwardsStudent.aspxAutomotive Hall of Fame ScholarshipEligibility:?Submit a completed application form indicating a sincere interest in an automotive career.?Provide an official transcript of all academic work.?Submit two letters of recommendation supporting your automotive interests.?Submit a letter of acceptance for an associate, bachelor, or masters program.?Be accepted at an accredited college, university or trade school within the United States at the time of application.?Students attending a technical training school may also apply (trade school should equal a twoyear associate program).?Student must be a United States citizen or in the United States on a Student Visa.?Must be enrolled full-time.?Must have 3.0 GPA or higher.Award: TBADeadline: Must be postmarked between February 1st and June 30thWebsite: Buick Achievers Scholarship ProgramEligibility:?Be high school seniors or graduates or be current undergraduate students?Plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited U.S. four-year college or university for the entire 2012–13 academic year (excluding proprietary and online schools)?Plan to major in a specified course of study that focuses on Engineering/Technology or select Design and Business-related programs of study. See the list of eligible majors.?Be interested in pursuing a career in the automotive or related industries ?Be U.S. citizens and have permanent residence in the United StatesAward: (1,000) $2,000 and (100) $25,000Deadline: February 29th, 2012Website: ScholarsEligibility:?CURRENT high school (or home-schooled) seniors attending school in the United States (orselect DoD schools);?U.S. Citizens; U.S. Nationals; U.S. Permanent Residents; Temporary Residents (in a legalizationprogram); Refugees; Asylees; Cuban-Haitian Entrants; or Humanitarian Parolees;?Anticipating completion of high school diploma at the time of application;?Planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution;?Carrying a minimum 3.00 GPA at the end of their junior year of high school.Award: (50) 20,000 and (200) $10,000Deadline: August-October 31stWebsite: College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) ScholarshipsEligibility:?GED or HS Diploma?Migrant or Seasonal Farmworking Background?U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Legal Residency?Seeking a 4-yr academic degree?Be determined to need the services/support provided?Scholarship only applies to college freshman year.?Applicants must plan to obtain a four-year degree (BS/BA) in a CAMP campus.Award: $750.00-$4,000Deadline: VariesWebsite: Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) - Scholarship AwardsEligibility:?Full-time enrollment in a United States Department of Education accredited community college,four-year University, or graduate/professional program during the period for which scholarship isrequested?Demonstrated financial need?Consistent, active participation in public and/or community service activitiesStrong writing skills?U.S. citizenship or legal permanent residencyAward: $1,000 (2 year-community college), $2,500 (4 year-college) and $5,000(graduate level institutionDeadline: April 16th, 2012Website: B. Goldberg ScholarshipEligibility:?Currently a full-time student in a graduate program that prepares students for careers in state andlocal government finance and expecting to be enrolled in the spring 2011 semester (includingspring 2011 graduates)?Baccalaureate degree or its equivalent?Citizen or permanent resident of the United States or Canada?Recommendation from student’s academic advisor or dean of the graduate program?Student has not been a past winner of a scholarship program administered by the GFOAAward: $10,000Deadline: February 24th, 2012Website: Oregon University Foundation ScholarshipEligibility:?Students must be admitted or pursuing the admissions process.?Only complete applications will be reviewed.?Students authorize the scholarship coordinator to obtain any pertinent EOU academicinformation for the scholarship application by submitting an application.?Students must upload most current transcript.?Students must upload resume of activitiesAward: VariesDeadline: March 1st, 2012Website: Oregon Freshman ScholarshipsEligibility:? Students from diverse populations that traditionally have been underrepresented on our campus,including but not limited to ethnic backgrounds, first generation?Status (neither parent graduated from college), low income (as determined by federalGuidelines used by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid) as well as those students whobring unique life experiences and backgrounds and have a strong commitment to diversity and theconcept of embracing difference.? Educational background, including GPA, test scores and previous coursework.? Community service, leadership, activities and commitment to social activism.? Scholarships will be renewable for up to 12 terms of undergraduate coursework.? Students will need to maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA and complete 45 credit hours per year toget the award renewed.?Please check website for more requirementsAward: VariesDeadline: TBA (please check website)Website: for your Rights (FFYR) Leadership ScholarshipEligibility:?Check website for eligibility requirements.Award: TBDDeadline: VariesWebsite: Broadcasting Scholarship for MinoritiesEligibility:?You must be sophomore level or above enrolled in a broadcast oriented curriculum (radio,television, marketing, or broadcast technology)?Earning an accredited degree at one of the following: Four-year college or university,Community college, transferable to a four-year baccalaureate degree program, Vocationaltechnicalschool?You must be of non-white origin?You must have a minimum 2.5 GPA?You must provide proof of citizenshipAward: TBDDeadline: May 31st, 2012Website: Millennium ScholarsEligibility:?Are African American, American Indian/Alaska Native*, Asian Pacific Islander American** orHispanic American?Are a citizen, national or legal permanent resident of the United States?Have attained a cumulative high school GPA of 3.3 on an unweighted 4.0 scale or have earned aGED?Will enroll for the first time at a U.S. located, accredited*** college or university (with theexception of students concurrently pursuing a high school diploma) in the fall of 2012 as a fulltime,degree-seeking, first-year student. First-time college enrollees can also be GED recipients.?Have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service,extracurricular, or other activities?Meet the Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria?Have completed and submitted all three required forms: the student’s application (NomineePersonal Information Form), an evaluation of the student’s academic record (Nominator Form)and an evaluation of the student’s community service and leadership activities (RecommenderForm) by the deadlineAward: TBDDeadline: January 11th, 2012Website: HENAAC ScholarsEligibility:?Applicants must demonstrate leadership through academic achievements andcampus/community activities Applicants must be Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathrelated majors?Applicants must have an overall grade point average of 3.0 or higher?Recipients must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program for the Fall 2011 semester?Applicants must be of Hispanic origin and/or must significantly participate in and promoteorganizations and activities in the Hispanic communityAward: $500.00-$8,500Deadline: April 30th, 2011Website: College Fund (HCF) Scholarship ProgramsEligibility:?Plan to enroll fulltime at an accredited college/university in the U.S. or Puerto Rico for theupcoming academic year?Have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA?Be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident; or, have graduated from a high school in the U.S. afterhaving attended at least three years?Demonstrate financial need?Must commit to meeting program requirements if accepted, including webinar attendance andother activitiesAward: $500.00-$10,000Deadline: March 1st, 2012Website: Metropolitan Chamber ScholarshipEligibility:?Applicant must be a U.S. Citizen or Legal Resident?Applicant must be of Hispanic ancestry, permanently residing in Oregon or Clark County,Washington?Applicant must have at least a 3.0 GPA as evidenced by a certified high school or collegetranscript?Applicant must be enrolled by September 2012 in an accredited community college, 4-yearcollege or university or an accredited graduate degree programAward: $1,000-$5,000Deadline: January 28th, 2012Website: Scholarship Fund (HSF)Eligibility:?Have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent)?Be a U.S. citizen OR legal permanent resident with a valid permanent resident card or passportstamped I-551?Be pursuing or plan to pursue your first undergraduate or graduate degree?Must plan to apply for federal financial aid using the Free Application for Federal StudentAid (FAFSA) beginning January 2012?Plan to enroll full-time as an undergraduate or graduate student at a U.S. accredited institution inthe U.S., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, or Guam in the upcoming academic year.Award: TBDDeadline: VariesWebsite: Horatio Alger Scholarship ProgramEligibility:?Enrollment full time as a high school senior, progressing normally toward graduation in theSpring/Summer 2012, with plans to enter college no later than the fall following graduation;?A strong commitment to pursuing and completing a bachelor's degree at an accredited institutionlocated in the United States (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and thentransfer to a four-year institution. Idaho, Louisiana, and Montana state scholarship recipients mustpursue and complete a degree at specific colleges and universities. Please see the individualprogram description for those requirements);?Critical financial need ($50,000 or less adjusted gross income per family is preferred, if higherexplanation must be provided);?Involvement in co-curricular and community activities;?Demonstrated integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity?A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0?United States Citizenship.Award: VariesDeadline: October 30th, 2011Website: Robinson Foundation ScholarshipEligibility:?Be a graduating, minority high school senior;?Plan to attend an accredited and approved four–year institution within the United States;?Show leadership potential; demonstrate a dedication to community service; present evidence offinancial need; be a United States citizen.?A minimum SAT score of 1,000 combined on the math and critical reading sections or acomposite ACT score of 22.?Not possess a degree from a 2 or 4–year College when applying for the scholarship.Award: $7,500Deadline: March 30th, 2012Website: Grant FoundationEligibility:?Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident?Must be a member of one of the following ethnic groups: African American/Black, Asian/PacificIslander American, Hispanic/Latino or Native American/Alaska Native?Must be a full-time student at a four-year, accredited institution, carrying a total of 12 units ormore per semester/quarter?*Must have a minimum of 2.75 GPA (if you do not meet this requirement, please see theapplication checklist below)?MUST major in a field of study that has an emphasis on public relations, marketing oradvertising or must minor in communications with desire to pursue a career in public relations,marketing or advertising?Must have at least one year to complete his/her degree from the time the scholarships areawarded?If chosen, the applicant must attend The LAGRANT Foundation’s career development workshopand awards reception to receive the scholarship. Recipient must be available Sunday, May 22,2011 through Tuesday, May 24, 2011. TLF incurs the costs associated with the trip. In addition,the applicant must make a one-year commitment to maintain contact with TLF to receiveprofessional guidance and academic support.Award: $5,000Deadline: February 29th, 2012Website: Foundation ScholarshipsEligibility:?To qualify, applicants must be enrolled in Lane Community College at least part-time. Studentsare able to apply for all available scholarships at once; nearly 200 separate funds. Individualaward amounts vary from $100 up to $3000; however students may receive multiple awards.Award: VariesWebsite: : March 15th, 2012League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC)- Latino National Educational Service Center, Inc. (LNESC)Eligibility:?Must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident?Must have applied to or be enrolled in a college, university, or graduate school, including 2-year colleges, or vocational schools that lead to an associate’s degree?A student will not be eligible for a scholarship if he/she is related to a scholarship committeemember, the Council President, or an individual contributor to the local funds of the CouncilAward: VariesDeadline: March 31st, 2012Website: {3AEDB506-F425-4E58-B9F6-44867E2FD943}Microsoft Minority ScholarshipEligibility:?You must be enrolled full time in a Bachelor’s degree program at a 4-year college or universityin the United States, Canada, or Mexico at the time you submit the application. ?Plus, we’ll needto see that you’re making satisfactory progress toward an undergraduate degree in computerscience, computer engineering, or a related technical discipline such as electrical engineering,math, or physics—and that you demonstrate an interest in computer science.?Because the scholarship is merit based, you must maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point averageout of a possible 4.0, or a 4.0 cumulative grade point average out of a possible 5.0.Award: VariesDeadline: February 3rd, 2012Website: State UniversityEligibility:?Students eligible to apply for scholarships are those enrolling or enrolled in the CAS throughOSU’s Corvallis campus, the college’s location on the Eastern Oregon University campus in LaGrande, OSU’s distance-education program, or OSU’s degree partnership program with selectOregon community colleges.?Students with an agricultural science–related interest enrolling or enrolled in the generalagriculture or environmental science program at OSU’s Cascades campus also are considered.?Check website for more eligibility requirementsAward: Varies between $1,000-$2,000Deadline: February 10th, 2012Website: Student Access Commission (OSAC)Eligibility:? Be a U.S. citizen or an eligible noncitizen in the United States for other than a temporarypurpose, and intend to become a permanent resident of the United States. See list below forscholarships available to non-U.S. citizens/non-eligible noncitizens.? Be an Oregon resident. Residency is usually established when an independent student or theparents of a dependent student have been in continuous residency in Oregon for 12 months beforeenrollment. For exceptions, such as tribal residency, see definition of Oregon resident.? Be an Oregon graduating high school student during the current academic year, or a GED orhome-schooled graduate, or a first-time college freshman, undergraduate, or graduate student.? Have Oregon listed as your home of record if you are U.S. military personnel.Not owe a refund on an educational grant or be in default on any educations loansAward: VariesDeadline: March 1st, 2012Website: National Scholarship ProgramEligibility:?You are a graduating senior entering higher education for the first time in 2012 (if you graduatein 2011 and took a year off you are still eligible to apply).?You self-identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) or as a straight ally?You demonstrate an interest in service to the LGBT community.?You have applied to an accredited higher education institution.?You are a U.S. citizen.Award: $1,000, $2,500 or $5,000 scholarshipsDeadline: March 16th, 2012Website: State University General University ScholarshipEligibility:?Must be enrolled at Portland State University?Scholarships are based on: academic achievement, financial need, diverse and uniquebackgrounds, specific major and career choices, first generation status, disabilities, service toschool and community, leadership skillsAward: VariesDeadline: February 1st, 2012Website: Available for Undergraduate or Graduate Accounting StudentsEligibility:?Currently a full-time student in an undergraduate or graduate accounting program preparing for acareer in state and local government finance?Undergraduate students must be in the process of completing at least junior year by the time thescholarship is awarded?Citizen or permanent resident of the United States or Canada?Recommendation by the student’s academic advisor or the chair of the accounting program?Student has not been a past winner of a scholarship program administered by the GFOAAward: $5,000Deadline: February 24th, 2012Website: Available to Minority Students Intending to Pursue Careers in PublicFinanceEligibility:?Currently a full-time or part-time upper division undergraduate or graduate student in publicadministration, governmental accounting, finance, political science, economics, or businessadministration (with specific focus on government or nonprofit management)?Belong to one of the following groups: Black or African American, American Indian or AlaskaNative, Asian, Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, Hispanic or Latino.?Citizen or permanent resident of the United States or Canada?Recommendation by student’s academic advisor, department chair (undergraduate students), ordean of the graduate program (graduate students)?Student has not been a past winner of a scholarship program administered by the GFOAAward: $5,000Deadline: February 24th, 2012Website: Oregon University Scholarship ApplicationEligibility:?Must be enrolled at Southern Oregon University?Check website for more eligibility requirementsAward: VariesDeadline: March 1st, 2012Website: Education Foundation Scholarship ProgramEligibility:?Be a first-generation college student?Be from a low-income family?Have a minimum 2.5 GPA?Be enrolled full-time for the entire 2012-2013 academic year?California applicants: Be a permanent resident of an underserved communitywithin the counties of Los Angeles, Orange or San Bernardino, such as EastLos Angeles, Boyle Heights, Baldwin Park, Bell Gardens, Commerce,Huntington Park, City of Los Angeles, Montebello, Ontario, Pico Rivera,Pomona, South Gate, Santa Ana, and San Bernardino?Texas Applicants: Be a permanent resident of San Antonio or Austin?Illinois Applicants: Be a permanent resident of Greater Chicago land Area?New York Applicants: Be a permanent resident of the state of New YorkAward: $500.00-$3,000Deadline: March 17th, 2012Website: AIChE Minority Scholarship AwardEligibility:?Applicants shall be required to be undergraduates in chemical engineering during the 2011-2012academic year and be members of a minority group that is under-represented in chemicalengineering, i.e., African-American, Hispanic, Native American, Alaskan Native.?Applicants who will complete the chemical engineering baccalaureate degree requirements inmid-academic year (i.e., after one semester of one or two quarters), if successful, will receiveprorated awards. Candidates who receive the scholarship are expected to join their college’sAIChE Student Chapter.?For AIChE student membership information, call 1-800-242-4363 and request an applicationpacketAward: $1,000 or $1,500Deadline: June 15th, 2011Website:Students/Awards/MinorityScholarshipAwardsStudent.aspxThe Sallie Mae Fund- American Dream Scholarship ProgramEligibility:?Open to African Americans with financial need.?Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, with a minimum 2.5 grade pointaverage (on a 4.0 scale), who meet Pell Grant eligibility criteria, and are enrolled full time atapproved, accredited, undergraduate institutions.Award: $500.00-$5,000Deadline: TBDWebsite: Sallie Mae Fund- First in my Family Scholarship FundEligibility:?Hispanic-American students who are the first in their family to attend college and have financialneed.?The program is open to Hispanic Americans who are U.S. citizens or permanent residentsenrolled as full time undergraduate students at approved, accredited institutions.?Students must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale).Award: $500.00-$5,000Deadline: TBDWebsite: Sallie Mae Fund- Unmet Need ScholarshipEligibility:?Open to families with a combined income of $30,000 or less, this program is intended tosupplement financial aid packages that fall more than $1,000 short of students' financial need.This scholarship is not designed as a substitute for aid provided by an institution.?Open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents who are accepted or enrolled as full-timeundergraduate students at approved, accredited institutions.?Students must have a minimum 2.5 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) to be eligible to apply.?Recipients will be selected based on financial need.Award: $500.00-$5,000Deadline: TBDWebsite: Marshall College FundEligibility:?Are merit based and applicants must have a financial need to qualify.?Are restricted for payment of tuition, on campus room and board, books and fees.?Are paid directly to the college or university on behalf of the award recipient to be credited to hisor her school account.?All scholarship award recipients must re-apply annually for renewal.?Please check website for more eligibility requirementsAward: $2,200Deadline: Application available February 2012Website: of Oregon General University ScholarshipEligibility:?Scholarship Committee considers many factors, including academic performance, extracurricularinvolvement, faculty recommendation, as well as writing ability and creativity as demonstrated inthe career aspirations and scholarship essays.?A 3.50 is the minimum cumulative GPA for undergraduate and graduate applicants; a 3.25 is theminimum cumulative GPA for law applicants.?General university scholarships require full time attendance at the University of Oregon.Award: $1,000-$3,000Website: : February 15th, 2012Wal-Mart Foundation- Associate ScholarshipEligibility:?Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Legal Resident of the United States.?Must be employed part-time or full-time with any division of Walmart for at least sixconsecutive months prior to the appropriate application due date (see chart below).?Must have graduated high school/home school or obtained a GED before applying or be agraduating high school senior.?If applying as a graduating high school senior, must wait to apply until you are within 6 monthsof starting your college courses.?Must have financial need and be able to demonstrate the need with required documents. (Note:Students with other funds that pay entirely for tuition, books, fees, and on-campus room andboard are ineligible.)Award: VariesDeadline: Varies (check website)Website: Walmart Foundation- Dependent ScholarshipEligibility:?Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Legal Resident of the United States.?Must be the dependent of an associate (employee) of any division of Walmart who has beenactively employed with Walmart for at least six consecutive months as of March 15, 2012.?Dependents of Walmart Board of Directors and dependents of Walmart officers (vice presidentand above) are not eligible to apply.?Must be a high school or home school senior graduating or earning a GED between August 1,2011 and July 31, 2012.?Must have financial need and be able to demonstrate the need with required documents. (Note:Students with other funds that pay entirely for tuition, books, fees, and on-campus room andboard are ineligible.)Award: $13,000Deadline: March 15th, 2012Website: Oregon University Scholarships- Current StudentsEligibility:?Selection criteria vary by scholarship, but generally include academic merit, extracurricularactivities, personal essays, and overall quality of application.?Financial need, as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), is anadditional factor for some scholarships.Award: VariesDeadline: April 16th, 2012Website: Oregon University Scholarships- Incoming FreshmanEligibility:?Awarded to graduating high school seniors?Minimum 3.40 high school GPA?Minimum 21 ACT or 1000 SAT (combined critical reading and math sections)?2010 high school graduates must complete a minimum of three college preparatory units with aC- or better in their senior year?Students with at least a 3.80 high school GPA and 29 ACT or 1300 SAT (combined criticalreading and math sections) will receive a four-year renewable award of $3,500 per yearAward: $1,000-$3,500Deadline: February 13th, 2012Website: Oregon University Scholarships- Incoming TransferEligibility:?Awarded to new transfer students?Minimum 3.5 transferable GPA?Scholarships are renewable for a total of two yearsAward: $1,000 (per year)Deadline: February 1st, 2012Website: AIGA ScholarshipsEligibility:?Applicants must be citizens of the United States or be in possession of a Green Card?Applicants must be pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in a design or art disciplinelisted below and intend to pursue that discipline as a career-Advertising (art direction only)-Fine Arts-Graphic Design-Illustration-Interactive design/motion graphics-Photography?Applicants must be matriculated (or planning to matriculate) at accredited colleges anduniversities in the United States for the Fall 2012/Spring 2013 academic year and must maintainfull-time status for the entire year.?Incoming students who have yet to enroll must submit proof of acceptance from schools ofchoice.?Though not a requirement, minority status is a significant factor considered in jury decisions.?Students must have at least 2.0 GPA.?Scholarships are only awarded to students who are in financial need; applicants must, therefore,provide complete financial aid information on the scholarship form and have the form signed by afinancial aid officer.Award: $2,000-$3,000 and one or two top awards may receive $5,000Deadline: March 30th, 2012Website: Xerox Corporation- Technical Minority Scholarship ProgramEligibility:?Minority students enrolled in one of the technical sciences or engineering disciplines?Available to U.S. Citizens and individuals with Permanent Resident visas?This scholarship is not available to spouses and children of Xerox employees?See pre-application questions for further eligibilityAward: $1,000-$10,000Deadline: September 30th, 2012Website: ................
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