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The following scholarships are arranged by deadline from the earliest due date to the latest due date Please note, some scholarships not list specific deadlines No specific deadline mentioned: Syracuse University School of Architecture Contact: Mark Robbins, Dean School of Architecture, 201 Slocum Hall, Syracuse, NY 13244-1250 315-443-2256 This scholarship is for young men and women of color interested in pursuing a year Professional degree in architecture Please contact or visit website for a complete list of requirements www.soa.syr.edu.index.php Harvard University Contact: 617-495-7581 Harvard University is offering free tuition to families of HONOR STUDENTS and their income is less than $125,000 per year Please visit website or call for complete requirements and information www.fao.fas.harvard.edc/ Call Me Mister Contact: 800-640-2657 This scholarship is offered by four historical black colleges in South Carolina which include Benedict College, Chaflin University, Morris College and South Carolina State University Eligibility: black males who are seniors in high school who want to go to college out of state for FREE! Please see website or contact for detailed eligibility requirements and information www.callmemister.clemson.edu/index.htl California-Hawaii Elks Association Vocational Grant Contact: dianefarrens@msn.com 951-696-8099 The program is open to any prospective applicant, residing in California or Hawaii who is an American Citizen, planning to pursue an eligible vocational/technical (voc/tech) course, above and supplemental to high school or preparatory school level A high school diploma or equivalent is not required Eligibility: The program is open to male and female applicants and will be judged on an equal basis While graduating high school seniors may apply, it is not limited to high school students It is open to all prospective students who require training or retraining to compete in the workplace The Vocational Grant is for one year only, with an option to renew for one additional year The Grant may be used for tuition and fees, room and board (only if living on campus) and books and supplies It may be used only for usual and required costs of applicant's planned course of study Deadline: applications must be filed with the Temecula Elks Lodge Scholarship Chairman no later than three months after first receiving the application http://www.chea-elks.org/vocationalgrant.html Wake Forest University Contact: Derrick S Boone, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Marketing Rm 3139 Worrell Professional Center, Babock Graduate School of Management- Wake Forest University, Winston Salem N C 27109-8738 Derrick.boone@mba.wfu.edu 866-925-3622 Eligibility: Opportunity for minority students to attend MBA program for free Please visit website or contact for details www.wfu.edu Scholarships.com Contact: Kevin N Ladd- Vice President 847-432-1700 x111 knl@scholarships.com Scholarships.com 473 Central Avenue, Highland Park, Illinois 60035 Start Your Free Scholarship Search Today! In just a few minutes, you could find tens of thousands of dollars in free college scholarship money and get recruited by schools across the country! Spend a little time, save a lot of money and attend the college that is the best fit for you! www.scholarships.com Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps The Air Force ROTC High School Scholarship Program provides 3- and 4-year scholarships in three different types to high school seniors The application process is the same for each type http://www.afrotc.com/scholarships/hsschol/types.php Reserve Officer Training Corps Army If you are planning on attending a four-year college and are interested in receiving a tuition scholarship along with some of the best leadership training available, Army ROTC may be right for you FOUR-YEAR SCHOLARSHIP The high school Four-Year Scholarship is for high school students planning on attending a four-year college program Contact your high school academic advisor or Campus Military Science department for more information To qualify, you must:          Be a U.S citizen Be between the ages of 17 and 26 Have a high school CGPA of at least 2.50 Have a high school diploma or equivalent Score minimum of 920 on the SAT (math/verbal) or 19 on the ACT Meet physical standards Agree to accept a commission and serve in the Army on Active Duty or in a Reserve Component (U.S Army Reserve or Army National Guard) Due October 4: AES Engineers Scholarship Contact: scholarships@aesengineers.com (submit essays to this address) Our belief is that achieving a high grade point average should not be the only criteria for determining who deserves to be helped The award is $500 Eligibility: For that reason we are offering a scholarship that will be awarded on the basis of character, as determined by evaluated the essays that are submitted Scholarships are intended for our future leaders across a wide spectrum of fields of study This award is available to high school seniors and all students attending a post secondary educational facility You are not required to be taking Engineering courses to be eligible Students must submit an essay of no more than 1000 words in answer to the following question: What are your dreams for your future? When you look back on your life in thirty years, what would it take for you to consider your life successful? There is no application packet for this award Please not include your resume at this time Be sure to include your full name as well as the name of the school you are attending this year and your plans for next year Deadline for entry: October http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm Due October 15: Komen College Scholarship program Contact: This program is administered for Susan G Komen for the Cure by International Scholarship and Tuition Services, Inc (ISTS) Please send all inquiries to contactus@applyists.com and include Susan G Komen for the Cure Scholarship Program in the subject line Thank you for your interest in the Susan G Komen for the Cure College Scholarship Program In 2001, Komen established the college scholarship program to help students who would find attending college to be a significant financial burden due to the loss of a parent or guardian to breast cancer or their own breast cancer diagnosis at age 25 or younger The award is a generous scholarship of $10,000 a year for up to four years to attend a state university in pursuit of a baccalaureate degree Scholarship recipients are selected based on scholastic achievement, community service, financial need and demonstrated leadership potential Eligibility: Must have lost a parent/guardian to breast cancer OR Must be a breast cancer survivor diagnosed at 25 years or younger Must be a high school senior, college freshman, sophomore or junior Must plan to attend a state-supported college or university in the state where they permanently reside (students in Washington DC can attend state-supported schools in Maryland or Virginia) Must have a high school and/or college GPA of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale Must be no older than 25 years old by May Must be a U.S citizen, or documented permanent resident of the U.S (or US Territory) Never at any time have been subject to any disciplinary action by any institution or entity, including, but not limited to, any educational or law enforcement agency Must be a driven advocate for breast cancer education and research who is able to complete a minimum of 20 hours of community service per semester www.komen.org/scholarship Due October 22: Breakthrough to Nursing Scholarships for Ethnic People of Color Contact: National Student Nurses' Association, 45 Main Street, Suite 606, Brooklyn, NY 11201 (212) 581-2368; Fax: (718) 210-0710 email: nsna@nsna.org or ornsna.org; Eligibility: Scholarships available to African-Americans, Hispanics, Asian Americans, and Polynesian undergraduate students who are enrolled in nursing or pre-nursing programs at a state-approved institution No funds can be used for graduate nursing programs Award: $1,000-$2,000 (13-15 awarded each year) Deadline: January http://www.nsna.org Due November 6: Prudential Spirit of the Community Awards presented by NASSP and Prudential Financial Contact: 877-525-8491 to obtain application For questions call 800-253-7746 or write to spirit@nassp.org The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program is the United States' largest youth recognition program based exclusively on volunteer community service Eligibility: Any young person who: is in grades 5-12 as of November 1, is a legal resident of any U.S state or Washington, D.C., has engaged in a volunteer activity that occurred at least partly during the 12 months prior to the date of application, and submits a completed application to a school principal or the head of an officially designated local organization by November Please visit website for application and for more information www.spirit.prudential.com OR www.nassp.org/spirit Due December 7: Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarship Contact: Elks National Foundation, Inc 2750 N Lakeview Avenue, Chicago, IL 606-14-2256 scholarship@elks.org The Elks National Foundation provides more than $3.64 million in college scholarships each year through its three scholarship programs The application process and deadlines vary for each program All applications must go through a local Elks Lodge before reaching the Elks National Foundation office Contact your high school counselor for more information or your local Elks Lodge 500 four-year scholarships, ranging from $1,000 per year to $15,000 per year, for graduating high school seniors based on financial need, leadership and scholarship Eligibility: Any high school senior who is a citizen of the United States is eligible to apply Applicants need not be related to a member of the Elks College students are not eligible to apply Applicants must be citizens of the United States on the date their applications are signed; permanent legal resident status does not qualify Male and female students compete separately http://www.elks.org/ENF/scholars Due December 14: SMART Science, Mathematics & Research for Transformation Contact: smart@asee.org The Science, Mathematics And Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship for Service Program is an opportunity for students pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines to receive a full scholarship and be gainfully employed upon degree completion Cash awards are paid at a rate of $25,000-$41,000 Eligibility: a U.S citizen at time of application, 18 years of age or older as of August 1, able to participate in summer internships at DoD laboratories, willing to accept postgraduate employment with the DoD, a student in good standing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (as calculated by the SMART application) and, pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in one of the disciplines listed on the About SMART page Please see website to fill out application and for additional information http://smart.asee.org Due December 17: NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award Contact: NFIB yef 1201 F Street NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20004 yef@nfib.org The NFIB Young Entrepreneur Awards program was established to raise awareness among the nation's youth of the critical role that private enterprise and entrepreneurship play in the building of America Since 2003, the NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation has awarded 2,095 scholarships to graduating high school seniors totaling $2,382,000 Eligibility: NFIB Young Entrepreneur Awards are open to any graduating high school senior entering their freshman year at an accredited (not for profit) two- or four-year university, college or vocational/technical institute Applicants MUST be running their own small business in order to be considered for an award Please see website for additional information www.nfib.com/yea Due in January: Andersen Consulting Scholarship Program for Minorities Contact: Andersen Consulting Foundation; c/o Citizens' Scholarship Foundation of America 1505 Riverview Road, P.O Box 297, St Peter MN 56082, (507) 931-0425 Eligibility: This scholarship is open to African-Americans, Hispanic Americans, and Native Americans who are enrolled in their third year of undergraduate study Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA and be majoring in engineering, computer science, informations systems (including accounting, business, computers, management, and related fields), or decision or management sciences U.S citizenship is required although persons under asylum and refugees are also eligible to apply Award: $2,500; Renewable; http://www.educationleadership.org/main/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=121%3Aandersen-consultingscholarship-program-for-minorities&catid=37%3Alist-of-scholarships&Itemid=59 American Institute of Architects/American Architectural Foundation Minority Disadvantaged Scholarship Program Contact: Scholarship Programs 1735 New York Ave., N.W, Washington, D.C 20006-5292, (202) 626-7511, Fax: (202) 626-7420 email: mfelber@archfoundation.org; Eligibility: High school senior, technical school/community college students transferring to a National Architectural Accrediting Board school of Architecture, or college freshman entering or attending a program leading to a bachelor's or master's degree in architecture are eligible to be nominated, must be nominated by an individual familiar with the student's interest and potential to be an architect Award: $500-$2,500; Deadline: Nominations in December, Applications in mid-January http://www.archfoundation.org Salvadoran-American Leadership & Educational Fund Contact: Mayra Soriano, 1625 W Olympic Blvd., Suite 706, Los Angeles, Ca 90015, (213) 4801052 email: info@salef.org Eligibility: Applicants must be Salvadoran, Central American, or other of other Latino background and live in Los Angeles Students must have at least a 2.5 GPA and a history of community service and involvement High school seniors, undergraduate, and graduate students may apply Award: $500-$2,500; Deadline: January - June http://www.salef.org Summer Fellowships in Math, Science and Engineering Contact: Website below Opportunities for promising science, mathematics, and engineering majors intent on attending graduate school Eligibility: contact the website for more details Award: $3,000 stipend Deadline: January http://www.cur.org Due January 6: Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Award Contact: 121 Steuart Street, San Francisco, CA 94105 415-512-6437 dillerteenaward@sfjcf.org This award celebrates Jewish teens who have demonstrated remarkable leadership and are actively engages in projects which embody the values of Tikkun Olam (repair of the world) Up to recipients will be awarded $36,000 for their college education or to further implement their vision for making the world a better place Eligibility: Jewish teens who are residents of California and are ages 13-19 at the time of nomination Teens may self-nominate, but family members are excluded Funded by the Helen Diller Family Foundation www.jewishfed.org/teenawards Due January 8: National Space Club Goddard Scholarship Eligibility: Undergraduate juniors and seniors who plan to specialize in aerospace science and technology (must be a U.S Citizen) Send a self-addressed stamped envelope in September Award: $10,000 Deadline: January http://www.spaceclub.org/programs/goddard.html Due January 10: Burger King Scholars Contact: Scholarship America, One Scholarship Way, Saint Peter, MN 56082 Win a $50,000, $25,000, $5,000 or $1,000 scholarship Eligibility: High School seniors, 2.50 GPA or higher, be a resident of U.S., Canada, or Puerto Rico, and pursing a full-time college education (please see website for additional eligibility information) Also, please see website for requirements specific to Burger King employees and their children Apply online Deadline: Application period opens Nov 15 and closes Jan 10 http://www.bkmclamorefoundation.org/WhatWeDo/ScholarsProgram Due January 11: Gates Millennium Undergraduate Scholars Program Contact: Gates Millennium Scholars P.O Box 10500 Fairfax, VA 22031-8044 (877) 690-4677 email: Trevor@gatesfoundation.org Eligibility: Applicants must be a low income minority student either graduating from high school or a college student continuing college courses Applicant must have at least a 3.3 GPA and demonstrate community involvement Although there are no restrictions on a major, nominators are asked to consider academic performance in math and sciences Award: Program covers the cost of tuition, fees, books, and living expenses not paid for by grants and scholarships already committed as part of recipient's financial aid package Deadline: January 11 http://www.gmsp.org Due January 12: Discover Card Tribute Award Scholarship Contact: Shirley Kennedy Keller AASA P.O Box 9338 Arlington, VA 22219 email: communityaffairs@discoverfinancialaid.com Eligibility: Applicant must be a high school junior, have a cumulative grade point average for the 9th and 10th grade years only of a least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, and be enrolled in an accredited public or private high school in the US Award: State$2,500, National $25,000 (9 awards given out for each) Deadline: January 12 http://www.aasa.org/discover.htm Due January 15: Ronald Reagan College Leaders Program Contact: Jeff Hollingsworth The Phillips Foundation Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington DC 20001 Suite 620 (202) 250-3887 email: jhollingsworth@phillips.com Eligibility: Must be a sophomore or junior enrolled as a fulltime student in a year university or college in good academic standing and must provide a written narrative (must be a U.S citizen) Award: $1,000, $2,500, $5,000, or $7,500 Deadline: January 15th http://www.thephillipsfoundation.org Mensa Education and Research Foundation Scholarship  Contact: email: Info@mensafoundation.org Voicemail: 800-66-MENSA Phone: 817-607-5577 Fax: 817-649-5232 Eligibility: Open to all students (must write a 550 word essay) Request an application at local chapter, chapter information is available online Awards: varies Deadline: January 15 www.mensafoundation.org Microsoft Minority Scholarship Contact: College Relations One Microsoft Way Redmond, WA 98052-6399 email: resume@microsoft.com Eligibility: African-American, Hispanic, or Native American sophomores or junior pursuing studies in computer science or related disciplines in math; a minority full-time undergraduate pursuing environmental careers at historically Black college/university 3.0 GPA and goal statement also needed Award: FULL tuition and fees, monthly stipend, summer internship after first year Deadline: January 15th http://www.microsoft.com/college/scholarships Gillette/National Urban League Scholarship for Minority Students Contact: Director of Education, 120 Wall St Fl 8, New York, NY 10005, (212) 558-5300 Eligibility: Minority undergraduate students who are in the top 25% of their class and will be entering their junior year Applicants must be preparing for a career in engineering, sales, marketing, manufacturing operations, finance and business administration Applicants must be U.S citizens Award: $1,000; Deadline: January 15th http://www.nul.org/scholarships.html Due January 16: California Association of Collectors The Educational Scholarship Foundation was founded in 2005 by the California Association of Collectors (CAC) The scholarship requires a simple one-page application and an essay on "The Importance of Establishing and Maintaining Good Financial Credit During Your College Years" The scholarship is available to any California high school senior for their use at any accredited college, university, or trade school http://cacesf.org/pdfs/2011/2011-2012_cacesf_rules_and%20_application.pdf Due January 25 Bank of America Student Leaders Program the Bank of America Student Leaders Program has recognized more than 1,600 high school juniors and seniors identified as exemplary young people with a passion for improving their communities The program helps students gain a greater understanding of how nonprofits create impact in the community and helps develop them as the next generation of community leaders through two components: A summer eight-week paid internship with selected nonprofit organizations designed to provide opportunities for the students to develop and apply leadership skills through hands-on work experience, while raising their awareness of community issues addressed by their Host Organization A week-long all-expense paid Student Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C Conducted in partnership with the Close Up Foundation, the Summit introduces students to aspects of civic, social and business leadership and provides them with knowledge and skills they will use throughout their life to create positive community change http://www.bankofamerica.com/neistudentleaders/ Due January 27: Ronald McDonald House Charities Scholarship Students across the country work hard to earn top marks; they dream of the college they'll attend and the education they'll receive Unfortunately, many of those students can’t afford to get the education of their dreams We want these students to reach their full potential To help them accomplish this, our network of U.S Chapters, along with RMHC Global, offer scholarships to students in financial need who have demonstrated academic achievement, leadership and community involvement Since 1985, more than $44 million in scholarships have been awarded http://rmhc.org/what-we-do/rmhc-u-s-scholarships/ Due January 28: The Minority Advertising Intern Program Contact: Rhonda Jackman 666 Third Ave New York, NY 10017 (212) 682-2500 Eligibility: Minority undergraduate and graduate college students who have an interest in the field of communications The program gives students a realistic view of what advertising is about by placing them in working environments Award: $250 a week Deadline: January 28th Please Call for more information Ruben Salazar Memorial Scholarship Contact: 529 14th St NW, Washington D.C., 20045-2001 suite 1000 email: nahj@nahj.org Eligibility: Hispanic undergraduate and graduate students pursuing careers in broadcast, print, and photo-journalism High school seniors are also encouraged to apply Award: $1,000 Deadline: January 28th http://www.nahj.org Due January 30: Arthur Anderson Scholarship Program for Minorities Contact: 33 West Monroe St Chicago, IL 60603 (312) 507-3402 Fax: (312) 507-6748 Eligibility: African American, Hispanic, or Native American accounting major Applicant must display: excellence in academics, leadership, work experience, and participation in community activities Award: $2,500-$4,000 Deadline: January 30th Please call for more information Due January 31: Dean Children Memorial Scholarship Contact: Scholarships/Grants Chairman, CMLEA-SS, 1499 Bayshore Highway, Suite 142, Burlington, CA 94010 Eligibility: Applicant must be an undergraduate pursuing a degree in Education Must also reside from one of the following areas of California: San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Kern, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Ventura, Riverside, Orange, or San Diego For application and more information, please contact by mail Award: $5,000; Deadline: January 31st Please contact by mail American Institute of Architects Foundation Contact: Mary Felber, 1735 New York Ave., NW; Washington D.C 20006; (202) 626-7511 email: mfelber@archfoundation.org Eligibility: High school seniors, junior college, or technical school students transferring to a professional program in architecture Undergraduate students in their final two years and graduate students pursuing their master's degree in engineering Award: $2,500; Deadline: January 31st http://www.archfoundation.org Due in February: Trustee Scholarship Contact: Tammy Jones, Loyola Marymount University; 7900 Loyola Blvd., Los Angeles Ca 90045 (310) 338-2753 Eligibility: Open to entering freshman Award: Full four years paid tuition Deadline: February (contact for details) http://www.lmu.edu Ethnic Minority Bachelor's Scholarships must meet specific GPA and other requirements Deadline: Friday, February 24 no later than 5:00 p.m in the Chicano Student Programs office Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted http://csp.ucr.edu/programs/Pages/scholarships.aspx Due February 28: Youth Opportunities Foundation Scholarship Contact: Beverly Vogel, PO Box 45762, Los Angeles, CA 90045, Tel: (310) 670-7664, Fax: (310) 670- 5238 Eligibility: Hispanic high school seniors, undergraduate, and graduate students Please send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the above address for more information Award: Varies; Deadline: February 28 Call or write for more information Jesse M Unruh Assembly Fellowship Program Contact: Center for California Studies, 916-278-6906 Eligibility: Applicants must have earned their undergraduate degree by September 2003 The 11-month fellowship program provides college graduates the opportunity to become full-time Assembly staff members Award: 12 graduate credits from Cal State Sacramento, monthly stipend of $1,882 plus health, dental and vision benefits Deadline: February 28 http://www.csus.edu/calst/assembly_fellowship_program.html Buick Achievers Scholarship Program Applications are now open for the Buick Achievers Scholarship Program! Are there students you know who are dedicated both in and out of the classroom? Those who drive positive change in their communities? We want to celebrate these lives by helping to make college dreams a reality Don't miss this opportunity Help us find and reach the Buick Achievers http://www.buickachievers.com/ Due in March: Radio/TV News Director Association Foundation Scholarship Contact: Scholarship Coordinator 1000 Connecticut Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20036 Eligibility: This open to undergraduate students who have completed at least one full year of school Part of the application process includes sending a videotape and a letter Please send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the address above for more information Award: Varies Deadline: March http://Please contact for more information Summer Undergraduate Research in Chemistry University of California, Irvine Contact: University of California, UCI-REU Department of Chemistry 515 PSI Irvine CA 92679-2025 (949) 824-7077; Eligibility: This offer is for enrolled students who request permission from faculty Award: Determined by faculty member Deadline: Early March http://www.uci.edu Due March 1: American Chemical Society 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 Deadline: March http://portal.acs.org/portal/acs/corg/content?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=PP_TRANSITIONMAIN&no de_id=1234&use_sec=false&sec_url_var=region1& uuid=41dd2dcf-3caf-4be3-b9fb7b1cfe97b3f8 United States Army Emergency Relief Scholarship Contact: 200 Stovall Street, Alexandria, VA 22332, (703) 428-0000, Fax: (703) 325-7183, e-mail: aer@aerhq.org; Eligibility: Unmarried dependent children of members of the army Must be a U.S citizen and not yet 22 years of age on June 1st of the school year that begins the following September Award: $2,000; Deadline: March California Newspaper Carrier Foundation Contact: 1010 Hurley Way, Suite 300, Sacramento, CA 95825, Eligibility: Applicant must be (or a child of) a Newspaper carrier/delivery person that resides in California This scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors only with high academic achievement Award: $2,000; Deadline: March Please write for more information Kell-Munoz Education Fellowship Contact: Mei Mah, Program Coordinator, Education Department Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum, East 91st Street, New York, NY 10128, (212) 849-8380, e-mail: edu@ch.si.edu; Eligibility: Applicants must be of Latino/Hispanic descent; currently enrolled in a degree-granting, post-graduate program; have graduated from a post-graduate program in the six months prior to the start date Award: Contact for details; Deadline: March http://www.si.edu/ndm Proctor and Gamble Company Contact: Barbara Hoffman Summer Research Program Miami Valley Laboratories PO Box 398707 Cincinnati, OH 45239-8707 (513) 983-1100; Eligibility: Internship Minority students Program provides opportunity for industrial research and product development Award: Salary and travel expenses Deadline: March http://www.pg.com Summer Undergraduate Research Program in Science and Engineering (SURPRISE) University of California, Davis Contact: Annie J King University of California, Davis College of Agricultural Davis CA 95616 (530) 752-8533; Eligibility: Open to disadvantaged students focusing in agricultural, environmental, biological, resource and physical sciences Award: $2,000 Deadline: March http://www.ucdavis.edu Civitan International Foundation Contact: PO Box 2102 Birmingham, AL 35201 (205)591-8910 Fax: (205)592-2307; e-mail: civitan@civitan.org; Eligibility: High school seniors and undergraduates in their final year Applicants must be pursuing a career in higher education, special education, vocational education, health care services, and the teaching of social studies Award: $1,000 Deadline: March http://www.civitan.org Minority Geoscience Undergraduate Scholarship Contact: American Geological Institute, Attn: Director, AGI Minority Geoscience Scholarships, 4220 King Street Alexandria, VA 22302, (703) 379-2480; Eligibility: Applicants must be geoscience majors (or a related field) who are US citizens and members of the following underrepresented ethnic minority groups: African-Americans, Hispanics, and Native Americans (American Indians, Eskimos, Hawaiians, and Samoans) Related geoscience fields include geology, geophysics, hydrology, meteorology, physical oceanography, planetary geology, and earth-science education Award: Up to $10,000 per year; Deadline: March http://www.agiweb.org Education For Excellence Scholarship by SALEF Contact: Wendy Estevez, Salvadoran-American Leadership & Educational Fund-SALEF, 1625 W Olympic Blvd., Suite 706, Los Angeles, CA 90015, (213)480-1052, e-mail: TGalvez@salef.org; Eligibility: For Salvadoran, Central, or other Latino high school & college students Student must demonstrate financial need, GPA of at least 3.0, show history of community service and involvement, and write a 500 word essay to SALEF Scholarship open to students who have been accepted to a yr college or students working on their bachelor's or master's Award: $500-$2,500 (multiple scholarships); Deadline: March http://www.salef.org SEALASKA Heritage Foundation Scholarship Contact: Sealaska Heritage Foundation, One Sealaska Plaza, Suite 400, Juneau, Alaska 998011276, (907) 586-9170, Fax: (907) 586-9293, scholarships@sealaska.com Eligibility: Shareholder, one quarter Alaska Native or direct descendents Award: Contact for details; Deadline: March Please contact for more details Dorothy Vandercook Peace Scholarship Contact: Wiedner & Vandercook M.S.F., c/o Leal Portis, Chairperson, 301 Redbud Way Nevada City, Ca 95959 (530) 272-6018; Eligibility: Applicant must be a high school senior or college freshman with a background in community involvement The student must also include his/her plan for contributing to a healthy planet, and two letters of recommendation Award: $250-$500; Deadline: March http://www.grandmothersforpeace.org Ellen Masin Persina Scholarship Contact: National Press Club, Attn: General Manager Office, 529 14th Street, N.W., Washinton, D.C 20045 (202) 662-7500, Eligibility: This scholarship is open to minority high school seniors who have been accepted to college and plan to pursue a career in journalism Applicants must demonstrate an ongoing interest in journalism through work in high school and/or other media, submit a one page essay on why they want to pursue a career in journalism and have at least a 2.75 GPA in high school Award: $5,000; Deadline: March http://www.press.org American Postal Workers Union/AFL-CIO Contact: Juliette Cobb, 1300 L Street NW, Washington, DC 20005, (202) 842-4200, (202) 8428500 Eligibility: High School seniors who are dependent children of American Postal Workers Union members Award: $1,000; renewable for years; Deadline: March http://www.apwu.org California Farm Bureau Scholarship Contact: 2300 River Plaza Dr., Sacramento, CA 95833, (916) 516-5520; Eligibility: This scholarship is for undergraduates and high school graduates wishing to pursue a degree in Agriculture or Home Economics Applicants must be a resident of California Award: $1,800$5,000; Deadline: March American Bar Foundation Contact: Summer Research Fellowships for Minority and Undergraduates, 750 N Lake Shore DR., Chicago, IL 60611 (312) 988-6500, Fax: (312) 988-6579, email: info@abfn.org Eligibility: Fellowship Applicants are invited from junior students of African, Mexican, Native American, or Puerto Rican heritage Must be U.S citizen or legal resident Scholarships for sophomore and junior academic majors in social sciences or humanities; Award: $3,500/10weeks; Deadline: March http://www.abf-sociolegal.org Latin American Educational Foundation Contact: Scholarship Selection /committee 561 Santa Fe Drive Denver, CA, (303) 446-0541, Fax: (303) 446-0526, e-mail: laef@uswest.net; Eligibility: U.S citizens of Spanish ancestry who will attend a college or a university Award: Contact for details; Deadline: March http://www.laef.org Wings of America This scholarship is for children whose parents serve or have served in the Navy in an Aviation command (squadron, naval air station, carrier, etc Please visit website for a complete list of details and eligibility requirements Students must first fill out pre-qualification form (first time applicant only) and Application (available October 1st) Deadline for pre-qualification form (first time applicant only) is March 1st Completed application deadline is April 1st www.wingsoveramerica.us Due March 2: California State University, Northridge Contact: 18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA 91330-8307, (818) 677-4907, scholarships@csun.edu; Eligibility: Personal essay Letter of recommendation and a transcript Award: Contact for details; Deadline: March http://www.csun.edu/finaid/scholarships.html Due March 3: Scripps Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) University of California, San Diego; Contact: Adell Bynum Office of Graduate Studies La Jolla CA 92093-0003 (858) 534-3550 e-mail: abynum@ucsd.edu; Eligibility: Open to undergraduates focusing in Marine Science Award: $2,500 Stipend Deadline: March http://www.ucsd.edu Due March 7: National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) Ford Motor Company Fellows Program Internship Contact: Lourdes Ferrer, Deputy Director of Constituency Services, NALEO Education Fund, 500 Citadel Drive, Suite 120, Los Angeles, CA 90040, (323) 720-1932 ext 127, e-mail: lferrer@naleo.org; Eligibility: Applicants must be Latino, a minimum of 21 years of age, in their senior year and plan to graduate in May or June, have completed their baccalaureate degree or are attending graduate school Applicants must reside in the following states or regions: California, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, Texas, Puerto Rico, the Northeast or the Southwest Award: intensive six-week program in Washington D.C in policymaking For further details, contact NALEO Deadline: March http://www.naleo.org Due March 9: ACSA Region XIX High School Scholarships Great News! Three high school senior student scholarships of $1,000 each are available to children and grandchildren of ACSA Region XIX members Applications are due by Friday, March http://www.rcoe.us/regionxix/tools/scholarshipapp2011-12.doc Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Scholarship Program The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Scholarship Program is designed to offer local government and planning experience that students can use to develop long-term career goals The Scholarship will provide a $2,000 scholarship award for seven high school or community college students from the SCAG region and a two-week externship with a local government planning agency Recipients will also have an opportunity to meet with their local government representatives and practicing planners to discuss the importance of urban planning and a future career in public service Deadline: March http://www.scag.ca.gov/scholarship/ Due March 10: American Geological Institute, Minority Geoscience Scholarship Contact: Marilyn Suiter, 4220 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22302, (703) 379-2480; Eligibility: Must be Black, Hispanic or Native American Full-time undergraduate and graduate minorities with a good academic record, under-represented in Geoscience and exhibit financial need Must be a U.S citizen Award: Up to $1,000; Deadline: March 10 http://www.agiweb.org National Society of Accountants Contact: Susan Noell 1010 North Fairfax Street Alexandria, VA 22314 (703) 549-6400 Fax: (703) 549-2984; e-mail: jhemphill@nsacct.org Eligibility: Undergraduate students majoring in accounting Open to students in or 4-year schools 4-year school students may apply for their 3rd and 4th year only Award: $500-$1000; Deadline: March 10 http://www.nsacct.org Due March 11: Altura Credit Union The Altura Credit Union Foundation awards monetary scholarships to Riverside County High School seniors pursuing a college education Scholarships are available from three separate funds, each of which has a different criteria Students applying for any of the Altura Credit Union Foundation scholarships need to fill out only one application Students should highlight their academic achievement, community service/extracurricular activities, financial need and personal character/leadership qualities Deadline for entry: March 11 http://www.thecommunityfoundation.net Due March 12: Air Force Aid Society Grant Contact: Dory Larkin, Educational Department, 1745 Jefferson Davis Hwy., #202, Arlington, VA 22202, (800) 429-9475 Fax: (703) 607-3064; e-mail: dvosbrug@afas Eligibility: Dependent children of either an active duty, deceased or retired officer from the Air Force Grant is based on financial aid and a minimum 2.0 GPA Beginning with 2001-2002 academic year, sons and daughters of full-time active duty AGR serving Title 32 and retired reservists with 20 qualifying years are eligible Award: $1,500; renewable up to years; Deadline: March 12 http://www.afas.org Due March 13: CSUF TELACU Scholarship program Contact; California State University, Fullerton, Scholarship Coordinator, P.O Box 6804, Fullerton CA 92634-6804 (714) 278-3125; Eligibility: Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, Caribbean, Central or South American applicants may be either first time freshmen or continuing students, but must have a minimum high school or college GPA of 2.5 and must display evidence of school and community activities This program is co-funded by the California State University, Fullerton, Hispanic Scholarship Program, TELACU Scholarship program and the California State University Scholarship Program Students must live in the following areas in order to qualify for this program: Unincorporated East Los Angeles, Bell Gardens, Commerce, Huntington park, Montebello, Monterrey Park, South Gate, City of Los Angeles Award $500$3,000; Deadline: March 13 Due March 15: California-Hawaii Elks Major Project, Inc-Undergraduate Scholarship Program for Students with Disabilities Contact: dianefarrens@msn.com 951-696-8099 Undergraduate Scholarship Program for Students with Disabilities has increased from five scholarships of $1,000 to twenty to thirty scholarships of $1,000 to $2,000 each Scholarship recipients may reapply each year If qualified, they can receive up to a total of four years of assistance Eligibility: Individuals applying must be a United States citizen and a resident of California or Hawaii; have a physical impairment, neurological impairment, visual impairment, hearing impairment, and/or speechlanguage disorder; and be a senior in high school, a high school graduate, or have passed the General Educational Development (GED) Examination or the California High School Proficiency Examination (CHSPE) The applications must be Please visit website for more information and to apply Deadline: March 15 (applications are endorsed by Lodge scholarship chairmen, then student forwards completed packet to California-Hawaii Elks Major Project, Inc by deadline) http://chea-elks.org/uspsd.html Leonard Perryman Scholarship Contact: Mickey Sayden, United Methodist Communications P.O Box 320 Nashville, TN 372020320, (615) 742-5400; Eligibility: Open to ethnic minority students with either junior or senior status Community college students that will transfer to a university as a junior are eligible Award is only for students studying journalism or mass communications Award: Varies; Deadline: March 15 http://www.umcom.org Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Higher Education Program Contact: Drawer 1210, Durant, Oklahoma 74702-1210 (800) 522-6170, Fax: (580) 924-1267, Eligibility: Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood showing Choctaw decent, attend accredited college or university within United States Award: $800 (grant)-$1,000 (scholarship); Deadline: March 15 http://www.choctawnation.com California Teachers Association (CTA) and Martin Luther King, Jr Memorial Scholarship Contact: CTA Human Rights Dept., P.O Box 921, Burlingame, CA 94011, (650) 552-5370, email: Webmaster@cta.org; Eligibility: For MLK ethnic minority members of CTA, dependent children and ethnic minority of student CTA, pursue degrees or credentials for teaching-related careers in public education Award: $2,000; Deadline: March 15 Please contact for more details The Earl Warren Legal Training, Inc Contact: 99 Hudson St Suite 1600 New York, NY 10012-2897 (212) 965-2202; Eligibility: U.S citizens who are entering first year of full-time study at an accredited law school, demonstrate interest in civil rights and community service, excellence in academic record, complete application, three letters of recommendation, an essay and demonstration of their unconditional acceptance into a full-time law Award: $3,000; renewable Deadline: March 15 http://www.naacpldf.org/scholarships/ Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Student Internship Program Contact: 5220 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, CA 91601, (818) 754-2800, e-mail: maiden@emmys.org Eligibility: Undergraduate college students This program is designed to give students in-depth exposure to professional facilities and practices during an eight week summer period in LA Award: $4,000 stipend + $300 spending allowance; Deadline: March 15 http://www.emmysfoundation.org/internship-programs, Additional Info: Contact: support@emmys.org California Congress of Parents and Teachers, Inc Contact: Larita Wade, 930 Georgia St , Los Angeles, CA 90015, (213) 620-1100 ext.100, email: grants@capta.org Eligibility: Students entering or attending a 4-year college in CA and majoring in an agricultural related field Maximum award amount: $5,000; Deadline: March 15 and November 30 Contact for more information American Institute for Real Estate Appraisers Contact: Olivia Carreon 875 N Michigan Ave Chicago, IL 60611 (312) 335-4100; Eligibility: Sophomore Students interested in pursuing a career in real estate and economics Contact for additional requirements and for an application Award: $3,000-graduate; $2,000-undergraduate Deadline: March 15 http://www.appraisalinstitute.org A.H.P.E Corporate Scholarship Contact: Association of Hispanic Professionals for Education, P.O Box 340, Fullerton, CA 92634 (714) 278-2288, Fax: (714) 449-4195 Eligibility: Initial applicants possess distinct career goals and potential and have at least a 3.0 GPA with 30 semester units or 45 quarter units of college or university work and display a commitment to community service Final applicants will be required to appear for a personal interview in the L.A area Award: $500-$700, Deadline: March 15 http://www.scholarshipsforhispanics.com/whats-new/ Hispanic College Fund Contact: Hispanic College Fund, Inc., 1301 K Street NW Suite 450A West Washington D.C 20005 (800) 644-4223, Eligibility: Accepted or enrolled as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited institution of higher education with a declared major/concentration in business, be in good academic standing at 3.0 GPA, have financial need, U.S citizenship, must be Hispanic or Hispanic Decent Award: $500-$5,000; Deadline: March 15 http://www.hispanicfund.org Due March 17: TELACU Scholarship Contact: Michael Alvarado, Eastman Kodak Company, TELACU, 5400 East Olympic Blvd Ste 300 (323) 721-1655 email: telacu@telacu.com Eligibility: Full time undergraduate students with a minimum 3.0 GPA, majoring in chemistry or engineering and who demonstrate financial need Applicants must be U.S citizens whose permanent residence is in the city of Los Angeles, Bell Gardens, Montebello, Monterey Park, or City of Commerce Award: $10,000, http://telacu.com/site/en/home/education/applications.html Los Angeles Junior Chamber of Commerce Award Contact: Nancy Takata, LAJCC, 350 South Bixel St., Suite 100, Los Angeles, CA 90017, (213) 989-2159 Fax: (213) 580-1490, e-mail: ntakata@lajcc.org; Eligibility: The L.A Junior Chamber of Commerce is awarding students that have made either contributions to their community and/or school through volunteer efforts and/or positions of leadership Participation in a competitive activity in a sport or art is also required Please see the website above for the application procedures Award: $2,000; 10-20 scholarships available Check website for details; Deadline: March 17 http://www.lajcc.org Due March 23: DeVry Inc Scholarship Program Contact: Tower Lane, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181, (866)338-7934, e-mail: ccollins@devry.com; Eligibility: High school graduates who wish to enroll in a fully accredited bachelors of science degree program at one of the DEVRY institutes Must maintain a 2.5 to renew it Award: Full- and half-time tuition; Deadline: March 23 http://www.devry.com SHELL Legislative Internship Program Contact: 1122 W Washington Blvd 3rd Floor LA, CA 90015, (213) 747-7606 Fax: (213) 7477664, Eligibility: Undergraduate college student of a 2- or 4-year institution and resident of AZ, CA, CO, FL, IL, NM, NY or TX of Latino origin Need no attend college in these states Participants are offered a summer internship to work for a state or federal elected official Must demonstrate leadership potential and possess a sense of commitment to the Latino/a community Must be a U.S citizen or legal resident of Latino/a origin Award: $1,500; Deadline: March 23 http://www.naleo.org Due March 25: Justicia en Diversidad Scholarship Fund, Scholarship For High School Students Interested in Law Contact: Pablo Tagre, La Alianza at Harvard Law School, Cambridge, MA 02138, (617) 4954606 e-mail: ptagre@law.harvard.edu; Eligibility: Must have a cumulative 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale Student must be from a high school in the United States Must be planning to attend a 4-year U.S college, full-time next year Award: $5,000; Deadline: March 25 http://hlsorgs.com/alianza/ Due March 30: National Association of Hispanic Journalists NHSF Scholarship Committee Contact: Lizette Jenness; send a SASE 1000 National Press Bldg Washington, DC 20045; 1-888-346-NAHJ; e-mail: mreyes@nahj.org; Eligibility: For high school seniors, undergraduates or graduate students majoring in journalism Must be pursuing a career in communications Award: $1,000-$2,000 Deadline: March 30 http://www.nahj.org Asian Pacific Community Fund – Verizon Scholarship Award Program The Asian Pacific Community Fund partners with Verizon to financially assist students in their pursuit of higher education as they face the challenge of significantly rising costs of obtaining a college degree These awards will support those who excel academically, are leaders amongst their peers and are making a positive impact in their communities Deadline: March 30 http://www.apcf.org/index.php/what-we-do/scholarship-fund Due March 31: California Coast Credit Union Scholarships for College-Bound High School Seniors! We are pleased to offer the James L McPheters—California Coast Credit Union High School Scholarship Program Three scholarships, one of $1,000 and two of $500 each will be awarded to college-bound high school seniors in San Diego County and/or Riverside County Scholarship Eligibility:  You or your parent, grandparent or guardian is a California Coast Credit Union member  Your cumulative high school GPA is at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale  You've been accepted by or plan to attend an accredited college or university on a fulltime basis Application deadline is Thursday, March 31 https://www.calcoastcu.org/promos/scholarship.aspx Ebell of Los Angeles/Charles N Flint Scholarship Fund, The Contact: Shirley Taylor Haizlip Scholarship Chair 743 Lucerne Blvd Los Angeles, CA 900053707 (323) 931-1277 ext.131, e-mail: ebellla@artnet.net Eligibility: Must be a local area undergraduate resident enrolled in a L.A County university or college Award: $2,000 Deadline: March 31 It may vary please contact http://www.ebellla.com Fund for American Studies Contact: The Fund for American Studies, 1706 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C 20009 (800) 741-6964, Fax: (202) 986-0390, e-mail: infor@tfas.org; Eligibility: Undergraduate, preference is given to sophomores and juniors majoring in Political Science, Economics, and Journalism Annual 8-week summer institute at Georgetown University offering courses, internships, foreign policy lectures, media dialogue series, site briefings and career days Write for details Award: varies; Deadline: March 31 http://www.tfas.org Lagrant Foundation Scholarship Contact: Lagrant Foundation, 555 Flower Street, Suite 700, Los Angeles, CA 90071, (323) 469-8680; Eligibility: 10 Scholarships are awarded each year Scholarships are available for high school seniors and undergraduates who are public relations, marketing, journalism, or advertising majors Award: $2,000; Deadline: March 31 http://www.lagrantfoundation.org Nashville Association of Black Journalists Minority Scholarship Contact: David Hefner, The Tennessean, 1100 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203, (615) 2598000; Eligibility: Open to minority students enrolled in college, majoring in the areas of Reporting, Writing, Media Sales, Graphic arts, and Public Relations Applicants must submit a cover letter, list of honors, extracurricular activities, awards and recommendations from a professor or employer Award: $1,000; Deadline: March 31 http://www.tennessean.com Riverside Sheriff’s Association Riverside Sheriffs’ Association established a scholarship program to assist members’ children and students attending high school in Riverside County, California, who plan to continue education in college Scholarships are offered each year for full-time study at an accredited four-year institution of the student's choice in the United States Deadline: April 30 http://www.rcdsa.org/ Youth Opportunities Foundation Scholarships Contact: Felix Castro, PO Box 45762, Los Angeles CA 90045, (310) 670-7664, Fax: (310) 670-5238 Eligibility: Applicant must be a graduating high school senior with an exceptional high school career Applicants are required to have a minimum GPA of 2.0 and a SAT score of at least 1100 For an application send a self-addressed stamped business size envelope to: Youth opportunities Foundation Applicants must be California residents planning to attend college Award: Varies; Deadline: March 31 contact for more information James L Warner Memorial Scholarship Fund Contact: Whittier Union High School District, 9401 South Painter Ave, e-mail: Robert.Chavez@wuhsd.k12.ca.us Eligibility: Graduates of schools within the Whittier Union District Must enroll at one of the following schools: Pomona College, Stanford University, University of California (any branch), University of Southern California or Whittier College Award: $1,260; Deadline: March 31 http://www.wuhsd.k12.ca.us William B Ruggles Right To Work Scholarship Contact: Kathy Jones National Right To Work Committee William B Ruggles Scholarship 8001 Braddock Road Springfield, VA 22160 (703) 321-9606 Eligibility: Scholarships are available for students majoring in journalism Applicants must submit a 500-word essay which demonstrates their understanding of the "Right To Work" principle Write to the address listed for complete details Award: $2,000; Deadline: March 31 contact for more information George M Brooker Collegiate Scholarship For Minorities, Institute of Real Estate Management Foundation Contact: Brooker Scholarship, 430 N Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611-8775, (312)3296008, Fax: (312) 410-7908 Eligibility: Real-estate and related majors, graduate and undergraduate minority students entering careers in real estate and specifically real estate management upon graduation, must have declared major in real estate or related field, must have completed two courses in real estate or indicate intent to complete such, minimum 3.0 GPA requirement, recommendation letters, themed essay and official transcript Award: $1,000 for undergraduates and $2,500 for graduate students; Deadline: March 31 Please contact for more details Due April 2: California Wine Grape Growers Foundation Contact: 1325 J Street, Suite 1560, Sacramento, CA 95814 1-800-241-1800 For US or CSU Four year programs: At least two 4-year $8,000 scholarships available For California Community Colleges: at least four 2-year $2,000 scholarships available Eligibility: Be related to someone who is a California vineyard employee or wine grape grower Deadline: April (must be postmarked by this date) www.cawg.org/cwggf/ Due April 15: Friar Tux Scholarship Friar Tux Scholarships are awarded to students based on scholarship, community service, and financial need Students must plan to attend a four year college Deadline for scholarship is: April 15 http://www.friartux.com/scholarships.jsp Due April 16: MATTERS OF LIFE & DEATH SCHOLARSHIP WRITING CONTEST The goals of the Matters of Life & Death Scholarship Writing Contest are to expose students to the issues surrounding aid in dying and to financially assist college‐bound scholars This contest is designed to help students develop awareness of issues surrounding end‐of‐life decision‐making The contest is open to California high school students in grades 11 and 12 during the academic year who are college‐bound Deadline: April 16 http://www.compassionandchoicesnca.org/essay.php Visine Students with Vision Scholarship The first annual VISINE® STUDENTS WITH VISION™ Scholarship Program is offering onetime $5,000 scholarships to students who have demonstrated a clear vision or goal for their future High school seniors and current college students with a minimum GPA of 2.8 may submit an online application beginning February 15 The deadline to apply is April 16 aim.applyists.net/Vision Due June 3: No Snap Judgments Local high school students can compete for a $2,000 college scholarship award by submitting an entry in the No Snap Judgments Essay Contest Essays will be written and submitted online to encourage students to look beyond first impressions and discover how our commonalities outweigh our differences Through the lens of The Addams Family Musical, performing at the Pantages Theater in June, the "No Snap Judgments" program empowers us to engage others with openness, respect and acceptance.Students will enter their essays online before the entry deadline of June at www.twcmedia.com/nosnapjudgments Due in August: D.A Weber Scholarship Fund Contact: California Teacher's Association, P.O Box 921, Burlingame, CA 94011 (650) 697-1400, Fax: (650) 568-7383 Eligibility: Scholarships are available to members for credential, degree or graduate programs, in order to receive funds, scholarship recipients will be required to show proof of registration in an approved credential or degree program Award: $2,000; Deadline: August 15 http://www.cta.org The following link contains scholarships arranged by deadline: US Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard Scholarship Packet - Scholarships arranged by deadline: http://roybal-allard.house.gov/UploadedFiles/2010-2011_Paying_For_College-2.pdf Scholarship Search Engine: http://www.academicinvest.com/ ... program for free Please visit website or contact for details www.wfu.edu Scholarships. com Contact: Kevin N Ladd- Vice President 847-432-1700 x111 knl @scholarships. com Scholarships. com 473 Central... required Please see the website above for the application procedures Award: $2,000; 10-20 scholarships available Check website for details; Deadline: March 17 http://www.lajcc.org Due March 23: DeVry... $2,000 scholarships available Eligibility: Be related to someone who is a California vineyard employee or wine grape grower Deadline: April (must be postmarked by this date) www.cawg.org/cwggf/ Due