200 Scholarship Opportunities for African-American Students: http://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarships-by-type/minority-scholarships/african-american-scholarships/
| American Chemical Society offers college scholarships for minority students to study chemistry WASHINGTON, Nov. 15, 2011 — The American Chemical Society (ACS) Scholars Program is now accepting applications from African-American, Hispanic/Latino and Native American students who are pursuing, or intend to pursue, bachelor’s degrees in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, chemical technology or related majors. Renewable awards of $1,000 to $5,000 per year are given to qualified high school seniors, community college students and college freshmen, sophomores or juniors. The awards are based on academic standing and financial need. Applications will be accepted through March 1, 2012, for academic year 2012-2013. An online application form can be found on the ACS Scholars Program website (www.acs.org/scholars). Additional information is available by calling 1-800-227-5558, extension 6250, or by emailing scholars@acs.org. A degree in chemistry prepares students for employment in such varied fields as: medical research and drug design, environmental studies, forensics, food, the search for alternate energy sources, safeguarding national security, and engineering new materials. Starting salaries in 2009 for newly graduated B.S. chemists averaged $38,250. ACS established the Scholars program in 1995 to attract underrepresented minorities to the chemical sciences and to build awareness of the value and rewards associated with careers in chemistry. In addition to financial support, the program provides mentoring and research and networking opportunities that help students acquire the skills and credentials needed for a successful career. Since its inception, the ACS Scholars Program has awarded more than $14 million to nearly 2,400 students. For academic year 2012-2013, ACS expects to award approximately $1 million to both new and continuing Scholars. The ACS Scholars Program is generously supported by: Benefactor $1,000,000+ PPG Industries Foundation, Inc. Visionary Partners $500,000+ GlaxoSmithKline Procter & Gamble Sustaining Partners $250,000+ 3M Corporation ACS Petroleum Research Fund Dow Corning Foundation DuPont Schering-Plough Research Institute The Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation Xerox Foundation Partners $100,000+ AstraZeneca Bayer Foundation Dow Chemical Company Foundation Société de Chimie Industrielle – American Section The program is also supported through the generosity of many individual donors, ACS local sections and ACS members, including more than 60 former ACS Scholars. The American Chemical Society is a nonprofit organization chartered by the U.S. Congress. With more than 163,000 members, ACS is the world’s largest scientific society and a global leader in providing access to chemistry-related research through its multiple databases, peer-reviewed journals and scientific conferences. Its main offices are in Washington , D.C. , and Columbus , Ohio .
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HBCU STANDOUT OPPORTUNITIES
Fisk University Presidential Scholarship
Contact: http://www.fisk.edu/FinancialAid/Scholarships.aspx Eligibility: 3.7 un-weighted GPA, 28 ACT composite or SAT 1 equivalent (approximately 1860); 3.5 cumulative GPA, community service Award: Full Tuition, Fees, Room, Board and Books (up to $1,000) Deadline: January 6
Clark Atlanta University Presidential Scholarship
Contact: http://admissions.cau.edu/admissions/ScholarshipInformation/tabid/1740/Default.aspx Eligibility:
Applicants must have a minimum 3.75 GPA and 1300 SAT score (Verbal and Math combined) or 29 composite ACT score. Award: Tuition, fees, on-campus room and board, and an allowance for books
Deadline: February 1
Clark Atlanta University Provost Academic Achievers Program
Contact: http://admissions.cau.edu/admissions/ScholarshipInformation/tabid/1740/Default.aspx Eligibility: Applicants must have a GPA between a 3.50 - 3.74 and 1200 SAT score (Verbal and Math combined) or a 27 composite ACT score. Award: Tuition, fees, and on-campus room and board Deadline: February 1
University of the District of Columbia President Scholarship Award Program
Contact: http://www.udc.edu/scholarships/PRESIDENTIAL_SCHOLARSHIP.htm Eligibility: Current-year high school graduates with a GPA of 3.5 or higher and a minimum 1800 SAT (or ACT equivalent). Award: Tuition, fees and books for four consecutive years; $700 maximum for books a semester Deadline: Feb 15
University of the District of Columbia President Scholarship for DC Public Schools (DCPS) Graduates
Contact: http://www.udc.edu/scholarships/PRESIDENTIAL_SCHOLARSHIP_DCPS.htm Eligibility: The scholarship is open to students who have 3.0 GPAs or better. Preference will be given to students with the highest average. Applicants must reside in the District of Columbia, be a graduating senior in a DC Public
High School, and must intend to pursue a full-time course of study at the UDC leading to a bachelor’s degree. Award: Tuition and fees for four consecutive years. Deadline: February 15
University of the District of Columbia Charles A. Horsky Scholarship
Contact: http://www.udc.edu/scholarships/CHARLES_HORSKY_SCHOLARSHIP.htm Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of the District of Columbia and graduating seniors in the DC Public Schools who have a minimum 3.0 GPA and who intend to pursue a full-time course of study at UDC leading to a bachelor’s degree within four years. Award: Tuition, fees, books and other expenses directly related to completing the requirements of the course of study of the year awarded. In the discretion of the selection committee, taking into account the student’s financial situation, a limited allowance for commuting and living expenses may also be made. Awards will be made for one academic year. Eligibility for the award in subsequent years will be determined annually. Deadline: February 15
University of the District of Columbia Harry A. and Julia B. Craft Scholarship
Contact: http://www.udc.edu/scholarships/Harry_A_and_Julia_B_Craft_Scholarship.htm Eligibility: The scholarship provides financial assistance to students residing in the District of Columbia and majoring in the four-year Electrical and Electronics Engineering Program (including civil, mechanical and computer engineering) at the University of the District of Columbia. Student must be a graduate of the DC Public Schools; have a GPA of 2.0 at the high school level and maintain a 2.5 at the college level; and be enrolled at the University for a minimum of 12 credit hours. Award: Tuition and fees Deadline: February 15
University of the District of Columbia James E. Joseph Endowed Scholarship
Contact: http://www.udc.edu/scholarships/ Eligibility: Entering freshmen must have been in upper 25% of their graduating class with 2.75 GPA. Student must major in mathematics and be enrolled in a full-time four-year undergraduate or graduate program as a DC, Maryland, or Virginia Resident. Award: Scholarship awards will cover tuition, books, and fees. Deadline: February 15
Tougaloo College Academic Scholarships
Contact: http://www.tougaloo.edu/finaid/scholarships.html Eligibility & Award: Presidential I - 3.50 GPA, 27 ACT or 1220 SAT; will receive a laptop computer and $300.00 for books; Presidential II - 3.50 GPA, 24 ACT or 1100 SAT; will receive $300.00 for books; Provost - VAL & SAL 3.50 and Competitive ACT/SAT score; tuition only scholarship ($8,800.00) Deadline: February 1
Xavier University of Louisiana Board of Trustees Scholarship
Contact: http://www.xula.edu/admissions/scholarships.php Eligibility: Students must have a minimum 3.8 high school GPA, a minimum 28 ACT composite (or correlating SAT combined score), and have demonstrated community involvement and leadership potential. Award: full tuition, fees, room and board, and an annual book voucher in the amount of $1000 Deadline: March 1
West Virginia State University Presidential Scholarship
Contact: http://www.wvstateu.edu/admissions/scholarships Eligibility: High school seniors with a minimum cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.75 and ACT composite score of 25 or better Award: Covers the cost of tuition, fees, room, board, and books for four years Deadline: March 1
West Virginia State University Residential Scholarship
Contact: http://www.wvstateu.edu/admissions/scholarships Eligibility: High school seniors with a minimum cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.50 and ACT composite score of 23 or better Award: Covers cost of tuition, room and board for four years Deadline: March 1
Albany State University Presidential Scholarship
Contact: http://www.asurams.edu/c/document_library/get_file?uuid=649c4b97-e4b7-4f88-8a39-a4b2caca1c38&groupId=728452 Eligibility: Candidate must be a graduate of an accredited public or private high school; must academically rank in the upper five percent of his or her high school graduating class; must have a cumulative high school GPA of 3.8 to 4.0; and must have a combined verbal and mathematics SAT score of at least 1100, or a composite ACT score of at least 25. Award: $6,000 for a period of four academic years; $250 stipend per semester (Fall & Spring) is also awarded Deadline: April 20
Morgan State University Actuarial Science Program Scholarship
Contact: http://www.morgan.edu/Documents/ACADEMICS/SCMNS/ActuarialScience/Actuarial%20Science%20Program%20Scholarship%20Application_2011%20revised.pdf 443-885-4374 or nicassia.williams@morgan.edu Eligibility: A member of an underrepresented group enrolled or accepted as a full-time undergraduate at Morgan State University as an actuarial science or math major w/ concentration in actuarial science. Award: Minimum 3.2 GPA for full tuition, 2.8 GPA for partial tuition, and book stipend Deadline: August 1
University Scholars - Dillard University
Contact: http://www.dillard.edu/images/stories/food/new%20scholarship%20fly
University Scholars - Dillard University
Contact: http://www.dillard.edu/images/stories/food/new%20scholarship%20flyer%202009-10%20pdf.pdf
Eligibility: Applicant must have a minimum cumulative 3.8 GPA on a 4-point scale in academic subjects and must have a minimum 27 ACT composite or minimum 1220 SAT combined score. Award: full tuition, room and board Deadlines: December 1, September 1
Claflin University Presidential Scholarship
Contact: http://www.claflin.edu/Student_Development/StudentHandbook2011-2012.pdf Eligibility:
Awards are made on the basis of outstanding academic achievement, leadership potential, and character.
Candidates must score at least 1200 or higher on the SAT/ACT. Heavy emphasis is placed on students who
stand head and shoulders above other applicants, who are active in service and leadership roles, and are well respected in their schools and communities. Award: This scholarship includes the costs of tuition, room and board, textbooks, and a small monthly sustenance allowance. Deadline: contact for details
Alabama State University Presidential Scholarship
Contact: http://www.alasu.edu/cost-aid/types-of-aid/asu-scholarships/index.aspx Eligibility: High school applicants must have a GPA of 3.76 or above, on a 4.0 scale, in academic subjects and an ACT score of 28 and above (comparable SAT score of 1230-1600 critical reading and math). Award: The Presidential
Scholarship pays full tuition, books, required fees and on-campus room and board. Also, $1,200 annually is provided for incidentals. Deadline: contact for details
Fort Valley State University Presidential Scholarship
Contact: http://www.fvsu.edu/financial_aid/scholarship_overview/university_scholarships Eligibility: Applicants must have a minimum 3.5 GPA based on CPC courses as computed by the FVSU Office of
Admission, have a SAT Composite Score of 1260 (Verbal & Math) or higher or ACT Composite of 28 (Verbal & Math) or higher, and display good citizenship. Award: Covers tuition, fees, room and board, and a book allowance of up to $500 per semester. Deadline: contact for details
Edward Waters College Presidential Scholarship
Contact: http://www.ewc.edu/index.php/admissions/financial-aid/types-of-financial-aid-available/edwardwaters-college-scholarships Eligibility: This scholarship is awarded to incoming high school seniors with a 3.50 cumulative GPA and SAT scores of 1000 or ACT scores of 21. Award: up to the full cost of tuition and fees Deadline: contact for details
Howard University Presidential Scholarship
Contact: http://www.howard.edu/financialaid/grants_scholarships.htm#Freshman Eligibility: First-Time-inCollege students with SAT=1500 – 1600, ACT = 34 - 36, and GPA ≥ 3.75. Award: Tuition, Fees, Room,
Board, $950 Book Voucher, & Laptop Deadline: contact for details
Hampton University Presidential Scholarship
Contact: http://www.hamptonu.edu/studentservices/admissions/scholarship.htm Eligibility: Freshmen with a SAT score of 1300 – 1390 (combined Math and Critical Reading score only) or an ACT composite score ranging from 29- 31. Award: Tuition, Room, and Board Deadline: contact for details
Hampton University Trustee Scholarship
Contact: http://www.hamptonu.edu/studentservices/admissions/scholarship.htm Eligibility: Freshmen with a minimum SAT score of 1400 (combined Math and Critical Reading score only) or minimum ACT composite score of 32. Award: Tuition, Room, Board, and a $500 book stipend. Deadline: contact for details
Kentucky State University Presidential Scholarship
Contact: http://www.kysu.edu/NR/rdonlyres/4EAE5A9A-A0DE-44B3-A783-
62EF76A9CE36/0/KSUScholarshipInformation.pdf Eligibility: Graduating high school seniors with minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA; 26 ACT or SAT equivalent. Award: Full tuition (up to 15 hours), room (double), board, $1,200 book stipend, and fees. Deadline: contact for details
Lincoln University, Pennsylvania Presidential Scholarship
Contact: http://www.lincoln.edu/admissions/UndergradAppl042910.pdf Eligibility: 3.5 Cum. GPA, SAT/ACT 1100/24 Award: Tuition, Room & Board Deadline: contact for details
Lincoln University, Pennsylvania 21st Century Scholarship
Contact: http://www.lincoln.edu/admissions/UndergradAppl042910.pdf Eligibility: 3.7 Cum. GPA, SAT/ACT 1200/27 Award: Tuition, Fees, Room & Board Deadline: contact for details
Morris Brown College Presidential Scholarship
Contact: http://www.morrisbrown.edu/01_03_admission_c.htm Eligibility: High school students who have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.50 on a 4.0 scale with a combined SAT score of 1100, or an ACT score of 25.
Award: tuition and fees. Deadline: contact for details
Morgan University Regents’ Scholarship
Contact:http://www.morgan.edu/Academics/University_Honors_Program/Scholarships/Continuing_Students.html Eligibility: Minimum high school GPA of 3.60 and total SAT I: Reasoning Test score of 1300 (1400 for non-MD residents) or ACT composite score 29 (32 for non-MD residents) Award: tuition & fees and on campus room & board and includes a $750 per semester book allowance Deadline: contact for details
Virginia Union University Presidential Scholarship
Contact: http://www.vuu.edu/about_vuu/scholarships.aspx Eligibility: High school graduating senior and/or first time transfer with a GPA of 3.80 or higher and an SAT of 1100 or ACT of 24. Award: $13,314
Deadline: contact for details
Tuskegee University Computer Science Scholar
Contact: http://www.tuskegee.edu/scholarships/scholars_program.aspx Eligibility: Freshman with a declared major of Computer Science and a cumulative High School GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, an ACT Math
Score: 20 or SAT Math Score: 470, an ACT Reading Score: 20 or SAT Verbal/Reading: 500, and an ACT
English: 21 or SAT Verbal/Reading: 500 Award: contact for details Deadline: contact for details
Tuskegee University Presidential Scholarship
Contact: http://www.tuskegee.edu/scholarships/freshman_scholarships.aspx Eligibility: Current high school graduating senior with a GPA of 3.70 or higher and an SAT of 1300 or ACT of 29. Award: full tuition, room/board, $800 for books Deadline: contact for details
Texas College Presidential Scholarship
Contact: http://www.texascollegeonline.net/FAScholarships.asp Eligibility: Incoming freshmen who are high school graduates (3.8 or higher G.P.A.) in the top ten percent of their high school class. Student must also score 23 or above on the American College Test (ACT) or 1060 on the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)
Award: up to the cost of tuition for four years Deadline: contact for details
Talladega College Presidential Scholarship
Contact: http://www.talladega.edu/students/scholarships.asp Eligibility: Students who are in the top 5% of their high school graduating class, possess a GPA of 3.75 or higher (on a 4.00 scale), and have a combined SAT score of 1200, or an ACT composite score of 26. Award: Covers tuition, room, board, and fees up to $11,500 per year. This scholarship is renewable for three years with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.50. Deadline: contact for details
Spelman College Presidential Scholarship
Contact: http://www.spelman.edu/students/prospective/scholarships/kinds.shtml Eligibility: Spelman College awards scholarships on the basis of academic and extracurricular merit, leadership abilities, and involvement in the community. Award: covers full tuition, fees, and on-campus room and board for four years Deadline: contact for details
Southern University Academic Scholarships
Contact: http://web.subr.edu/fileadmin/files/FinancialAid/SU_FAbrochure.pdf Eligibility: Full scholarships are awarded to students who have an ACT/SAT score of 27/1210 and a high school GPA of 3.5 Deadline: contact for details
North Carolina Central University Rising Eagle Scholarship
Contact: http://www.nccu.edu/admissionsandaid/scholarshipandaid/scholarships/cycleofsuccess.cfm
Eligibility: Incoming freshmen who have scores of 1800 on the SAT or 27 on the ACT and a 3.50 high school GPA. Award: Tuition and fees, room,
January deadlines
Ron Brown Scholar Program
Contact: http://www.ronbrown.org 434-964-1588 or info@ronrbown.org Eligibility: The Ron Brown
Scholar Program seeks African-American high school seniors who excel academically, exhibit exceptional leadership potential, participate in community service activities and demonstrate financial need. The applicant must be a US citizen or hold a permanent resident visa card. Current college students are not eligible to apply. Award: $40,000 for use at any accredited 4-year college/university Deadline: January 9
Burger King Scholarship
Contact: http://www.haveityourwayfoundation.org/burger_king_scholars_program.html, BURGER KING®
Scholars Program, Scholarship Management Services, One Scholarship Way, Saint Peter, MN 56082, 507-931-1682, burgerkingscholars@scholarshipamerica.org Eligibility: Graduating high school seniors (US and Puerto Rico) with a cumulative high school GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale who plan to enroll full-time at an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school in the US, Canada or Puerto Rico. Award: up to $1,000, Deadline: January 10
Gates Millennium Undergraduate Scholars Program
Contact: http://www.gmsp.org contactus@gmsp.org or 877- 690-4677 Eligibility: Applicants must be a low-income minority student either graduating from high school or a college student continuing college courses. Applicant must have at least a 3.3 GPA and demonstrate community involvement. Award: Program covers the cost of tuition, fees, books, and living expenses not paid for by grants and scholarships already committed as part of the recipient’s financial aid package. Deadline: January 11
Tuskegee Airmen, Inc.
Contact: http://www.taisf.org/scholar.htm tuskegeeairmeninc@yahoo.com or 310-215-3985 Eligibility:
Current high school graduating seniors with a GPA of at least three points (3.0) on a four-point scale. Award: $1,500 Deadline: January 15
McDonald’s Scholarship (African American Future Achievers)
Contact: RMHC US Scholarship Program, International Scholarship and Tuition Services, Inc.
PO Box 22376, Nashville, TN 37202, http://rmhc.org/what-we-do/rmhc-u-s-scholarships/ Eligibility: Currently enrolled high school seniors who have at least one parent of African American or Black Caribbean heritage and who are eligible to enroll and attend an institution of higher education or vocational/technical school with a complete course of study in the year immediately following graduation. Applicant must be a legal US resident, be less than 21 years of age, have a minimum 2.7 GPA and reside within the geographic boundaries of a participating Chapter that offers a scholarship under the RMHC/African American Future Achievers Scholarship program. Award: $1,000. Deadline: January 27
Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program
Contact: http://www.act.org/goldwater/index.html Eligibility: The Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship
Program was created to encourage outstanding students to pursue careers in mathematics, the natural sciences, or engineering and to foster excellence in those fields. Student must be a full-time matriculated sophomore or junior pursuing a degree at an accredited institution of higher education, have a college gradepoint average of at least "B" (or the equivalent) and be in the upper fourth of his or her class, and be a US citizen or a permanent resident. Award: up $7,500 Deadline: January 27
The Phillips Foundation Ronald Reagan College Leaders Scholarship Program
Contact: http://www.thephillipsfoundation.org/reagan_home.cfm, jhollingsworth@phillips.com or 202-250-3887 ext. 628 Eligibility: Applicants shall be US citizens enrolled and in good standing as full-time students in accredited, 4-year degree-granting institutions in the US or its possessions, shall have successfully completed the first year of studies before being eligible for consideration, and can apply for an award after having commenced the second year of studies. Students in their third year may apply for a one-time scholarship for the senior year. Students at two-year schools may apply as juniors for a one-time award for the senior year upon transfer to a four-year institution. Award: $2,500 - $10,000. Deadline: January 17
Dell Scholars Program
Contact: www.dellscholars.org Eligibility: Must have participated in a Michael & Susan Dell Foundation approved college readiness program for a minimum of two years; be a current high school graduating senior; earned a minimum of a 2.4 GPA; demonstrated need for financial assistance; plan to enter a bachelor's
degree program at an accredited higher education institution in the fall directly after graduation from high school, and be of US citizenship or permanent residency. Award: varies. Deadline: January 15
Discover Scholarship Program
Contact: http://www.discoverfinancial.com/community/scholarship.shtml, info@applyists.com or 1-866-756-7932 Eligibility: Any current high school junior who has at least a 2.75 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale for 9th and 10th grades, demonstrates accomplishments in community service and leadership, and has faced a significant roadblock or challenge. Award: varies. Deadline: January 31
**The Ernest F. Hollings Scholarship (NOAA)**
Contact: StudentScholarshipPrograms@noaa.gov or (301) 713-9437 ext. 150, NOAA/Office of Education (OEd.), 1315 East West Highway, Room 10703, Silver Spring, MD 20910-6233, Attn: Student Scholarship Team, http://www.oesd.noaa.gov/Hollings_info.html Eligibility: Student must be a US citizen; must be a full-time college sophomore at an accredited college or university within the US or US territories; must have a cumulative and semester/quarter GPA of 3.0 (based on a 4.0 scale) in all completed undergraduate courses and in the major field of study; must major in a discipline related to oceanic and atmospheric science, research, technology, or education; and must be supportive of the NOAA's programs and mission. Award: Scholarship award (up to a maximum of $8,000) for two academic years of full-time study and a 10-week, full-time internship ($650/week) during the summer at a NOAA facility. Awards also include a mandatory NOAA orientation; a housing subsidy for scholars who do not reside at home during the summer internship; round-trip travel to the internship site including reimbursement for incidentals; and travel funds for attendance and participation at the NOAA Science and Education Symposium in Silver Spring, MD and one professional conference to present the results of their summer project. Deadline: January 6
Naval Reserve Officers Training Corp
Contact: http://www.nrotc.navy.mil/scholarships.aspx Eligibility: Students may apply for only one of the three scholarship program options-Navy, Nurse or Marine Corps (eligibility details for each program are listed on the website). Award: Full tuition at one of the listed colleges or universities, educational fees, stipend for text books, uniforms, three summer cruises, and subsistence allowance each academic month ($250 - $400). Deadline: January 31
Montgomery Scholars Honors Program
Contact: http://cms.montgomerycollege.edu/edu/department.aspx?id=14981#scholarships, 240-567-5039
Eligibility: Montgomery College applicants with a college prep GPA of 3.0 or higher and competitive SAT scores. Award: full-tuition and fees for two years of study at Montgomery College Deadline: Jan 20
Emma L. Bowen Foundation Work/Study
Contact: http://www.emmabowenfoundation.com/about_talent.html Eligibility: Minority high school juniors and seniors and college freshmen with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and an interest in a career in the media industry (business, technical, creative, and journalism) are eligible to apply. Candidates must be US citizens or have permanent residency status in the US and be fluent in English. Award: Students earn an hourly salary and matching funds for tuition and other college expenses. Deadline: January 31
Princeton Prize in Race Relations
Contact: http://www.princeton.edu/pprize/, pprize@Princeton.edu or 800-742-1036 Eligibility: Any student currently enrolled in grades 9–12 in participating regions. The candidate must have been actively involved in a volunteer activity in the last 12 months that has had a significant, positive impact on race relations—broadly defined—in his or her school or community. Award: $1,000. Deadline: January 31
Martin Luther King Jr. Scholar Program – Ithaca College
Contact: http://www.ithaca.edu/mlk/program/, (800) 429-4274 or admission@ithaca.edu Eligibility: Open to academically talented students from ethnic and racial backgrounds that have been historically underrepresented in American higher education. Students typically rank in the top 10 percent of their high school classes, have highly competitive SAT scores, and embody King's ideals in the areas of leadership, intellectual curiosity, and commitment to community service. Award: full tuition Deadline: January 15
CampusDiscovery.com
Contact: http://www.campusdiscovery.com/college-scholarships Eligibility: US students enrolled at a college or university, as well as recent college grads who finished with an Associate's or Bachelor's degree.
Award: $2,500. Deadline: January 31
The American University (AU) Frederick Douglass Distinguished Scholars Program
Contact: http://www.american.edu/financialaid/fdsprogram.cfm, 202-885-6213 or fds@american.edu
Eligibility: Preference will be given to first-generation students as well as those from diverse ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. Applicants should have a 3.9 GPA (unweighted) or 4.1 GPA (weighted).
Award: The scholarship provides full tuition, room and board and is renewable for a total of four years of undergraduate study, provided scholars satisfy academic performance requirements. Deadline: January 15
National Society of Black Physicists Scholarships
Contact: http://www.nsbp.org/scholarships/ Eligibility: Declared physics majors Award: $1,000 Deadline: January 13
FEBRUARY DEADLINES
National Peace Essay Contest
Contact: essaycontest@usip.org or 202-429-7178 http://www.usip.org/programs/initiatives/national-peaceessay-contest Eligibility: Students who are in grades 9-12 and attending school in any of the fifty states, the
District of Columbia, or the US Territories. Award: $1,000 -$10,000 Deadline: February 1
Samuel Fletcher Tapman Scholarship
Contact: http://www.asce.org/Content.aspx?id=2147489746, 800-548-2723 Eligibility: Any currently
enrolled undergraduate in an ABET accredited program in civil engineering or related field. Applicant must
be a member in good standing at his/her local ASCE Student Chapter. Award: $3,000 Deadline: February 9
American Nuclear Society
Contact: http://www.ans.org/honors/scholarships,708-352-6611or email outreach@ans.org Eligibility: Must be at least an entering sophomore enrolled in a program leading to a degree in nuclear science, nuclear engineering or a nuclear related field and an ANS student member (US or non-US citizen) attending a qualified university in the US. Award: varies Deadline: February 1
American Physical Society Minority Scholarship
Contact: 301-209-3232 or minority@aps.org, http://www.aps.org/programs/minorities/honors/scholarship/
Eligibility: Any African-American, Hispanic American, or Native American US citizen or permanent resident who is majoring or planning to major in physics, and who is a high school senior, college freshman, or sophomore is eligible to apply for the scholarship. Award: $2,000 Deadline: February 4
American Bar Foundation Summer Research Diversity Fellowships in Law and Social Science
Contact: 312-988-6560 or fellowships@abfn.org Eligibility: American citizens and lawful permanent residents including, but not limited to, persons who are African American, Hispanic/Latino, Native American, or Puerto Rican. Scholarships for sophomore and junior academic majors in social sciences or humanities with a 3.0 or higher grade point average. Award: $ 3,600/8 weeks Deadline: February 15
http://www.americanbarfoundation.org/fellowships/Call_for_Summer_Research_Diversity_Fellows.html
Davidson Fellows Scholarships
Contact: DavidsonFellows@DavidsonGifted.org, http://www.davidsongifted.org/fellows/ Eligibility:
Extraordinary young people, 18 and under, who have completed a significant piece of work in the categories of Mathematics, Science, Literature, Music, Technology, Philosophy and Outside the Box who are US citizens residing in the US, or Permanent Residents of the US residing in the US, or stationed overseas due
to active US military duty. Award: $10,000 - $50,000 Deadline: February 1
**National Institutes of Health (NIH) Undergraduate Scholarship Program**
Contact: ugsp@nih.gov or 301-594-3318, https://www.training.nih.gov/programs/ugsp Eligibility: Student must be a US citizen, national, or qualified noncitizen; be enrolled or accepted for enrollment at an accredited, 4-year undergraduate institution as a full-time student; have a 3.5 GPA or higher (on a 4.0 scale) or be within the top 5 percent of class; and be from a disadvantaged background. Award: Up to $20,000 per academic year in tuition, educational expenses, and reasonable living expenses. Awards are renewable up to 4 years. Ten weeks as a paid summer research employee after each year of scholarship support. Full-time employment after graduation for each year of scholarship support. Deadline: February 28
US Presidential Scholars Recognition Program
Contact: http://www2.ed.gov/programs/psp/index.html, (202) 401-0961 or Presidential.Scholars@ed.gov
Eligibility: Application for the US Presidential Scholars Program is by invitation only. Students must be US citizens or Legal Permanent US Residents and score exceptionally well on either the SAT or the ACT.
Award: The US Presidential Scholars Program is not a scholarship program. Deadline: February 23
KFC Colonel's Scholars Program
Contact: http://www.kfcscholars.org/scholarships/ 866-KFC-7240 or kfcscholars@act.org Eligibility: Current high school graduating senior. Earn a minimum cumulative high school GPA of 2.75. Plan to pursue a bachelor's degree at a public, in-state college or university (start date no later than September 30). Be a US citizen or permanent resident. Demonstrate financial need. Award: up to $5,000. Deadline: February .
**USDA/1890 National Scholars Program**
Contact: Carl Butler, Program Manager, USDA/1890 National Scholars Program, (202) 720-9238 or
1890init@usda.gov,http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?contentidonly=true&contentid=1890program.xml Eligibility: Graduating high school senior must be a US citizen; have a high school cumulative
GPA of 3.0 or better (on a 4.0 scale); have a combined verbal/math/written score of 1,500 or more on the SAT (note: 1,000 or more combined for those universities that only accept verbal/math score) or a composite score of 21 or more on the ACT; be interested in attending one of the eighteen 1890 Land-Grant Universities; intend to study agriculture, food, natural resource sciences, or other related academic disciplines; and demonstrate leadership and community service. Award: Tuition, fees, books, room and board, and use of a laptop computer, printer and software while on scholarship for each of the 4 academic years, plus a paid summer internship each year. Upon completion of the program, there is an obligation of 1 year of service to the US Department of Agriculture for each year of financial support. Deadline: February 1
STAR (Stand Tall and Reach) Scholarship Foundation
Contact: Application materials must be obtained from the applicant's high school. Eligibility: African American and black students from Montgomery County Public Schools (9-11 the grades) with a 3.0 GPA and participation in community service. Award: $250 - $1,000. Deadline: February
American Dietetic Association Foundation Scholarship
Contact: http://www.eatright.org/foundation/scholarships/ education@eatright.org or 800/877-1600, ext. 5400. Eligibility: All scholarships require ADA membership. Contact for details. A scholarship may be earmarked for underrepresented groups. Award: $500 - $10,000 Deadline: February 15
LAGRANT Foundation Scholarship
Contact: erickaavila@lagrant.com or katiealvarez@lagrant.com,
http://www.lagrantfoundation.org/wpsite/?page_id=6 Eligibility: Undergraduate (current freshmen, sophomores, juniors and non-graduating seniors ONLY!) may apply. Applicant must be a US citizen or permanent resident and a member of one of the following ethnic groups: African American, Asian Pacific Islander, Hispanic/Latino or Native American/Alaska Native. Applicant must be a full-time student at a fouryear, accredited institution with a minimum of 2.75 GPA and MUST major in a field of study that has an emphasis on public relations, marketing or advertising or must minor in communications with desire to pursue a career in public relations, marketing or advertising. Award: $5,000 Deadline: February 28
Cynthia E. Morgan Memorial Scholarship Fund
Contact: http://www.cemsfund.com/application.asp Eligibility: Applicant must be a current resident of the state of Maryland; be a junior or senior at a Maryland high school, or currently attending (or plan to attend) an accredited Maryland post-secondary school (college, university, trade school, or medical school); be the first person in his/her immediate family who will be attending a Maryland accredited post-secondary school (as defined above); and be planning to enter a medical or medical-related field which includes, but is not limited to, nurses, laboratory scientists, pharmacists, physiotherapists, speech therapists, occupational therapists, dietitians and bioengineers. Award: $1,000 Deadline: February 25
National Co-op Scholarship
Contact: http://www.co-op.edu/scholarships.htm Eligibility: Have a cumulative high school GPA of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale. Award: contact for details Deadline: February 15
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The Minorities in Government Finance Scholarship
Contact: http://www.gfoa.org/downloads/GFOA_MinorityScholarship.pdf Eligibility: Student must be an upper-division undergraduate or graduate student in public administration, governmental accounting, finance, political science, economics, or business administration (with a specific focus on government or nonprofit management). Student must be of an ethnic minority group. Student must be a citizen or permanent resident of the US or Canada. Award: $5,000 Deadline: February 18
Excellence in Cardiovascular Sciences Summer Program – Wake Forest University
Contact: http://www.wakehealth.edu/School/Hypertension-and-Vascular-Research-Center/EICSProgram.htm, ddiz@wakehealth.edu or nsarver@wakehealth.edu, (336) 716-2150 or (336) 716-1080
Eligibility: Undergraduate or master’s students with an interest in a biomedical research career are encouraged to apply. Students must be underrepresented minorities (i.e. African American, Alaskan Native, Asian-American, Native American, Pacific Islander, or Hispanic), US Citizens or permanent residents of the US, and undergraduate or master’s students in good academic standing. Award: This nine week summer program includes travel, lodging, and a stipend. Deadline: February 11
Translational Sciences Institute Scholars Summer Program – Wake Forest University
Contact: http://www.wakehealth.edu/School/Hypertension-and-Vascular-Research-Center/TSI-Program.htm
Eligibility: Highly competitive undergraduate students will be chosen from among applicants to participate in a translational research experience with established teams of TSI investigators in the summer. Award: This nine week summer program includes travel, lodging, and a stipend. Deadline: February 11
USDA Beltsville Agricultural Research Center College Student Intern Program
Contact: Jenny Allen, EEO Specialist/ ACRM - Outreach Coordinator, Jenny.Allen@ars.usda.gov or
301-504-6507, http://www.ars.usda.gov/Aboutus/docs.htm?docid=17508 Eligibility: currently enrolled college-level students pursuing degrees in science and/or associated areas of study Award: Paid internship usually starting at GS-02 Deadline: February 9
University of the District of Columbia Pepco Scholarship
Contact: http://www.udc.edu/scholarships/, 202/274-7176 or gbush-hodge@udc.edu Eligibility: US Citizen,
DC Resident, and Full-Time student with a 3.0 GPA Award: $1,800 Deadline: February 15
Colgate “Bright Smiles, Bright Futures” Minority Scholarship
Contact: http://www.adha.org/ioh/index.html Eligibility: Full-time minority undergraduate students enrolled in an accredited certificate/associate program in Dental Hygiene in the US. Applicants must demonstrate financial need, be a member or student member of the American Dental Hygienists' Association
and have a dental hygiene curriculum CGPA of a least 3.0. Award: $1,000 - $2,000 Deadline: February 1
American Meteorological Society (AMS) Minority Scholarship
Contact: http://www.ametsoc.org/amsstudentinfo/scholfeldocs/index.html Eligibility: The AMS Minority Scholarships help support the college educations of minority students traditionally underrepresented in the sciences who intend to pursue careers in the atmospheric or related oceanic and hydrologic sciences.
Minority students who will be entering their freshman year of college in fall 2012 are eligible to apply.
Award: $3000 for a nine-month period in the freshman year and an additional $3000 for a nine-month period in the sophomore year. Deadline: February 10
APS Scholarship for Minority Undergraduate Physics Majors
Contact: http://www.aps.org/programs/minorities/honors/scholarship/index.cfm Eligibility: Any AfricanAmerican, Hispanic American, or Native American U.S. citizen or permanent resident who is majoring or planning to major in physics, and who is a high school senior, college freshman, or sophomore is eligible to apply for the scholarship. Award: $2,000 - $3,000 Deadline: February 4
Caroll Mills Young Study Abroad Scholarship - College Language Association
Contact: http://www.clascholars.org/cla-study-abroad-scholarship Eligibility: Students at member institutions who exemplify high academic achievement and a desire to enhance his or her understanding and proficiency of the target language. Award: up to $4,000 Deadline: February 10
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National Society of Professional Engineers
Contact: 703-684-2800, http://www.nspe.org/Students/Scholarships/index.html Eligibility: Jean-Guy
Béliveau, P.E. MATHCOUNTS Scholarship - Applicant must be a graduating high school senior who participated as part of MATHCOUNTS in middle school and has been accepted into an ABET-accredited engineering program at a four-year college or university. Maureen L. and Howard N. Blitman, P.E.,
Scholarship - Applicant must be a high school senior who is a member of an underrepresented ethnic minority in the field of engineering, has been accepted into an ABET-accredited engineering program at a four-year college or university, and is a US citizen. Award: $2,500-$3,000 Deadline: March 1
American Chemistry Society Scholars Program
Contact: http://www.aie.org/scholarships/detail.cfm?id=12997 (800) 227-5558 ext. 6250 or scholars@acs.org Eligibility: African American, Native American and Hispanic students planning to pursue full-time study in a chemically-related field with outstanding academic records and a desire to pursue a career in the chemical sciences. Award: $2,500 - $5,000 Deadline: March 1
http://portal.acs.org/portal/acs/corg/content?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=PP_SUPERARTICLE&node_id=1648
&use_sec=false&sec_url_var=region1&__uuid=650f4fdd-97da-4eac-b75d-3f8344471f9b
Minority Geoscience Undergraduate Scholarships
Contact: (703) 379-2480 or mpp@agiweb.org, http://www.agiweb.org/mpp/application.html Eligibility:
Applicants must be geosciences majors (or a related field) who are US citizens and members of an underrepresented ethnic minority group. Related geosciences fields include geology, geophysics, hydrology, meteorology, physical oceanography, planetary geology, and earth-science education. Award: Up to $10,000 per year Deadline: March 15
The Leonard M. Perryman Communications Scholarship for Racial Ethnic Minority Students
Contact: Leonard M. Perryman Scholarship Committee, United Methodist Communications. Communications Ministry Team, PO Box 320, Nashville, TN 37202-0320 Eligibility: Open to ethnic minority United Methodist undergraduate students who intend to pursue a career in religion journalism through study at an accredited US college or university. Award: $2500 Deadline: March 15
http://www.umcom.org/site/c.mrLZJ9PFKmG/b.3584835/k.34FF/Leonard_M_Perryman_Communications_
Scholarship.htm
Inroads, Inc. Internship
Contact: 314-241-7488 or info@inroads.org, http://www.inroads.org Eligibility: Paid interns are graduating high school seniors, college or university freshmen or sophomores with a B GPA or better, and a combined
SAT score of at least 1000, or an ACT score of 20 or better. They have demonstrated proven leadership ability, and are interested in pursuing a Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, actuarial science, engineering, computer and information sciences, sales, marketing, allied health, healthcare management, and retail store management. Award: paid internship Deadline: March 31 14
Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship
Contact: http://www.jackierobinson.org/apply/application.php, scholarships@jackierobinson.org or 212-290-8600 Eligibility: Minority graduating high school senior showing leadership potential, demonstrating a dedication to community service, and demonstrating financial need. Award: up to $7,500 Deadline: Mar 30
The Buick Achievers Scholarship
Contact: http://www.buickachievers.com/home buickachievers@scholarshipamerica.org or 1-800-537-4180 Eligibility: Be high school seniors or high school graduates who are first-time college students, plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited four-year college or university, plan to major in a course of study that focuses on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math), demonstrate an interest in pursuing a career in the automotive or related industries using these areas of study, and be US citizens and have permanent residence in the US. Award: $2,000 - $25,000 Deadline: March 31
**PPQ William F. Helms Student Scholarship**
Contact: http://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/helms/index.shtml, (202) 690-4759 Eligibility: Be a US citizen. Be enrolled in an accredited college or university within the US. Be a sophomore or junior in good academic standing (students must maintain at least a 2.5 grade-point average). Be enrolled in programs related to agriculture or the biological sciences. Agree to work for the agency during school breaks a minimum of 640 hours prior to completion of studies. Award: Up to $5,000 in financial assistance each year enrolled in a degree program, paid work experience during school breaks, and possible permanent employment upon graduation Deadline: March 1
**The Saul T. Wilson, Jr., Scholarship Program in Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences**
Contact: Saul T. Wilson, Jr., Scholarship; USDA, APHIS, Human Resources Division; Office of Recruitment, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Room 1710, Washington, DC 20250, (202) 690-4759
http://www.aphis.usda.gov/publications/aphis_general/content/printable_version/pub_ahwilson.pdf
Eligibility: Student must be a US citizen and be enrolled in an accredited college or university within the US as a full-time student in good academic standing. Undergraduate student applicants must have completed at least 60 semester or 90 quarter hours of a 4-year pre-veterinary medicine or other biomedical science curriculum. Graduate student applicants must have completed not more than 18 semester or 27 quarter hoursof study in veterinary medicine. Award: Up to $5,000 for undergraduate studies; up to $10,000 for graduate studies, paid employment during summers and school breaks as a Veterinary Student Trainee, and possible conversion to a permanent position with the Veterinary Services within the USDA. Deadline: March 1
Hallie Q. Brown Scholarships For Women - National Association of Colored Women's Clubs
Contact: http://nacwc.org/programs/scholarships.html Eligibility: Applicant must be a high school graduate with a minimum C average, be in need of financial assistance, be enrolled in an accredited institution, have completed at least one semester in a postsecondary accredited institution, and be recommended by an active Clubswoman and endorsed by the member's Clubs and the Clubs’ region. Award: varies. Deadline: March 31
US Bank Internet Scholarship
Contact: http://www.usbank.com/student-lending/scholarship.html Eligibility: The program is open to current high school graduating seniors and college undergraduates at eligible four-year colleges or universities. Award: $1,000 Deadline: March 31
Federal Employee Education and Assistance & Blacks In Government Scholarship Fund
Contact: http://www.bignet.org/ Eligibility: Applicants must be children, stepchildren, or grandchildren of financial BIG (Blacks In Government) members, who have been a member in good standing for at least two consecutive years. Sponsors must have at least three (3) years continual employment. Applicants to the FEE A/BIG Scholarship Fund will compete based on merit alone. Applicants must be at least high school 15seniors planning to enroll in a two- or four-year post- secondary, accredited undergraduate degree program.
Applicants must have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale. Award: $1,000 Deadline: March 25
Jack & Jill of America Foundation
Contact: http://www.jackandjillfoundation.org Eligibility: High school seniors with a 3.0 GPA who will become and maintain full-time status at an accredited, four year post secondary institution beginning in the fall of the year working toward a bachelor’s degree. Award: $1,500 - $2,500 Deadline: March 14
RentDeals.com Scholarship Program
Contact: http://www.rentdeals.com/scholarship.php Eligibility: Beautiful Minds Scholarship - minoritygraduating high school seniors (high school GPA of 3.0 or higher) who are attending school in the US and planning to enroll in a regionally accredited post-secondary institution; essay on the topic "Finding My Purpose." First Things First Scholarship - graduating high school seniors who will be the first in their immediate family to attend college, are attending school in the US and plan to enroll in a regionally accredited post-secondary institution, have a high school GPA of 3.0 or higher; essay on the topic
"Education as a tool for success." The Dreamer Scholarship - a current undergraduate majoring in either a Business or Science discipline with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Award: $1,000 Deadline: March 12
National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Business Clubs, Inc. Scholarship
Contact: http://www.nanbpwc.org/scholarship_applications0.aspx Eligibility: African American graduating high school senior with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale by February 1st of graduation year.
Must be a US Citizen. Award: contact for details Deadline: March 1
Dr. Julianne Malveaux Scholarship
Contact: http://www.nanbpwc.org/scholarship_applications0.aspx Eligibility: African American female with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale by February 1st in the year of graduation. A College Sophomore or Junior enrolled in an accredited college or university majoring in journalism, economics or related field. Must be a US Citizen Award: contact for details Deadline: March 1
Herbert Lehman Scholarship
Contact: scholarships@naacpldf.org, http://naacpldf.org/herbert-lehman-education-fund-scholarship
Eligibility: High school seniors, high school graduates or freshmen currently enrolled in college or university must be planning to attend or currently attending an accredited, four-year college or university; must be of excellent character and be able to present strong academic records, test scores, and personal essays; and must have a demonstrable record of community and school involvement that reveals exceptional leadership potential with a capacity to work well in diverse settings. Award: $2,000 Deadline: March 15
Kohl’s Cares Scholarship Program
Contact: http://www.kohlscorporation.com/communityrelations/scholarship/index.asp Eligibility: Must be between the ages of 6 and 18 and not yet a high school graduate. Award: Regional winners will each be awarded a $1,000 scholarship for post-secondary education. National winners will each be awarded a total of $10,000 in scholarships for post-secondary education and Kohl’s will donate $1,000 to a non-profit organization on each winner’s behalf. Deadline: March 15
Janice M. Scott Memorial Scholarship Fund
Contact: http://www.usd108.org/Counselor/Janice%20M%20Scott%20Scholarship.htm Eligibility: US Citizen or permanent resident of US. High school senior with a GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher who will matriculate full-time at a US accredited four-year college or university within the fifty states or District of Columbia starting at the beginning of the fall semester or quarter. Student must have demonstrated leadership abilities through participating in community services or other extracurricular activities. Combined adjusted income of the parents cannot exceed $100,000. Award: $500 - $2,500 Deadline: March 31
Dr. Paul L. Vance Scholarship
Contact: http://www.mcpsfoundation.org/scholarships/paul-vance-scholarships.php ED_Foundation@mcpsmd.org or 301-279-3660 Eligibility: The scholarships will be granted only to MCPS graduating seniors who plan to attend Montgomery College full-time, demonstrate financial need, and show academic potential. Although a minimum GPA of 2.0 is required, students with higher GPAs may be given preference. Award: $500 to $3,200 Deadline: March 30
Maryland PTA Scholarship Fund
Contact: http://www.mdpta.org/forms.html Eligibility: Applicant must be a high school senior, a high school graduate, or currently enrolled in an accredited college or university with a 2.75 unweighted minimum GPA who plans to pursue a career in education in the public schools of Maryland. Applicant must obtain sponsorship of a Maryland PTA local unit in good standing. Award: $500. Deadline: March 15
Legacy of Life Scholarship
Contact: http://www.beadonor.org/index.php?Itemid=64&id=35&option=com_content&task=view
Eligibility: Entrant must be a senior who both legally resides in AND attends high school in one of the following locations: Virginia (Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William, Stafford, and Fauquier counties and cities of Alexandria, Falls Church, Fairfax, Manassas, and Manassas Park); Maryland (Montgomery, Prince George’s, and Charles counties); and the District of Columbia and intending to enter a college or university following high school. Award: $1,000 - $5,000 Deadline: March 31
Leadership Montgomery Youth Community Leadership Awards
Contact: http://www.leadershipmontgomerymd.org/awards/ycsla.asp, carol.ippolito@leadermont.org or (301) 881-3333 Eligibility: Montgomery County, MD students who are currently enrolled in the 12th grade and have completed a minimum of 260 hours of community service learning activities by the end of the last semester of their junior year. Award: $1,000 Deadline: March 4
eCampusTours Scholarship Giveaway
Contact: http://www.ecampustours.com/payingforcollege/scholarshipsandgrants/winscholarship
Eligibility: This sweepstakes is open to students who are US citizens, a US national, a permanent resident of the US, or a person residing in the US for other than a temporary purpose with intent to become a US citizen or permanent resident and are enrolled or who intend to enroll in an institution of higher education which is an Eligible Institution in the Federal Student Loan Program under Title IV of the Federal Higher Education Act of 1965. The winner must enroll at an eligible institution as a full-time student within one year of notification that they are a winner, or the award will be forfeited. Award: $1,000 Deadline: March 31
Dwight P. Jacobus Scholarships
Contact: http://www.asbo.org/scholarships.asp Eligibility: Applicants with a minimum 3.0 overall GPA must have been Maryland or District of Columbia residents for at least one year preceding the date of award, been accepted for full-time admission, and demonstrated a financial need. Scholarships are awarded to deserving undergraduate students pursuing a career in Business or Education at an accredited institution of higher education within Maryland or the District of Columbia. Award: $1,000 Deadline: March 1
National Institute on Drug Abuse Summer Program – Wake Forest University
Contact: http://graduate.wfu.edu/summerprograms/ or http://www.drugabuse.gov/pdf/sposummer.pdf
Eligibility: Students from minority groups underrepresented in the sciences are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be currently enrolled in high school or college with good academic standing and be citizens or permanent residents of the US. Award: Stipends up to $4,000 for 10 weeks and housing for the summer. Travel, lodging, and per diem expenses can be considered. Deadline: March 1
WFIRM Summer Scholars Program – Wake Forest University
Contact: http://www.wakehealth.edu/wfirm/ Eligibility: Undergraduate science and engineering students interested in projects involving biomaterials, cell and molecular biology, physiology, biomedical engineering, controlled delivery, biochemistry, cell and gene therapy, and tissue engineering. Award: Participants will receive stipends while working 10-12 weeks during the summer. Deadline: March 1
Center for Injury Biomechanics Research Internship - Wake Forest University
Contact: http://www.wakehealth.edu/CIB/Summer-Research-Opportunities.htm Eligibility: contact for details Award: Stipend of $400 per week and housing in Winston-Salem, NC if needed. Deadline: March 1
Brown and Cadwell Minority Scholarship Program
Contact: http://www.brownandcaldwell.com/scholarships.asp Eligibility: Candidate must be a US citizen or permanent resident; be a full-time student enrolled in his/her junior year at an accredited four-year undergraduate college; have a declared major in civil, chemical or environmental engineering or one of the environmental sciences (e.g. geology, hydrogeology, ecology); have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent on a 5.0 scale); and be a member of a minority group. Award: $5,000 with optional paid summer internship at a Brown and Caldwell office. Deadline: March 1
George M. Brooker Collegiate Scholarship for Minorities
Contact: http://www.irem.org/pdfs/iremfoundation/brooker.pdf Eligibility: Applicant must be a member of a minority group; be a US citizen; be in their junior or senior year or pursuing graduate or post-graduate studies; must declare a major in real estate or a major in a related field; must have a minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0 scale within his or her major; and must have completed two courses in real estate or indicate intent to complete such courses. If the college does not offer at least two courses in real estate, this should be so stated. Award: graduate-level award - $2,500; undergraduate-level award $1,000 Deadline: March 31
National Strength and Conditioning Foundation
Contact: http://www.nsca-lift.org/NSCAFoundation/grants.shtml#min Eligibility: Minority Scholarship –
Applicant must demonstrate they have been accepted into an accredited institution working toward a graduate degree in the strength and conditioning field. High School Scholarship - Students must demonstrate their acceptance into an accredited institution, their intention to graduate with a degree in the strength and
condition field, their goals beyond college and their track record of community service. Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, based on a 4.0 system. Award: $1,500 Deadline: March 15
Uniformed Services University Summer Undergraduate Research Internship Program (SURIP)
Contact: http://www.usuhs.mil/chd/trainingSURIP.html, USUCHDinternship@usuhs.mil or (301) 295-1553
Eligibility: Training opportunities for students from multiple ethnic and racial backgrounds who are interested in pursuing careers in the biomedical sciences and healthcare fields. Students currently enrolled in accredited colleges or universities who are US citizens or permanent residents may apply for acceptance into this program. Award: $3,000 stipend and housing Deadline: March 22
Christa McAuliffe Teaching Scholarship
Contact: http://www.bcf.org/tabid/248/Default.aspx?sid=7 Eligibility: Applicant must have resided in Maryland for at least six months and have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Must also be a graduating high school senior or a college student enrolled at an accredited Maryland college or university which has an approved teacher education program leading to certification. Award: $1,000 Deadline: March 15
LULAC National Scholarship Fund (LNSF)
Contact: http://www.lnesc.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC=%7b3AEDB506-F425-4E58-B9F6-44867E2FD943%7d Eligibility: Applicants must be a US citizen or legal resident and 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. National Scholastic Achievement Awards - GPA of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale or equivalent. 29 or higher on the ACT test or 1350 or higher on the SAT test. Honors Awards - GPA of 3.25 or better on a 4.0 scale or equivalent. 23 or higher on the ACT test or 1100 or higher on the SAT test.
General Awards - Grades and academic performance will serve as indicators of potential; however, emphasis may be placed on the individual’s motivation, sincerity, and integrity. Need, community involvement, and leadership activities will also be considered. Award: $250 - $500 Deadline: March 31
Being an American Essay Contest
Provided by: Bill of Rights Institute
Award: $1000
Deadline: December 15, 2011
The Being an American Essay Contest is open to high school students between the ages of 13 and 19. To enter, you must compose a maximum 1000 - word essay on the following topic: "How does the Constitution establish and maintain a culture of liberty?" The essay must be submitted by your teacher to be considered.
You will be directed to the scholarship provider's website. There, you can begin your application for this scholarship.
Type of Award: Essay Contest
Awards Available: 15
Applicable Majors: All Fields of Study
Additional Information:
Teachers who sponsor a student with a winning essay will receive $100 for each student that places in his or her region. Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information.
America's Best Blogging Scholarship
Award: $1000
Deadline: December 31, 2011
The America's Best Blogging Scholarship is available to undergraduate and graduate students and incoming freshmen. To be considered, you must write a 500 - 600 word blog post that addresses the following topic: Define the single most important political issue of the approaching presidential election. Explain not only what that issue is, but also why and how you propose we come to a solution that benefits the majority. In order to be eligible for this scholarship, you must enter the embed code provided either at the beginning or end of your entry post. Entries will be judged on content and social validation. A minimum 2.5 GPA is also required. You will be directed to the scholarship provider's website. There, you can begin your application for this scholarship.
Type of Award: Contest
Awards Available: 1
Applicable Majors: All Fields of Study
Additional Information:
Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information.
"Frame My Future" Scholarship Contest
Award: $1000
Deadline: March 06, 2012
The "Frame My Future" Scholarship Contest is open to full - time undergraduate and graduate students attending a U.S. college or university for the 2012 - 2013 academic year. To enter, you must submit an original creation with one image, in a digital JPEG image format, that expresses what you hope to achieve in your personal and professional life after college. Some example entry piece ideas are: photograph, short typed explanation, collage, drawing, graphic design piece, painting, or anything you can create within one image. Your entry must be your own work and must follow the theme: This is how I "Frame My Future."
You will be directed to the scholarship provider's website. There, you can begin your application for this scholarship.
Type of Award: Contest
Awards Available: 5
Applicable Majors: All Fields of Study
Website: http://www.framemyfuture.com
Additional Information:
All finalists will receive a commemorative "Frame My Future" frame featuring their entry. Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information.
Tackle Hunger Scholarship
Provided by : Do Something
Award: $100
Deadline: December 25, 2011
The Tackle Hunger Scholarship is open to students who are U.S. or Canadian citizens, and are no more than 25 years of age. You must organize a food drive in your community and report back on the success of your drive to qualify for this award. You will be directed to the scholarship provider's website. There, you can begin your application for this scholarship.
Type of Award: Scholarship
Awards Available: Unspecified
Applicable Majors: All Fields of Study
Website:
Additional Information:
Once you register your drive on the sponsor's website, all the resources you need to help you run your drive will be provided. One drive that collects at least ten pounds of food will be randomly selected to win a $100 scholarship for each member of the drive (up to ten members). Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information.
Healthy Lifestyles Scholarship
Award: $5000
Deadline: May 30, 2012
The Healthy Lifestyles Scholarship is open to high school seniors and first-year college students. You must be a citizen of the U.S. or Canada and be under 25 years of age to be eligible for this award. You must also submit a maximum 1000-word essay on the following topic: "Why is a healthy lifestyle important in school?"; and in under 500 words, describe your career plans, goals, and personal ambitions. You will be directed to the scholarship provider's website. There, you can begin your application for this scholarship.
Type of Award: Scholarship
Awards Available: Unspecified
Applicable Majors: All Fields of Study
Website:
Additional Information: Sponsor's website for additional information
Dr Pepper Million Dollar Tuition Giveaway - Cotton Bowl Contest
Provided by : Dr Pepper/Seven Up, Inc.
Award: $100,000
Deadline: December 15, 2011
The Dr Pepper Million Dollar Tuition Giveaway - Cotton Bowl Contest is open to students who are between the ages of 18 and 24. To enter, you must submit an original video explaining why you deserve to win.
You will be directed to the scholarship provider's website. There, you can begin your application for this scholarship.
Type of Award: Contest
Awards Available: Unspecified
Applicable Majors: All Fields of Study
Website:
Additional Information:
You are ineligible if you are an active NCAA collegiate athlete (any division) in any sport, or have played professional, semi-professional, or Division I collegiate football at any time. Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information.
"Science of Black Hair" Scholarship
Provided by : The Science of Black Hair Forum
Award: $1000
Deadline: June 01, 2012
The "Science of Black Hair" Scholarship is available to undergraduate and graduate students of color. To be considered, you must write a reflective essay describing how your textured hair has affected various aspects of your life from dating, to career choice, self esteem, family relationships, etc. You may write about your hair memories, challenges, triumphs, and anything hair - related that has impacted your life in any way.
You will be directed to the scholarship provider's website. There, you can begin your application for this scholarship.
Type of Award: Scholarship
Awards Available: 3
Applicable Majors: All Fields of Study
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Additional Information: Sponsor's website for additional information.
The Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS) Program
Funded by a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, was established in 1999 to provide outstanding African American, American Indian/Alaska Native*, Asian Pacific Islander American**, and Hispanic American students with an opportunity to complete an undergraduate college education in any discipline area of interest. Continuing Gates Millennium Scholars may request funding for a graduate degree program in one of the following discipline areas: computer science, education, engineering, library science, mathematics, public health or science.
To find more information or to apply for this scholarship please visit. https://nominations.gmsp.org/GMSP%5FApp/
This is a life changing scholarship program and I recommend that you encourage any eligible student to apply.
I believe the requirements are:
Must be Pell Grant Eligible
3.3 High School GPA
Must be African American, American Indian, Hispanic, Asian and must be enrolling for college for the first time. Current college students are not eligible. For additional information visit www.gmsp.org.
SMEDP - Summer Medical Dental Educational Program - Deadline: March 1, 2011
SMDEP is a free (full tuition, housing, and meals) six-week summer medical and dental school preparatory program that offers eligible students intensive and personalized medical and dental school preparation. Click URL below to see eligibility requirements: Who's Eligible? To apply click URL below: Apply Now Click URL to get a list of Program sites: Program Sites. |
