January 2013

SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT REQUIREMENTS CONTACT INFO Due Date

La Unidad Latina

Foundation, Inc.

Award varies:

$250-$1000

*Enrolled and have completed 1 full year of

bachelors or master’s program at an accredited 4

year university

*Applicants must have minimum GPA 2.8

www.lulfoundation.org January 1, 2013

The Walling Scholarship Awards are up

to $16,000 for

4 years.

($4,000 per

year)

*Senior at a partnering H.S

*Family taxable income of $75,000 or less with

low to moderate assets (proof of income required)

*Unweighted GPA of 3.0 or above

*Composite ACT of 19 or above

*Applying to at least one eligible college university

http://wallinpartners.org/apply The 2013

scholarship

application opens on

Monday, December

17, 2012 and closes

at 11:59p.m. On

Sunday, January 27,

2013.

Princeton Prize in Race

Relations

$1000 *Candidate must be in 9-12 grades.

*Applicant should complete a two-part application.

Part II is to be completed by candidate supporter.

*Students must have created harmony and

understanding among people of different races,

thereby having a positive effect on race relations

in their schools or communities.

www.princeton.edu/princetonprize January 31, 2013

Institute for Humane

studies Fellowship

Up to $15,000 *Available for undergraduate or graduate study in

the United States or abroad. Open to students

interested in the classical liberal tradition.

http://wwwtheihs.org/humanes-

tudies-fellowships

January 31, 2013

Alpfa Scholarship

Program

$2,000-

$10,000

*Must be entering Junior or Senior year of

undergraduate or Master’s degree

*Minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0

*Must be majoring in Accounting, Business

Administration, Economics, Finance, and

Management.

www.hsf.net/ALPFA.aspx January 31, 2013

Migrant

Farmworker

$250-$2,500

*Recent history of movement for agricultural employment

*Scholastic achievement and demonstrated financial need.

www.migrant.net

Varies

ADA Foundation-

Minority Dental

Student

Scholarship

Program

Varies *Applicants must be 2nd year students at the time of the

application and currently attending or enrolled at a dental school

accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation

*Must have a minimum of 3.0 GPA

www.ada.org Varies

Presidential

Scholar Awards

Varies * selected new students based on class rank, ACT scores,

recommendations, leadership, personal essays and interviews.

* must rank in the top 10 percent of their high school class and

have an ACT composite score of 26 or greater (or rank highest in

their high school class) to be considered.

http://www.mnsu.edu/admissio

ns/scholarships/

January 15

Meredith Scholar

Award

Varies * Awarded to one selected undergraduate student pursuing a

career in mathematics or natural sciences.

* This includes majors in mathematics, mathematics education,

biological sciences, life science, physics, chemistry, astronomy or

physical science.

* must rank in the top 10 percent of their high school class and

have an ACT composite score of 27 or greater to be considered.

http://www.mnsu.edu/admissio

ns/scholarships/

January 15

Graham

Chemistry

Scholarship

$2,500 * Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 to be considered.

* the Presidential Scholar Awards, the Graham Chemistry

Scholarships, the Meredith Scholar Awards, or Honors Program,

students must submit a completed [PDF] scholarship application

(66 KiB). The application must also include two [PDF] letters of

recommendation (39 KiB). By submitting one application, a

student will be considered for all three scholarships.

* awarded to a student who expresses an interest in majoring in

chemistry.

http://www.mnsu.edu/admissio

ns/scholarships/

January 15

February 2013

SCHOLARSHIP

AMOUNT REQUIREMENTS CONTACT INFO

Due Date

National Peace

Essay Contest

From $1,000

up to

$10,000

*Students in 9th through 12

th grade who attend a public,

private or parochial school in the U.S.

*Requires Essay

Research at:

http://www.usip.org/pro

grams/initiatives/nation

al-peace-essay-contest

For more questions:

essaycontest@usip.org

February 1st

Microsoft

Minority

Scholarship

Full cost

tuition for

one year.

*Must be enrolled full time in a Bachelors degree program at

a 4 year college or university in the U.S., Canada or Mexico.

*Majoring in computer science, computer engineering or a

related technical discipline such as electrical engineering,

math or physics and demonstrate and interest in computer

science.

www.microsoft.com

Type: “scholarship”

under Microsoft search

bar.

February 1st

Joe

Francomano

Scholarship

Four year,

$5,000 per

year.

*Open to high school seniors with a minimum 3.0 GPA

http://www.ja.org/progr

ams/programs_schol_j

oe.shtml

Google: Joe

Francomano

Scholarship

February 1st

¡Adelante!

Fund -

MillerCoors

Brewing

Company

Scholarship

$1,000-

$3,000

*Be eligible for JUNIOR or SENIOR status at a college or

university by Fall.

* Pursue a degree in the following: International Business,

General Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting,

Marketing, Public Relations, or Sales

* Must be a US citizen or Legal Permanent Resident.

*Have and maintain a GPA of 3.0 or above (on a 4.0 scale).

* Maintain full-time enrollment status throughout duration of

the scholarship term.

* Provide two letters of recommendation which express

leadership potential.

* Participate in Adelante's Annual Leadership Institute and

possibly participate in a paid internship.

* Attend a Participating University (Please refer to our

website for Partnering Institutions).

For more information, please visit our website.

http://www.adelantefun

d.org/adelante/MillerCo

ors_National_Scholars

hip.asp

February 1-May 1

Automotive

Hall of Fame

Scholarship

Varies

*Must have sincere interest in automotive career

*Must already be accepted at an accredited college or

university.

www.automotivehalloff

ame.org/education/sch

olarships

February 1st

MARCH 2013

SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT REQUIREMENTS CONTACT INFO Due Date

Barbara Wiedner

and Dorothy

Vandercook Peace

Scholarship

$250-$500 *Be a high school senior or college freshman

*Can provide evidence of leadership in activities relating to

peace and social justice.

www.peacescholarships.org

March 1

General Board of

Higher Education &

Ministry

Scholarships

Varies *Must be ACTIVE full member of The United Methodist

Church for at least ONE year.

*Must have at least 2.5 GPA

http://www.gbhem.org/site/c.lsKLS3POLvF/b.3842007/

March 1

Fredrickson & Byron

Foundation Minority

Scholarship

Program

$10,000 *Applicants must be minority first year Law School students Http://www.fredlaw.com/firm/scholarship.htm

March 31

Tylenol Scholarship $10,000(10

awards)

$1,000

(150

awards)

*must be a resident of the U.S.

*must be an undergraduate or graduate with at least one

more year of graduating.

*must demonstrate leadership in community and school.

*Intend on majoring in a health related field.

http://www.college-

financial-aid-

advice.com/tylenol-

scholarship.html

Mid-march to May 31

Alliss, Dempsey,

University

Scholarships

Varies * Eligibility for the scholarship is based upon your Expected

Family Contribution (EFC) determined from the

*Must have Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAPS)

* Students are required to be enrolled for 12 or more

credits each term. If a student drops below 12 credits, they

will no longer be eligible for these scholarships.

http://www.mnsu.edu/campushub/scholarships/

March 1

Maverick

Scholarships

Varies * merit-based awards granted on an automatic grid system (below) using a student's high school class rank and ACT score. * must be admitted by March 1 for the fall semester.

http://www.mnsu.edu/campushub/scholarships/

March 1

APRIL 2013

SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT REQUIREMENTS CONTACT INFO Due Date

The Fountainhead Essay

Contest

$50-$10,000 *Visit the website for more information www.aynrandnovels.com/essay-

contests/

April 26

MAY 2013

SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT REQUIREMENTS CONTACT INFO Due Date

Page Education

Scholar

$1,000 to

$2,500

*Student of color

*graduate of Minnesota high school

*Enrolled in full-time in a post-secondary

educational institution in Minnesota

*Willing to complete a minimum of 50 hours for a

Service-to-children project

http://www.page-ed.org/apply May 1

Transportation

Clubs International

Scholarships

$1500 *award can be used at institution in Mexico, U.S. or Canada. *Must attend a 4 year institution. *must intend to pursue a career in transportation, logistics, or traffic management.

www.Tansportationclubsinternational.com/scholarships.html

May 31

JULY 2013

SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT REQUIREMENT CONTACT INFO Due Date

Barbara Mandingo

Kelly Peace Poetry

Award

$1,000 (19 or

older)

$200 (13-18 years

old)

*Must submit a poem that explores and

illuminates positive visions of peace and the

human spirit.

http://www.wagingpeace.org/menu/pro

grams/awards-&-contest/bmk-

contest/index.htm

July 1

VARIOUS DEADLINES SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT REQUIREMENTS CONTACT INFO Due Date

AAUW Fellowships

$18,000-$30,000 *This is an international fellowship for graduate or postgraduate female

www.auw.org/learn/fellows_directory Varies

students. *Must do full-time study or research in the United States at accredited institutions. *Several fellowships are available for study outside of the U.S.

International P.E.O.

Peace Scholarship

Fund

Varies *Must be Female *Must qualify for admission to full-time graduate study, working toward graduate degree in the college or university she will attend.

www.peointernational.org Varies

Saint Paul Chamber

career Investment

Scholarship

$1000 *H.S. senior in St. Paul and East Metro area who display interest in community service.

www.saintpaulchamber.org

Varies

Geneseo Migrant

Center Scholarships

Varies *Multiple scholarships available for either migrant farmers or children of migrants.

www.migrant.net/migrant/scholarships.htm

Varies

Scholarships coming soon 2013! *Keep an eye on these scholarships, once the New Year starts, these scholarships will be renewed!

SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT REQUIREMENTS CONTACT INFO Due Date

Humane Network: A

Voice for Animals

$250-$1,000 *For more information on scholarship program requirements, please visit

the website. Program is open to all students, regardless of permanent

legal status.

www.henent.org/cont

est

- - - -

- -

Holocaust

Remembrance project

$100-

$10,000

*High school student, 9-12 grade

*Submit Essay, search online for prompt.

www.holocausr.hklaw

.com

- - - - - -

scholarship

Bank of America: Joe

Martin Scholarship

$1000-$5000 *open to all students

*Visit website for more details

www.bankofamerica.

com

keyword:

Scholarships

- - - - - -

Advancing Hispanic

Excellence in

Technology,

Engineering, Math

and Science

$1000-$3000 *Applicants must be of Latino-descent.

*U.S. citizenship is not required.

*Plan to major in science, technology, engineering, mathematics or a

related field.

www.shpefoundation.

org

- - - - - -

Los Hermanos de

Stanford

$800 *applicant must be of Latino-descent.

*Student must demonstrate commitment to academic excellence,

community service, and cultural awareness.

www.stanford.edu/gr

oup/hermanos

- - - - - -

PFLAG-HATCH Youth

scholarships Program

$1000-$5000 *Graduating lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or straight-ally that is a

high school senior.

Pflag.org - - - - - -

National Sculpture

Society Scholarship

$2000 *Offered for students of figurative, realist, or representational sculpture.

Send a letter of application from the student, two letters of

recommendation, 8-10 photographs of the applicants work, and proof of

financial need.

www.nationalsculpt

ure.org

- - - - - -

Lanzate Travel Award

Program

4 roundtrips

to and from

University

*Must be a student at an affiliated four-year college or university

*GPA of 2.5 or higher

*Undergraduate and graduate students are eligible to apply

www.hacu.net - - - - - -

PRSSA- Multicultural

Affairs Scholarship

Program

$1,500 *Applicants must be of Latino, African American, Asian, Native American,

Alaskan Native, or Pacific Islander ancestry.

*Must be full-time students at an accredited 4 year college or university

with at least junior status.

*Public Relations major or minor students.

www.prssa.org - - - - - -

League of United

Latin American

Citizens (LULAC)

$250-$5000 *College student or H.S. student about to enroll in college.

*Requirements vary for each scholarship.

http://lulac.org/progra

ms/education/scholar

ships/

- - - - -

LEDC Scholarship Fund

$3000 *Mexican born student

*Must be in 1st year of college

*Minimum GPA of 3.0

*Leadership in the Latino community

*Preference given to undocumented students

www.ledc-mn.org - - - - - -

American Association

of Hispanic Certified

Public Accounts

(AAHCPA)

Varies * AAHCPA is granting scholarships to students who have demonstrated an

interest in accounting

* Scholarship awards are based primarily on academic achievement,

financial need and community involvement.

*. Eligible applicants must be of Hispanic descent, be an under-graduate

student and have completed or be enrolled in an intermediate level

accounting course. Applicants must also have a minimum 3.0 gpa

(accounting and overall)

www.aahcpa.org

September 15

Cultural Diversity

Awareness

Varies * Cultural Diversity scholarships are awarded to ethnic students who

demonstrate a profound awareness of multicultural issues impacting

African American, Asian American, American Indian or Chicano,

Mexicano, and Latino communities.

www.mnsu.edu/cultdi

v/services/.../cultural_

diversity_program.do

c

Varies

Elizabeth Pegues

Minority Awards

up to $1000 * Must maintain a good academic standing Available to: A Minnesota

resident-a high school senior who is also a recipient of a scholarship from

a Minnesota non-profit organization.

https://cob.mnsu.edu/

cultdiv/services/schol

arships/minority/epm

a.html

August 20

Coca-Cola Scholars

Foundation, Inc

50 awards of

$20,000 and

100 awards

of $4,000

* Scholarships for U.S. citizens who are high school seniors in schools

presently located in participating bottler's territory.

* Selection criteria include character, personal merit, ethnic and economic

back-ground, and must pursue an academic degree from an accredited

university.

www.coca-

colascholars.org

Oct. 31

Hispanic College

Fund, Inc.

Varies *. Must be accepted or enrolled at an accredited institution of higher

education as a full-time student pursuing an academic discipline that will

lead to a career in business.

* Acceptable Majors Include

Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, Information Technology,

Accounting, Management Information Systems, Economics, Computer

Science, Management, Multimedia Production, International Business,

Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Electrical/ Mechanical

Engineering, Architecture, Communications, and Psychology.

* Must be in good academic standing with a cumulative of GPA 3.00 or

better on a 4.00 scale.

www.scholarships.his

panicfund.org

April 15

Jackie Robinson

Foundation

Up to $6,000 * Must be U.S. citizen. Student must be attending (or planning on

attending) school full-time at any 4 (four) year college or university.

http://www.jackierobi

nson.org

April 1

* The scholarship is based on/considers:

• Financial Need

• Academic Achievement

• Leadership Experience or Potential Community Service

• SAT/ACT/GRE or other test scores

Mexican American

Grocers Association

Varies * Offers renewable scholarships for financially disadvantaged Hispanic

students who are pursuing business-related studies. To receive a scholarship application, students must send a SASE (self-address stamped envelope) to the above address.

http://www.aie.org/sc

holarships/detail.cfm

?id=12048

June 1 - July 31

Minority Leadership

Talent Grant

: $600 * The Cultural Diversity Leadership Talent Grant is a grant for students of

color who have been accepted at MSU and have shown leadership or leadership potential within their communities. Two references and an essay are required.

https://msutheatre.co

m/cultdiv/services/sc

holarships/minority/m

ltg.html

March 15

Hispanic Journalists $1000-$2000 * NAHJ offers scholarships to Hispanic students who are interested in studying journalism. Applications must be requested in the fall. Send a SASE with the request.

http://nahj.org/scholar

ships/

February 28

Northwest

Scholarship

Varies * Awarded to an undergraduate Business student belonging to a minority group. * Applicant must have demonstrated scholastic achievement in high school or have a minimum 2.5 gpa at MSU. * Consideration will be given to financial need. Applications are to be obtained from and completed forms must be return to the College of Business before deadline.

https://cset.mnsu.edu

/cultdiv/services/scho

larships/minority/ns.h

tml

April 1

Sandee Scholarship $200 * The Sandee Scholarship is for U.S. minority students who are interested in social work and show promise for the profession * Applicants must be admitted or enrolled in Minnesota State University, Mankato. First year entering students are eligible. The Scholarship was endowed by retired faculty member Wayne Sandee and his wife Carol to en-courage greater diversity amount our social work graduates.

http://www3.mnsu.ed

u/scholarships/downl

oad.aspx?ID=229

Varies

ASPIRA

ASSOCIATION, INC.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Varies * For Hispanic youth www.aspira.org/

Varies

CHICANA LATINA

SCHOLARSHIPS

Varies * For continuing Latina students to complete their undergraduate and graduate college education. These scholarships are available on a competitive basis to female college students of Latino background.

www.chicanalatina.or

g/scholarship.html

Varies

CONGRESSIONAL

HISPANIC CAUCUS

INSTITUTE

$1,000 -

$5,000

* For Latino students who have a history of performing public service-oriented activities in their communities and who plan to continue contributing in the future. * There is no GPA or major requirement.

http://www.chci.org/s

cholarships/

varies

DR. JUAN ANDRADE,

JR. SCHOLARSHIP

FOR YOUNG

HISPANIC LEADERS

varies * For students enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a full-time student in a four-year or two-year institution in the U.S. or U.S. territories, and

demonstrate averifiable need for financial support. * At least one parent must be of Hispanic ancestry. * Recipients must also be able to attend the Annual Midwest Hispanic Student Leadership Conference in Chicago, IL. 312-427-8683.

http://www.cla.purdue

.edu/students/diversit

y/

Varies

GOOD NEIGHBOR

SCHOLARSHIP

PROGRAM

varies * For students of Latin American origin. Non-US citizens only. *800-242-3062 x6463, desiree.byrne@thecb.state.tx.us

http://www.collegefort

exans.com/apps/fina

ncialaid/tofa2.cfm?ID

=437

varies

GOOGLE HISPANIC

COLLEGE FUND

SCHOLARSHIP

PROGRAM

varies * For Hispanic students of Computer Science or Computer Engineering www.hispanicfund.or

g

varies

HISPA SCHOLARSHIP

$500 to

$2,000

* For qualified Hispanic students who are enrolled or are planning to enroll in a health related field at an accredited colleges or universities in the United States.

http://www.hispa.org/

?q=node/23

varies

HISPANIC ENGINEERS

NATIONAL

ACHIEVEMENT

AWARDS

CONFERENCE

$500 to

$5,000

* For students majoring in math, computer science, material science, or engineering. Some awards require recipient to be U.S. citizens or residents.

www.henaac.org

varies

HISPANIC

SCHOLARSHIP FUND

and CLUB MUSICA

LATINO

SCHOLARSHIPS

varies * For students of Hispanic background, Club Musica Latino members, and entering freshmen or sophomores at a four-year college

877-473-4636

www.hsf.net

varies

HISPANIC COLLEGE

FUND AND SALLIE

MAE FIRST IN MY

FAMILY

SCHOLARSHIPS

varies * For Hispanic undergraduate students in any field who are the first in their families to attend college.

507-931-1682

www.thesalliemaefun

d.org/

Varies

THE HISPANIC

SCHOLARSHIP

FUND/NATIONAL

SOCIETY OF HISPANIC

MBAs

varies *For Latino students pursuing graduate degrees in management or business. Must be U.S. citizen or permanent resident, have a minimum GPA of 3.0, Have NSHMBE membership, and be enrolled in a Master’s Degree program

www.nshmba.org

Varies

JUSTICIA EN

DIVERSIDAD

SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Varies * For Latinos graduating from a US high school with a 2.5 GPA. 617-445-4452

alianza@law.harvard.

edu

www.law.harvard.edu

/studorgs/alianza

Varies

LANDSCAPE

ARCHITECHTURE

FOUNDATION/EDWAR

D D. STONE, JR.

Varies * For African American, Hispanic, Native American and other minority students pursuing a career in landscape architecture who are in the final 2 years of undergraduate study

202-898-2444 or

202-216-2356

tpadian@asla.org

Varies

LATINO INITIATIVES

FOR THE NEXT

CENTURY

Varies * For first generation Latino college students with an opportunity to

obtain a degree in higher education. 773-762-8970

www.linc-usa.org

Varies

LA UNIDAD LATINA

FOUNDATION, INC.

Varies * For Hispanic students who have completed at least one semester of higher education. Academic excellence, extracurricular activities, and financial need are strongly considered. Applicants must have a 2.7 GPA.

http://www.cwu.edu/~

scholar/outside/launi

dadfoundation.html

Varies

LEAGUE OF UNITED

LATIN AMERICAN

CITIZENS (LULAC)

NATIONAL

SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Varies * For high school seniors and undergraduate and graduate college students through its educational counterpart, the LULAC National Educational Service Centers, Inc.

202-835-9646

www.lnesc.org/

Varies

MEXICAN AMERICAN

LEGAL DEFENSE AND

EDUCATIONAL FUND

Varies * For all students regardless of residency status 213-629-2512

www.maldef.org

Varies

NATURAL RESOURCES

CONSERVATION

SERVICE

SCHOLARSHIP

Varies * For Hispanic students who wish to pursue or are pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in a natural resources or a natural resources conservation-related field of study at an accredited four-year institution.

http://www.nrcs.usda.

gov/feature/scholarsh

ips.html

Varies

NEW HORIZON

SCHOLARS PROGRAM

Varies * For Hispanic or African American students who are infected with Hepatitis C, or who are dependents of someone with Hepatitis C and want to attain a college education. Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA.

http://www.edfed.com

/planning-

college/scholarship-

indetail.php?id=2517

9

Varies

PUERTO RICAN BAR

ASSOCIATION

SCHOLARSHIP

AWARD

Varies * For Latino first or second year students in a J.D. program at an American Bar Association approved school. PRBA selects recipients based on financial need and academic promise.

212-739-7517

www.prldef.org

Varies

SALVADORAN-

AMERICAN

LEADERSHIP AND

EDUCATIONAL FUND:

SALEF EDUCATION

FOR EXCELLENCE

Varies * For students of Central American and other Latino background. Must demonstrate financial need. Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5. Must have a history of community involvement and be willing to give back by becoming a mentor to a high school student.

214-480-1052

info@salef.org

or

www.salef.org

Varies

STATE FARM

HISPANIC

SCHOLARSHIPS

20 awards of

$2500 given

out

* For Hispanic college students who are pursuing a teaching career. www.statefarm.com

Varies

AMERICAN ART

THERAPY

ASSOCIATION – CAY

DRACHNIK

MINORITIES FUND

Varies

* Scholarships to assist with the purchase of books and other non-tuition related expenses to minority students in the field of art therapy. Applicants must be members of the American Art Therapy Association.

1202 Allanson Rd.

Tel: 847-949-6064

Mundelein, IL 60060

www.arttherapy.org

June 15

AMERICAN COLLEGE

OF HEALTHCARE

EXECUTIVES ALBERT

W. DENT STUDENT

SCHOLARSHIP

$3500 * Scholarships awarded to minority students enrolled full time for the upcoming fall term, which is their final year in healthcare management program.

Tel: 312-424-2800

Website:

www.ache.org

March 31st

AMERICAN DENTAL

ASSOCIATION –

MINORITY

SCHOLARSHIP

$1,000 to

$2,500

* Renewable scholarships awarded to underrepresented minority students in dental school. Awards are based on financial need, academic achievement and recommendations.

Tel: 312-440-2567

Website:

www.ada.org

July 1

AMERICAN DENTAL

HYGIENISTS

ASSOCIATION -

SCHOLARSHIPS

$1,000 to

$2,000.

* Scholarship available for minority students underrepresented in dental hygiene programs. Scholarships are based on financial need, academic achievement and recommendations. Only for college students (except freshmen) studying dental hygiene.

Tel: 312-440-8944

Website:

adha.org/institute/sch

olarship list

June 1, July 1.

AMERICAN

GEOLOGICAL

INSTITUTE –

MINORITY PROGRAM

$ 500 to

$10,000.

* Applications are accepted from minority college students and graduate students studying geology, geochemistry, geophysics, hydrology, meteorology, physical oceanography, planetary geology or earth science education.

Tel: 703-379-2480

www.agiweb.org/edu

cation/mpp.html

March 1.

AMERICAN INSTITUTE

OF CHEMICAL

ENGINEERS (AICHE)-

MINORITY

SCHOLARSHIP

AWARDS

$1,000 * AICHE awards students studying, or intending to study, chemical engineering. Scholarships are based on financial need and academic achievement. Applicants must be high school seniors or college students (freshmen to juniors) with a minimum GPA of 3.0.

Tel: (212) 591-7107 3

www.aiche.org/stude

nts/studentawards/st

ulist.htm

awards@aiche.org

May 15

AMERICAN INSTITUTE

OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC

ACCOUNTANTS

(AICPA)-

SCHOLARSHIP FOR

MINORITY

ACCOUNTING

STDUENTS

Up to $5,000. * Renewable scholarships are awarded to minority students at the college sophomore to graduate level who are studying accounting. Awards are based on financial need and academics.

Tel: 212-289-3181

www.aicpa.org

June 1

AMERICAN INSTITUTE

OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC

ACCOUNTANTS

(AICPA)-MINORITY

DOCTORAL

FELLOWSHIPS

PROGRAM

Up to

$12,000

* For students who have earned a master’s degree or completed at least three years of full-time employment in accounting. Must have applied or been accepted into a doctoral degree program with a concentration in accounting. Students must be enrolled full-time and have a minimum 3.0 GPA to apply. AICPA also offers scholarships of up to $5,000 to minority undergraduate students majoring in accounting that have completed at least 6hrs in accounting

www.aicpa.org

April 1.

ASPEN INSTITUTE-

WILLIAM RANDOLPH

HEARST FELLOWSHIP

FOR MINORITY

STUDENTS

$2,500 to

$5,000

* The William Randolph Hearst Scholarship seeks to introduce a diverse group of students to issues relating to philanthropy, volunteerism, and non-profit organizations. Applicants must be Latino, Native American, Asian, or African American. Scholarship is open to students of any major. Awards are nonrenewable.

www.nonprofitresear

ch.org

March 15 and

July 15.

CASUALTY ACTUARIAL

SOCIETY

$1,000 to

$2500

* The purpose of the Actuarial Scholarships for Minority Students program is to provide scholarships at the undergraduate or graduate level for students interested in pursuing actuarial careers. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of individual merit and financial need and are renewable.

http://www.beanactua

ry.org

April 14.

CHEVROLET

EXCELLENCE IN

EDUCATION

SCHOLARSHIP

Varies * Scholarships are awarded based on academic success, work experience, extracurricular activities, and community service. Applicants must be high school graduates with a GPA of 3.2 or better.

http://www.gm.com/c

ompany/careers/stud

ent/stu_scholar.html

Varies

CONGRESSIONAL

HISPANIC CAUCUS

INSTITUTE (CHCI)-

SCHOLARSHIP

AWARDS

$1,500

Community

College -

$5,000 4

year

institution

* The CHCI Scholarship Awards are afforded to Latino students who have a strong commitment toward the Latino community, a history of leadership and public service, and a desire to continue contributing in the future.

www.chci.org

varies

GOVERNMENT

FINANCE OFFICERS

ASSOCIATION OF THE

UNITED STATES AND

CANADA-MINORITIES

IN GOVERNMENT

FINANCE

SCHOLARSHIP

$5,000 * These scholarships are awarded to upper-division undergraduates and graduate students studying public administration, governmental accounting, finance, political science, economics, or business administration (with a focus on government or nonprofit management).

www.gfoa.org

Varies

HISPANIC

ASSOCIATION OF

COLLEGES AND

UNIVERSITIES (HACU)

SCHOLARSHIP FUND

awards over

$150,000 in

scholarships

annually

* Scholarships are also available to students at HACU member schools for study abroad semesters at Laureate International Universities. Please visit their website for further details.

http://www.hacu.net/

Varies

HISPANIC HERITAGE

AWARDS

FOUNDATION (HHAF)

Varies * The HHAF’s Hispanic Heritage Youth Award is an education grant program awarded to students excelling in the following categories: academic excellence, leadership and community service, literature/journalism, science and technology, mathematics, and sports. Open to high school seniors only

http://onlineapp.hispa

nicawards.org/

February 3.

LATIN AMERICAN

PROFESSIONAL

WOMEN’S

FOUNDATION

$500 * The Latin American Professional Women's Foundation awards scholarships to Latina students to assist them in completing a college education. The Foundation also provides role models to help mentor young Latinas.

Latin American

Professional

Women's Foundation

Tel: (323) 227-9060

P.O. Box 31532 Los

Angeles, CA 90031

LOWRIDER

MAGAZINE

SCHOLARSHIP FUND

$1,000. * Lowrider Magazine awards scholarships to Hispanic undergraduate sophomores, junior, or senior students with at least a 3.0 GPA

Lowrider Magazine

Scholarship Fund

Tel: (714) 213-1000

P.O. Box 6930

Fullerton, CA 92834

Varies

MEXICAN AMERICAN

ENGINEERS AND

SCIENTISTS

$1,000 to

$4,000.

* The purpose of this scholarship is to assist Hispanic students in achieving their higher education goals. MAES scholarships are available on a competitive basis to undergraduate and graduate students in the fields of engineering and science. Applicants must be MAES members.

www.maes-natl.org

September 22.

NATIONAL

ASSOCIATION OF

HISPANIC FEDERAL

EXECUTIVES (NAHFE)-

SCHOLARSHIP

PROGRAM

Varies * The National Association of Hispanic Federal Executives awards four scholarships to graduating high school seniors who demonstrate academic excellence and financial need. The scholarship is designed to provide financial support to students in good academic standing.

E-mail:

BillRodriguez@comp

userve.com

Executives web:

www.nahfe.org

Varies

PACIFICARE

FOUNDATION

Up to

$25,000.

* The Pacifcare Scholarship provides financial aid to Latino students with plans to attend an accredited university and enroll in a health care program. Applicants must have graduated high school and speak both Spanish and English fluently.

www.pacificare.com

May 29

RONALD MCDONALD

HOUSE CHARITIES

(RMHC)/HACER

SCHOLARSHIP

$1000 * The RMHC/HACER Scholarship Program is a program of Ronald McDonald House Charities and its local chapters. Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of academic achievement, financial need, and their personal qualities and strengths as attested in a personal statement and letters of recommendation. Students must have at least one parent of Hispanic origin, and must demonstrate financial need. Most RMHC/HACER local programs award $1,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors.

www.rmhc.com/charit

ies/us/scholarships/h

acer/scholarships/ind

ex.html

Varies

UNITED BORICUAS OF

GEORGIA (UBOG)

$1,000 * UBOG awards scholarships to deserving Hispanic students with the hope of making an effective contribution towards improving our communities.

www.ubog.org

June 10

WORLD STUDIO

FOUNDATION

SCHOLARSHIPS

From $500 to

$2,500.

* The World Studio Foundation awards scholarships to students majoring in an art career. Students must show exceptional promise in their chosen field, have an interest in using their profession to give back to society, and be prepared to examine issues of cultural identity in submitted work.

Web site:

www.worldstudio.org

April 1

Applications from current high school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students are accepted.

XEROX

CORPORATION-

TECHNICAL MINORITY

SCHOLARSHIP FUND

$1,000 to

$10,000

* The Technical Minority Scholarship Program was developed to provide financial support and meaningful experiences for minorities. Scholarships are made available to minorities enrolled in a technical degree program at the bachelor level or above. Applicants must be permanent residents or citizens of the United States and full-time undergraduate or graduate students.

Website:

www.xerox.com

September 1

LATINO MEDICAL

STUDENT

ASSOCIATION

Varies * The "Si Se Puede" Medical School Application Scholarship was developed in 2004 to assist pre-medical students with the financial burden of applying to accredited U.S. Medical Schools. Full funding of the AMCAS® OR AACOMAS® initial one school registration fee plus partial funding for additional schools is anticipated. Personal qualities, financial need, academic and extracurricular achievement will be taken into consideration in the selection process.

Website:

www.lmsa.net

May 1

A. PATRICK

CHARNON

SCHOLARSHIP

$1,500. * The Center for Education Studies offers scholarships to applicants that value tolerance, compassion and respect for all other people in their community. Applicants must demonstrate their commitment to these values in a 500-1,000 word essay.

scholarship@cesreso

urces.org

http://cesresources.or

g/charon.html

Varies

AUTOMOTIVE HALL

OF FAME

SCHOLARSHIP

Varies * Applicants must have a sincere interest in automotive career and must already be accepted at an accredited college or university. Academic excellence and two letters of recommendation are required for this scholarship.

www.automotivehallo

ffame.org

May 30th.

THE AYN RAND

INSTITUTE: ESSAY

CONTEST

$30-$10,000. * There are three different essay contest throughout the year: 1) 9th and 10th graders, 2) 11th and 12th graders, and 3) for college students. Open to international students but may require a social security number. Call to inquire.

www.aynrand.org

Varies

CALIFORNIA

CHICANO NEWS

MEDIA ASSOCIATION

$500 to

$2000.

* CCNMA offers scholarships to Hispanic college students and graduating high school seniors attending a college or university in California or California Latino residents who are attending a university outside of California. Students may major in any field, but must be able to prove sincere interest in pursuing a career in journalism.

www.ccnma.org

Varies

CELIA & MARCOS

SCHOLARSHIP FUND

$1,250 to

$5,000

* The mission of the Celia & Marcos Scholarship Fund is to overcome the tragic dropout rate of Latino students in Georgia. Scholarship is available to outstanding young Latinos who do not have access to other available grants. Eligible students must have: 1) recently graduated from an accredited Georgia high school; 2) applied and been accepted by an accredited college, university, or graduate school; 3) GPA of 3.0 or better on a scale of 4.0.

www.cmf.net

May 13

COALITION FOR

NURSING CARREERS

$2,000. * The Coalition offers scholarships two times a year for students in accredited nursing programs across California. The focus of this scholarship is to support nursing students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, and those who are part of a group that is currently underrepresented in the nursing profession in California.

www.choosenursing.

com

Varies

THE COMMUNITY

FOUNDATION FOR

GREATER ATLANTA

Varies * TCF’s scholarships provide financial support to students attending undergraduate and graduate school. Each scholarship has different purposes and criteria, as established by the donor. For details about each scholarship fund, please refer to their website.

vweekes@atlcf.org

Varies

DALE E. FRIDELL

MEMORIAL

SCHOLARSHIP

$1,000 * The Dale E. Fridell Memorial Scholarship is open to anyone aspiring to attend a university, college, trade school, technical institute, vocational training or other post-secondary education program. Eligible students may not have already been receiving or awarded a full-tuition scholarship or waiver from another source. International students are welcome to apply.

http://www.straightfor

wardmedia.com/scho

larships/index.php

January, April,

July, October

14.

DAVIS-PUTTER

SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Up to $6,000 * The Davis –Putter Scholarship Fund provides need-based grants to students who are able to do academic work at the college level and must demonstrate participation in expanding civil rights, economic justice, and international solidarity. Graduate or undergraduate students and must be enrolled in an accredited school.

davisputter@hotmail.

com

April 1st.

HISPANIC ENGINEER

NATIONAL

ACHIEVEMENT

AWARDS

CORPORATION

(HENAAC)

$500 to

$5,000

* HENAAC’s mission is to seek out, recognize, honor, and document Hispanic excellence in science and technology nationwide. Applicants must be engineering, math, computer science, or material science majors, and must have an overall GPA of 3.0. In addition, applicants must have a history of academic achievement and community service. Citizenship requirements vary depending on the scholarship (all students are encouraged to apply).

E-mail:

adm9@mellcom.com

Web site:

www.henaac.org

April 21.

THE HUDGENS

AWARD

$2,000. * Scott Hudgens Scholarship Program is open to students graduating from a Gwinnett County public school or a Buford City public high school and be enrolled at Gwinnett Technical College within one year after high school graduation.

Gwinnett Tech

Foundation

Room 405, Building

100

Lawrenceville,

Jan. 20, Apr. 1,

Jul. 20, Oct. 20

Georgia 5150

Sugarloaf Parkway,

30043

NUCLEAR AGE PEACE

FOUNDATION

$200-$1,500 * This foundation offers poetry and an essay contest. Requirements depend on the foundation you will be entering.

www.wagingpeace.or

g

Varies

PRINT AND GRAPHICS

SCHOLARSHIP

FOUNDATION

Varies * Annual national competition for approx. 300 scholarships careers in the graphic communications industry. Requirements: Pursuing a career in graphic communications, be a high school senior or a high school graduate that has not yet started college or a college student enrolled in a two or four-year program and planning to be a full time student. Awards are given on the basis of high school/college academic records, recommendation letters, extracurricular interests and academic honors. Scholarships are renewable.

www.gain.net/PIA_G

ATF/PDF

Varies

SALEF-“Fulfilling Our

Dreams”

SCHOLARSHIP FUND

$500-$2,500 * Applicants must be of Salvadoran, Central American, or other Latino background and must demonstrate financial need. Applicants should have a history of community service and involvement and a 2.5 GPA. High school applicants must be admitted to a four year college or community college; college applicants must be working toward their Bachelor of Arts or Graduate degree and must write a 500 word essay for SALEF

www.salef.org

info@salef.org

Varies

TELACU LINC

EDUCATION

FOUNDATION

Varies * Each year, the LINC TELACU Education Foundation awards hundreds of scholarships to students in California, Texas, Illinois and New York. Students must be a low income, first generation college students, have a minimum GPA of 2.5, and attend one of 36 partnering colleges and universities.

www.telacu.com

April 1.

THE ELIE WIESEL PRIZE

IN ETHICS ESSAY

CONTEST

$500-$5,000. * Open to all full time seniors and juniors at colleges or Universities. Check website for yearly essay questions.

www.elieweselfounda

tion.org

Varies

WENDY’S AND

UNIVISION 34 “LIGA

DE CAMPEONES”

Varies * Established to motivate Latino youth in the Metro Atlanta and surrounding counties to complete high school education and to assist them in pursuing a college degree. Applicants must reside in the Atlanta DMA and be a bilingual high school senior of Hispanic descent. A minimum 3.0 minimum GPA is required. To request an application send a letter with a self-addressed stamped envelope to Wendy’s and Univision 34 “League of Champions.”

(Scholarship

programs are subject

to change at any

time.)

Wendy’s y Univision

34 “Liga de

Campeones”

3350 Peachtree Rd.

Suite 1250 Atlanta,

May 15

GA 30326

PAUL & DAISEY

SOROS FELLOWSHIP

FOR NEW

AMERICANS

Varies * Fellowships that provide opportunities for graduate education to New Americans (Defined as a resident alien, a naturalized citizen, or the child or 2 parents who are naturalized citizens). The applicant must have a bachelor’s degree or be in the final year of undergraduate study.

http://www.pdsoros.o

rg

Varies

THE GENESEO

MIGRANT CENTER

Varies * It provides a variety of scholarships to offer financial assistance to migrant students who want to further their education. Application forms are available for each of the programs in Adobe Acrobat 'PDF' format which allows you to download the form in a printable format. The Geneseo Migrant Center has provided financial assistance to students across the country with a recent or ongoing history of movement to obtain work in agriculture since the inception of its first scholarship fund in 1974. These scholarships are supported solely by private contributions and small fundraising activities

http://www.migrant.n

et/migrant/scholarshi

ps.htm

Varies

LENA CHANG

INTERNSHIP AWARD

$2,500 * The Lena Chang Internships are open to students currently enrolled in an accredited college or university in the United States at either the undergraduate or graduate level. Applicants must demonstrate superior academic achievement and financial need. Preference will be given to students of color.

www.wagingpeace.or

g

APRIL 1

MALDEF-ELLEN &

FEDERICO JIMENEZ

SCHOLARSHIP

$2,000 * The Ellen and Federico Jimenez Scholarship Program will benefit immigrant students who do not qualify for state or federal financial aid for undergraduate studies in selected public institutions in California and Texas. The program awards a minimum of twenty-five scholarships annually to college students who have demonstrated commitment to serving the Latino community.

www.maldef.org

Varies

YOSHIYAMA AWARD

FOR EXEMPLARY

SERVICE TO THE

COMMUNITY

$5,000 * This Award recognizes exemplary service and community involvement rather than academic achievement. Recipients of the Yoshiyama Award for Exemplary Service to the Community leave a lasting impression in their community - many, though not all, have started projects and programs, or taken on challenges, that relate to the corporate citizenship, philanthropic, and corporate social responsibility (CSR) priorities of the Foundation and Hitachi, Ltd. - improving the wellbeing of economically and socially isolated Americans.

www.hitachifoundatio

n.org/yoshiyama

Varies

Service Leadership

Award:

$2000 * The SIFE Service Leadership Award is presented on an annual basis. To qualify for this award, applicants must fulfill the following criteria during the academic year in which they are applying:

http://www.sife.org/un

ited_states/index.asp

?ID=US

Varies

Be an active member of a SIFE Team. Have registered as an official SIFE student participant at www.sifeusa.org. Completed 100 hours of service through participation in SIFE activities.