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Scholarships for Minorities
You may search for scholarships, grant, and education Loan Programs on the internet. Start
early! You may search using the keywords and phrases such as ―scholarships, student financial,
education loans,‖ etc. Many sites include links to other valuable sites Scholarship sites are
included below
Scholarship Scams http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/edcams/scholarship/
This website provides you with information and resources on how to find good and credible
scholarships, and gives you tips on how to avoid scholarship scams.
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Ron Brown Scholarship
The Ron Brown Scholar Program seeks to identify African-American high school seniors who will make
significant contributions to society. Applicants must excel academically, exhibit exceptional leadership
potential, participate in community service activities and demonstrate financial need. The applicant must
be a US citizen or hold a permanent resident visa card. Current college students are not eligible to apply.
Each year, a minimum of ten students will be designated Ron Brown Scholars and will receive $10,000
annually for four years, for a total of $40,000.
http://www.RonBrown.org
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United Negro College Fund Scholarships http://www.uncf.org/scholarships/uncfscholarship.asp
Scholarship Program
Name:
Abbington, Vallanteen Scholarship
Program Description : This annual gift from St. Louis Public School System provides
financial aid to local high school students who plan to attend a
UNCF member college or university. This scholarship is renewed
annually. The GPA requirement increases to 3.3 after the sophomore
year and 3.5 after the junior year.
Scholarship Program
Name:
Abercrombie & Fitch Scholarship Program
Program Description : The UNCF/Abercrombie & Fitch Scholarship Program will provide
4-year scholarships to a total of 22 students enrolled in a UNCF
member or university or any other accredited 4-year college or
university. Scholarships of $3,000 will be awarded annually, up to 4
years. Award amount will be based upon students unmet financial
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Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarships
The Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF) is a public, not-for-profit national organization founded
by Rachel Robinson in 1973 as a vehicle to perpetuate the memory of Jackie Robinson and his
achievements. Serving as an advocate for young people with the greatest need, the Foundation
assists increasing numbers of minority youths through the granting of four-year scholarships
for higher education.
The Jackie Robinson Foundation provides much more than financial support. While each
Jackie Robinson Scholar receives up to $7,200 a year in financial support, they also become an
active member in the Foundation’s unique Education and Leadership Development Program,
which is an extensive mentoring program that includes attendance at workshops, assignment of
need and will be renewable as long as the recipient continues to
meet the eligibility requirements.
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Scholarship Program
Name:
Accenture Scholarship (Formerly Anderson Consulting Foundation Scholarship)
Program Description : This scholarship is awarded to 5 students annually.
Scholarship Program
Name:
Ahmanson Foundation Scholarship
Program Description : This scholarship is available to students from Los Angeles,
California.
Scholarship Program
Name:
Akron Public Schools Scholarship Fund
Program Description : Applicants for this scholarship must have graduated from an Akron,
OH public school.
Scholarship Program
Name:
Alcoa Scholarship
Program Description : Restricted to students from low-income families. Student must
attend a NC, FL or Atlanta, GA UNCF college/university, FAMU or
North Carolina A&T. ( This scholarship is closed for the 2004-2005
Academic Year.)
Scholarship Program
Name:
Alfred Chisholm/BASF Memorial Scholarship Fund
Program Description : This scholarship was created in 1997 in memory of Alfred
Chisholm, a leader in his community. With the support of the BASF
African-American Employees Group (AAEG), one deserving
student will receive $5,000 toward college assistance. Candidates
must also have a relative employed with BASF. .
a peer and a professional mentor and placement into summer internships and permanent
employment
http://www.jackierobinson.org/
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Intel Science Talent Search
Eligible students include high school seniors in the United States and territories, and American
students attending school abroad. Each year, over 1500 students accept the challenge of
completing an entry for the Intel Science Talent Search, with finalists competing for the top
prize, a $100,000 scholarship.
http://www.sciserv.org/sts
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Thurdgood Marshall Scholarship Fund
Scholarships awarded to students who excel in academics, and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
http://www.thurgoodmarshallfund.org/
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United Negro College Fund
This site can be used to search through hundreds of scholarship and grant programs administered
by the United Negro College Fund.
http://www.uncf.org/
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Gates Millennium Scholarships (Annual)
This site provides you with a list of scholarships.
http://www.gmsp.org/(hmrfvje1fdxdi0nwbrpmbd45)/default.aspx
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McDonald's Scholarships (Annual) http://www.mcdonaldsnymetro.com/
RMHC®/African American Future Achievers
High school seniors who have at least one parent of African American heritage and are eligible
to attend an institution that offers accredited post-secondary instruction may apply. Applicants
must also reside within the geographic boundaries of a participating program.
http://www.mcdonaldsnymetro.com/html/rmhc_african_american_future_a.html
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Broke Scholars Scholarships
Broke Scholars is the home of 650,000 scholarship award listings.
http://scholarships.brokescholar.com/
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National Society of Black Engineers Scholarships
NSBE provides various scholarships to our members through our NSBE and Corporate
Scholarship Programs. Individual scholarships range in value from $500 to $7,500. Scholarships
promote academic achievement and not all have a GPA requirement.
http://www.nsbe.org/programs/
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National Merit Scholarships
National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) is a not-for-profit organization that conducts
two academic competitions for recognition and undergraduate scholarships. Each year a total of
some 55,000 high school students are honored in the National Merit Program and the National
Achievement Program and more than 10,500 of the most outstanding participants receive
scholarships worth a total of $50 million for college undergraduate study.
http://www.nationalmerit.org/
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College Board Scholarship Search
We created this online tool to help you locate scholarships, internships, grants, and loans that
match your education level, talents, and background. Complete the brief questionnaire and
Scholarship Search will find potential opportunities from our database of more than 2,300
sources of college funding, totaling nearly $3 BILLION in available aid!
http://apps.collegeboard.com/cbsearch_ss/welcome.jsp
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Black Excel Scholarship Gateways
Connects individuals to resources that will assist in obtaining a scholarship. It also provides links
to scholarships and their websites.
http://www.BlackExcel.org
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FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
Federal application
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov
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LULAC - National Scholastic Achievement Awards
Search through several scholarships online, which is fast and easy.
http://mach25.collegenet.com/cgi-bin/M25/GetScholar?page=10177
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Siemens Foundation Competition
The Siemens Merit Scholarship Program was established to recognize scholastic excellence
among dependant sons and daughters of full time employees at participating operating
companies
http://www.siemens-foundation.org/
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Historically Black College & University Scholarships
IES commits $2 million each year to scholarship and financial aid programs because we firmly
believe that financial limitations should not prevent a qualified student from participating in an
IES program.
http://www.iesabroad.org/info/hbcu.htm
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Guaranteed Scholarships
By guaranteed scholarships, we mean those which are unlimited in number, and require no
interview, essay, portfolio, audition, competition or other "secondary" requirement. Just meet the
criteria listed, adhere to the application deadlines set by the individual colleges and universities,
gain admission, enroll, and receive your scholarship or scholarships.
http://www.guaranteed-scholarships.com/
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Hope Scholarships and Lifetime Learning Credits
$1,500 HOPE Scholarship to make the first two years of college universally available.
http://www.ed.gov/offices/OPE/PPI/HOPE/index.html
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Presidential Freedom Scholarships
The Presidential Freedom Scholarship Program promotes student service and civic engagement.
These scholarships, funded in part by the Corporation for National and Community Service, a
federal agency, recognize high school students for outstanding leadership in service to their
community and neighbors.
http://www.nationalservice.org/scholarships
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Student Video Scholarships
College students are invited to interpret the Christopher belief that ―ONE PERSON CAN
MAKE A DIFFERENCE‖ in a short film of five minutes or less. First Prize — $3,000
Second Prize — $2,000 Third Prize — $1,000 and 5 Honorable Mention Prizes of $100 each
http://www.christophers.org/vidcon2k.html
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Student Inventors Scholarships
With over $120,000 in prizes awarded to top student inventors and their academic advisors, the
Competition is one of the most prestigious honors available to college and university innovators.
http://www.invent.org/collegiate/
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Black Student Fund
The Black Student Fund awards tuition grants, in conjunction with our Member Schools, to black
children of modest financial means attending academically challenging institutions, grades pre-
kindergarten through 12.
http://www.blackstudentfund.org/programs/FinAid/financial_aid.htm
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Scholarships Pathways
Provides a list of several different scholarships including several different areas of interest.
http://scholarshipssite.blogspot.com/
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Science Net Scholarship Listing
This website provides a list of scholarships
http://www.sciencenet.emory.edu/undergrad/scholarships.html
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Chela Education Financing “Gateway to Success Scholarship” http://www.loans4students.org
Provides resources on how to obtain loans and scholarships.
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American Legion Scholarships http://www.legion.org
Reliable studies show many American students are unaware of all the financial assistance
available to them in pursuit of higher education. The American Legion's Scholarship Programs
were created to fill that void, and to promote and provide programs that encourage children to
make use of their education opportunities.
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Horace Mann Scholarship Program http://www.horacemann.com/scholarship
Provides scholarships to qualified individuals who show academic potential.
Ayn Rand Institute http://www.aynrand.org/contests
Ayn Rand Institute holds an essay contest that provides scholarship money to its winners.
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The David and Dovetta Wilson Scholarship Fund— http://www.wilsonfund.org
The David and Dovetta Wilson Scholarship Fund (DDWSF) is dedicated to assisting America's
young people with their quest for higher education. We are a private, volunteer driven fund and
dispense nine awards per year to deserving high school seniors that plan to attend accredited
colleges and universities.
AFROTC High School Scholarships http://www.afrotc.com/
Air Force ROTC can help you to overcome the financial hardships associated with college, and
when you complete your degree you’ve got a guaranteed career after school – debt free.
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Scholarships for Minority Accounting Students http://www.aicpa.org/members/div/career/mini/smas.htm
This scholarship program provides awards of up to $5,000 to outstanding minority students to
encourage their selection of accounting as a major and their ultimate entry into the profession
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Art Deadlines and Scholarships http://www.xensei.com/users/adl/
List a variety of scholarships for students interested in art and/or have some artistic ability.
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Journalism Grants http://www.mccormicktribune.org/journalism/grantslist.htm
This site provides a list of scholarships for students interested in journalism.
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African American Scholarships http://www.littleafrica.com/scholarship/
LittleAfrica.com is please to provide a mega-list of sources for financial aid for African
Americans students. We list hundreds of scholarships, grants, internships and other financial aid
sources targeting African American students and provide valuable contact information to help
our community reach its higher education goals.
Marine Corps Scholarships http://www.marine-scholars.org/
Our mission is to provide financial assistance in the form of scholarships for higher education to
deserving sons and daughters of Marines and children of former Marines, with particular
attention being given to children whose parent was killed or wounded in action.
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Tylenol Scholarships http://scholarship.tylenol.com/
We understand that while medicine may treat the condition, it takes people to treat the patient.
That's why the makers of Tylenol are giving away $250,000 in scholarships to students pursuing
careers in healthcare.
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The Elks National Foundation Scholarships http://www.elks.org/enf/scholars/ourscholarships.cfm
The Elks National Foundation provides more than $3 million in college scholarships each year to
graduating high school seniors.
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Undergraduate Scholarships (Health) http://ugsp.info.nih.gov/InfoUGSP.htm
Provides resources on how to obtain scholarships.
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Ambassadorial Scholarships http://www.rotary.org/foundation/educational/amb_scho/
The Rotary Foundation's oldest and best-known program is Ambassadorial Scholarships. Today
it is the world's largest privately funded international scholarships program. Nearly 800
scholarships were awarded for study in 2005-06. Through grants totaling approximately US$500
million, recipients from some 70 countries studied in more than 70 nations.
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Baptist Scholarships http://www.free-4u.com/baptist_scholarships.htm
Baptists Scholarships provides a list of scholarships that come from many Baptist churches
across the nation.
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Methodist Scholarships http://www.free-4u.com/methodist_scholarships.htm
Methodist Scholarships provides scholarships that come from Methodist churches across the
nation.
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United States National Peace Essay Contest http://www.usip.org/ed/npec/index.shtml \
United Sates National Peace Essay contest is an essay contest that wards its winner’s
scholarships money for their higher education.
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Accounting Scholarships http://www.aicpa.org/members/div/career/edu/jlcs.htm
This scholarship program provides financial assistance to liberal arts degree holders pursuing
graduate studies in accounting. These awards are intended to encourage liberal arts
undergraduates to consider professional accounting careers.
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AmeriCorps http://www.cns.gov/
Provide service for the Ameri-Corps while you get your schooling paid for.
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Awards and Scholarships http://www-hl.syr.edu/cas-pages/ScholarshipsAvailable.htm
This website provides a list of list of scholarships.
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American Chemical Society Scholarships http://www.cnetweb.org/american_chemical_society_scholarships.htm
The American Chemical Society sponsors scholarship programs for qualified applicants who
want to enter the fields of chemistry, biochemistry, or chemical engineering, and students
seeking a two-year degree in chemical technology.
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Actuary Scholarships for Minority Students http://www.beanactuary.org/minority/
To provide scholarships at the undergraduate or graduate level for qualified black students who
are interested in pursuing actuarial careers.
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Astronaut Scholarship Foundation http://www.astronautscholarship.org/
More than 70 astronauts from the Mercury, Gemini, Apollo, Skylab, and Shuttle programs are
helping the United States retain its world leadership in science and technology by providing
scholarships for college students who exhibit motivation, imagination, and exceptional
performance in the science or engineering field of their major. To date, the foundation has
awarded more than $2.3 million in scholarships to 211 deserving students.
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ELA Foundation Scholarships (disabled) http://www.ela.org/scholarships/scholarships.html
The mission of The Ethel Louise Armstrong Foundation, Inc. (ELA) is to ―Change the Face of
Disability on the Planet.‖ Having been disabled by a spinal cord tumor at the age of two, I have
first- hand knowledge of the needs and opportunities that are available to a woman with a
disability. Through ELA, we have the opportunity to offer scholarships to women with
disabilities who are currently pursuing graduate degrees.
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Minority Undergraduate Fellows Program http://www.naspa.org/resources/mufp/
The mission of the NASPA Undergraduate Fellows Program is to increase the number of persons
of ethnic-minority, persons with disabilities, and/or persons who identify as LGBT in student
affairs and higher education.
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Music Scholarships http://www.newenglandconservatory.edu/financeYourEducation/musicscholarships.html
Since its inception in 1996, the American Berlin Opera Foundation has held an annual
scholarship competition for American singers to study at the Deutsche Oper Berlin in Germany.
Winners receive a stipend in the amount of $15,000 and a round-trip flight to Berlin, Germany.
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National Assoc. of Black Journalists Scholarships (NABJ)
http://www.nabj.org/programs/scholarships/index.html
Annually, NABJ awards more than $30,000 in scholarships to deserving students interested in
pursuing careers in journalism. Each scholarship is worth up to $5,000. Scholarships are open to
any foreign or American born student, currently attending an accredited four-year
college/university in the U.S. or those who are candidates for graduate school.
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The Roothbert Fund Scholarships http://www.roothbertfund.org/scholarships.php
The Roothbert Fund was created in 1958 by Albert and Toni Roothbert to help men and women
in need of financial aid to further their education. The principal focus of The Fund is its
Scholarships Program, through which it makes grants for undergraduate or graduate study at
accredited colleges or universities. Scholarships may only be applied to study at an accredited
institution based in the United States.
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USA Funds
Apply for a $1,500 scholarship from USA Funds
www.usafunds.org/scholarship
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NACME Scholarship Program http://www.nacme.org/scholarships/
In an effort to increase dramatically the representation of African Americans, American Indians
and Latinos in the critical field of engineering, NACME has selected key institutions to
participate in a new scholarship program. This program will not only support the success of
individual students, but also build the participating institutions' capacity to improve their
minority enrollment and degree-completion rates.
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Peterson's Aid and Scholarships Help http://www.petersons.com/finaid/
This website provides resources on hoe to search for scholarships and how to find scholarships
that are right for you.
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Art and Writing Awards http://www.artandwriting.org
The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards offer early recognition of creative teenagers and
scholarship opportunities for graduating high-school seniors. The Awards are national in scope
and administered by the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers. The process begins across the
country as young artists and writers submit creative works of art and writing to a network of
affiliate programs of the Alliance who share the Alliance’s vision to inspire the next generation
of artists and writers.
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Wells Fargo Scholarships http://www.wellsfargo.com/collegesteps
If you're a high school student, sign up for Wells Fargo's College STEPS Program & Scholarship
Sweepstakes. The College STEPS Program offers $20,000 in college tuition prizes. High school
seniors are eligible for a chance to win one of twenty $1,000 tuition prizes. This website also
provides a useful resource on how to find scholarships that are right for you; it also provides
links to other valuable links to available scholarships.
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American Assoc. of University Women http://www.aauw.org/fga/fellowships_grants/index.cfm
One of the world's largest sources of funding exclusively for graduate women, the AAUW
Educational Foundation supports aspiring scholars around the globe, teachers and activists in
local communities, women at critical stages of their careers, and those pursuing professions
where women are underrepresented.
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Engineering School Scholarships http://www.engineeringedu.com/scholars.html
This website provides a list of engineering scholarships.
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Orphan Foundation of America http://www.orphan.org/
Founded in 1981 in a community center basement, the Orphan Foundation of America (OFA)
has grown to serve thousands of foster teens across the United States. Whether we're providing
young people with scholarships, connecting them with internships, sending them care packages,
or testifying before Congress and state legislatures, OFA is a passionate champion of foster
youth.
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September 11th Scholarship Funds http://www.nasfaa.org/publications/2001/ARScholarshipFundsDetailed110701.html
A number of companies, organizations, and postsecondary institutions have announced
scholarship funds for the children of those who died in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
While the primary purpose of this list is to provide financial aid professionals with the
information they need to help students who may be eligible for these funds, it may also be used
as a resource by families and others who were touched by the September 11 tragedies.
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American Fire Sprinkler Scholarship Contest http://www.afsascholarship.org/
This scholarships provides students with the opportunity to take a 10 question quiz on fire
sprinkler safety, the more questions the student gets right the more entries into the 2,000
scholarship he/she receives.
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Chess Scholarships http://www.successchess.com/WeibelChess/Scholarships.html
This website provides a list of many chess scholarships and of schools that have chess
scholarships.
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Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund (Activist) http://www.ocf.berkeley.edu/~alliance/academic/scholarships.html
Since 1961, the Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund has provided need-based grants to student
activists who are able to do academic work at the college level and who are actively involved in
the movement for social and economic justice.
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Fridell Memorial Scholarship (Dale E.) http://www.straightforwardmedia.com/fridell/
The newest installment is called the 2007-08 Dale E. Fridell Memorial Scholarship, and it's open
to anyone currently attending or aspiring to attend a university, college, trade school, technical
institute, vocational training or other post-secondary education program in the 2007-08 academic
year.
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Alger Association Scholarships (Horatio) http://www.horatioalger.org/scholarships
The Horatio Alger Association seeks to assist students who have demonstrated integrity and perseverance in
overcoming adversity, strength of character, financial need, a good academic record,
commitment to pursue a college education; and a desire to contribute to society.
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Collegiate Inventors Competition http://www.invent.org/collegiate/
For 15 years, the Collegiate Inventors Competition has recognized and encouraged
undergraduate and graduate students on their quest to change the world around them. With over
$120,000 in prizes awarded to top student inventors and their academic advisors, the
Competition is one of the most prestigious honors available to college and university innovators.
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Adventures in Education http://adventuresineducation.org/
This website is a great resource; it provides you with information on scholarships and how to
obtain them.
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Michigan Community Scholarships (over 100) http://www.lib.msu.edu/harris23/grants/privcomm.htm
This website provides a list of many scholarships.
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Bowling Scholarships http://www.bowlingmembership.com/PDF/smart_colleges.pdf
This website provides a detailed list of available bowling scholarships.
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Red Cross Presidential Intern Program http://www.redcross.org/images/pdfs/PIP_Fact_Sheet.pdf
The purpose of the Presidential Intern Program is to bring diverse undergraduate and graduate
college students into the Red Cross in key professional areas by providing paid internships.
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Microsoft Scholarships http://www.microsoft.com/college/ss_overview.mspx
A Microsoft scholarship provides a leg up so you can pursue studies in computer science and related technical disciplines. You’ll join
other scholarship recipients from the United States, Canada, and Mexico who share the passion for software and academic excellence.
It all adds up to achieving your primary goal—to make a real difference in the software industry. Microsoft has set aside more than
$500,000 in scholarships for the 2006-2007 academic year. Some of that could be yours.
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Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf http://www.agbell.org
This website provides a list of scholarships for students with hearing diasabilities.
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The Minority/Disadvantaged Scholarship Program (architecture) http://www.archfoundation.org
This program educates individuals and communities about the power of architecture to transform
lives and improve the places where we live, learn, work, and play. Through our outreach
programs, grants, scholarships and educational resources, it inspires people to become thoughtful
and engaged stewards of the built.
Music for The Blind http://www.NFMC-music.org
Available at the Local, State, and National Federation levels, approximately $750,000 in
scholarship and award opportunities are offered to young musicians from all age groups.
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Engineering Awards and Scholarships http://www.iee.org/EduCareers/Awards/UG/index.cfm
This website provides a list of available scholarships.
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Civil Air Patrol Scholarships http://level2.cap.gov/index.cfm?nodeID=5589
Academic scholarships are monetary awards used to support cadets pursuing their
undergraduate education. Monies are to be used for tuition, books, or room and board at any
accredited post-secondary school (ie: college, university, vocational-technical school,
etc.). Scholarship recipients must ensure that the money is used responsibly. Applicants may
pursue any course of study.
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AXA ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP http://www.axa-achievement.com
The AXA Foundation’s signature program, AXA Achievement, provides resources that help make
college possible: access and advice.
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PRUDENTIAL SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY AWARD http://www.prudential.com/spirit
The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards honor young people in middle level and high school
grades for outstanding volunteer service to their communities.
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WAL*MART COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP http://www.walmartfoundation.org
This website provides a list of available scholarships.
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Scholarships for Minority accounting Students http://www.aicpa.org/members/div/career/mini/smas.htm
This scholarship program provides awards of up to $5,000 to outstanding minority students to
encourage their selection of accounting as a major and their ultimate entry into the profession.
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Actuarial Scholarships for Minority Students http://www.beanactuary.org/minority/scholarship.cfm
To provide scholarships at the undergraduate or graduate level for certain minority students who
are interested in pursuing actuarial careers.
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Library Scholarships http://www.ala.org/ala/lita/litaresources/litascholarships/litascholarships.htm
This website provides a detailed list of the many scholarships that are available.
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Study Abroad Scholarships http://www.iesabroad.org/minorityFinancialAid.do
This website provides a list of available scholarships.
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Sports Figures Scholarships http://sportsfigures.espn.com/sportsfigures/stu_sportsfigurechal_1.jsp
It’s a multiple choice math and physics test based on the SportFigures program that airs on
ESPN2 as part of Cable In The Classroom programming. The ―Challenge‖ was given to students
at participating high schools in January, and semi-finalists were chosen from the students with
the highest scores. They then competed against each other in the ―Create Your Own Sport‖ essay
contest.
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Students of Color Scholarships http://www.financialaid4you.com/index.php/scholarships
There are numerous scholarship opportunities available for students of color throughout the
United States. The information and links contained within this directory by no means represent a
comprehensive list of every available minority scholarship opportunity. We've included all
minority scholarship opportunities which we have knowledge of.
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Dow Jones Scholarship and Program Listings http://djnewspaperfund.dowjones.com/fund/cg_js_min_scholarships.asp
This website provides a list of scholarships and links to other available scholarships.
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Ernest Hemingway Awards Scholarships http://djnewspaperfund.dowjones.com/fund/cg_gen_scholarships.asp
This page contains a list of financial aid offered by organizations and foundations for the study
of journalism/mass communication. For complete details, contact the person listed for each
respective program or visit their Web site by clicking on the link on the website.
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Minority Journalism Internships http://djnewspaperfund.dowjones.com/fund/cg_min_internships.asp
This website provides a detailed list of available internships.
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Scholarship Opportunities (graduate) http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/finaid/external-finaid.shtml
The Harvard School of Public Health's Office of Student Financial Services (OSFS) is
committed to helping students with their search for external sources of financial assistance. This
website provides a list of available scholarships.
Ford Foundation Fellowships for Minorities http://national-academies.org/fellowships
This website provides a detailed list of scholarships.
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League Foundation: Alternative Lifestyles Scholarships http://www.league-att.org/foundation/
Established in 1996, the LEAGUE Foundation -- a scholarship fund -- has awarded 50 college
scholarships totaling more than $80,000 to self-identified lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender
(LGBT) high school students. These scholarships are available only to graduating U.S. high
school seniors, based on the following achievements:
a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale;
significant involvement in community service; and
acceptance to an accredited U.S. college or university
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Alpha Kappa Alpha Awards http://www.akaeaf.org/programsandinitiatives/
This website provides a detailed list of many available scholarships.
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National Black Police Assoc. Scholarships http://www.blackpolice.org/Scholarship.html
The National Black Police Association is seeking to enhance higher education opportunities
among qualified graduates. It is our desire that through this financial award a student (male or
female) might be afforded the opportunity to have higher educational training in the academics
of law enforcement, or other related areas, for the betterment of the Criminal Justice system.
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Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship http://www.elks.org
This website provides great resources on how to obtain scholarships and provides a list of
currently available scholarships.
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National Back Nurses' Assoc. Scholarships http://www.nbna.org
NBNA is committed to excellence in education and conducts continuing education
programs for nurses and allied health professionals throughout the year. The
association provides annual scholarships for students
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NASA Scholarship
http://www.hcfconnections.org/NETCOMMUNITY/Page.aspx?&pid=318&srcid=318
http://scholarships.hispanicfund.org/applications/
The MUST Program supports the best and the brightest students in STEM (science, technology,
engineering, and math) disciplines during the early years of their college education while
enriching their learning with the MUST Professional Academic Support System (MUST PASS),
an academic enrichment, mentoring and career development system.
Scholarship search websites
Search Engines that are composed of thousands of scholarships that students can search through
to find the scholarships that are right for them.
Scholarship & Financial Aid Help http://www.blackexcel.org/fin-sch.htm
Alphabetical Index to Scholarships and Aid http://www.window.state.tx.us/scholars/aid/faidalpha.html
NAACP Scholarships http://www.naacp.org/departments/education/scholarship_index.html
Paralegal Scholarships http://www.paralegals.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=13
Science Net Scholarship Listing http://www.sciencenet.emory.edu/undergrad/scholarships.html
Black Alliance for Educational Options Scholarships http://www.baeo.org/options/privatelyfinanced.jsp
College Board Scholarship Search http://cbweb10p.collegeboard.org/fundfinder/html/fundfind01.html
International Students Scholarships & Aid Help http://www.iefa.org/
Free Scholarship Search http://www.srnexpress.com
Minority Scholarships http://www.free-4u.com/minority.htm
Fast WEB Scholarship Search
A web site that allows you to explore the many colleges and scholarships that is out there for
you.
http://www.fastweb.com/
Fin Aid: The Smart Students Guide to
Financial Aid (scholarships)
Fin Aid is a search engine to help you quickly search for and identify scholarships that are right
for you.
http://www.finaid.org/scholarships/
Scholarship Database (Alphabetical Listing) http://www.campuscareercenter.com/scholarships/scholarships.asp
National Scholarships at All Levels http://scholarships.fatomei.com/
Gateway to 10 Free Scholarship Searches http://www.college-scholarships.com/free_scholarship_searches.htm
100 Minority Scholarship Gateways http://www.blackexcel.org/100minority.htm
Scholarships List and Search http://www.adventuresineducation.org/sbase/
College Net Scholarship Search http://mach25.collegenet.com/cgi-bin/M25/index
Scholarship Research Center: US NEWS http://12.47.197.196/usnews/
Princeton Review Scholarships & Aid http://www.princetonreview.com/college/finance
Super College Scholarships http://www.supercollege.com
College Connection Scholarships http://www.collegescholarships.com/
Comprehensive Recourse List (All cultures) http://www.globalvision.org/educate/connected/sect4e.html
Nursing Scholarships http://www.blackexcel.org/nursing-scholarships.html
College-Bound High School Seniors - Scholarships
http://scholarships.fatomei.com/scholar13.html
Pacific Northwest Scholarship Guide Online http://fp2.adhost.com/collegeplan/scholarship/default.asp
Federal Scholarships and Aid http://www.fedmoney.org/
25 Scholarship Gateways from Black Excel http://www.blackexcel.org/25scholarships.htm
International Students Help and Scholarships http://www.iefa.org/
Black Excel Scholarship Gateway http://www.blackexcel.org/link4.htm
Coveted National Scholarships http://scholarships.fatomei.com/
Financial Aid Research Center http://www.theoldschool.org/
Princeton Review Internships http://www.princetonreview.com/cte/search/internshipAdvSearch.asp
Scholarships by State http://www.schoolsintheusa.com/scholarships.cfm
State Agencies of Higher Education http://collegeapps.about.com/od/stateagencies/
Scholarship News http://www.free-4u.com/
Scholarships and Fellowships List (Graduate Level) http://www.lib.msu.edu/harris23/grants/3gradinf.htm_
College View's Scholarship Search http://www.collegeview.com/financial_aid/schol_directory/
College Xpress Scholarship Search http://apps.absolutelyscholarships.com/exec/scholarship
Union Plus Scholarship Database http://www.aflcio.org/familyfunresources/collegecosts/scholar.cfm
Scholarships on the Net (1500 Links) http://whatsonthe.net/scholarmks.htm
Federal Student Aid Portal http://studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/students/english/index.jsp
Scholarships, Prizes, and Honors (Cal based) http://students.berkeley.edu/fao/Scholarships/default.htm
Art School Scholarships http://www.straightforwardmedia.com/art/scholarship-guide.php
Scholarship of The Month http://www.collegescholarships.com/scholarships.html
Fellowship Database (Graduate) http://cuinfo.cornell.edu/Student/GRFN/
Various College scholarships List http://www.parktudor.pvt.k12.in.us/scholarships2.htm
Typical Scholarship Opportunities http://www.esu3.org/districts/bellevue/curriculum/east/jsheridan/counseling/ScholarshipFil
es/main_list.htm#st
Undesignated Scholarships (Engineering) http://students.sae.org/awdscholar/scholarships/undesignated/
Minority Scholarships (All levels) http://scholarships.fatomei.com/scholar3.html
Findaid: Minority Scholarships http://www.finaid.org/otheraid/minority.phtml
General Scholarships http://www.hccfl.edu/scholarship/general.html
Scholarships Based on Ethnicity http://www.college.ucla.edu/UP/SRC/ethnic.htm
Scholarships in Many Areas http://www.meredith.edu/finaid/outsideaid.htm
Datatel Scholarships http://www.datatel.com/global/scholarships/applicants.cfm
www.nasfaa.org
www.collegeboard.org
www.ncseaa.edu (for North Carolina Students)
www.college-scholarships.com
www.mapping-your-future.org
www.studentservices.com/fastweb
www.wiredscholar.com
www.studentaid.ed.gov
www.finaid.org