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- Indicates citizenship or permanent residency required
- Indicates middle or high school students
- Indicates college or college students in graduate school

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Adelante! U.S. Education Leadership Fund

COLLEGE JUNIORS The Adelante! U.S. Education Leadership Fund sets itself apart from other programs by its combination of financial assistance and leadership training for the workplace. Adelante provides $1,200 and $3,000 annual scholarships to deserving Hispanic college students. Applicants must be college juniors attending a Hispanic-serving institution with a 3.0 GPA, pursuing a degree in a business-related field. Selected students must attend the Adelante! Leadership Institute and participate in a summer internship.

Adelante! Fund Scholars are provided transportation, lodging, and registration fees as a part of their scholarship award. Other eligible college students may attend and pay their own transportation costs and registration fee, which covers lodging for three nights, meals and instructional materials.
Students are eligible to attend if they:
• Have a GPA of 3.0 or above in their major.
• Will be a college junior or senior during the fall semester following the Leadership Institute in May.

For more information contact the Adelante! Fund toll free at 1-877-692-1971.
Adelante! U.S. Education Leadership Fund
8415 Datapoint, Suite 400
San Antonio, TX 78229
Tel (210) 692-1971
Fax (210) 692-1951
E-mail:
joguerrero@adelantefund.org
Web site:
http://www.adelantefund.org/
Application: http://www.adelantefund.org/pdf/app.pdf

ACS (American Chemical Society) Scholars Program
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or African American, Hispanic/Latino and American Indian high school seniors, college freshman, sophmore or juniors students seeking to pursue undergraduate college degrees in chemical sciences and chemical technology.

  • African-American, Hispanic/Latino, or American Indian;
  • U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the U.S.;
  • full-time student at an accredited college, university, or community college;
  • high academic achievers in chemistry or science (Grade Point Average 3.0, "B" or better);
  • able to demonstrate evidence of financial need according to FAFSA form (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and the Student Aid Report (SAR) form;
  • a graduating high school senior, college freshman, sophomore or junior intending to or already majoring in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering or a chemically-related science and planning a career in the chemical sciences or chemical technology;
  • *Please note that students intending to enter Pre-Med programs or pursing a degree in Pharmacy are not eligible for this scholarship.

Amount:  Up to $3,000/yr.
Apps Available:  November 1, 2005    Deadline: March 1, 2006
Contact:
Robert J. Hughes
Manager, American Chemical Society Scholars Program
Membership Division
Department of Diversity Programs
1155 16th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
202-872-6048 voice
202-776-8003 fax
800-227-5558, ext. 6048 toll-free
Website:  www.chemistry.org/scholars


Annual Signet Classic Scholarship Essay Contest
HS JUNIORS AND SENIORS. Annual Signet Classics Student Scholarship Essay Contest, in which five high school juniors or seniors can each win a $1,000 scholarship award to be used toward their higher education plus a Signet Classics library for their school! Students enter by writing an essay on one of five topics posed for this year’s competition book, Nectar in a Sieve by Kamala Markandaya. The rules and conditions of the contest are outlined on website:
http://www.penguinputnam.com/static/html/services-academic/essayhome.html

Angel Soft Awards Program
For  8 to 18 year old students. Angel Soft Angels in Action Award is available to students who have performed an act of service and dedication to their community, a charity or cause. You must be at least eight years old but no more than eighteen years old by the deadline date to be eligible. Additionally, you must be nominated for this award.

Deadline: October 1, 2006. Minimum award: $1,000, maximum: $15,000
Website:

Apple Scholars Program
For HS seniors who will be enrolled in a 2-year or 4-year accredited college or university fin fall 2006. Student must prove intent to attend college via acceptance letter and proof of deposit. Employees of Apple Computer, Inc., their affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising and promotion agencies, and their immediate family members and/or those living in the same household of each are not eligible.
Award:  A technology package worth $5,000 consisting of: 1 MacBook Pro, 1 iPod nano, $2000 scholarship money to be applied to tuition (“Award”).
Deadline: May 30, 2006
Website: http://www.apple.com/education/students/scholars/rules.html

 

Architecture - AAF Minority/Disadvantaged Scholarship
MINORITY OR DISADVANTAGED HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS AND COLLEGE FRESHMEN. This scholarship is open to high school seniors and college freshmen who plan to study architecture in an NAAB-accredited program. The scholarship was established in 1970 by a grant from the Ford Foundation to aid students who would not otherwise have an opportunity to enter a professional degree program. Twenty awards per year are made and may be renewed for two additional years, ideally maintaining 60 students in the program in any given year. Scholarship amounts range between $500 and $2,500 and are determined by evaluation of financial need information provided by the student and the school.
Application:
AAF Minority/Disadvantaged Scholarship Nomination Form

NAAB-Accredited Programs in Texas:
Texas A&M at Prairie View
Rice University
Southern University and A&M College
Texas A&M at College Station
Texas Tech University
University of Houston
University of Texas at Arlington
University of Texas at Austin
University of Texas at San Antonio


For more information contact:
Ms. Mary Felber
Director of Scholarships
AAF Minority/Disadvantaged Scholarship
1799 New York Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20006
Tel: (202) 626-7318
Fax: (202) 626-7420
E-mail:
mfelber@aia.org
Web site:
www.archfoundation.org

American Chemical Society-Scholars Program
HISPANIC, AFRICAN-AMERICAN, AND AMERICAN INDIAN STUDENTS The American Chemical Society sponsors a scholarship program designed to encourage Hispanic, African-American, and American Indian students to pursue undergraduate college degrees in the chemical sciences and chemical technology. The goal of the scholarship program is to aid in building an awareness of the value and rewards associated with careers in science and to assist students in acquiring the skills and credentials needed for success in these areas.

The scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit and financial need to high school seniors planning a science preparatory program of study, and college students who are currently freshmen, sophomores, or juniors who are committed to the study of chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, or other chemically related fields such as environmental science, materials science, or toxicology and are interested in pursuing careers in one of these fields. Students interested in two-year chemical technology programs and careers in this field are also eligible. Students must have strong academic records and show an interest in, and potential for, careers in the chemical sciences. The amount of each individual award depends upon the availability of funding, the number of scholarships awarded, and evidence of financial need. Scholarships of up to $3,000 are awarded per year and are renewable.

  • African American, Hispanic/Latino, or American Indian;
  • a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the U.S.;
  • a full-time student at an accredited college, university, or community college;
  • high academic achievers in chemistry or science (Grade Point Average 3.0 or better);
  • able to demonstrate evidence of financial need according to FAFSA form (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
  • a high school senior, college freshman, sophomore or junior intending to or already majoring in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering or a chemically-related science and planning a career in the chemical sciences or chemical technology.

For more information contact:
American Chemical Society Scholars Program
1155 16th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
Tel: (800) 227-5558 (Ext. 6250)
Fax: (202) 776-8003
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-mail to scholars@acs.org.
American Chemical Society Scholars Program
Web site: www.acs.org/scholars

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)-Scholarships for Minority Accounting Students
UNDERGRADUATE MINORITY STUDENTS  (Also, GRADUATE STUDENTS). The AICPA Scholarships for Minority Accounting Students provide competitive awards to outstanding full-time undergraduate minority students at regionally accredited institutions to encourage their selection of accounting as a major, entry into the profession, and ultimately achieving the CPA designation. 

Undergraduate Students Must Be:

  • A declared accounting major with an overall and accounting grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.3 on a four point scale.
  • A minority student who has satisfactorily completed at least 30 semester hours, or 45 quarter hours, equivalent college work including at least six (6) semester hours in accounting.
  • Enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student (12 semester hours or equivalent) unless you are completing your final semester of study, at a four-year or upper division institution. Students who will be attending a four-year school for the first time must include an acceptance letter from the school.

Deadline: All materials must be received by AICPA anytime between September and June1, 2006.

For more Information contact:
AICPA Scholarships for Minority Accounting Students
Academic & Career Development Division
1211 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10036
Tel: (212) 596-6223
Fax: (212) 596-6292
Web site:
www.aicpa.org

American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AICHE)-Minority Scholarship Awards
FOR NATIONAL AICHE MEMBERS who are HS seniors or college freshmen or juniors. 

Aspen Institute-William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship for Minority Students
UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE MINORITY STUDENTS The Nonprofit Sector Research Fund, a grant-making program of the Aspen Institute in Washington, DC, annually offers the William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship. Through this program, the Fund seeks to introduce a diverse group of students to issues relating to philanthropy, voluntarism, and nonprofit organizations. The scholarship, which is based on academic excellence and need, is open to both undergraduate and graduate minority students. In addition, the Hearst Scholar serves as a summer intern with the Fund. A scholarship grant ranging from $2,500 to $5,000 will be awarded, depending on the recipient’s educational level, financial need, and time commitment.

Contact:
Ms. Jill Blackford
Program Coordinator
The Aspen Institute
One Dupont Circle, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20036
Tel: (202) 736-5800
Fax: (202) 293-0525
E-mail: nsrf@aspeninstitute.org
Web site: www.nonprofitresearch.org

Advancing Hispanic Excellence in Technology, Engineering, Math and Science Scholarships (AHETEMS)
Merit-based and need-based general scholarships are awarded, in the amount of $1,000 - $3,000, to qualified high school graduating seniors, undergraduate students, and graduate students who demonstrate both significant motivation and aptitude for a career in science, technology, engineering or mathematics.
Eligibility:
Hispanic-descent
U.S. citizenship is not required
•  Be accepted into or attending an accredited 2-year or 4-year college or university in the United States or Puerto Rico
•  Be enrolled full-time (12 hrs undergraduate, 9 hrs graduate) during the academic year. High school graduating seniors must be graduating from an accredited U.S. high school with a diploma
•  Minimum GPA: 3.00 on a 4.0 for high school seniors and undergraduates; 3.25 on a 4.0 scale for graduate students.
•  Major in science, technology, engineering, mathematics or a related field
•  Be pursuing your first bachelors, masters or doctoral degree. (Students pursuing a second bachelors, etc. are not eligible).
Deadline: April 1, 2008
Website:
http://www.ahetems.org:80/scholarships/ahetemsgeneralschlrshp.html

Application: http://shpe.threshtech.com/ahetems/scholarship.action

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Barbara Jordan Health Policy Scholars
College seniors and recent graduates.
The Scholars Program brings talented African American, Latino, American Indian/Alaska Native, and Asian/Pacific Islander college seniors and recent graduates to Washington, D.C., where they are placed in Congressional offices and learn about health policy. Through the nine-week program (May 23- July 28, 2006), Scholars gain knowledge about federal legislative procedure and health policy issues, while further developing their critical thinking and leadership skills. In addition to gaining experience in a Congressional office, Scholars participate in seminars and site visits to augment their knowledge of health care issues, and write and present a health policy research memo.  All application materials will be accepted starting November 1, 2005 and will be processed and reviewed as they are received.   Please address any questions about the status of your application or other information about the program to Mr. Jomo Kassaye (202) 238-2385) at Howard University.  Additional information link.
Application (online): http://www.kff.org/about/upload/2006-bjsapp2.pdf
Deadline: January 9, 2006
Recommendation form:  http://www.kff.org/about/upload/Barbara-Jordan-Health-Policy-Scholars-Recommendation-Form.pdf
Website: 
http://www.kff.org/about/jordanscholars.cfm


 

 

Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS with 3.3 GPA on 4.0 scale. The Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS) 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 all discipline areas and a graduate education for those students pursuing studies in mathematics, science, 

The application period begins in August 1st. - Deadline JANUARY 13, 2006.

Contact:
The Gates Millennium Scholars
P.O. Box 10500
Fairfax, VA 22031-8044

Toll Free 1-877-690-4677
Web site: http://www.gmsp.org/(tyqgkejphhrf12ukdfdh1k45)/default.aspx

 

The Bezos Scholars Program at the Aspen Institute. For HS juniors. Twelve of the country’s top high school juniors to meet one another and engage in seminars and meetings with the international leaders, acclaimed thinkers, and creative artists who participate in the annual Aspen Ideas Festival. This prestigious, six-day, all-expense-paid scholarship to the Festival offers a time of discovery and intellectual stimulation for young scholars. Public high school juniors from schools throughout the United States are invited to apply. The Aspen Ideas Festival will be held June 30-July 6, 2008.
Eligibility:

Bezos Scholar Program School Criteria
Public High School (including charter and magnet schools)
•Serves at least 25% free/reduced lunch
•Offers Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate classes

Bezos Scholar Program Student Scholar Criteria

•Legal U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
•Public High School Junior

•GPA of 3.5/4.0

•Taking Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate classes

•Demonstrates leadership in school and community

•Scored exceptionally well on PSAT/SAT/or ACT
Application: http://www.bezosscholarsprogram.org/

Deadline: March 14, 2008.

Burger King Scholar’s awards are $1,000 each and may be used for educational expenses, such as tuition fees and books, during the first year of college or post-secondary vocational/technical school.  For a student to qualify, he/she must be a high school senior and a U.S. resident that meets our criteria.  To obtain information about our eligibility criteria, please visit our Web site at www.bk.com/scholars.

Applications are available online October 15, 2007 --- February 15, 2008.  Last day to submit applications is by postmark deadline, February 15, 2008.  Instructions on how students can apply are located at www.bk.com/scholars

Applicants must be high school seniors who:

  • Maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher

  • Work part-time an average of 15 hours per week, 40 weeks per year

  • Actively involved in community service activities

  • Demonstrate financial need

  • Plan to enroll in an accredited two/or four-year college, university, or vocational/technical school by Fall of the application year

  • Must be U.S. residents

  • Up to 700 scholarships available


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Chemistry - ACS (American Chemical Society) Scholars Program
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or African American, Hispanic/Latino and American Indian high school seniors, college freshman, sophmore or juniors students seeking to pursue undergraduate college degrees in chemical sciences and chemical technology.

  • African-American, Hispanic/Latino, or American Indian;
  • U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the U.S.;
  • full-time student at an accredited college, university, or community college;
  • high academic achievers in chemistry or science (Grade Point Average 3.0, "B" or better);
  • able to demonstrate evidence of financial need according to FAFSA form (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and the Student Aid Report (SAR) form;
  • a graduating high school senior, college freshman, sophomore or junior intending to or already majoring in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering or a chemically-related science and planning a career in the chemical sciences or chemical technology;
  • *Please note that students intending to enter Pre-Med programs or pursing a degree in Pharmacy are not eligible for this scholarship.

Amount:  Up to $3,000/yr.
Apps Available:  November 1, 2005    Deadline: March 1, 2006
Contact:
Robert J. Hughes
Manager, American Chemical Society Scholars Program
Membership Division
Department of Diversity Programs
1155 16th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
202-872-6048 voice
202-776-8003 fax
800-227-5558, ext. 6048 toll-free
Website:  www.chemistry.org/scholars

Chrysler Cooperation Scholarship
To stimulate women to achieve full potential in careers as engineers and leaders, and to expand the image of the engineering profession as a positive force in improving the quality of life while demonstrating the value of diversity. 
Award Amount: $1,750. For Undergraduates. 
Deadline: February1, 2008
Website:
 http://www.iefa.org/search/

Coca-Cola Scholars

HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS WITH A MINIMUM 3.0 GPA The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation awards scholarships to students who exemplify the potential to become the leaders of tomorrow. Scholarships are awarded based on character, personal merit, and commitment. Merit is demonstrated through leadership in school, civic and extracurricular activities, academic achievement, and motivation to serve and succeed. Each year, the Foundation awards 50 scholarships of $20,000 to national scholars and 200 scholarships of $4,000 to regional scholars. Applicants must be current high school seniors with a minimum 3.0 GPA planning to attend a university. In addition, they must be U.S. citizens or legal residents. Students of all majors are eligible to apply.
Eligibility:
https://www.coca-colascholars.org/cokeWeb/jsp/scholars/FAQ.jsp#CCSPAP
Application: 
https://www.coca-colascholars.org/cokeWeb/servlet/UserValidateController?programId=1&actionPage=programs
Applications accepted between
September 1 and October 31 of each year.

Contact:
Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation, Inc.
P.O. Box 442
Atlanta, GA 30301-0442
Tel: (800) 306-2653
Fax: (404) 733-5439
E-mail: scholars@na.ko.com
Web site: www.coca-colascholars.org

College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) Scholarships
MIGRANT OR SEASONAL FARMWORKERS
The College Assistance Migrant Program offers scholarships to students who are migrant or seasonal farmworkers and/or whose families work in agricultural activities directly related to the production of crops, dairy products, poultry or livestock, the cultivation or harvesting of trees, or fish farms. Applicants must plan to obtain a four-year degree (BS/BA) in a CAMP campus. Over 2,000 scholarships of up to $5,000 are awarded every year.

Contact:
CAMP Alumni Association
403 5th Avenue
Lewiston, ID 83501
Tel: (208) 792-2101
Fax: (208) 792-2550
Web site:
www.campaa.org

Commonwealth Foundation-Pathways to Success Scholarship
MIGRANT OR SEASONAL FARMWORKERS The Pathways to Success program awards scholarships to students in the ninth through twelfth grades so they can attend boarding school. Scholarship awards may be used at any one of the Pathways partner schools and are determined on a case-by-case basis, not to exceed $4,000 per academic year. Applicants must show a need and a strong desire to change their school situations, must possess the potential to be successful in a regular or accelerated classroom setting, must have a family income at or below 200% of the federal poverty level, and must be willing to participate in work and community service opportunities.

Contact:
Ms. Paula Webber
Pathways to Success Scholarship
Commonweal Foundation
10770 Columbia Pike, Suite 100
Silver Spring, MD 20901
Tel: (301) 592-1316
Fax: (301) 592-1305
E-mail:
paulawebber@commonweal-foundation.org
Web site:
www.commonweal-foundation.org

Communications. MALDEF Univision Communications Scholarship
Graduate or Professional degrees in communications or media fields
Deadline: June 30
of each year
Amount:
$3000-$4000
Contact: Gerardo De La Rosa, 634 South Spring St 11th Fl, Los Angeles, CA 90014

Community College Transfer Scholarship Program (National)   
Available to community college students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university the following academic year. he Community College Transfer Scholarship Program is designed to assist community college students of Hispanic heritage obtain a bachelor's degree. It is available to community college students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution the following academic year. Award amounts range from $1,000 to $2,500.
Application available: September 1, 2005   
Deadline: February 1, 2005

  • Be a graduating high school senior
  • Be of Hispanic heritage
  • Be a U.S. Citizen or a legal permanent resident with permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551 (not expired)
  • Be enrolled full-time in a degree-seeking program at a U.S. accredited college or university in the U.S., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, or Guam for the upcoming academic year (enrollment is verified in the Fall)
  • Have a minimum cumulative weighted GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale (or the equivalent)
  • Must apply for federal financial aid

Hispanic College Fund
1717 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 460
Washington, DC 20006
Tel: (202) 296-5400 or (800) 644-4223
Fax: (202) 296-3774
Web site: www.hispanicfund.org

College-Computers.net Scholarship
College-Computers.net offers 2 scholarships every year in the amount of $1000.  To be eligible for the scholarship, you must be attending or planning to attend a college, trade school, technical institute, vocational program or other post-secondary education program in the 2005-2006 or 2006-2007 academic year.

Application: http://www.college-computers.net/scholarship/scholarship-form.shtml
Deadline: December 31, 2005

 

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI)-Scholarship Awards
STUDENTS IN COLLEGE The CHCI Scholarship Awards are afforded to Latino students who have a strong commitment toward the Latino community, a history of leadership and public service, and a desire to continue contributing to the Latino community in the future. Students attending a two-year community college will receive $1,500. Students attending a four-year college or graduate/professional program will receive $5,000. There is no GPA or major requirement. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents.

Contact:
CHCI Scholarship Awards
911 2nd Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002
Tel: (202) 543-1771 or (800) EXCEL-DC
Fax: (202) 546-2143
E-mail: chci@chci.org
Web site:
www.chciyouth.org
 

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Dale E. Fridell Memorial Scholarship
ALL students currently attending or aspiring to attend a university, college, trade school, technical institute, vocational training or other post-secondary education program in the 2004-2005 or 2005-2006 academic year.
Award: $1,000 four times annually.

Eligibility:
 Eligible students may not have already been receiving or awarded a full-tuition scholarship or waiver from another source. International students are welcome to apply. students are welcome to apply.
Website:
Dale E. Fridell Memorial Scholarship

Deadlines: January 14, April 14, July 14 and October 14, 2006
Application:
 http://www.straightforwardmedia.com/fridell/form.php

Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund

UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE STUDENTS
Since 1961, the Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund has provided need-based grants to college students active in building the movement for social and economic justice. More recently, grantees have been active in the struggle against racism, sexism, homophobia, and other forms of oppression; building the movement for economic justice; and creating peace through international, anti-imperialist solidarity. The maximum grant is for $6,000 and generally 25-30 scholarships are awarded each year. Although grants are for one year although, students may re-apply for subsequent years. Both undergraduate and graduate students are eligible to apply.

Contact:
Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund
P.O. Box 7307
New York, NY 10116-7307
E-mail: davisputter@hotmail.com

 Discover® Card Tribute Award® Scholarship
HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS. Discover Card, in cooperation with the American Association of School Administrators (AASA), sponsors the Tribute Award Scholarship Program to applaud exemplary accomplishments and to support continued education and training beyond high school. Up to nine scholarships are offered in each state and the District of Columbia, plus up to nine national awards—over 460 scholarships in all!

Who is Eligible for the Tribute Award?
Any current high school junior who meets the following qualifications is eligible:
*Is enrolled in an accredited public or private high school in the United States.
*Has at least 2.75 cumulative grade point average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale for the 9th and 10th grades.
*Demonstrates accomplishments in Special Talents, Leadership, Community Service and has faced a significant roadblock or challenge.

State Scholarships
In each state and the District of Columbia:
Up to Nine Awards—$2,500 each

National Scholarships
   
Up to Nine Awards—$25,000 each

Diversity Essay Competition
Fourteen to 19 years olds based on age December 31, 2005.
The purpose of this year's essay competition is to examine issues that confront our societies in the post 9/11 world. Topic: Does racial, ethnic or religious profiling makes the world more secure? Young people of all backgrounds are encouraged to share their views.
Deadline: March 1, 2006

    Website: http://www.sikhcoalition.org/Essay.asp
Award:  $1,000, $500 and $250
Information and application: http://www.sikhcoalition.org/essayflyer2005.pdf

 

Dupont Challenge - Science Essay Awards Program

For HS seniors. Essays must be science-related and be from 700-1000 words in length. Only students in the United States and Canada are eligible. The awards range from $50 to $1500. Applications from science teacher or guidance counselor. Or, write to General Learning Corporation 60 Revere Drive Northbrook, IL 60062
Website: http://www.glcomm.com/dupont/home.html
Deadline: January 25, 2006

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Elder and Leemaur University Writing Scholarship
HS seniors, and undergraduate university/college students. The University Writing Scholarship (UWS) is a program available to both undergraduate university/college students and high school seniors across North America. The UWS is designed to continue the development of young authors, and bring awareness of the employment opportunities in the field of writing. The UWS Program will provide university students with the opportunity to have their literature works published at no cost, while at the same time entering them into scholarships that can be used to help further their academic career.

Aside from the financial benefits that we are offering, the fundamental purpose of this program is to get aspiring authors interested in developing their creative and analytical abilities and providing them with a medium where their ideas can be expressed and shared on a national level.

Elder and Leemaur has up to $10,000 available to help support students that demonstrate the ability to formulate a well-structured, convincing argument on topics of academic interest.

Students must submit an essay no longer than 500 words on ONE of the following topics to be eligible for the scholarships:


Website: http://www.elpublishers.com/content/uwsotherscholarships.php
Website to upload essay and to apply for scholarship: http://www.elpublishers.com/univsubmit.php
Deadlines:  September 30, 2006; February 15, 2007; June 15, 2007

Engineering. Admiral Grace Murray Hopper Memorial Scholarships. Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
To stimulate women to achieve full potential in careers as engineers and leaders, and to expand the image of the engineering profession as a positive force in improving the quality of life while demonstrating the value of diversity. Other Criteria: SWE-approved schools or ABET programs. For study in United States in field of engineering. Unrestricted/Worldwide.
Award Amount: $1,000
Deadline: May 15, 2008
Website:
http://www.iefa.org/search/index.html 

Engineering. SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) Foundation Engineering Scholarships
 HS Seniors interested in engineering, math, chemistry, physics, biology, technologies or computer science. Applicant must enroll in an engineering program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) at a university of the applicant's choice. Citizenship required.

Website: www.sae.org/students/engschlr.htm
Deadline: December 1, 2005 
Application (pdf): http://www.sae.org/students/app-undesignated.pdf

Application: (MS Word): http://www.sae.org/students/app-undesignated.doc

BMW/SAE Engineering Scholarship: Applicants must have a 3.75 grade point average, rank in the 90th percentile in both math and critical reading on SAT I or composite ACT scores, and pursue an engineering degree accredited by ABET.
Terms:  One $6,000 scholarship will be awarded at $1,500 per year for four years. A 3.0 grade point average must be maintained to renew the scholarship.

Edward D. Hendrickson/SAE Engineering Scholarship:  Applicants must have a 3.75 grade point average, rank in the 90th percentile in both math and critical reading on SAT I or composite ACT scores, and pursue an engineering degree accredited by ABET.
Terms:  One $4,000 scholarship will be awarded at $1,000 per year for four years. A 3.0 grade point average and continued engineering enrollment must be maintained to renew the scholarship.

Tau Beta Pi/SAE Engineering Scholarship:  The Tau Beta Pi Association, Inc., the national engineering honor society, is the world's largest engineering society. Founded in 1885 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Tau Beta Pi has initiated nearly 477,000 members in 120 years. Active collegiate chapters exist on 229 campuses across the United States. The dual purpose of Tau Beta Pi is to recognize engineering students of superior scholarship and exemplary character and to foster a spirit of liberal culture in engineering colleges. Headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, the Association's largest philanthropy is its fellowship program, which has provided $4,212,000 in advanced-study grants to over 819 students, and its scholarship program which has provided $442,000 in awards to more than 152 engineering students.
Student Eligibility:
Applicants must have a 3.75 grade point average, rank in the 90th percentile in both math and critical reading for SAT I scores or for composite ACT scores, and pursue an engineering program accredited by the engineering accreditation commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.
Terms:
Six scholarships valued at $1,000 each will be awarded for the freshman year only.

TMC/SAE Donald D. Dawson Technical Scholarship: HS seniors must have a 3.25 or higher grade point average, SAT I math 600 or above and critical reading 550 or above and/or an ACT composite score 27 or above. Transfer students from accredited four-year colleges/universities must have a 3.0 or higher grade point average. Students or graduates from post-secondary technical/vocational schools must have a 3.5 or higher grade point average and meet all other requirements of the engineering program to which they apply. Students must pursue an engineering degree program accredited by ABET. The scholarship application essay must include evidence of hands-on automotive experience or activity (ex: rebuilding engines, working on cars/trucks, etc.).
Terms:  One scholarship will be awarded each year. The student will receive $1,500 a year for up to four years as long as a 3.0 grade point average and continuing engineering enrollment is maintained.

Fred M. Young Sr./SAE Engineering Scholarship:  Applicants must have a 3.75 grade point average, rank in the 90th percentile in both math and critical reading on SAT I or composite ACT scores, and pursue an engineering degree accredited by ABET.

Terms:  
One $4,000 scholarship will be awarded at $1,000 per year for four years. A 3.0 grade point average and continued engineering enrollment must be maintained to renew the scholarship.

Detroit Section SAE Technical Scholarship:  Applicants must be a child or grandchild of a current SAE Detroit Section member and intend to enroll in a two- or four-year engineering or science program at an accredited college or university. A minimum 3.0 grade point average and 1200 SAT i or 28 ACT composite score and demonstrated financial need is required. Student should include copies of FAFSA forms. Submit these forms separately to "SAE Scholarships" when they become available in January.
Terms: 
One $2,500 renewable freshman scholarship will be awarded. Student must maintain a 2.5 grade point average and remain in good standing at the college or university in order to qualify for scholarship renewal. A student having completed a two-year program may continue for an additional consecutive two years at a second school offering a complete engineering or science baccalaureate degree program.


Essay Scholarship,
First Freedom Student Competition
9th - 12th Graders. The First Freedom Student Competition is a national essay contest, offering 9th - 12th grade students nationwide an opportunity to compete for $3,000, $1,500 and $750 awards, as they examine religious freedom, its history, current importance and relevance in their lives.

The First Freedom Student Competition has been developed to:

  1. Help high-school students better understand religious freedom - its history and current relevance;
  2. Encourage high-school students to explore their individual and civic rights to and responsibilities for religious freedom;
  3. Engage teachers and students in their examination of this required topic; and
  4. Challenge students to strengthen their analytic writing skills.

Eligibility: Public, private, parochial and home-schooled students in any of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia and U.S. territories are eligible, along with U.S. students attending high schools overseas.

Deadline: December 1, 2005
Website: http://www.firstfreedom.org/programs/studentcomp/awards.html#grade

Contact: Council for America's First Freedom
1301 E. Cary Street, Suite C
Richmond, VA 23219-4117
804.643.1786
competition@firstfreedom.org

Guidelines and Requirements for essays: http://www.firstfreedom.org/programs/studentcomp/guidelines.html

F
Felix Morley Journalism Competition
Full time students of any age (high school, undergraduate or graduate) Up to $2,500 to outstanding young writers whose work best demonstrates and communicates an appreciation of classical liberal principles.  A distinguished panel of reporters, writers, and editors will judge submissions based on writing ability, potential to succeed in journalism, and an appreciation of liberty.
Prizes include $2,500 for 1st Place, $1,000 for 2nd Place, $750 for 3rd Place, and $250 each for runners up.  Awards will be announced in March 2006.


Website:
http://www.theihs.org/subcategory.php/41.html

Deadline: December 1, 2006.


Ford Motor Company/Hispanic Engineer National Achievement Awards Conference (HENAAC) Scholars Program

students pursuing a degree in computer science or mechanical, electrical, industrial and aeronautical engineering The Ford Motor Company/HENAAC Scholars Programs awards five scholarships of $5,000 each to students pursuing a degree in computer science or mechanical, electrical, industrial and aeronautical engineering. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and must submit a nomination form for the HENAAC Student Leadership Award.

Contact:
Ford Motor Company/HENAAC Scholars Program
Hispanic Engineer National Achievement Awards Conference
3900 Whiteside Street
Los Angeles, CA 90063
Tel: (323) 262-0997
Fax: (323) 262-0946
E-mail: info@henaac.org
Web site:
www.henaac.org

Frank O'Neill Memorial Scholarship
university, college, trade school, technical institute, vocational training or other post-secondary education program. The 2006 Frank O' Neill Memorial Scholarship ($1,000) is not limited to US citizens or permanent residents. The criteria for the scholarship is to write an essay of fewer than 1,000 words how one person in particular has influenced your life in a positive way. Essays will be accepted via easyaid.com: no postal mail or faxes will be accepted. Your essay must be in English.
*There is no application for this scholarship, only the essay. Please do not email or write our corporate office to ask for an application.
Deadline: Midnight (PST) on March 31, 2006.
Website: http://www.easyaid.com/scholarship_form.html

Proceed to scholarship form: http://www.easyaid.com/scholarship_form_online.html

Fredrikson & Byron Foundation-Minority Scholarship Program
FIRST YEAR LAW STUDENTS The purpose of the Fredrikson & Byron Foundation Minority Scholarship Program is to (1) support the law firm’s and Foundation’s objectives of increasing diversity within the private practice of law in larger corporate law firms in the Upper Midwest, (2) to sponsor educational opportunities for minority law students, and (3) to enhance the understanding and awareness of minority law students regarding opportunities for the private practice of law in the Upper Midwest. Applicants must be minority first-year law students. Recipients receive a scholarship award and participate in an internship program after their second year of law school.

Contact:
Minority Scholarship Program
Fredrikson & Byron, P.A.
4000 Pillsbury Center
200 South Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402-1425
Tel: (612) 347-7141

E-mail: glarson@fredlaw.com
Web site: www.fredlaw.com

First Freedom Student Competition
9th - 12th Graders. The First Freedom Student Competition is a national essay contest, offering 9th - 12th grade students nationwide an opportunity to compete for $3,000, $1,500 and $750 awards, as they examine religious freedom, its history, current importance and relevance in their lives.

The First Freedom Student Competition has been developed to:

  1. Help high-school students better understand religious freedom - its history and current relevance;
  2. Encourage high-school students to explore their individual and civic rights to and responsibilities for religious freedom;
  3. Engage teachers and students in their examination of this required topic; and
  4. Challenge students to strengthen their analytic writing skills.

Eligibility: Public, private, parochial and home-schooled students in any of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia and U.S. territories are eligible, along with U.S. students attending high schools overseas.
Deadline: December 1, 2005
Website: http://www.firstfreedom.org/programs/studentcomp/awards.html#grade

Contact: Council for America's First Freedom
1301 E. Cary Street, Suite C
Richmond, VA 23219-4117
804.643.1786
competition@firstfreedom.org

Guidelines and Requirements for essays: http://www.firstfreedom.org/programs/studentcomp/guidelines.html

Dale E. Fridell Memorial Scholarship
 
Open to anyone currently attending or aspiring to attend a university, college, trade school, technical institute, vocational training or other post-secondary education program. eligible students may not have already been receiving or awarded a full-tuition scholarship or waiver from another source. International students are welcome to apply. You must submit an essay answering the following question: Why is the completion of a postsecondary program important to you, and what do you hope to achieve once you get a degree?

Website: http://www.straightforwardmedia.com/fridell/
Deadline: October 14, 2006, January 14, April 14, & July 14, 2007
Award: $1,000
Apply online:
http://www.straightforwardmedia.com/fridell/form.php

G
Galvanize the Future Essay Contest.
The American Galvanizers Association is looking for concise and relevant essays that address one of the two questions below. For available to full- or part-time, undergraduate or graduate students of any age enrolled at an accredited 4-year college or university only in North America, during the 2006-2007 school year.
Awards: 1st place - $2500, 2nd place - $1500, and 3rd place -  $1,000. See official contest rules for more details.
1. Construct a logical argument that you could use to convince , state/provincial, and federal government officials why the use of after-fabrication/batch hot-dip galvanizing as a corrosion protection method is in the best interest of tax-paying citizens.
2. You have been recently hired at an engineering firm that has pre-existing specifications that require paint to be used to coat your state's ten new DOT highway bridges. Having heard that galvanizing is an acceptable coating option in other states, how would you convince the lead engineer on the project to consider after-fabrication/batch hot-dip galvanizing as the corrosion protection system of choice for this project in your state?
Deadline:
March 31, 2006
Website:  http://www.galvanizeit.org/
Contest rules: http://www.galvanizeit.org/content/index.cfm?fuseaction=showContent&contentID=359&navID=403

Gates Millennium Scholars
HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS with 3.3 GPA on 4.0 scale. The Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS) 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 all discipline areas and a graduate education for those students pursuing studies in mathematics, science, 
 Deadline JANUARY 12, 2006.
Contact:
Gates Millennium Scholars
P.O. Box 10500
Fairfax, VA 22031-8044
Tel: (877) 690-4677
Fax: (703) 205-2079
E-mail: info@gmsp.org
Web site:
www.gmsp.org

GM Engineering Scholarship For Minority Students
Sponsor: League of United Latin American Citizens. Engineering. Full-time study. Any undergraduate study. Open to Freshmen through Seniors in College. Academic achievement. Seriousness of purpose. Service to others. Applicant must be a minority student pursuing a bachelor's degree in engineering. Minimum 3.2 college GPA, or 3.5 high school GPA for entering freshmen
Application:
http://www.lnesc.org/vertical/Sites/{C4BA59E5-16F5-4897-9073-63EDAA5E6867}/uploads/{6D6246B6-D3EF-4A30-9996-8C647E6E6343}.PDF
Award: $2,000
Deadline: July 15, 2007
Web: www.lulac.org/programs/scholar.html

 

The Google Hispanic College Fund Scholarship Program

Requirements:

Must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program (juniors, seniors, Masters or PHD)

GPA: 3.5

Student must be in a full time program of study of Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Deadline- March 15, 2007

 

Government Finance Officers Association-Minorities in Government Finance Scholarship
COLLEGE OR GRADUATE STUDENTS The Minority in Government Finance Scholarships is awarded to upper-division undergraduates or graduate students studying public administration, governmental accounting, finance, political science, economics, or business administration (with a focus on government or nonprofit management). Applicants must be Hispanic, African American, American Indian, Eskimo, Aleutian, Asian, or Pacific Islander. Awards are for $5,000.

Contact:
Mr. Jake Lorentz
Assistant Director of Technical Services
Minorities in Government Finance Scholarship
Government Finance Officers Association
203 North LaSalle, Suite 2700
Chicago, IL 60601
Tel: (312) 977-9700
Fax: (312) 977-4806
E-mail: scholarships@gfoa.org
Web site:
www.gfoa.org

Grant for Women 35+
Named for the first woman elected to the United States Congress, the Jeannette Rankin Foundation gives grants to low-income women age 35 and older “who have a vision of how their education will benefit themselves, their families, and their communities.” The $2,000 grants can be used for tuition, books, transportation, childcare, and related expenses. For 2006, applications will be reviewed from March through June.
Website:  http://www.rankinfoundation.org/apply/apply.html

Deadline:  Postmarked by March 1

H
Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation
CAREERS IN GOVERNMENT The Truman Scholarship Foundation awards merit-based grants of $30,000 to undergraduate students who wish financial support to attend a graduate or professional school in preparation for careers in government. The Foundation seeks candidates who have extensive records of public and community service, are committed to careers in government or elsewhere in public service, and have an outstanding leadership potential and communication skills. Applicants must attend a U.S. college or university, must be nominated by their institutions’ Truman Faculty Representative, and must be U.S. citizens in the upper quarter of their junior class. Applicants in Puerto Rico must be seniors.

Contact:
Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation
712 Jackson Place, NW
Washington, DC 20006
Tel: (202) 395-4831
Fax: (202) 395-6995
E-mail: office@truman.gov
Web site: www.truman.gov

William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fellowship
For Minority Students to Be Offered Three Times a Year, The Nonprofit Sector Research Fund ( http://www.nsrf.org/ ), a grantmaking program of the Aspen Institute ( http://www.aspeninstitute.org/ ) has announced that it will offer the William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fellowship three times annually. Previously, the fellowship was available once a year during the summer.

 The fellowship, which is based on academic excellence and need, is open to both undergraduate and graduate students who are members of minority groups. The Hearst Fellow serves as an intern with the fund. Through this program, the fund seeks to introduce a diverse group of students
 to issues relating to philanthropy, volunteerism, and nonprofit organizations. Recipients may arrange with their colleges or universities to receive academic credit for  the experience. In his or her internship, the Hearst Fellow undertakes general research and program support for the  fund's grantmaking and outreach efforts.

 The ideal candidate for this fellowship is a highly motivated continuing graduate or undergraduate student from an underrepresented community. She or he should have an excellent academic record and also have outstanding research skills; a background in the social sciences or humanities; excellent writing and communication skills; demonstrated financial need; and American citizenship.

 The student must be able to intern for ten to fifteen weeks at the Washington, D.C., office of the Aspen Institute. A fellowship grant of between $2,500 and $5,000 will be awarded, depending on the recipient's educational level, financial need, and time commitment.

 Applications are considered three times annually based on the timing of applicants' availability. For the Spring 2006 internship, the deadline is December 15, 2005; for  the Summer 2006 internship, the deadline is February 15, 2006; and for the Fall 2006 internship, the deadline is
 July 15, 2006.

 Website: http://fconline.fdncenter.org/pnd/5002101/nsrf

Deadline: December 15, 2005; February 15 and July 15, 2006

Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement (HACE)
LATINO UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS Each year, the Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement awards scholarships to Latino undergraduate students of all majors. Although there is no specific GPA requirement, applicants academic records are taken into consideration.

Contact:
Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement
25 East Washington Street, Suite 1500
Chicago, IL 60602
Tel: (312) 435-0498
Fax: (312) 435-1494
E-mail: haceorg@hace-usa.org
Web site: http://hace-usa.org


Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU)-Bureau of Land Management Award
FULL-TIME UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS Through the Bureau of Land Management Award, HACU awards scholarships to full-time undergraduate students majoring in natural resources, sciences, or forestry and attending one of HACU’s member or partner colleges. In addition, applicants must possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2 and have an interest in natural resources management. Awards are for $3,000 and are not renewable.

Contact:
HACU Scholarship Programs
8415 Datapoint Drive, Suite 400
San Antonio, TX 78229
Tel: (210) 576-3208
Fax: (210) 692-0823
E-mail: members@hacu.net
Web site: www.hacu.net

Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU)-Coors Light Academic Success in Education Award (CLASE
FULL-TIME UNDERGRADUATE OR GRADUATE STUDENTS The CLASE Award is offered to full-time undergraduate or graduate students of any major in the United States (including Puerto Rico) or Mexico. Students in the fifty states or Puerto Rico may use the scholarships to take courses at their home institution or to study abroad at a HACU-member institution in Mexico. Students in Mexico can only use the award to study at a HACU-member institution in the U.S. Applicants must possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2 and must be enrolled at one of HACU’s member or partner colleges. Awards are for $1,000 and are not renewable.

Contact:
HACU Scholarship Programs
8415 Datapoint Drive, Suite 400
San Antonio, TX 78229
Tel: (210) 576-3208
Fax: (210) 692-0823
E-mail: members@hacu.net
Web site: www.hacu.net

Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU)-General Motors Engineering Excellence Award
FULL-TIME UNDERGRADUATE OR GRADUATE STUDENTS
The General Motors Engineering Excellence Award is offered to full-time undergraduate or graduate students at four-year institutions with declared majors in an engineering degree program. Applicants must possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2 and must be enrolled at one of HACU’s member or partner colleges. Awards are for $2,000 and are renewable based on availability of funds and student’s continuing eligibility.

Contact:
HACU Scholarship Programs
8415 Datapoint Drive, Suite 400
San Antonio, TX 78229
Tel: (210) 576-3208
Fax: (210) 692-0823
E-mail: members@hacu.net
Web site: www.hacu.net

Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU)-Wal-Mart Achievers Award
UNDERGRADUATES ENROLLED IN AT LEAST THEIR SOPHOMORE YEAR The Wal-Mart Achievers Award is offered to full-time undergraduates enrolled in at least their sophomore year and majoring in business administration, general management, or retail management. Applicants must possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2, and must be enrolled at one of HACU’s member or partner colleges. Preference will be given to students who are working while attending school and have an interest in retail management.

Contact:
HACU Scholarship Programs
8415 Datapoint Drive, Suite 400
San Antonio, TX 78229
Tel: (210) 576-3208
Fax: (210) 692-0823
E-mail: members@hacu.net
Web site: www.hacu.net

Hispanic College Fund (HCF)
ENROLLED AT AN ACCREDITED INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION
The Hispanic College Fund develops Hispanic business leaders in America by awarding scholarships to deserving Hispanic students. Applicants must be accepted or enrolled at an accredited institution of higher education as a full-time undergraduate pursuing a bachelor's degree in business, computer science, engineering, or another business-related major. In addition, applicants must be in good academic standing with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better, must provide evidence of financial need, and must be a U.S. citizen of Hispanic origin.  Must apply online.

  • Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident residing in the United States
  • Must be studying full-time in the United States or Puerto Rico
  • Must have a minimum GPA of a 3.0
  • Must demonstrate financial need 
  • Contact:
    Hispanic College Fund
    1717 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 460
    Washington, DC 20006
    Tel: (202) 296-5400 or (800) 644-4223
    Fax: (202) 296-3774
    E-mail: hcf-info@hispanicfund.org
    Web site: www.hispanicfund.org
    Deadline:  October 16, 2006
     

    Advancing Hispanic Excellence in Technology, Engineering, Math and Science Scholarships (AHETEMS)
    Merit-based and need-based general scholarships are awarded, in the amount of $1,000 - $3,000, to qualified high school graduating seniors, undergraduate students, and graduate students who demonstrate both significant motivation and aptitude for a career in science, technology, engineering or mathematics.
    Eligibility:
    Hispanic-descent
    U.S. citizenship is not required
    •  Be accepted into or attending an accredited 2-year or 4-year college or university in the United States or Puerto Rico
    •  Be enrolled full-time (12 hrs undergraduate, 9 hrs graduate) during the academic year. High school graduating seniors must be graduating from an accredited U.S. high school with a diploma
    •  Minimum GPA: 3.00 on a 4.0 for high school seniors and undergraduates; 3.25 on a 4.0 scale for graduate students.
    •  Major in science, technology, engineering, mathematics or a related field
    •  Be pursuing your first bachelors, masters or doctoral degree. (Students pursuing a second bachelors, etc. are not eligible).
    Deadline: April 1, 2008
    Website:
    http://www.ahetems.org:80/scholarships/ahetemsgeneralschlrshp.html

    Application: http://shpe.threshtech.com/ahetems/scholarship.action


      Hispanic College Fund (HCF)- Sallie Mae Fund First in My Family Scholarship Program
    THE FIRST IN THEIR FAMILY TO ATTEND COLLEGE.
    The Sallie Mae Fund First in My Family Scholarship Program is dedicated to assisting students who are the first person in their family to attend college. Must apply online.

    Contact:
    First in My Family Scholarship Program
    Hispanic College Fund
    1717 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 460
    Washington, DC 20006
    Tel: (202) 296-5400 or (800) 644-4223
    Fax: (202) 296-3774
    E-mail: hcf-info@hispanicfund.org
    Web site: www.hispanicfund.org
    Award amt:
    $500-$5,000
    Application website: http://scholarships.hispanicfund.org/applications/subsectionID.1,pageID.57/default.asp

    Hispanic College Fund - High School Scholarship Program (National)
    The High School Scholarship Program is designed to assist high school students of Hispanic heritage obtain a college degree. It is available to graduating high school seniors who plan to enroll full-time at a community college or four-year institution during the upcoming academic year. Award amounts range from $1,000 to $2,500.
    Eligibility:

    • Be a graduating high school senior
    • Be of Hispanic heritage
    • Be a U.S. Citizen or a legal permanent resident with permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551 (not expired)
    • Be enrolled full-time in a degree-seeking program at a U.S. accredited college or university in the U.S., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, or Guam for the upcoming academic year (enrollment is verified in the Fall)
    • Have a minimum cumulative weighted GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale (or the equivalent)
    • Must apply for federal financial aid

    Deadline: March 15, 2007
    Hispanic College Fund
    1717 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 460
    Washington, DC 20006
    Tel: (202) 296-5400 or (800) 644-4223
    Fax: (202) 296-3774
    Web site: www.hispanicfund.org


    Hispanic College Fund (HCF)-H.I.S. Program
    The H.I.S. Program is designed to help talented Hispanic students meet their financial and career development goals. H.I.S. scholars receive a scholarship ranging from $500 to $5,000 from the Hispanic College Fund and participate in INROADS’ leadership development training, while interning at Sprint for 10 to 12 weeks during the summer. Program is open to U.S. citizens of Hispanic heritage who are full-time college undergraduates and have a 3.0 GPA. Students must be available to complete a minimum of two consecutive summer internships at Sprint before college graduation, must be majoring in business, business administration, accounting, finance, economics, engineering specialties, computer science, information systems, management information systems, or other relevant technology or business areas, and must have an interest in the telecommunications field. To apply for this program, students need to apply to the general Hispanic College Fund Scholarship Program and to the INROADS Internship Program.

    Contact:
    H.I.S. Program
    Hispanic College Fund
    1717 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 460
    Washington, DC 20006
    Tel: (202) 296-5400 or (800) 644-4223
    Fax: (202) 296-3774
    E-mail: hcf-info@hispanicfund.org
    Web site: www.hispanicfund.org

    Hispanic College Fund (HCF)-National Hispanic Explorers Scholarship Program
    Full-time college undergraduate students NASA and the Hispanic College Fund have partnered to help inspire the next generation of Hispanic explorers. Scholarships are awarded to full-time college undergraduate students who are pursuing a science, computer science, engineering, or another NASA-related major. Applicants must be U.S. citizens applying to or attending a college or university in the fifty states or Puerto Rico, and must have a 3.0 GPA.

    Contact:
    National Hispanic Explorers Scholarship Program
    Hispanic College Fund
    1717 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 460
    Washington, DC 20006
    Tel: (202) 296-5400 or (800) 644-4223
    Fax: (202) 296-3774
    E-mail: hcf-info@hispanicfund.org
    Web site: www.hispanicfund.org

    Hispanic College Fund (HCF)-Public Service Leaders Scholarship Program
    college students The Hispanic College Fund, in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), offers the Public Service Leaders Scholarship Program for college students interested in pursuing a career with the USDA upon graduation. The program includes full tuition scholarships for 2-4 years, an internship at the USDA leading to permanent employment, use of a personal computer, and mentoring, career development, and leadership training. There are both undergraduate and graduate scholarships available. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents with at least a 2.5 GPA.

    Contact:
    Public Service Leaders Scholarship Program
    Hispanic College Fund
    1717 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 460
    Washington, DC 20006
    Tel: (202) 296-5400 or (800) 644-4223
    Fax: (202) 296-3774
    E-mail: hcf-info@hispanicfund.org
    Web site: www.hispanicfund.org

    Hispanic Engineer National Achievement Awards Conference (HENAAC)
    undergraduate and graduate student HENAAC’s mission is to seek out, recognize, honor, and document Hispanic excellence in science and technology nationwide. Every year, one undergraduate and one graduate student are selected to receive the HENAAC Student Leadership Award, which includes a scholarship for $5,000. Applicants must be engineering, math, computer science, or material science majors, and must have an overall GPA of 3.0. In addition, applicants must have a history of academic achievement and community service.

    Contact:
    Hispanic Engineer National Achievement Awards Conference
    3900 Whiteside Street
    Los Angeles, CA 90063
    Tel: (323) 262-0997
    Fax: (323) 262-0946
    E-mail: info@henaac.org
    Web site: www.henaac.org

    Hispanic Heritage Awards Foundation
    Latino students The Hispanic Heritage Awards Foundation seeks to identify and promote the next generation of role models by celebrating their achievements in the classroom and community. Each year, the Foundation awards scholarships to Latino students in 12 hosts cities: Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York City, Philadelphia, Phoenix, San Antonio, San Diego, San Francisco Bay Area, and Washington, DC. Awards are given in six categories: mathematics, leadership and community service, journalism, academic excellence, sports, and health and science. To qualify for the awards, each student must show an interest in the category to which they applied and demonstrate excellence in academics and a commitment to community service. In addition, applicants must be of Latino heritage, U.S citizens or legal permanent residents, and must be graduating high school seniors at time of application. Regional winners receive a grant that may be used towards books, tuition, or room and board. National winners receive an additional educational grant, a laptop computer, an all-expense paid trip to Miami, FL to attend the National Youth Award Press Conference, and an all-expense paid trip to Washington, DC to participate on-stage at the Kennedy Center for the Annual Hispanic Heritage Awards Gala celebration.

    Contact:
    Ms. Cristina Reyna
    Programs Manager
    Hispanic Heritage Awards Foundation
    2600 Virginia Avenue, NW, Suite 406
    Washington, DC 20037
    Tel: (202) 861-9797
    Fax: (202) 861-9799
    E-mail: cristina@hispanicheritageawards.org
    Web site: www.hispanicheritageawards.org

    Hispanic Leadership Program in Agriculture and Natural Resources
    Annie's Homegrown Sustainable Agriculture Scholarship Program is open to full time undergraduate and graduate students beginning or returning to an accredited 2 or 4 year technical or college program or graduate school in the U.S. Students must be focusing on classes in sustainable agriculture and have at least one more year before completing their degree. Annie's Homegrown will award $50,000 in scholarship funds to students studying sustainable and organic agriculture.  Up for grabs this year are:

    • Two (2) $10,000 Undergraduate Scholarships                          
    • One (1) $10,000 Graduate Scholarship
    • Four (4) $2,500 Undergraduate Scholarships
    • Four (4) $2,500 Graduate Scholarships
    Annie's accepts applications postmarked September 30th, 2007. Funds will be distributed in February 2008.

    Application Checklist
    Your application is complete when we receive the following materials:

    1. A completed scholarship application form .
    2. A personal statement that discusses your education and future goals.  Please see complete guidelines in the scholarship application form .
    3. An official transcript from the school you are currently attending. If you have been at your current school for less than a year, please also enclose a transcript from previous school(s).
    4. Two letters of reference. Ideally, these are people - other than your family - who know about your passion for sustainable/organic agriculture  and can speak to them specifically.briary, 2008.

    Deadline: September 30, 2007
    Website: http://www.utsa.edu/cpi/hlpanr/
    Application:
    http://www.annies.com/programs/Sustainable_Agriculture_Application_061807.pdf
    Award: Up to $10,000

    Hispanic Outlook Scholarship