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This listing is not comprehensive!
:: Of General Interest
Emory students should review the list
of scholarships available in the Emory College website. The
Financial Aid office also has a list of scholarships
and grants.
:: For Minority Scholars
We came upon this list of scholarships via an officer
from the Amercian Association of Medical Colleges, via an officer
of the Environmental Protection Agency. Share and share alike!
Ron
Brown Scholarships
Website: http://www.RonBrown.org
The award: Leadership, community service, all fields. The deadline
is unusually in January. This is one of most prestigious scholarships
and it's very, very competitive.
Jackie
Robinson Foundation Scholarship
Website: http://www.JackieRobinson.org
The award: $6,000 per year. Number of winners about 100. It's renewable.
Academic merit, leadership, community service, all fields. Deadline
is usually in April.
Project
Excellence Scholarships
Website: http://www.project-excellence.com
The award: $4,000 or higher (to full tuition). Number of winners:
at least 600. Academic merit, leadership, community service, all
fields. Deadline: Feb. 1.
United
College Fund Scholarships
Website: http://www.uncf.org/programs
The award: The UNCF is one of our major
scholarship gateways. The awards are of varying amounts, and there
are a great many under different names and requirements (Grandmet,
Duracell, for example). The deadline is usually December.
Kodak
Scholarships
Website: http://www.kodak.com/US/en/motion/programs/student/scholarship.shtml
The award: varying amounts to $5,000. Number of awards: Varies.
For those studying in film/cinematography at U.S. colleges.
Intel
Science Talent Search
Website: http://www.sciserv.org/sts
The award: from $5,000 to $100,000. There are approx. 40 awards
in this prestigious competition. You must present a scientific research
project. Deadline: December.
National
Action Council For Minorities in Engineering (NACME) Scholarships
Website: http://www.nacme.org/sch_index.html
The award: amounts to $20,000, and many are awarded. This is our
major engineering scholarship
gateway. You must be an engineering student. The deadline is usually
in February. Go to the website for details, or contact from aid
officials
at your college.
Gates
Millennium Scholarships
Website: http://www.gmsp.org/SOW4/
Award: the Gates Millennium Scholarship is to
promote academic excellence and to provide an opportunity for
thousands of outstanding students with significant financial need.
The scholarship will cover room, board and tuition for at least
1,000 high school students a year. Nomination material for 2002-2003
will be available November 2001. Deadline: March 15.
National
Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Scholarships
Website: http://www.nsbe.org/scholarships
The award: amounts generally range from $1,500 to $3,000 for members
of NSBE. Number of awards varies. This is primarily for engineering
students, and others majoring in related disciplines. Deadlines
vary.
ARMY
ROTC Scholarships for Historically Black Colleges
Website: http://www.usarotc.com/index.htm Students looking to enroll
at a HBCU must enroll in the Army ROTC. Award amount to full-tuition.
Many awards. Must have minimum 920 on SAT or 19 ACT score. Deadline
is November 15.
American
Institute Of Certified Public Accountants Scholarships (AICPA)
Website: http://www.aicpa.org/members/div/career/mini/smas.htm
The award: for undergraduates studying accounting at a U.S. college
with at least 30 credits completed. Awards up to $5,000 with about
300 winners annually. Deadline is in July. Go to website for GPA
requirements and details.
Developmental
Fund for Black Students in Science and Technology Scholarships
Website: www.ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/dlhinson/dfb_sch.htm
Award amount: $2,000 and renewable. Several scholarships granted.
This is for science or engineering students at HBCUs. Deadline is
June 15.
Coca-Cola
Scholars Scholarships
Website: http://www.coca-colascholars.org/
The award: This is a major competition with hundreds of over 250
awards going to "scholars," with academic, leadership,
and talent qualities. The award amount is from $4,000 to $20,000.
You can apply on-line. The deadline is October 31.
Ambassadorial
Scholarships
Website: http://www.rotary.org/foundation/education/amb_scho/
The award: This is the prestigious "rotary" organization
scholarship for students who can
speak another language and want to study abroad in the "host"
country of that language. Award amounts are from $10,000 to $23,000
for a 3 month to full year of study abroad. You should have completed
at least 2 years of college work.
Ronald
McDonald House Charities and the United Negro College Fund
Website: http://www.mcdonalds.com/countries/usa/community/education/scholarships/index.html
The award: Students must be studying at a HBCU which is a member
of the UNCF. The award is from $1,000 to full tuition. Approx. 60
students are selected. The deadline is April 1.
Xerox
Technology Minority Scholarship
Website: http://www.xerox.com and type in "Scholarship"in
the search engine.This is a good scholarship for strong minority
scholarships for students studying in areas like chemistry, engineering,
physics, and "tech" areas. The award amount is up to $4,000
for undergraduates and more for graduate students. The deadline
is Sept. 15.
Alpha
Kappa Alpha Scholarships
http://www.akaeaf.org/scholarshipprogram.html
The above link is to the Chicago headquarters and that gateway of
scholarships. Note that there are over 700 AKA Chapters, and you
would be wise to contact sorors at local locations. Scholarship
opportunities abound. The deadline at AKA headquarters is Feb. 15.
Applications (at the website) must be sent between Dec. 1st and
January 30th each year.
National
Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Scholarships
Website: http://www.ncaa.org/about/scholarships.html
The awards: This is the major NCAA sports association student-athletes
are associated with. Awards are given in all sports categories,
amounts from $3,000 to $12,500. Awards are also available for sports
related study (like sports journalism). Deadlines vary, as do the
number of awards each year.
National
Alliance for Excellence Scholarships
Website: http://www.excellence.org/programs.html
The award: The student competitors can be seniors or already in
college. They must submit an application that can include recommendations
(academics), art (slides), dance (tapes), photographs, or other
materials that point to talent and achievement in all areas. The
awards are for a minimum of one year, and over 100 are granted.
Applications can be submitted at any time. The selection process
is ongoing.
Harry
S. Truman Scholarship
Website: http://www.truman.gov
The award: The is one of the most prestigious scholarships, shaped
for students who intend to pursue a career targeted to public service
or government. Graduate study should be a goal, with a portion of
the funds directed there. You must be at least a junior, and your
college must nominate you. A "nomination" package must
be created. The awards can reach as high as $30,000 over the years.
Generally about 80 students are selected. The deadline is February
1st.
National
Association of Hispanic Journalist
Website: http://www.nahj.org/student.html
The award: from $1000 - $5000 Students interested in journalism
as a career can apply. Deadline is Feb 28th. See web site for application
and information.
National
Association of Black Journalists
Website: http://www.nabj.org/html/studentsvcs.html
The award:NABJ offers 10 scholarships. It's a $2,500 award. Students
should be attending a four-year University. They must present three
letters of recommendation from a school adviser, dean or a faculty
member. Also, a 500-800 word article on a Black journalist must
be presented. A gradepoint average of 3.0 is desirable. Eligible
students must be majoring in journalism-print, photography, radio
or television. One of those should be a career goal. Deadline is
March 31.
Hispanic
College Fund Scholarships
Website: http://www.hispanicfund.org/hcf-scholar.html
Major site for Hispanic students majoring in business-related areas,
A to Z (accounting, human resources, communications, and more).
The award amount varies. Over 140 awards granted. Deadline: April.
Arts
Recognition And Talent Search Awards
http://www.artsawards.org
The award:These awards are granted to high school or college students
(17, 18 years of age) who show talent in dance, voice, music, art,
photography, jazz, visual arts, writing, or other creative areas.
You must audition or submit a portfolio or tape. The award is to
be used for freshman year in college. Award amounts from $100 to
$3,000. Deadline is June 1 or April 1 (for registration in specific
regions).
Society
of Women Engineer Scholarships
http://www.swe.org/SWE/StudentServices/Scholarship/brochure.htm
www.swe.org/SWE/StudentServices/Scholarship/brochure.htm
These scholarships are targeted for women who are majoring in engineering
or computer science. Award amount are from $200 to $5,000, and at
least 90 are granted. The deadline for students already in college
is February 1st but is May 15 for high school seniors entering an
"accredited" program.
American
Institute of Architects Minority Disadvantaged Scholarship
Website: http://www.e-rchitect.com/institute/scholar.htm
The award: This is a scholarship for minority students enrolling
in architecture programs. Awards
are from $500 to $3,000. Generally 20 students are selected. Deadline
is December 6.
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