2015-2016 Scholarship List and
Information for DACA and
Undocumented Students
www.tinyurl.com/LLT2015scholarships
*The following is a scholarship list with other links that will take you to scholarship applications
for you to apply. Some of them are closed and open back up next year of 2016. If you find a link
that happens to NOT BE WORKING copy and paste the NAME of the scholarship in google
search to find it or try copying the URL on the internet.
You are responsible for double checking due dates and eligibility requirements for each
scholarship.
*Note: These are NOT ALL of the scholarships that are out there which you are eligible for.
There are more that we may not have come across.
We hope this tool can help assist you in your college process.
These are accurate as of October 2015.
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Scholarship List
Welcome, Future Dream Scholars! €
3RD NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP ROUND
Scholarships for Community College and First
time College Students
(Opens September 14, 2015 – Closes February
15, 2016)
$12,000-$25,000
http://www.thedream.us/scholars/
Platt Family Scholarship Prize Essay Contest β
You do not have to be a US Citizen but,
You have to be a full time student enrolled in
College.
Closes 7/31/2015
$500- $1,500
http://www.thelincolnforum.org/scholarship-
essay-contest.php
A Voice for Animals Contest €
The contest is open to all otherwise eligible
students worldwide regardless of nationality,
citizenship or country of residence.
14-15 year olds, 16-18 year olds
Open for 2015
Prizes from $300-$750
http://www.hennet.org/contest.php?PHPSESSI
D=5fe37f95b3aad4617520c9835142e366
2015 Youth Essay Contest Ω
The NRA Civil Rights Defense Fund continues
its yearly Youth Essay Contest celebrating the
Second Amendment as an integral part of the
Constitution and the Bill of Rights.
Essays will be judged in two categories: Senior
(grades 9-12) and Junior (grades 8 and below),
with separate cash prizes awarded to the
winners in each category. First place cash prizes
are $1,000, $600 for second place, $200 for
third place, and $100 for fourth place. The
contest is open to all students enrolled, or who
will be enrolled, in an elementary, junior high,
or high school during the 2015-2016 academic
year.
Deadline December 1
http://www.nradefensefund.org/contests-
scholarships.aspx
Custom Made β
$1000
Deadline is December 15, 2015
We have located symbols to represent the different types of scholarships each person can apply to
like:
€ Special/unique scholarships; or if you want to/are attend(ing) Community College
β If you’re already in college, you can apply
Ω If you’re not in college yet, you can apply
**If they have more than one symbol then both categories apply**
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Any student enrolled in an undergraduate or
graduate degree program in fall 2015 or spring
2016 at any accredited American college,
university or trade school.
http://www.custommade.com/scholarships/co
nsumer-advantages-of-buying-custom-
furniture-scholarship/
Affinity Plus Foundation Ωβ
$5,000
Open September 1st
Sandy Olsen Affinity Plus Foundation
Scholarship Program Administrator 175 W
Lafayette Road St. Paul, MN 55107
www.affinityplus.org
Alliance/Merck Ciencia (Science) Hispanic
Scholars Program (Undergraduate) Ωβ
$5,000-$20,000
Check website for opening Application
National Alliance for Hispanic Health Attn:
Alliance/Merck Ciencia Hispanic Scholars
Program 1501 16th Street, NW Washington, DC
20036
http://www.alliancescholars.org/scholarships.h
tml
Association of Raza Educators (Los Angeles
Area, 2nd Year) Ωβ
$1,000
open
Association of Raza Educators Scholarship Fund
Committee PO Box 63053 Los Angeles, CA
90063
http://www.razaeducators.org/about_projects_
scholarship.html
Barbara Wiedner and Dorothy Vandercook
Peace Scholarship Ωβ
$500 Deadline March 1st
c/o Leal Portis, President Wiedner/Vandercook
Memorial Scholarship Fund 301 Redbud Way
Nevada City, CA 95959
http://peacescholarships.org/
Berrien Fragos Thorn Arts Scholarships for
Migrant Farmworkers €βΩ
$2,500
November 1st (at least 16 years of age)
Arts Scholarship Committee Geneseo Migrant
Center, Inc. PO Box 549 Geneseo, NY 14454
http://www.migrant.net/migrant/scholarships/t
horn.htm
CA Dream Network Scholarship Ω
$50-$500 (open until March 2nd )
Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los
Angeles CA Dream Network Scholarship Attn:
Jacqueline Amparo 2533 W. 3rd Street, Suite
101 Los Angeles, CA 90057
https://dream.csac.ca.gov/
Jeff Yang Memorial Scholarship Ωβ€
$500 (ALL IMMIGRANTS)
Application Deadlines: May 29, Annually
http://www.jeffyangscholarship.com/
OCIYU Scholarship for Undocumented Students Ωβ
$250-$500
Application Deadlines: February 16, Annually
http://www.ociyu.org/ociyu-scholarship.html
CUNY Becas Scholarship Program Ωβ
Application Deadlines: To be determined check
website
$4,800-$6,330
http://www.lehman.cuny.edu/cuny-mexican-
studies-institute/scholarships.php
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Becas Univision Scholarships Ωβ
Open January 2016
$5,000
https://univision.hsfts.net/#/
Ronald McDonald House Charities HACER
Scholarship Program βΩ€
Anyone can Apply
Open Fall (Check Website)
http://www.rmhc.org/rmhc-us-scholarships
AAAS Minority Science Writers Internship
Scholarship €
Annual: All expenses Paid
The American Association for the Advancement
of Science (AAAS) and the Pitts Family
Foundation is proud to offer a summer
internship program for minority students
interested in journalism as a career and who
want to learn about science writing. Experience
what it’s like to cover the scientific and
technological issues that shape our global
community.
http://www.aaas.org/page/aaas-minority-
science-writers-internship
ALBA George Watt Memorial Essay Contest β
Application Deadlines: August 01, Annually
http://www.alba-valb.org/programs/essay-
contest
FRA Americanism Essay Contest Ω
$1,000-$5,000 Application Deadlines: December
01, Annually
FRA's Essay Contest is open to all students
grades 7 through 12 (including those who are
home schooled).
http://www.fra.org/Content/fra/AboutFRA/Ess
ayContest/default.cfm
Washington State Association for Justice's
Presidents' Scholarship Ωβ€
Application Deadlines: March 14, Annually
https://www.washingtonjustice.org/index.cfm?
pg=scholarship
Prudential Spirit of Community Awards €
Open -- September 2015
$1,000
If you've made a difference by volunteering in
your community over the past year, you could
win $1,000 and a fabulous trip to Washington,
D.C., by applying for a Prudential Spirit of
Community Award!
http://spirit.prudential.com/view/page/soc/147
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Fastline Publications FFA Scholarship €βΩ
Nov. 15, 2015 application opens
The National FFA Organization offers several
scholarships to members who plan to further
their education after high school. Scholarships
are sponsored by businesses and individuals
through the National FFA Foundation.
https://www.ffa.org/participate/scholarships
Crumley Roberts Next Step Scholarship Ωβ
February 19 deadline
Our aim is to provide the encouragement and
financial assistance to help students achieve
their goals for higher education.
http://www.crumleyroberts.com/community/sc
holarship-programs.php
Kids Chance of North Carolina €
Deadline Varies
Students between the ages of 16-25 whose
parent’s on-the-job death or injury resulted in a
substantial decline in family income are eligible
to receive up to $5,000 in annual scholarship
support!
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http://kidschancenc.org/
American Fire Sprinkler Association
Scholarship Program Ω
For whom: High school seniors who will attend a college/university or trade school in the U.S. in the upcoming fall; home-schooled students may apply as long as their course of study is equivalent to that of a senior in high school Scholarship Amount: $2,000 (10 annual awards) Application Deadline: Early April of 2015 Duration of Scholarship: One-time award Minimum GPA Requirement: None Citizenship Requirement: U.S. citizen or aliens residing legally in the US Program of Study Requirement: None Additional Requirements:
Must read “Fire Sprinkler Essay” and answer a 10- question multiple-choice test to be entered into a scholarship drawing
Application Requirements: https://www.afsascholarship.org/ Contact: Submit a message or question at: http://www.afsascholarship.org/contactus.htm American Foreign Service Association –
National High School Essay Contest Ω
For whom: Students in 9th through 12th grade attending a public, private, parochial school, home school or participating in a high school correspondence program in any of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, or the U.S. territories, or are U.S. citizens attending high school overseas Scholarship Amount: $2,500 (1 annual award); 4 $1,000 honorable mention prizes bestowed in May , $750 for best essay (1 annual award)
Application Deadline: February 6, 2015 Duration of Scholarship: One-time award Minimum GPA Requirement: None Citizenship Requirement: None http://www.afsa.org/essay-contest Contact: Ms. Perri Green Essay Contest Coordinator American Foreign Service Association 800 N. Kent St., Ste. 1250 Arlington, VA 22209 perrigreen@aol. Com Assistance League of the Triangle Area –
Scholarship for High School Seniors Ω
For whom: High school seniors living in the Triangle Area of NC who will have graduated by the end of June of the year of application and who will attend any kind of post-secondary educational or technical institution in NC Scholarship Amount: $1,000-$7,500 Application Deadline: March 2, 2015 Duration of Scholarship: One-time award Minimum GPA Requirement: 2.5 Application Requirements: http://altriangle.org/philanthropic-programs/scholarship/ Contact: Assistance League of the Triangle Area Scholarship Committee PO Box 98477 Raleigh, NC 27624 (919) 235-4554 AXA Foundation – AXA Achievement
Community Scholarship Ω
Scholarship will re-open in 2016 (check website for new deadline for 2016) Scholarship Amount: $2,500 (up to 12 annual awards given by each AXA Advisors’ branch office across the nation) Duration of Scholarship: One year Minimum GPA Requirement: Current high
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school cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 Application Requirements: https://us.axa.com/axa-foundation/community-scholarships.html Contact: Scholarship America One Scholarship Way, P.O. Box 297 Saint Peter, MN 56082 ( 800) 537-4180 Request Application materials at: http://www.dfsportal.org/axa/ or go to website listed above AXA Foundation (in partnership with Scholarship America and U.S. News & World Report) – AXA Achievement
Scholarship Ω
Be United States citizens or legal residents living or claiming residency in one of the 50 united states, Washington, D.C. or Puerto Rico
The application deadline is December 15, 2015, but only the first 10,000 applications will be accepted; we encourage you to apply early.
Application Requirements: https://us.axa.com/axa-foundation/AXA-achievement-scholarship.html Contact: Scholarship America One Scholarship Way, P.O. Box 297 Saint Peter, MN 56082 (800) 537-4180 Request Application materials at: http://www.dfsportal.org/axa/ or go to website listed above Coca Cola Scholarship for [High School]
Seniors Ω
For whom: Graduating high school seniors
who plan to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. postsecondary institution in the following academic year Scholarship Amount: $20,000 (50 annual awards); $10,000 (200 annual awards) Application Deadline: October 3, 2015 Duration of Scholarship: Award distributed over four years Minimum GPA Requirement: 3.0 at end of junior year Citizenship Requirement: U.S. citizen, U.S. national, legal permanent resident, temporary resident (in legalization program), refugee, asylee, Cuban-Haitian entrant, or humanitarian parole Program of Study Requirement: None Additional Requirements: • Should demonstrate academic achievement • Should display a commitment to community service Application Requirements: http://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/applicants/#.VgroxXmFM74 Contact: Four Year Award for Seniors PO Box 442 Atlanta, GA 30301-0442 (800) 306-2653 [email protected]
College Foundation of North Carolina Ω
For whom: Any NC students who are planning to attend an institution of higher education in the upcoming fall Scholarship Amount: Varies Application Deadline: Varies Duration of Scholarship: Varies Minimum GPA Requirement: Varies Citizenship Requirement: Varies Program of Study Requirement: Varies Additional Requirements:
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• Must live in North Carolina to qualify for scholarships listed • Go to website to see eligibility requirements for the various need-based and merit-based scholarships Application Requirements: https://www.cfnc.org/index.jsp Contact: North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority (NCSEAA) PO Box 14103 Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 (919) 549-8614 Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute
(CHCI) Scholarship Awards Ω€β
Application opens October Fall of 2015 For whom: Graduating high school seniors, undergraduate, and graduate students who plan to enroll full-time in a 2- or 4-year college or university or graduate degree program in the upcoming school year Scholarship Amount: $1,000 for Community College or AA/AS granting institution; $2,500 for 4-year institution (several awards granted); $5,000 for graduate-level academic institution; undergraduates will also receive a DELL Notebook Computer and Microsoft Package Duration of Scholarship: Varies; can be distributed over up to four years Minimum GPA Requirement: None Citizenship Requirement: U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident or DACA Program of Study Requirement: None Additional Requirements:
Must be Latino and have a strong commitment toward the Latino community
Full-time enrollment in an accredited community college, four-year university, or grad/professional program during the period for which
the scholarship is requested
Should have a history of performing public service- oriented activities in the community and plan to continue contributing in the future
Good writing skills Students with excellent leadership potential are encouraged to apply
Demonstrated financial need
Good writing skills Students with excellent leadership potential are encouraged to apply
Demonstrated financial need Application Requirements: http://www.chci.org/scholarships/ Contact: CHCI Scholarship Awards 911 2nd Street, NE Washington, DC 20002 (800) EXCEL DC or (202) 543-1771 [email protected]
Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund β
For whom: Both undergraduate and graduate students who will be enrolled in an accredited school and will be receiving college credit for the time period covered by their grant Scholarship Amount: up to $6,000 Application Deadline: April 1 Duration of Scholarship: One year Minimum GPA Requirement: None Citizenship Requirement: None, but applicant must be living in the U.S. and plan to enroll in a school in the U.S. in order to apply; a strong preference exists for grantees who plan on staying in the U.S. to build their movement here Program of Study Requirement: None Additional Requirements:
Must show active participation in struggles for civil rights, economic
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justice, international solidarity or other progressive issues
Should demonstrate financial need
Must provide official financial statement (such as the FAFSA, Student Aid Report or similar documentation)
Should demonstrate ability to perform academically at the college level
Application Requirements: http://www.davisputter.org/apply/apply-for-scholarships/ Contact: Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund P.O. Box 7307 New York, NY 10116-7307 [email protected] Diamante, Inc. Youth Accomplishment
Scholarship Award / Beca Logro Juvenil Ω
For whom: Graduating high school seniors and incoming college freshmen and sophomores who will be enrolled at an accredited college or university in North Carolina Scholarship Amount: Not specified Application Deadline: August 15 Duration of Scholarship: One year, nonrenewable Minimum GPA Requirement: 2.5 / C+ average Citizenship Requirement: None Program of Study Requirement: None, but can be nominated for achievement in art & culture, business, community involvement, education, health & science, and Latino advocacy Additional Requirements:
Must live in North Carolina
Must be Hispanic or of Hispanic descent
Must present a letter or recommendation from your high school principal, college counselor,
or community leader, a certified copy of school transcripts, the application and nomination form, and a 250 word essay in English addressing the topic listed on the website
Application Requirements: http://www.diamanteinc.org/
Contact: Diamante, Inc. 315 N. Academy St, #256 Cary, NC 27513 (919) 852-0075 [email protected]
Gates Millennium Scholars Ω
For whom: Students enrolling for the first time at a U.S. accredited college or university as a full-time, degree-seeking, first-year student in the upcoming fall Scholarship Amount: Varies Application Deadline: Paper applications – December; online applications – January Duration of Scholarship: One year, renewable Minimum GPA Requirement: 3.3 Citizenship Requirement: U.S. citizen/national or legal permanent resident or DACA Program of Study Requirement: None Additional Requirements:
Must meet the Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria (will need to provide FAFSA information once selected)
Must be African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American
Must have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular,
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or other activities Application Requirements: https://scholarships.gmsp.org/Program/Details/7123dfc6-da55-44b7-a900-0c08ba1ac35c Contact: Gates Millennium Scholars PO Box 10500 Fairfax, VA 22031-8044 (877) 690-4677 [email protected] Gloria and Joseph Mattera National
Scholarship Fund for Migrant Children Ωβ
For whom: Students enrolled in or accepted at an accredited public or private college, technical or vocational school, or a dropout or potential dropout from high school who shows promise of ability to continue schooling Scholarship Amount: $150-500 Application Deadline: Applications accepted year-round on April 15 Duration of Scholarship: One year, renewable Minimum GPA Requirement: None Citizenship Requirement: None Program of Study Requirement: None Additional Requirements: Must demonstrate financial need Recent history of movement for agricultural employment – priority will be given to currently interstate migrant youth Must provide copy of the applicant’’s current or most recent Migrant Education Program Certificate of Eligibility (COE) Must provide proof of enrollment or admittance into institution of choice Application Requirements: http://migrant.net/migrant/scholarships/mattera.htm
Contact: Gloria and Joseph Mattera National
Scholarship Fund for Migrant Children BOCES Geneseo Migrant Center 27 Lackawanna Avenue Mt. Morris, NY 14510 (585) 658-7960 or (800) 245-5681 Hispanic College Fund Scholars Program
βΩ
For whom: Current high school seniors or current college freshmen, sophomores, or juniors who will be enrolled full-time in an accredited institution of higher education in the U.S. or Puerto Rico during the upcoming school year Scholarship Amount: $500-5,000 Application Deadline: Visit website for deadline Will re-open in 2016 Duration of Scholarship: One year Minimum GPA Requirement: 3.0 Citizenship Requirement: Applicant must be a U.S. citizen, permanent legal resident, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA), or eligible non-citizen (as defined by Federal Student Aid). Program of Study Requirement: None mentioned Additional Requirements: Must be Hispanic or of Hispanic descent Must provide evidence of financial need and proof of family income Must submit essay and résumé online and provide a letter of recommendation (submitted online by recommender) Application Requirements: https://apply.hsf.net/#/
Contact: Hispanic College Fund Attn: Scholarship Processing 1301 K Street NW Suite 450-A West Washington, DC 20005 (800) 644-4223 (toll-free) or (202) 296-5400 Email through their Message Center:
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http://scholarships.hispanicfund.org/applications/subsectionID.4,pageID.11/default.asp Hispanic League of the Piedmont Triad
Scholarship Program Ωβ
For whom: Current high school seniors, high school graduates (including those who earned their GED), or undergraduate students who have been accepted into an accredited 2- or 4-year institution of higher education in the U.S. and plan to attend in the upcoming fall Scholarship Amount: $1,500 (4 annual awards) Application Deadline: Beginning of January Duration of Scholarship: One year, non-renewable but prior recipients may reapply in future years Minimum GPA Requirement: None Citizenship Requirement: None Program of Study Requirement: None Additional Requirements: Must be a past or present Forsyth County, NC, ESL student and should be able to show proof. Must be living in North Carolina; preference will be given to Forsyth County residents, and then to surrounding counties (Guilford, Davidson, Surry, Stokes, or Yadkin) Must be of Hispanic origin. Academic achievement, financial need, and community involvement are considerations for this scholarship. Application Requirements: Download Application at: http://hispanicleague.org/hispanic-league-scholarship-program#deadline Contact: Hispanic League of the Piedmont Triad Scholarship Program PO Box 1465 Taylors, SC 29687-0031 (864) 268-3363 susanjlee@bellsouth. net Information about the Hispanic League of
the Piedmont Triad: www.hlpt.org
Hispanic Scholarship Fund Ωβ
For whom: Graduating high school seniors, community college transfers, and current undergraduate and graduate students
Scholarship Amount: $1,000-5,000
Application Deadline: Varies (mainly January-March deadlines); the majority are due March 15
U.S. Citizen, Permanent Legal Resident, DACA or Eligible Non-Citizen (as defined by FAFSA)
Complete FAFSA
Complete state Dream Act financial aid application (if applicable)
Additional Requirements: Must be of Hispanic heritage. Must be planning to enroll full-time at a college or university in the fall. Must also apply for federal financial aid using the FAFSA Winners are selected from different regions of the U.S applicants in the Carolinas region have good chances! Application Requirements: https://hsf.net/en/scholarships/programs Contact: Hispanic Scholarship Fund 55 Second Street, Suite 1500 San Francisco, CA 94105 (877) 473-4636 [email protected] Home Builders Association of Durham, Orange, and Chatham Counties (HBA-DOC)
Scholarship Fund Ω
CHECK FOR DEADLINE For whom: Current high school seniors attending a high school in Durham, Orange, or Chatham County who have been accepted to a postsecondary institution for the upcoming fall Scholarship Amount: $1,000 (17 annual
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awards) Duration of Scholarship: One year Minimum GPA Requirement: None mentioned Citizenship Requirement: None mentioned; call to inquire or leave the SSN line blank or put N/A Program of Study Requirement: None Additional Requirements: Selection of recipients will be based on academic performance, citizenship qualities, and community activities. Preference will be given to students who are entering a construction-related course of study or who are the children of employees of companies of HBA-DOC; however, scholarships HAVE been awarded each year to students who do NOT fall under either of these categories Application Requirements: http://www.hbadoc.com/pages/scholarship-program Contact: (919) 493-8899 [email protected] Institute for Humane Studies (IHS) ––
Humane Studies Fellowship β
For whom: Full-time undergraduates who will be juniors or seniors during the academic year of funding, graduate students in any field at any stage before completion of the PhD, law students, MBA students, or other professional students who are exploring principles, practices, and institutions necessary to a free society through their academic work Scholarship Amount: $2,000-15,000
Application Deadline: CHECK WEBSITE
Duration of Scholarship: One year, renewable
Minimum GPA Requirement: None
Citizenship Requirement: None
Program of Study Requirement: None Additional Requirements: Awards are based on academic or professional performance, potential for success in chosen field, and relevance of work to the advancement of a free society Non-refundable application fee of $25 Application Requirements: https://theihs.org/funding/humane-studies-fellowship/ Contact: Institute for Humane Studies Humane Studies Fellowship 3301 N. Fairfax Dr., Ste. 440 Arlington, VA 22201-4432 (800) 697-8799 IHS@ TheIHS.org Jack Kent Cooke Foundation ––
Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship €
For whom: Current students at accredited U.S. community colleges or 2-year institutions with sophomore status by December of the year prior to the application deadline, or recent graduates of an accredited 2-year institution who plan to enroll full-time in a baccalaureate program at an accredited college or university in the upcoming fall Scholarship Amount: up to $40,000 per year (approximately 85 annual awards) Application Deadline: The application will be open early October through early December. Duration of Scholarship: Varies by student based on the cost of attendance and the length of the program as well as other scholarships or grants received Minimum GPA Requirement: 3.50 undergraduate GPA Citizenship Requirement: NONE Program of Study Requirement: None
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Application Requirements: http://www.jkcf.org/scholarship-programs/undergraduate-transfer/ Contact: Jack Kent Cooke Foundation 44325 Woodridge Parkway Lansdowne, VA 20176 (800) 498-6478 [email protected] Junior Achievement Worldwide & The Achievement Foundation, Inc. –– Joe
Francomano Scholarship Ω
For whom: High school seniors who will graduate before June 30 of the application year and who will study at any accredited 4-year college or university in the upcoming fall Scholarship Amount: $5,000 per year (1 annual award) Application Deadline: February 1 Duration of Scholarship: Renewable for up to four years Minimum GPA Requirement: 3.0 Citizenship Requirement: None Program of Study Requirement: JA Company Program® or JA Economics®, JA Be Entrepreneurial®, JA Exploring Economics®, JA Personal Finance®, JA Career Success™, JA Finance Park®, JA Titan®. Additional Requirements: Must have participated in JA Company Program or JA Economics. Must demonstrate financial need. Must show demonstrated leadership and excellent extracurricular and community activities. Must submit a personal essay of 500 words or less answering the essay question provided on the website. Must supply recommendation letters from a JA Company Program or JA Economics consultant, one from local JA Staff Executive, and one from a teacher or other school official
Application Requirements: https://www.juniorachievement.org/web/ja-usa/joe-francomano-scholarship
Contact: Joe Francomano Scholarship JA Worldwide® One Education Way Colorado Springs, CO 80906 (888) 4-JA-ALUM [email protected] Latin American Women’’s Association ––
Latina Women Scholarship Program €
For whom: Any adult Latina women, age 20 or older, who have been accepted into an educational program or certified course that provides accreditation and/or certification of a trade, business, or academic (2- or 4-year college) degree Scholarship Amount: $500-2,000 per year Application Deadline: September Duration of Scholarship: One year, renewable upon reapplication Minimum GPA Requirement: None Citizenship Requirement: None Program of Study Requirement: None Additional Requirements: Applicant must be a woman, age 25 years or older, who is of Hispanic or Latina descent. Must reside in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg area, or in Union, Gaston, Cabarrus, Iredell, or Rowan County. Must have proof of enrolment in an accredited program or certified course provided by an institution. Must be active in the community via participation or volunteer work for an institution. Must submit complete application form; proof of enrollment in a program in the geographical area outlined above; a personal letter describing yourself, career goals, plans, and reason for applying for the scholarship; and 2 letters of recommendation: one from the organization where volunteer work is
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performed, peers, or employers, and the other from former teachers or a current teacher Application Requirements: http://www.lawanc.org/what_we_do/lawa_scholarships/
Contact: LAWA Scholarship Latin American Women’s Association PO Box 471854 Charlotte, NC 28247 (704) 552-1003 Send message/questions using contact form found at: http://www.lawanc.org/contact.htm or email [email protected] League of United Latin American Citizens
(LULAC) National Scholarship Fund Ω€β
For whom: Graduating high school seniors, current college undergraduate and graduate students who have applied to or are currently enrolled in a college, university, or graduate school, including degree-granting 2-year colleges or vocational schools Scholarship Amount: $250 and higher Application Deadline: March 31 Duration of Scholarship: One year Minimum GPA Requirement: None, although larger awards are given to students with GPA higher than 3.5 or 3.25 Citizenship Requirement: U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident DOUBLE CHECK WEBSITE Program of Study Requirement: None Additional Requirements: Must be of Hispanic descent Financial need, community involvement, and leadership activities are considered in the selection process Application Requirements: http://www.lnesc.org/#!lnsf/c17bl
Contact: LULAC National Scholarship Fund 2000 L Street, NW, Suite 610 Washington, D.C. 20036
Michael DeMayo Scholarship Program Ω
For whom: High school seniors who reside and attend school in the counties served by the Law Offices of Michael A. DeMayo, LLP, which include Mecklenburg, Gaston, Catawba, Union, Cabarrus, Cleveland, Lincoln, Rowan, Caldwell, York, Stanly and Iredell Counties, and who have applied for acceptance for full-time enrollment at a 4-year college or university Scholarship Amount: $2,500 (15 annual awards) Application Deadline: Beginning of March Duration of Scholarship: One year Minimum GP A Requirement: None Citizenship Requirement: None (Leave SSN line blank or write N/A) Program of Study Requirement: None Additional Requirements: Must submit a typed or neatly printed application, a signed, typed essay (1,000 words) on the topic provided, an official high school transcript, SAT scores (if not included on transcript), and 2 letters of recommendation Application Requirements: http://www.demayolaw.com/scholarship-program/
Contact: Law Offices of Michael A. DeMayo, L.L.P. Attn: Kristine Woolley PO Box 34426 Charlotte, NC 28234 (704) 343-4644 [email protected] Migrant Farmworker Baccalaureate
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Scholarship β
For whom: Students who have completed at least one year of college Scholarship Amount: up to $2,000 per year for a maximum of 3 years, and if needed, additional support not to exceed $2,000 per year for 3 years for repayment of approved educational loans accrued for post-secondary education resulting in a baccalaureate degree Application Deadline: July 1 Duration of Scholarship: Renewable for up to 6 years Minimum GPA Requirement: None Citizenship Requirement: None Program of Study Requirement: None Additional Requirements: Must demonstrate financial need. Recent history of movement for agricultural employment; priority will be given to currently interstate migrant youth. Must provide copy of the applicant’s current or most recent Migrant Education Program Certificate of Eligibility (COE) .Must have successfully completed at least one year at an accredited post-secondary institution by the time of application deadline Application Requirements: http://migrant.net/migrant/scholarships/mfb.htm Contact: Migrant Farmworker Baccalaureate Scholarship Committee BOCES Geneseo Migrant Center 27 Lackawanna Avenue Mt. Morris, NY 14510 (585) 658-7960 or (800) 245-5681 NASCAR/Wendell Scott Award (as part of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and
Universities [HACU] Scholarship Fund) β
For whom: Full-time undergraduate rising juniors or seniors at 4-year institutions, or
full-time or part-time graduate students Scholarship Amount: $1, 500 (undergraduate); $2, 000 (graduate) Application Deadline: May Duration of Scholarship: One year, renewable Minimum GPA Requirement: 3.0 Citizenship Requirement: None mentioned Program of Study Requirement: None Additional Requirements:
Must demonstrate financial need
Must be attending a HACU-member institution at the time applications are completed and scholarship awards are made; to see HACU-members institutions, go to http://www.hacu.net/hacu/HACU's_Members_EN.asp
Should have demonstrated recreational or professional interest in the motorsports industry
Application Requirements: http://www.hacu.net/hacu/scholarships.asp Contact: HACU Scholarship Program High Point Tower 8415 Datapoint Dr., Suite 400 San Antonio, TX 78229 (210) 576-3248 [email protected] North Carolina Community Foundation
Scholarships βΩ
For whom: Current high school seniors, high school graduates (including those who earned their GED), or undergraduate students who have been accepted into an accredited 2- or 4-year institution of higher education in the U.S. and plan to attend in the upcoming fall Scholarship Amount: Varies Application Deadline: Varies
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Duration of Scholarship: Varies Minimum GPA Requirement: Varies Citizenship Requirement: Some scholarships have citizenship requirement while others do not Program of Study Requirement: Varies Additional Requirements:
The website offers a directory of scholarships for students in NC, organized by county
Application Requirements: http://www.nccommunityfoundation.org/scholarships?county=123 Contact: North Carolina Community Foundation 4601 Six Forks Road, Suite 524 Raleigh, NC 27609 (919) 828-4387 or (800) 201-9533 Send message on contact form: http://www.nccommunityfoundation.org/08__contact.php North Carolina Society of Hispanic Professionals –North Carolina Hispanic
College Fund – General Scholarships Ω€
For whom: Current NC high school seniors or recent graduates of North Carolina high schools who will be enrolling in a degree program at a community college or a 2- or 4-year college or university in the upcoming academic year Scholarship Amount: $500-2,500 Application Deadline: January 15 Duration of Scholarship: One year, renewable upon reapplication for up to four years Minimum GPA Requirement: 2.5 (3.5 on a 5.0 scale) Citizenship Requirement: None Program of Study Requirement: None Additional Requirements:
Must be of Hispanic/Latino background
Should be committed to public service and community development
Must graduate or have graduated from a North Carolina high school within the past 2 years
Must provide 2 letters of recommendation from a high school teacher, principal, pastor, employer, or other community leader, an official high school transcript, and a personal statement (500 words)
Preference given to students who enroll full-time, but part-time students are also encouraged to apply
Preference will be given to foreign-born applicants or the native born children of foreign-born parents
Recipients will be chosen based on family economic need, community involvement, academic achievement, volunteerism and leadership
Application Requirements: http://thencshp.org/programs/nc-hispanic-college-fund/ Contact: North Carolina Hispanic College Fund North Carolina Society of Hispanic Professionals 8450 Chapel Hill Road, Suite 209, Cary, NC 27513 ( 919) 467-8424 [email protected] Orphan Foundation of America – Casey
Family Scholars Scholarship €
For whom: Applicants who have been in foster care for one consecutive year at the time of their 18th birthday or high school graduation OR have been adopted or taken into legal guardianship out of foster care after their 16th birthday OR have lost both
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parents to death before the age of 18 and have not been subsequently adopted AND who have been accepted into or have enrolled in an accredited post-secondary program (university, college, community college, or vocational/technical institute) Scholarship Amount: up to $10,000 Application Deadline: March Duration of Scholarship: One year, renewable based on satisfactory progress and financial need Minimum GPA Requirement: None Citizenship Requirement: None, but applicants must reside in the U.S. at the time of application Program of Study Requirement: None Additional Requirements: Must be under the age of 25 at the time of the application deadline Must have been in foster care in the U.S. Application Requirements: http: //orphan.org/index. php?id=30 Contact: Orphan Foundation of America 21351 Gentry Drive Suite 130 Sterling, VA 20166 (571) 203-0270 [email protected] Patricia M. McNamara Memorial
Scholarship βΩ
For whom: Applicants who are currently attending or planning to attend an institute of higher education in the upcoming academic year, including any institutions providing schooling beyond high school Scholarship Amount: $1,000 (1 annual award) Application Deadline: May 31 Duration of Scholarship: One year Minimum GPA Requirement: None Citizenship Requirement: None; international students may apply
Program of Study Requirement: None Additional Requirements:
Must fill out the application form and essay online
Application Requirements: http://www.patricias-scholarship.org/scholarship.html Contact: Ropage Group 8877 N. 107th Ave. , Suite 302 Box 287 Peoria, AZ 85345 [email protected]
Poetry.com Poetry Contest € For whom: All poets, published or not, regardless of experience Scholarship Amount: $1,000 (awarded to one winner each month); one annual Grand Prize of $10,000 Application Deadline: None, ongoing contest Duration of Scholarship: One-time award Minimum GPA Requirement: None Citizenship Requirement: None Program of Study Requirement: None Additional Requirements:
Poems must be 24 lines or fewer
Applicants may post as many poems as desired, but only one poem will be considered in the contest every 6 months
Application Requirements: http://www.poetry.com/contest/rules.asp Contact: The International Library of Poetry 1 Poetry Plaza Owings Mills, MD 21117 (410) 356-2000
Scholastic Art & Writing Awards Ω
For whom: Graduating high school seniors attending U.S. schools
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Scholarship Amount: $10,000 (12 annual awards –– 5 artists, 2 photographers, 5 writers) for Portfolio Gold Awards; $1,000 for Portfolio Silver Awards Application Deadline: Varies regionally CHECK WEBSITE Duration of Scholarship: One year Minimum GPA Requirement: None Citizenship Requirement: None Program of Study Requirement: None Additional Requirements:
Must submit body of work including art, photography, general writing, or non-fiction in the Portfolio Category
Application Requirements: http://www.scholastic.com/artandwritingawards/enter.htm Contact: The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards c/o Alliance for Young Artists and Writers 555 Broadway Ave. New York, NY 10012 (212) 343-6493 [email protected]
Sin Barreras Foundation Scholarship Ω
For whom: Current graduating high school seniors entering higher education for the first time in the upcoming fall Scholarship Amount: $4,000 Application Deadline: CHECK WEBSITE Duration of Scholarship: One year Minimum GPA Requirement: 2.80 Citizenship Requirement: None Program of Study Requirement: None Additional Requirements: Must reside in the U. S. legal status NOT required Must be of Hispanic heritage, meaning persons descended from Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, Dominican, Central American (excluding Belize), South American
(excluding the Guayanas), or other Spanish-speaking cultures Application Requirements: http://www.sinbarrerasfoundation.com/ Contact: Ralph Valpuesta (Foundation Coordinator) Sin Barreras Foundation 640 S. San Vicente Blvd., 4th floor Los Angeles, CA 90048 (323) 782-7476 [email protected]
Straight-Forward Media Scholarships Ω
For whom: Anyone aspiring to attend a university, college, trade school, technical institute, vocational training or other post-secondary education program Scholarship Amount: $500-1,000 Application Deadline: Varies; 2-4 deadlines each year for each scholarship Duration of Scholarship: One year Minimum GPA Requirement: None Citizenship Requirement: None Program of Study Requirement: None (scholarships are also offered for minorities and for people in liberal arts, nursing, art-related, vocational, teaching, business, engineering, law enforcement, law, media & communications, medical, and science programs) Additional Requirements:
Must not have already been receiving or awarded a full- tuition scholarship or waiver from another source
Application Requirements: http://www.straightforwardmedia.com/scholarships/index.php Contact: No contact info given; must apply online Contact them through their website with any questions
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Student-View Scholarship Drawing Ω
For whom: Graduating high school seniors living in the U.S., except Wyoming, Alaska, and Hawaii, who are planning to pursue higher education in a college or career school after completing high school Scholarship Amount: $4,000 (1 annual award); $1,000 (2 annual awards); $500 (8 annual awards) Application Deadline: Mid-April Duration of Scholarship: One year Minimum GPA Requirement: None Citizenship Requirement: None mentioned Program of Study Requirement: None Additional Requirements:
Must fill out 15-20 minute online survey about local colleges in order to be entered into a random drawing in applicant’s state for the scholarship award
Students under the age of 18 must have a parent’s permission to participate
Application Requirements: http://www.student-view.com/ Contact: Student-View Scholarship c/o Student Insights 136 Justice Dr. Valencia, PA 16059 (724) 612-3685 [email protected] or [email protected] U.S. Hispanic Leadership Institute (USHLI) – Dr. Juan Andrade Scholarship for Young
Hispanic Leaders Ωβ
For whom: Students who are enrolled or accepted for enrollment full-time in a 2- or 4-year college/university in the U.S. or U.S. territories Scholarship Amount: $1,000 for a 4-year institution, $500 for a 2- year institution
Application Deadline: December 31, 2014 Duration of Scholarship: One year Minimum GPA Requirement: None Citizenship Requirement: None (must provide SSN or ITIN) Program of Study Requirement: None Additional Requirements:
Must have at least one parent of Hispanic ancestry Must demonstrate a verifiable need for financial support Must be able to attend the USHLI national conference in Chicago; travel scholarship provided
Application Requirements: http://www.ushli.org/resources/students/scholarship.html Contact: USHLI 431 S. Dearborn, Suite 1203 Chicago, IL 60605 (312) 427-8683 Advancing Hispanic Excellence in Technology, Engineering, Math, and Science (AHETEMS) General Scholarship (in partnership with the Society of Hispanic
Professional Engineers) Ωβ
For whom: Current graduating high school seniors or current undergraduate or graduate students who will be enrolled full-time in an accredited university or college in the upcoming school year Scholarship Amount: $1,000-3,000 Application Deadline: April 1 Duration of Scholarship: One year Minimum GPA Requirement: 3.0; must maintain 3.0 during scholarship period (3.25 for graduate students) Citizenship Requirement: None Program of Study Requirement: Must be enrolled in a science, technology,
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engineering, or math discipline during scholarship period Additional Requirements:
Must be of Hispanic-descent
Must demonstrate both significant motivation and aptitude for a career in science, technology, engineering or mathematics
Must be pursuing first bachelors, masters, or doctoral degree
Application Requirements: http://www.ahetems.org/scholarships/ahetemsgeneralschlrshp.html Contact: AHETEMS, Inc. c/o: Scholarship Program University of Texas at Arlington College of Engineering 416 Yates Street, Box 19019 Nedderman Hall, Room 634 Arlington, TX 76019-0019 (817) 272-1116 [email protected] Advancing Hispanic Excellence in Technology, Engineering, Math, and Science (AHETEMS) / Verizon Scholarship (in partnership with the Society of Hispanic
Professional Engineers) β
For whom: Undergraduate students completing their sophomore credit hours and entering their junior classification year who will be enrolled full-time in an accredited university or college in the upcoming school year Scholarship Amount: $5,000 Application Deadline: April 1 Duration of Scholarship: One year Minimum GPA Requirement: 3.0; must maintain 3.0 during scholarship period Citizenship Requirement: None
Program of Study Requirement: Must be majoring in civil engineering, computer engineering, or computer science Additional Requirements:
Must demonstrate both significant motivation and aptitude for a career in civil engineering, computer engineering, or computer science
Must be attending a university with an ACTIVE SHPE student chapter
Application Requirements: http://www.ahetems.org/scholarships/ahetemsgeneralschlrshp.html Contact: AHETEMS, Inc. c/o: Scholarship Program University of Texas at Arlington College of Engineering 416 Yates Street, Box 19019 Nedderman Hall, Room 634 Arlington, TX 76019-0019 (817) 272-1116 [email protected] American Respiratory Care Foundation - Robert M. Lawrence, MD Education Recognition Award (together with the National Board for Respiratory Care and the Applied Measurement Professionals,
Inc.) β
For whom: Third- or fourth-year students who are currently enrolled in an accredited respiratory therapy program leading to a baccalaureate degree Scholarship Amount: Up to $2,500 annually Application Deadline: Mid-June Duration of Scholarship: One year Minimum GPA Requirement: None mentioned Citizenship Requirement: None specified (Leave SSN line blank) Program of Study Requirement: Must
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provide verification of enrollment in an accredited baccalaureate degree respiratory care educational program Additional Requirements:
Must provide 6 copies of an original referenced paper on some aspect of respiratory care (see guidelines at http://www.arcfoundation.org/awards/undergraduate/paper.cfm)
Must provide 6 copies of an original essay describing how this award will assist the applicant in reaching degree objectives and goals of leadership in health care
Must provide letters of recommendation from the program director or other senior faculty member and from the medical director or other physician instructor
Application Requirements: http://www.arcfoundation.org/awards/undergraduate/lawrence.cfm Download application at: http://www.arcfoundation.org/awards/undergraduate/Undergraduate-Award-App.doc Contact: American Respiratory Care Foundation ATTN: Education Recognition Award 9425 N. MacArthur Blvd, Suite #100 Irving, TX 75063-4706 (972) 243-2272 [email protected] American Respiratory Care Foundation - William W. Burgin Jr. MD Education Recognition Award (together with the National Board for Respiratory Care and the Applied Measurement Professionals,
Inc.) β
For whom: Rising second-year students who are currently enrolled in an accredited respiratory therapy program leading to an
associate’s degree Scholarship Amount: Up to $2,500 annually Application Deadline: Mid-June Duration of Scholarship: One year Minimum GPA Requirement: None mentioned Citizenship Requirement: None specified (Leave SSN line blank) Program of Study Requirement: Must provide verification of enrollment in an accredited respiratory care training program Additional Requirements:
Must provide 6 copies of an original referenced paper on some aspect of respiratory care (see guidelines at http://www.arcfoundation.org/awards/undergraduate/paper.cfm)
Must provide 6 copies of an original essay describing how this award will assist the applicant in reaching degree objectives and goals of leadership in health care
Must provide letters of recommendation from the program director or other senior faculty member and from the medical director or other physician instructor
Applicants may apply directly or be nominated by the school or educational program
Application Requirements: http://www.arcfoundation.org/awards/undergraduate/burgin.cfm Download application at: http://www.arcfoundation.org/awards/undergraduate/Undergraduate-Award-App.doc Contact: American Respiratory Care Foundation ATTN: Education Recognition Award 9425 N. MacArthur Blvd, Suite #100 Irving, TX 75063-4706 (972) 243-2272
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Automotive Hall of Fame Scholarships βΩ
For whom: Current high school seniors or college undergraduates who are enrolled or are planning to enroll full-time at an accredited college, university or trade school within the U.S. for the upcoming fall Scholarship Amount: Varies Application Deadline: May 30 Duration of Scholarship: One year Minimum GPA Requirement: 3.0 (some of the scholarships have higher minimum GPA requirements) Citizenship Requirement: None Program of Study Requirement: Must have a sincere interest in an automotive career Additional Requirements:
Must be accepted to a qualifying institution at the time of application
Must maintain satisfactory to superior academic progress
Application Requirements: http://www.automotivehalloffame.org/scholarships.php Contact: Automotive Hall of Fame Scholarship Programs 21400 Oakwood Blvd. Dearborn, MI 48124 (313) 240-4000 Casualty Actuarial Society – Actuarial
Scholarship for Minority Students β€
For whom: Current undergraduate or graduate students Scholarship Amount: Varies Application Deadline: April Duration of Scholarship: One year, renewable Minimum GPA Requirement: 3.0 (recommended)
Citizenship Requirement: U.S. or Canadian citizen or legal permanent resident, or student studying in the U.S. on an F1-Visa Program of Study Requirement: Interested in pursuing an actuarial career Additional Requirements: Qualified minority Preference to juniors and seniors in college Advanced knowledge of math Recommended Math SAT score higher than 600 or ACT Math score higher than 28 Shows academic achievement, determination, and selfmotivation If entering graduate school, more likely to receive an award if changing from another career to an actuarial career Application Requirements: http://www.beanactuary.org/minority/scholarship.cfm Contact: Kathryn Wiener Society of Actuaries 475 N. Martingale Road, Suite 600 Schaumburg, IL 60173 (847) 706-3501 [email protected] Datatel Scholars Foundation – Nancy
Goodhue Lynch Scholarship β
For whom: Full and part-time undergraduate students, including international students, who are currently attending a Datatel Client college or university (there are many in NC. www.datatel.com/global/scholarships/applicants/findschool.cfm?state=NC) Scholarship Amount: $2,500 (2 annual awards) Application Deadline: January 31 Duration of Scholarship: One year Minimum GPA Requirement: None
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Citizenship Requirement: None Program of Study Requirement: Information Technology-related curriculum program; eligible majors include: computer/information sciences, computer engineering, information systems, electronics, computer graphics, and robotics Additional Requirements:
Must be attending a Datatel Client college or university
Must submit an essay of no more than 1,000 words
Application Requirements: http://www.datatel.com/global/scholarships/ Contact: Datatel Scholars Foundation 4375 Fair Lakes Court Fairfax, VA 22033 (800) 486-4332 or (703) 968-9000, ext. 4549 [email protected] Google Scholarship Program (in partnership with the Hispanic College
Fund) β
For whom: Rising full-time juniors or seniors in college or applicants pursuing a Master’s Degree or PhD who will be attending an institution in the U.S. or Puerto Rico during the upcoming school year Scholarship Amount: $10,000 (up to 20 annual awards) Application Deadline: Spring (deadline varies – March or April) Duration of Scholarship: One year Minimum GPA Requirement: 3.5 Citizenship Requirement: U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident residing in the U.S. Program of Study Requirement: Must be pursuing a degree in computer science or
computer engineering Additional Requirements:
Must be Hispanic or of Hispanic background
Must provide evidence of financial need and proof of family income
Must submit essay and résumé online and provide a letter of recommendation (submitted online by recommender)
Application Requirements: http://scholarships.hispanicfund.org/applications/subsectionID.1,pageID.123/default.asp Contact: Hispanic College Fund Attn: Scholarship Processing 1301 K Street NW Suite 450-A West Washington, DC 20005 (800) 644-4223 (toll-free) or (202) 296-5400 Email through their Message Center: http://scholarships.hispanicfund.org/applications/subsectionID.4,pageID.11/default.asp Hispanic Dental Association Foundation Scholarship Program (funded by Procter &
Gamble Oral Care) Ω
For whom: Entry level (first year) dental and/or dental auxiliary students who will be enrolled full-time in a dental program in the U.S. or Puerto Rico during the upcoming academic year Scholarship Amount: $500-1,000 Application Deadline: July Duration of Scholarship: One year Minimum GPA Requirement: 3.0 Citizenship Requirement: None mentioned Program of Study Requirement: Must be enrolled in an accredited dental program, undergraduate dental hygiene program, dental assisting program, or dental
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technician program in the U.S. or Puerto Rico Additional Requirements:
Must be Hispanic or of Hispanic origin
Must be current Hispanic Dental Association (HDA) member
Must show evidence of community service, leadership, and/or extracurricular activities
Must display commitment and dedication to improving health in the Hispanic Community
Application Requirements: http://www.hdassoc.org/site/epage/8351_351.htm Contact: Hispanic Dental Association Foundation 3085 Stevenson Drive, Suite 200 Springfield, IL 62703 (800) 852-7921 [email protected] The James M. and Virginia M. Smyth Scholarship Fund (sponsored by the Community Foundation for Greater
Atlanta) Ωβ€
For whom: Anyone accepted for enrollment or enrolled at an accredited college, university or technical school, including adults returning to school in order to increase employability Scholarship Amount: $2,000 (12-15 annual awards) Application Deadline: Mid-Late March Duration of Scholarship: One year, renewable Minimum GPA Requirement: 3.0 Citizenship Requirement: None Program of Study Requirement: Pursuing a degree in the arts and sciences, human services, music or ministry Additional Requirements:
Must demonstrate financial need Should have a commitment to community service through school, community or religious organizations Preference will be given to applicants from Missouri, Mississippi, Georgia, Illinois, Oklahoma, Texas and Tennessee Application Requirements: http://www.atlcf.org/GrantsScholarships/Scholarships/Smyth.aspx Contact: The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta The James M. & Virginia M. Smyth Scholarship Fund Scholarship Management Services, Scholarship America One Scholarship Way, P.O. Box 297 Saint Peter, MN 56082 (507) 931-1682 or (404) 688-5525 [email protected] or [email protected] League of United Latin American Citizens
(LULAC) GE Scholarship €β
For whom: Rising sophomores at an accredited 2- or 4-year institution Scholarship Amount: $5,000 Application Deadline: Early Fall Duration of Scholarship: One year, renewable for up to 3 years Minimum GPA Requirement: 3.0 Citizenship Requirement: CHECK WEBSITE Program of Study Requirement: Must be enrolled in business or engineering program Additional Requirements: Must be minority or low-income student Application Requirements: http://www.lnesc.org Contact: LULAC GE Scholarship 2000 L Street, NW, Suite 610
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Washington, D.C. 20036 (202) 835-9646 Lockheed Martin Scholarship Program (in partnership with the Hispanic College
Fund) Ωβ
For whom: Applicants must be enrolled full-time in an accredited 4-year college or university in the U.S. or Puerto Rico Scholarship Amount: $500-5,000 per year Application Deadline: Spring (deadline varies – March or April) Duration of Scholarship: One year Minimum GPA Requirement: 3.0 Citizenship Requirement: U.S. citizen residing in the U.S. Program of Study Requirement: Must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business, science, or engineering in the upcoming school year Additional Requirements:
Must be Hispanic or of Hispanic descent
Must provide evidence of financial need and proof of family income
Must submit essay and résumé online and provide a recommendation letter (submitted online by recommender)
Application Requirements: http://scholarships.hispanicfund.org/applications/subsectionID.1,pageID.124/default.asp Contact: Hispanic College Fund Attn: Scholarship Processing 1301 K Street NW Suite 450-A West Washington, DC 20005 (800) 644-4223 (toll-free) or (202) 296-5400 Email through their Message Center: http://scholarships.hispanicfund.org/applications/subsectionID.4,pageID.11/default.as
p Mexican American Engineers and Scientists
Scholarship Program β
For whom: Undergraduate and graduate students who will be enrolled full-time during the upcoming academic year (12 credit hours per semester for undergraduate students; 9 credit hours per semester for graduate students); community college students must be enrolled in transferable majors to 4-year institutions offering a baccalaureate degree Scholarship Amount: $1,000-4,000 (at least 10 annual awards) Application Deadline: September Duration of Scholarship: One year Minimum GPA Requirement: None Citizenship Requirement: Most scholarships require students to be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents, but there are a few for international students (including students in the U.S. without a SSN) Program of Study Requirement: Must be pursuing a degree in the fields of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics Additional Requirements:
Applicants must be current MAES Student Members (of an active student chapter or an at large member)
Applicants must be Hispanic or of Hispanic descent
Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of academic achievement, financial need, leadership, community service, and personal qualities
Winners must attend the International Symposium and Career Fair during the Medalla de Oro Gala
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Banquet, and the Scholars’ Dinner Application Requirements: www.maesnatl.org/index.php?module=ContentExpress&func=display&ceid=392&meid=241 Contact: Scholarship Program MAES, Inc. 11500 Northwest Freeway, Suite #200V Houston, TX 77092 [email protected] National Association of Multicultural Engineering Program Advocates, Inc. –
NAMEPA Beginning Freshman Award Ω
For whom: Current high school seniors who have been approved for admission at an institution of higher education Scholarship Amount: $1,000 Application Deadline: May Duration of Scholarship: One year, non-renewable Minimum GPA Requirement: 2.7 Citizenship Requirement: None Program of Study Requirement: Must have been designated as and then become an engineering major Additional Requirements:
Must be African American, Latino, or American Indian
Must have received a minimum cumulative score of 25 on the ACT or 1000 on the SAT
Must attend a NAMEPA member institution (For a list, go to
http://www.namepa.org/index.html)
Must submit an official high school transcript, essay, résumé, and recommendation form filled out by a science/math teacher, counselor, or MEP official who is familiar with the candidate
Application Requirements:
http://www.namepa.org/awards.html Contact: National Scholarship Selection Committee Chair NAMEPA, Inc. 341 N. Maitland Ave, Ste. 130 Maitland, FL 32751-4761 (407) 647-8839 [email protected] National Association of Multicultural Engineering Program Advocates, Inc. – NAMEPA Transfer Engineering Student
Award €
For whom: Students who have been admitted to an engineering program at a 4-year college/university as a transfer student from either a junior college, community college or three/two dual-degree program Scholarship Amount: $1,000 Application Deadline: May Duration of Scholarship: One year, non-renewable Minimum GPA Requirement: 2.7 Citizenship Requirement: None Program of Study Requirement: Must declare engineering major Additional Requirements: Must be African American, Latino, or American Indian Must attend a NAMEPA member institution (For a list, go to http://www.namepa.org/index.html) Must submit an official college transcript, essay, résumé, and recommendation form filled out by a campus administrator, faculty member or MEP official who is familiar with the candidate Application Requirements: http://www.namepa.org/awards.html Contact: National Scholarship Selection Committee Chair
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NAMEPA, Inc. 341 N. Maitland Ave, Ste. 130 Maitland, FL 32751-4761 (407) 647-8839 [email protected] National Association of Hispanic Nurses
(NAHN) Scholarship Program €Ωβ
For whom: NAHN members currently enrolled in associate, diploma, baccalaureate, graduate, or practical/vocational nursing programs Scholarship Amount: $1,000 Application Deadline: Mid-March Duration of Scholarship: One year, non-renewable Minimum GPA Requirement: 3.0 preferred Citizenship Requirement: U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident Program of Study Requirement: Must be enrolled in nursing program Additional Requirements:
Must be Hispanic
Must be able to verify membership in NAHN
Must demonstrate promise of future professional contributions to the nursing profession and have the potential to act as a role model for other aspiring nursing students
Must provide NAHN scholarship application form as well as National Scholarship application form, one letter of recommendation by a faculty member, a typed essay
(300 words or less) reflecting the qualifications and potential for leadership in nursing in the Hispanic community, a résumé, estimate of educational expenses, an official transcript from College or Nursing program, and verification of
membership status in NAHN
Should show academic excellence Application Requirements: http://thehispanicnurses.org/nahn-scholarships/index.php?Itemid=246 Contact: Awards/Scholarship Committee Chair National Association of Hispanic Nurses 1501 Sixteenth Street, NW Washington, DC 20036 (202) 387-2477 [email protected] North Carolina Society of Accountants
Scholarship Fund βΩ
For whom: Current high school seniors or undergraduate students who will be enrolled in an accredited institution of higher education in NC in the upcoming fall Scholarship Amount: $500 Application Deadline: April Duration of Scholarship: One year, can be renewed upon reapplication for up to an additional 3 years Minimum GPA Requirement: None Citizenship Requirement: None mentioned Program of Study Requirement: Must intend to study accounting at a college or university and show a firm intention to continue in the field of accounting as a profession Additional Requirements:
Must be a resident of NC Must enroll with 6 or more credit hours per semester Academic achievement and financial need are the two major factors in the selection process
Application Requirements: http://www.ncsainc.org/SFND0506.htm Contact: Applicant should contact their Guidance Counselor or try to contact: Janice Jones
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(910) 818-0633 [email protected] North Carolina Society of Hispanic Professionals – North Carolina Hispanic College Fund – Progress Energy Hispanic
Engineering Scholarship Ω€
For whom: NC high school seniors or recent graduates of NC high schools who will be enrolling full-time in an engineering or related degree program at NC State University, NC A&T University, Piedmont Community College, Central Carolina Community College, Wayne Community College, Robeson Community College, Cape Fear Community College, AB Tech, Haywood Community College, Alamance Community College, Wake Tech, Blue Ridge Community College or Northeastern Community College Scholarship Amount: $500-2,500 Application Deadline: January 15 Duration of Scholarship: One year, renewable upon reapplication for up to 3 years Minimum GPA Requirement: 2.8; must maintain 2.8 cumulative GPA while receiving scholarship funds Citizenship Requirement: None Program of Study Requirement: Must be planning to pursue a career in engineering Additional Requirements:
Must be of Hispanic/Latino background
Should be committed to public service and community development
Must graduate or have graduated from a North Carolina high school within the past 2 years
Must provide 2 letters of recommendation from a high school teacher, principal, pastor, employer, or other community leader, an official high school transcript, and a
personal statement (500 words)
Preference given to students who enroll full-time, but part-time students are also encouraged to apply
Preference will be given to foreign-born applicants or the native born children of foreign-born parents
Recipients will be chosen based on family economic need, community involvement, academic achievement, volunteerism and leadership
Application Requirements: http://www.thencshp.org/resources/students/nc_hispanic_college_fund.Shtml **Must indicate on the NC Hispanic College Fund Application that they are applying for the Progress Energy Scholarship** Contact: North Carolina Hispanic College Fund North Carolina Society of Hispanic Professionals 8450 Chapel Hill Road, Suite 209, Cary, NC 27513 (919) 467-8424 [email protected] Phi Delta Kappa (PDK) Educational Foundation – Prospective Educator
Scholarship Ω
For whom: High school seniors who are planning to enroll full-time in a 2- or 4-year college or university and who have a connection to PDK or current full-time undergraduate students who are members of PDK Scholarship Amount: $500-2,000 Application Deadline: April 1 Duration of Scholarship: One year Minimum GPA Requirement: None Citizenship Requirement: None Program of Study Requirement: Must be
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majoring in or intend to major in education Additional Requirements:
For high school applicants, the applicant must be a member of a PDK-sponsored FEA club at their high school, are the child or grandchild of a Kappan in good standing, have one of their reference letters written by a Kappan in good standing, or whose application is selected to represent the PDK chapter in their area
For undergraduate applicants, the applicant must already be enrolled in a college education program
Should show academic achievement and involvement in school and/or community activities
Application Requirements: http://www.pdkintl.org/awards/pros_eds.htm Contact: Phi Delta Kappa International PO Box 789 Bloomington, IN 47402-0789 [email protected] The Print and Graphics Scholarship
Foundation (PGSF) Program Ω
For whom: High school seniors or high school graduates that have not yet started college who are planning to enroll full-time or college students who are currently enrolled full-time in a 2- or 4-year accredited institution leading to an associate or bachelor’s degree Scholarship Amount: $1,000-5,000 (30 annual awards) Application Deadline: March 1 for high school seniors; April 1 for current college students Duration of Scholarship: One year, renewable for up to 4 years
Minimum GPA Requirement: 3.0; must be maintained Citizenship Requirement: None Program of Study Requirement: Interested in and preparing for a career in graphic communications and/or printing Additional Requirements: None Application Requirements: http://www.gain.net/eweb/DynamicPage.aspx?webcode=lower35&wps_ key=C52A4782-1C85-40B1-B4B9-F6D9532B0812 Download application at http://66.28.41.146/eweb/docs/pgsf/pgsfapp.pdf Contact: Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation Attn: Bernie Eckert 200 Deer Run Road Sewickley, PA 15143-2600 (412) 259-1740 [email protected] Public Relations Student Society of America
(PRSSA) Scholarship Program β
For whom: Rising college sophomores, juniors and seniors attending accredited, 4-year colleges or universities Scholarship Amount: $500-2, 500 Application Deadline: Varies Duration of Scholarship: One year Minimum GPA Requirement: Varies Citizenship Requirement: None Program of Study Requirement: A major or minor in public relations is preferred and is required for some of the scholarships; if the school does not have a major or minor in public relations, the student should major or minor in a communications program Additional Requirements: Membership in the PRSSA is preferred and
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is required for some of the scholarships Application Requirements: http://www.prssa.org/resources/MemberAwards.asp Contact: Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) Scholarship Program 33 Maiden Lane, 11th Floor New York, NY 10038 (212) 460-1474 [email protected] Radio TV News Director Association
Foundation (RTNDF) Scholarships β
For whom: Students who will be officially enrolled full-time as college sophomores or higher during the upcoming academic year and have at least one more academic year remaining to graduate Scholarship Amount: $1,000-10,000 Application Deadline: May Duration of Scholarship: One year Minimum GPA Requirement: Must be in good standing Citizenship Requirement: None Program of Study Requirement: May be enrolled in any major so long as applicant’s career objective is electronic journalism (radio and television news) Additional Requirements:
Must only apply to one of the listed scholarships Must include in the application one to three examples showing applicant’s journalistic skills, totaling 15 minutes or less, on audio or video accompanied by scripts
Application Requirements: http://www.rtnda.org/pages/education/undergraduates.php Contact: RTNDF Scholarships 1600 K Street, NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20006 (202) 467-5218 [email protected] Society of Exploration Geophysicists
Foundation Scholarship Program Ωβ
For whom: High school seniors planning to attend college in the upcoming fall or undergraduate or graduate college students with good grades; applicants may attend any recognized college or university which offers courses of study in applied geophysics or related fields Scholarship Amount: $500-14,000 (average is $2,600 per year) Application Deadline: March Duration of Scholarship: One year, renewable Minimum GPA Requirement: Undergraduate or graduate students must have grades that are “above average” Citizenship Requirement: None (Leave SSN line blank or write N/A) Program of Study Requirement: Must be in a college curriculum directed toward a career in applied geophysics or related field such as geosciences, physics, geology, or earth and environmental sciences Additional Requirements:
Certain scholarships administered by the SEG Foundation may impose additional eligibility requirements, as set forth by the sponsors of those awards
Applications must be accompanied by an official transcript and at least 2 letters of recommendation
Application Requirements: http://www.seg.org/SEGportalWEBproject/portals/SEG_Online.portal? _nfpb=true&_pageLabel=segfoundation_foundationscholarshipprogram Contact:
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Scholarship Committee SEG Foundation PO Box 702740 Tulsa, OK 74170-2740 (918) 497-5500 [email protected] Society of Women Engineers Scholarships
€
For whom: FEMALE students who will be enrolled full-time in an ABET/CSAB-accredited baccalaureate or graduate degree program in preparation for a career in engineering, engineering technology or computer science Scholarship Amount: $1,000-10,000 Application Deadline: May for freshmen scholarships; Fall or Early Winter for undergraduate and graduate scholarships Duration of Scholarship: One year Minimum GPA Requirement: Varies, 3.0 for most undergraduate/graduate scholarships; 3.5 for freshmen scholarships Citizenship Requirement: Varies Program of Study Requirement: Varies, but all involve some type of engineering or computer science program Additional Requirements: See website Application Requirements: http://societyofwomenengineers.swe.org/index.php?option=com_conte nt&task=view&id=222&Itemid=111 Contact: Scholarship Selection Committee Society of Women Engineers 230 East Ohio St. Suite 400 Chicago, IL 60611-3265 (312) 596-5223 [email protected]
Tylenol Scholarships Ω
For whom: Graduating high school seniors
who will enroll in a 2- or 4-year college or university in the fall or current undergraduate or graduate students with at least one more year of education remaining Scholarship Amount: $10,000 (10 annual awards); $1,000 (150 annual awards) Application Deadline: May 15 Duration of Scholarship: One year Minimum GPA Requirement: None Citizenship Requirement: None Program of Study Requirement: Must intend to or currently be pursuing a major in a health-related field Additional Requirements:
Must demonstrate leadership in community and school
Application Requirements: http://www.tylenol.com/page.jhtml?id=tylenol/news/subptyschol.inc Contact: Tylenol Scholarships Citizen’s Scholarship Foundation of America, Inc. 1505 Riverview Road PO Box 88 St. Peter, MN 56082 The Walt Disney Company Foundation
Scholarship Ω
For whom: Current high school seniors who will graduate before June 30 and pursue a bachelor’s degree at a 4-year university/college Scholarship Amount: Full tuition only plus $200 cash per year for incidental fees (1 annual scholarship) Application Deadline: February 1 Duration of Scholarship: Renewable for up to four years Minimum GPA Requirement: Only exceptional students should be encouraged to apply Citizenship Requirement: None Program of Study Requirement: Students must major in either business
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administration or the fine arts Additional Requirements:
Must have participated in JA Company Program or JA Economics
Must have excellent academic and extracurricular credentials
Must supply recommendation letters from a JA Company Program or JA Economics consultant and two other recommendations
Application Requirements: http://www.ja.org/programs/programs_schol_dis.shtml Contact: Walt Disney Scholarship JA Worldwide® One Education Way Colorado Springs, CO 80906 (888) 4-J A-ALUM [email protected] Gloria Mattera National Migrant
Scholarship Fund Ω€β
The deadline for this scholarship is annually by
April 15
$250
The purpose of the Gloria Mattera National
Migrant Scholarship Fund is to assist financially
those migrant youth who have the potential
and the desire to further their education to
achieve their personal and career goals. Eligible
applicants must be entering or enrolled in
college or other types of post-secondary
programs, high school dropouts or potential
dropouts.
http://www.migrant.net/migrant/scholarships/
mattera.htm
Frank Kazmierczak Memorial Migrant
Scholarship β€Ω
deadline for this scholarship is annually by
February 1
$1,000
Child of a migrant worker or a migrant worker
(priority will be given to those with mobility in
the last 3 years)
Teaching as a career goal
Scholastic achievement
Financial need
http://www.migrant.net/migrant/scholarships/
kazmierczak.htm
Migrant Farmworker Baccalaureate
Scholarship €β
The deadline for this scholarship is annually by
July 1
The purpose of this scholarship is to provide
financial support to a deserving student with a
history of migrating for employment in
agriculture who has successfully completed one
year of college. This support will cover expenses
beyond what the youth is entitled to in
federal/state and other scholarship assistance.
This scholarship is designed to assist the youth
in obtaining a baccalaureate degree without
being encumbered with substantial debt.
http://www.migrant.net/migrant/scholarships/
mfb.htm
The Leonard M. Perryman Communications
Scholarship for Racial Ethnic Minority Students
€β
$2,500 scholarship
Deadline March 15, annually
undergraduate study of religion journalism or
mass communications
http://www.umcom.org/about/leonard-m-
perryman-scholarship
Fredrikson & Byron has awarded the Minority
Scholarship for 2015 β
$14,000
Open Fall 2015
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The scholarship program is part of Fredrikson's
commitment to the promotion of diversity
among incoming law professionals.
http://www.fredlaw.com/our_firm/diversity/mi
nority_scholarship/
Le Petit Scholarship Competition Instructions β
Who: Any student enrolled in an undergraduate
or graduate degree program in the Fall, Spring,
or summer semesters at any university or
college in the United States.
What: Two $1,000 scholarships will be awarded,
one each semester
When: Submission deadlines are December 15
and May 15 every year
How: Email your essay of 400 words or more to
http://lepetitsoldat.com/Scholarship-
C359535.aspx
Golden Door Scholars β€Ω
Have DACA or Minority
Opens back Fall of 2015
http://www.goldendoorscholars.org/
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College
Scholarship Program Ω
Full ride
Check website for opening date
Undergraduate scholarship program available
to high-achieving high school seniors with
financial need who seek to attend and graduate
from the nation's best four-year colleges and
universities
http://www.jkcf.org/scholarship-
programs/college-scholarship/
Comcast Leaders and Achievers® Scholarship
Program Ω
$1,000
•Full-time high school senior currently enrolled
at a high school in a community served or
approved by Comcast.
•Student grade point average of 2.8 or higher.
•Student demonstrates leadership abilities in
school activities or through work experiences.
•Student shows a strong commitment to and
involvement in community service.
•Student plans to attend an accredited, non-
profit college, university or vocational/technical
school in the United States.
Scholarship America βΩ
Check website for opening date
The Dream Award is Scholarship America’s
renewable scholarship program for financially
needy students who have overcome barriers
and have successfully started their college
education. Awards were made to students
selected from across the nation who are
entering their second year or higher of
education beyond high school; the scholarships
are both renewable and increase in amount
each year. Scholarship America awarded nearly
$110,000 to this second group of students, with
scholarships ranging from $5,000 to $15,000
based on the individual student’s financial need.
Each student’s award will increase by $1,000
each year to help them successfully finish
school and earn their degrees.
http://scholarshipamerica.org/dream_award.ph
p
The Tomorrow Fund Ωβ€
May 2016
Check Website for opening Application Date
One-time scholarships will be valued at $1,000
– $15,000 per student. Scholarship recipients
must re-apply each year in order to be
considered for future funding.
http://thetomorrowfundhs.org/scholarships/ho
w-to-apply/
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.
Other Useful Scholarship Listings:
Scholarship PDF File
http://www.afahs.org/uploads/2/6/1/6/26163182/2014_-_2015_-_scholarships_for_dreamers_-
_undocumented_students_-_daca.pdf
Google doc online Scholarship list
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1obqImtaqfslQYTXdIbkNqVp3fttWEPLFNHYv5Oy9chU/edit#headi
ng=h.2rasdjk10wm7
Other Listings
http://hispanicleague.org/other-scholarship-opportunities
http://www.e4fc.org/resources/scholarshiplists.html
http://www.aspiringamericans.org/financial-aid/
https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarships-by-type/minority-
scholarships/
http://www.studentscholarshipsearch.com/state/north-carolina/
http://prssa.prsa.org/scholarships_competitions/individual/
http://sites.duke.edu/accesscollegenc/resources/financial-aid-resources/