GRANTS FOR MINORITIES:

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NATIVE AMERICANS, AND OTHER ETHNIC GROUPS

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Web Sites

2006 Hispanic/Latino Scholarship Directory
http://www.house.gov/roybal-allard/2006_Scholarship_Directory.pdf
Compiled by the staff of U.S. Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard from California's 34th Congressional District.
(Last checked 11/02/06)

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.
(Last checked 11/02/06)

American Anthropological Association
Minority Dissertation Fellowship Program
http://www.aaanet.org/committees/minority/minordis.htm
The American Anthropological Association invites minority doctoral candidates in anthropology to apply for a full-year dissertation fellowship of $10,000. This program is designed to demonstrate the Association's support for promising minority graduate students in anthropology and to demonstrate its commitment to the long-range goal of increasing diversity in the discipline.
Also listed under Grants for Individuals--Anthropology.
(Last checked 11/02/06)

American Association of Advertising Agencies (AAAA)
Multicultural Advertising Intern Program (MAIP)
http://www.aaaa.org/diversity/
This award is designed to support African-American, Asian-American, Hispanic-American, and Native-American college students majoring in advertising, marketing, communication, liberal arts, English, or who are able to demonstrate a strong desire to pursue career in advertising. Applicants must be citizen or U.S. permanent resident currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate program. Visit the web page for additional information on the Intership Program.
Also listed under Grants for Individuals - Minorities, Business, Internships.
(Last checked 11/02/06)

American Association of Law Libraries
George A. Strait Minority Scholarship
http://www.aallnet.org/services/sch_strait.asp
The $3500 George A. Strait Minority Scholarship is awarded annually to college graduates with meaningful law library experience who are members of a minority group as defined by current U.S. government guidelines, are degree candidates in an accredited library or law school, and who intend to have a career in law librarianship. Applicants must show evidence of financial need. Web page includes application form.
Also listed under Grants for Indviduals - Minorities, Law, Libraries
(Last checked 11/02/06)

American Bar Association (ABA)
Legal Opportunity Scholarship Program
http://www.abanet.org/fje/losfpage.html
The ABA Legal Opportunity Scholarship Program was established to improve diversity in the legal profession by encouraging and supporting racial and ethnic minority law students. The scholarship provides $5,000 of financial assistance annually to each scholarship recipient attending an ABA-accredited law school. Assuming the recipient achieves satisfactory performance in law school, an award made to an entering freshman may be renewed for two additional years, resulting in financial assistance totaling $15,000 during his or her time in law school.
Also listed under Grants for Individuals - Law
(Last checked 11/02/06)

American Geological Institute (AGI)
AGI Minority Participation Program
http://www.agiweb.org/mpp/
Supports U.S. undergraduates who are currently enrolled in an accredited institution as an undergraduate student majoring in geoscience, including the geoscience subdisciplines of geology, geophysics, geochemistry, hydrology, meteorology, physical oceanography, planetary geology, or earth-science education. This program does not support students in other natural sciences, mathematics, or engineering. Candidates must have a verifiable ethnic-minority status as Black, Hispanic, or Native American (American Indian, Eskimo, Hawaiian, or Samoan). The award provides support is for full-time students only, with demonstrable financial need.
The award is available only to students currently enrolled in college geoscience programs. Application requires a personal statement, transcripts, test scores, 3 recommendations. Awards range from $500-$3,000. Web site contains application form.
Also listed under Grants for Individuals -- Minorities, Sciences
(Last checked 11/02/06)

American Health and Beauty Aids Institute Scholarship
http://www.ahbai.org/scholar/
AHBAI is an internationally reknowned trade association representing the world's leading Black-owned companies that manufacture ethnic hair care and beauty related products featuring the Proud Lady Symbol.
(Last checked 11/02/06)

American Hellenic Educational Professional Association (AHEPA)
Educational Foundation Scholarships
http://www.ahepa.org/ahepa/Folder.aspx?d=1&rd;=19682599&f;=28&rf;=-1581673972&m;=-1&rm;=0&l;=1
In order to apply and be eligible for the scholarships, the applicant must satisfy one of the following:

  • The applicant is a member, in good standing, of either AHEPA, Daughters of Penelope, Sons of Pericles or Maids of Athena.
  • The applicant is the son or daughter of a member of AHEPA or a member of Daughters of Penelope in good standing. Further, the applicant must belong to one of the following categories:
  • A student in the graduating class of his or her high school and planning to attend full time an accredited college or university during the current calendar year.
  • A high school graduate planning to attend full time an accredited college or university during the calendar year.
  • Attending an accredited college or university and will continue to attend full time during the calendar year.
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    American Indian College Fund
    http://www.collegefund.org/
    Building better lives. Revitalizing Indian communities. Replacing despair with hope. That, simply, is what the American Indian College Fund is all about. Through our scholarships for American Indian college students and our support of America's tribally controlled colleges and universities, we are giving hope to, and creating better lives for, generations of Native American students and their families and communities.
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    American Indian Graduate Center Fellowships
    http://www.aigc.com/other-funding-opportunities/fellowships.html
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    American Indian Graduate Center Internships
    http://www.aigc.com/other-funding-opportunities/internships.html
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    American Indian Graduate Center Scholarships
    http://www.aigc.com/other-funding-opportunities/scholarships.html
    Eligibility: Any Indian or Alaska Native that is a member of a federally recognized tribe and is attending full time at a nationally accredited graduate program in the United States. If the student is a descendent of a federally recognized tribe, he/she must have at least 1/4 blood quantum. The student must apply for financial aid through FAFSA. Awards are made on the first come basis. There is a one time processing fee of $15.00 that must be submitted with the application. Contact the American Indian Graduate Center, 4520 Montgomery Blvd., NE, Ste. 1-B, Albuquerque, NM 87109-1291. Tel. (505) 881-4584.
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    American Indian Science and Engineering Society
    Scholarship Programs
    http://www.aises.org/highered/scholarships/
    AISES scholarships are awarded to undergraduate and graduate students, who are members of AISES, for leadership and academic achievement. These monies are to assist talented students in meeting the financial demands of attending college. The awards are intended to augment unmet need, loans, and student employment.
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
    Scholarships for Minority Accounting Students
    http://www.aicpa.org/members/div/career/mini/smas.htm
    For the purpose of this program, the AICPA defines minority students as those of Black, Native American/Alaskan Native, or Pacific Island races, or of Hispanic ethnic origin. The scholarships are competitive, merit- and need-based awards of up to $5,000 for outstanding accounting students who, in the opinion of the Institute's Selection Committee, show significant potential to become certified public accountants. All applicants must be U.S. citizens.
    Also listed under Grants for Individuals -- minorities, business
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    American Philosophical Association
    John Hope Franklin Dissertation Fellowship
    http://www.amphilsoc.org/grants/
    Designed to support an African-American Ph.D. candidate in any field of knowledge. For more information contact Linda Musumeci; Phone: (215) 440-3429; E-mail: LMusumeci@amphilsoc.org
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    American Psychological Association
    Minority Fellowship Program
    http://www.apa.org/mfp/
    The MFP objective is to increase the number of ethnic minorities who complete doctoral degrees in psychology and to improve the quality of mental health treatment and research on issues of concern among ethnic minority populations.
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    American Society of Microbiology (ASM)
    Minority Fellowships
    http://www.asm.org/general.asp?bid=16715

  • Robert D. Watkins Graduate Research Fellowship : offers a two-year tenure for senior-level graduate students from an underrepresented minority group to conduct research in microbiology.
  • ASM's Minority Undergraduate Research Fellowships : offers an 10-week summer program for students from underrepresented minority groups to conduct microbiology-related research with an ASM member at a sponsoring institution. Community-based programs at Tufts University School of Medicine in MA or Albert Einstein College of Medicine in NY. Traditional program also available.
    Also listed under Grants for Individuals - medicine, minorities
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    American Speech Language Hearing Foundation
    http://www.asha.org/students/financial-aid
    Each year the American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation (ASHF) offers several scholarship and grant competitions to graduate students and new researchers in the field of communication sciences and disorders. Up to ten Graduate Student Scholarships are available annually for master's or doctoral level students studying audiology or speech language pathology. Of the ten scholarships, one gives priority to a student with a disability, one gives priority to an international student studying in the US, and one gives priority to a US citizen who is a member of an ethnic or racial minority group. The scholarships range between $2,000 and $4,000.
    Two $2,000 Student Research Grants are available annually to master's and doctoral students. One is for a one-year study in Early Childhood Language Development, and the other is for a one-year study in Clinical or Rehabilitative Audiology.
    Up to seven $5,000 New Investigator Research Grants are available each year to individuals who have received their latest degree (master's or doctoral level) in communication sciences and disorders within the last five years and are starting their research careers. The one-year proposal must be for research to be initiated.
    One $5,000 Speech Science Research Grant is available in alternate years to an individual who has completed a doctoral degree within the last five years and who proposes a one-year study in the area of speech science.
    From time-to-time, as funds allow, ASHF may offer other funding opportunities. Examples include $25,000-50,000 Treatment Outcomes Grants in 1996, 1997, and 1999; a $15,000 Clinical Research Grant in 1999; and a $55,000 Outcomes Grant in Audiology in 2001.
    For more information about funding opportunities, please visit the Foundation Web site at www.ASHFoundation.org, contact the Foundation office at 800-638-8255, ext. 4314, or write to ASHF, 10801 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852.
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    APS Scholarship for Minority Undergraduate Physics Majors
    http://www.aps.org/educ/com/scholars/index.cfm
    Each year, the APS Committee on Minorities in Physics (COM) acts as the selection committee for this scholarship which attracts many excellent applicants. The award consists of $2000 per year for new corporate scholars, and $3000 per year for renewal students to be used for tuition, room & board, educational materials. In addition, each physics department that hosts one or more APS minority undergraduate scholars and assigns a mentor for their student/s will receive a $500 award for programs to encourage minority students. The program is usually able to fund 20-25 new recipients each year.
    Also listed under Grants for Individuals - sciences, minorities.
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    Arab American Institute
    Scholarships for American Students of Arab Descent, Arab Students Studying in the United States, and Other Scholarships
    http://www.aaiusa.org/foundation/33/scholarships
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    Armenian General Benevolent Union
    Scholarships and Loans
    http://www.agbu.org/programs/projects.asp?program_id=4
    The AGBU offers interest-free loans to full-time graduate students of Armenian descent enrolled in most competitive colleges and universities in the United States. Students must start repayment of their loans one year after graduating or leaving school. Awards are in the range of $2,500-7,500. Deadline for returning a completed application is April 1.
    The AGBU offers financial assistance to full-time U.S. undergraduate students of Armenian descent enrolled in colleges and universities outside of the U.S. Some selected fields of graduate study will be considered.
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA)
    Internship Grant for Broadcast
    see http://www.lib.msu.edu/harris23/grants/3jrnlism.htm

    Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA)
    Internship Grant for Print and New Media
    see http://www.lib.msu.edu/harris23/grants/3jrnlism.htm

    Aspira Student Financial Aid Information
    http://www.aspira.org/Scholarships.htm
    The ASPIRA Association, Inc. is the only national nonprofit organization devoted solely to the education and leadership development of Puerto Rican and other Latino youth. ASPIRA takes its name from the Spanish verb aspirar, "aspire." The web page provides a list of financial aid resources specifically for Hispanic students pursuing postsecondary education or graduate studies.
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    Association on American Indian Affairs
    http://www.indian-affairs.org/
    Since 1922, the Association on American Indian Affairs has been dedicated to helping Native people and their communities in meeting the challenges they face. One of these challenges is that of paying for a higher education. AAIA assists college students in meeting this challenge through our eight scholarship programs. AAIA offers two graduate fellowships, one scholarship which is open to graduate and undergraduates and five undergraduate scholarships, one of which is available to students from tribes that are state recognized but not federally recognized. AAIA depends on the generosity of our donors to fund our scholarship programs, therefore, availability may change from year to year.
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting
    formerly called the American Association of Hispanic Certified Public Accountants
    Student Scholarships
    http://www.alpfa.org/
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    AT&T; Special Programs and Fellowships
    http://www.research.att.com/academic/
    Have you always wanted to know what it's like to be part of a scientific team in a leading industrial laboratory? If you're a woman or minority student in your third year of college, this could be your opportunity. Apply for summer employment. If accepted, you'll work with experience research scientists and engineers on projects designed to advance the state of the art in the technology that interests you.
    Web site describes the undergraduate research program and the labs fellowship program.
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    Black Excel's 100 Minority Scholarship Gateway List
    http://www.blackexcel.org/100minority.htm
    Black Excel has presented gateways to well over 1000 Scholarships for students nationwide. In the Black Excel African American Student's College Guide (available at major bookstores and at Amazon.com), we list hundreds of scholarships and provide a step-by-step tutorial as to what to do after you get a gigantic list like the one below. Knowing the "rules of play" gives you a tremendous advantage in regard to the A, B, C's of winning scholarships. Note that Black Excel is linked to over 900 websites, and that many colleges are directing their students to our resources and info. -- Isaac Black, Black Excel Founder and Author
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    Black Excel's 200 Free Scholarships for Minorities
    http://www.blackexcel.org/200-Scholarships.html
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    Black Greek Scholarships for Books and Supplies
    http://www.collegegreekbooks.com/cashaward.html
    All students with a minimum 2.0 GPA or C Average in any accredited college or university that has a Greek Social setting may apply. Each Applicant will be asked to fill out a one-page application, provide a copy of their current school registration and transcript, and write or photocopy their school’s “hazing policy”.
    Also listed under Grants for Individuals - Undergraduates.
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    Chippewa County Community Foundation
    Paul and Emily Shagen Scholarship
    Reserved for enrolled members of the Sault Ste Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians to attend college or vocational schools. Contact the foundation via letter at P.O. Box 1979, 138 Ridge St., Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783-7979; by telephone at (906) 635-1046; by fax at (906) 635-7368 for more information.
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    CINTAS Foundation Fellowships.
    http://www.cintasfoundation.org/
    Cintas Fellowships acknowledge creative accomplishments and encourage excellence in architecture, literature, music composition and the visual arts. Eligibility is limited to artists of Cuban citizenship or direct descent (having a Cuban parent or grandparent). Artists are recommended for fellowships by panels of qualified members from each artistic discipline. The Board of the Cintas Foundation, Inc., awards fellowhips based on the recommendations of the panels. Cintas Fellows are free to pursue their artistic activities as they wish. The fellowships are not awarded for academic study or research, or to performing artists. Fellowships are not awarded more than twice to the same person. Second awards are granted only to candidates demonstrating outstanding artistic development. Fellowships are awarded annually in the amount of $15,000 each and are paid in quarterly stipends, beginning in September, for twelve consecutive months. The award is currently considered taxable income.
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    The CIRI Foundation (TCF)
    http://www.thecirifoundation.org
    “A 501(c)(3) private foundation, the CIRI Foundation awards scholarships to Alaska Natives who are original enrollees of CIRI and their direct lineal descendants as defined by the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act of 1971 (ANCSA).”
    Our (TCF) mission is to promote individual self-development and economic self-sufficiency through education and to maintain pride in culture and heritage among Alaska Natives who are original enrollees of Cook Inlet Region and their descendants. The major goal of The CIRI Foundation (TCF) is to encourage the education and career development of the Foundation’s Alaska Native beneficiaries through post secondary scholarships and grants, research and other education projects. A second goal is to perpetuate and enhance the heritage of Cook Inlet Region’s Alaska Native people through programs that foster appreciation and understanding by the general public.
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation Scholarships
    https://www.coca-colascholars.org/cokeWeb/jsp/scholars/Index.jsp
    The program is open to all high school seniors in the United States from 26,000 high schools. Coca-Cola Scholars come from all 50 states and more than one-third are minorities. The Scholars represent a cross-section of outstanding young people, characterized by their educational excellence, leadership in their schools and commitment to their communities. web site provides application form.
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    College Scholarships, Graduate Fellowships, and Postdoctoral Awards : African Americans / Blacks
    http://scholarships.fatomei.com/african.html
    A compilation of resources by Francisco Alberto Tomei Torres, Ph.D.
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC)
    Summer Research Opportunities Program (SROP)
    http://www.cic.uiuc.edu/programs/SROP/
    Minority undergraduates are invited to apply for a summer program designed to prepare them for graduate study and faculty careers. Eligible applicants are African Americans, Native Americans, Mexican Americans and Puerto Ricans who are sophomores or juniors majoring in any field. During the eight-to-ten week summer session, students work on a research project guided by a faculty mentor and are able to explore a topic of interest at one of 15 host CIC universities (University of Chicago, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, University of Illinois at Chicago, Indiana University, Indiana University/Puurdue University at Indianapolis, University of Iowa, University of Michigan, Michigan State University, University of Minnesota, Northwestern University, Ohio State University, Pennsylvania State University, Purdue University, University of Wisconsin-Madison and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee). Each student receives a stipend of at least $2,500 for the summer, plus up to $1,100 toward board and travel to and from the host institution. The faculty mentor may receive $500 toward the cost of the student's research project.
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    Coleman A. Young Foundation
    http://www.cayf.org/
    Coleman A. Young Scholars Program sponsors 4 year, renewable scholarships with a total value of $16,000, payable in annual $4,000 increments. Program focuses on assisting Detroit minority youth.
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    College Scholarships for Native American Students
    http://www.abetterchance.org/ReferralOrgs&Resources;/res-coll_native_schol1.htm
    Courtesy of a Better Chance.
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    College Scholarships, Graduate Fellowships and Postdoctoral Awards for Minorities
    http://scholarships.fatomei.com/minorities.html
    Covers African Americans, Hispanics, Latinos (Mexican Americans, Chicanos, Puerto Ricans, Cubans, Dominicans, South and Central Americans), Native Alaskans (Aleuts, Inuit, Eskimos), Native Americans, Native Pacific Islanders (Hawaiians, Polynesians or Micronesians). A compilation of resources by Francisco Alberto Tomei Torres, Ph.D.
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    College Scholarships, Graduate Fellowships, and Postdoctoral Awards for Native Americans
    http://scholarships.fatomei.com/native.html
    Covers Aboriginal Canadians, Native Alaskans (Aleuts, Inuit, Eskimos), Native Americans, Native Pacific Islanders (Hawaiians, Polynesians or Micronesians). A compilation of resources by Francisco Alberto Tomei Torres, Ph.D.
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC)
    Minority Graduate Application Fee Waiver
    http://www.cic.uiuc.edu/programs/FreeApp/
    The CIC FreeApp program is designed to expand participation of underrepresented students in graduate education. Through this program, prospective students can apply for a graduate application fee waiver or request graduate information for Ph.D. or Master of Fine Arts programs at CIC institutions, which includes all Big Ten schools plus the University of Chicago.
    Also listed under Grants for Individuals -- Graduate
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    Community Development Work Study Program (CDWS)
    http://www.oup.org/programs/aboutCDWSP.asp
    To attract more minority and disadvantaged students to academic programs in community planning and development, HUD's Office of University Partnerships has created the Community Development Work Study Program (CDWSP). Colleges and universities throughout the United States use this program to offer financial aid and work experience to students enrolled in a full-time graduate program in community development or a closely related field such as urban planning, public policy, or public administration.
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    Conference on Asian Pacific American Leadership (CAPAL)
    http://www.capal.org
    The Conference on Asian Pacific American Leadership (CAPAL) is awarding $2,000 scholarships to three outstanding Asian Pacific American (APA) college students interning in the Washington, D.C., area during the summer of 2005. Eligibility is open to both undergraduate and graduate students. Awarded annually since 1992, CAPAL scholarships are intended to enable outstanding APA students to work full-time and learn about ways to affect public policy that benefit their communities. With these scholarships, CAPAL hopes to provide APA students with the financial means to successfully complete their summer internships. Applications can be downloaded from the CAPAL website. For more information, call (202) 270-6897 or e-mail capalscholar@gmail.com.
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    Congressional Black Caucus
    Spouses Scholarships
    http://cbcfinc.org/CBC%20Spouses/index.html
    Consistent with its mission to provide educational opportunities to a new generation of leaders, the CBC Foundation demonstrates its commitment by sponsoring a number of educational programs. These programs include the CBC Spouses Education Scholarship Fund, the CBC Spouses Cheerios Brand Health Initiative Scholarship, the CBCF Fellows Program and the CBCF Internship Program. The CBC Spouses have also entered a partnership with Heineken USA to launch the CBC Spouses Performing Arts Scholarship. This scholarship is available to students who are pursuing a career in the performing arts, music and/or some related field.
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    Congressional Black Caucus
    Vivien Thomas Scholarship for Medical Science and Research
    http://cbcfinc.org/Leadership%20Education/Scholarships/index.html
    The CBCF Vivien Thomas Scholarship for Medical Science and Research sponsored by GlaxoSmithKline awards scholarships to deserving college-bound high school seniors and college undergraduates. GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has joined the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. to honor the life and legacy of Vivien Thomas, an African American who overcame the obstacles of racism and prejudice to take his place as a pioneer of life-saving surgeries.
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute
    http://www.ma.iup.edu/Pueblo/financial_forum/chci.html
    http://www.chci.org/chciyouth/scholarship/scholarship.htm
    The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute has developed one of the most complete and concise collections of Hispanic-specific financial aid information currently available. By calling toll free, 1-800-EXCEL DC, students have access to more than 200,000 resources. CHCI assembles a comprehensive college financial aid strategy, based on the student's particular field of interest. There is no charge for this service and bilingual assistance is available. CHCI's Clearinghouse Coordinator provides individual counseling and assistance to all CHCI summer interns and fellows.
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute
    Public Policy Fellowship
    http://www.chci.org/chciyouth/fellowship/fellowshipprogram.htm
    Every year, the nine-month Fellowship Program (late August to late May) offers up to 20 talented Latinos from across the country the opportunity to gain hands-on experience at the national level in the public policy area of their choice (General Public Policy Fellowship). Fellows have the opportunity to work in such areas as international affairs, economic development, education policy, housing, or local government. CHCI also aims to develop leaders in areas of public health administration (Edward Roybal Public Health Fellowship), telecommunications (Telecommunications Fellowship), corporate-public interest (Corporate Fellow), and financial services (Financial Services Fellowship). These specialized fellowships are open only to individuals with a graduate degree.
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute
    Regional Scholarships
    http://www.chci.org/chciyouth/scholarship/scholarships_regional.htm
    Current listings include:

  • 100 Hispanic Women-Young Latinas Leadership Institute
  • Amigos Scholarship Foundation, Inc.
  • Bar Association of San Francisco-Bay Area Minority Law Scholarship
  • BECA Foundation-Alice Newell Joslyn Medical Fund
  • BECA Foundation-Daniel Gutierrez Memorial General Scholarship Fund
  • BECA Foundation-General Scholarship Fund
  • BECA Foundation-Pepperdine University Scholarships
  • California Chicano News Media Association (CCNMA)-Joel Garcia Memorial Scholarship
  • Chicana/Latina Foundation Scholarship Fund
  • Coalition for Nursing Careers in California
  • Cuban American Scholarship Fund
  • Golden State Minority Foundation
  • Hispanic Education Foundation, Inc.
  • Hispanic Public Relations Association (HPRA)-Scholarship Program
  • Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF)/California State University, Bakersfield (CSUB)-Hispanic Excellence Scholarship Fund Program
  • Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF)/Little Village Chamber of Commerce (LVVC)-Ambassadors Scholarship Program
  • Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF)/National Hispanic Foundation for the Arts (NHFA)-Scholarship Program
  • Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF)/South Texas-Scholarship Program
  • Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF)/Toyota Foundation-Scholarship Program-Puerto Rico
  • Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF)/Toyota-Scholarship Program
  • Jose Marti Scholarship Challenge Grant Fund
  • La Raza Lawyers Scholarship Program
  • Latina Leadership Network (LLN)-Scholarship Program
  • Latin American Educational Foundation Scholarships
  • Latino College Expo, Inc.
  • Maxwell House Coffee-Minority Scholarship
  • Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF)-Ellen and Federico Jimenez Scholarship
  • National Aeronautics Space Administration (NASA)/Society of Mexican American Engineers and Scientists (MAES)-Undergraduate Scholars Program
  • New Jersey Mental Health Institute (NJMHI)-Hispanic Higher Education Scholarship Program
  • PacifiCare Foundation-Latino Health Scholars Program
  • Pacific Gas & Electric Company-Hispanic Employees Association Scholarship Fund
  • San Jose GI Forum Scholarship Foundation
  • Spanish Speaking Citizens Foundation-Aztec Scholarship
  • TELACU Education Foundation-Arts Award
  • TELACU Education Foundation-Cesar Chavez Memorial Leadership Award
  • TELACU Education Foundation-David C. Lizarraga Fellowships
  • TELACU Education Foundation-Edison International Scholarship
  • TELACU Education Foundation-Engineering Award
  • TELACU Education Foundation-General Scholarship Program
  • Texas Association of Chicanos in Higher Education (TACHE)-Graduate Fellowships
  • Youth Opportunities Foundation
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    Congresswoman Lucile Roybal-Allard (California)
    Online Scholarship, Internship, and Fellowship Directory
    http://www.house.gov/roybal-allard/hispanic_scholarships.htm
    Focuses on opportunities for Hispanic/Latino Students.
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    Cornell University
    Graduate School Fellowship Notebook
    Graduate Fellowships for Minorities
    http://cuinfo.cornell.edu/Student/GRFN/list.phtml?category=MINORITIES
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    Cuban American Scholarship Fund
    http://www.scholars.uci.edu/scholarshipinfo.asp?sid=52
    The Cuban American Scholarship Fund awards scholarships to high school seniors and undergraduate students of Cuban descent. Students must have a GPA of 3.0 or better and must attend a university in California on a full-time basis. Awards range from $500 to $2,000. For more information, contact: Mr. Victor Cueto, Cuban American Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 6422, Santa Ana, CA 92706; Tel: (714) 835-7676; Fax: (714) 835-7776; E-mail: lawvictorcueto@aol.com
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    Detroit Branch of the NAACP Scholarships
    http://www.detroitnaacp.org/education/naacpscholarships.asp
    Current offerings include:

  • Earl G. Graves Scholarship
    Award Amount - $5,000 ($2,500/semester)
    For enrolled junior or seniors majoring in Business or a Graduate student enrolled to a Masters or Doctorial program within a Business School.
  • Agnes Jones Jackson Scholarship
    Undergraduate Award Amount - $1,500
    Graduate Award Amount - $2,500
    For Undergraduate and Graduate students under the age of twenty-five.
  • Louis Stokes Scholarship
    Award Amount - $2,000 ($1,000/semester)
    For incoming freshman majoring in Engineering, Science, Computer Science or Mathematical Sciences.
  • Lillian and Samuel Sutton Scholarship
    Undergraduate Award Amount - $1,000 ($500/semester)
    Graduate Award Amount - $2,000 ($1,000/semester)
    For Undergraduate and Graduate students majoring in Education.
  • Roy Wilkins Scholarship
    Award Amount - $1,000 ($500/semester)
    For entering freshman only.
  • Hubertus W. V. Willems Scholarship
    Undergraduate Award Amount - $2,000 ($1,000/semester)
    Graduate Award Amount - $3,000 ($1,500/semester)
    For Undergraduate and Graduate male students majoring in Engineering, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics.
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    Diversity Pipeline Alliance
    http://www.diversitypipeline.org/
    A comprehensive resource for African Americans, Hispanic Americans and Native Americans interested in pursuing business and management studies. You'll find information about MBA programs, financial aid, internships and business careers.
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    Financial Aid Directory for Students of Armenian Descent
    http://www.aaainc.org/PDF/internship/Finaid2003.pdf
    Armenian Assembly of America, 5th edition, October 2001.
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    Financial Aid, College Scholarships, Graduate Fellowships and Postdoctoral Awards for Hispanic Americans
    http://scholarships.fatomei.com/hispanics.html
    Covers Puerto Ricans, Jíbaros, Boricuas, Cubanos, Guajiros, Dominicanos, Quisqueyanos, South and Central Americans, Mexican Americans, Chicanos, Latinos. A compilation of resources by Francisco Alberto Tomei Torres, Ph.D. Focuses on Latinos, Hispanics, Chicanos, Mexicans, Puerto Ricans, Cubans, Dominicans, South and Central Americans.
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    Financial Aid for Native American Students
    http://www.finaid.org/otheraid/natamind.phtml
    This page provides information about financial aid for Native American students, compiled with the assistance of Donovan Gomez, Executive Director of the San Juan Pueblo Department of Education. In addition to spelling out requirements for Native American status, the FastWEB scholarship search lists 70 active award sources for Native American students only, 11 award sources for Native American or Native Alaskan students, and hundreds of awards for minority students.
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    Financial Aid, Scholarships, Fellowships, and Postdoctoral Awards : Ethnic Groups and Studies
    http://scholarships.fatomei.com/ethnic.html
    A compilation of resources by Francisco Alberto Tomei Torres, Ph.D.
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    Ford Foundation Dissertation Diversity Fellowships
    http://www7.nationalacademies.org/fordfellowships/forddiss.html
    Through its program of Diversity Fellowships, the Ford Foundation seeks to increase the diversity of the nation’s college and university faculties by increasing their ethnic and racial diversity, to maximize the educational benefits of diversity, and to increase the number of professors who can and will use diversity as a resource for enriching the education of all students. This year the program will award approximately 35 dissertation fellowships.
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    Ford Foundation Postdoctoral Diversity Fellowships
    http://www7.nationalacademies.org/fordfellowships/fordpost.html
    Through its program of Diversity Fellowships, the Ford Foundation seeks to increase the diversity of the nation’s college and university faculties by increasing their ethnic and racial diversity, to maximize the educational benefits of diversity, and to increase the number of professors who can and will use diversity as a resource for enriching the education of all students. This year the program will award approximately 20 postdoctoral fellowships. The postdoctoral fellowships provide one year of support for individuals engaged in postdoctoral study after the attainment of the Ph.D. or Sc.D. degree.
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    Ford Foundation Predoctoral Diversity Fellowships
    http://www7.nationalacademies.org/fordfellowships/fordpredoc.html
    Through its program of Diversity Fellowships, the Ford Foundation seeks to increase the diversity of the nation’s college and university faculties by increasing their ethnic and racial diversity, to maximize the educational benefits of diversity, and to increase the number of professors who can and will use diversity as a resource for enriching the education of all students. This year the program will award approximately 60 predoctoral fellowships. The predoctoral fellowships provide three years of support for individuals engaged in graduate study leading to a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) or Doctor of Science (Sc.D.) degree.
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    Foundation Center
    Reference Guide for Minorities and Special Populations
    http://fdncenter.org/getstarted/guides/minorities.html
    If you are an individual from a minority or special population group, and are looking for information on grant opportunities, this user aid will help you in your search. We have selected a few of the most important print and electronic resources for you to begin your search.
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    Gates Millenium Scholars Program
    http://www.gmsp.org/
    The scholarships pay the difference between any financial aid the recipient may get from their college or university, and the total for their tuition, books and housing. The scholarships will be renewed yearly if recipients maintain a 3.0 grade average. Principals, teachers, guidance counselors, and other professional educators are invited to nominate students for the award. Nomination information and materials are available at the program's Web site and may be submitted online or via regular mail. For more information, contact: The Gates Millennium Scholars; Tel: (877) 690-GMSP (4677); E-mail: info@gmsp.org.
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    GEM, see National Consortium for Graduate Degrees for Minorities in Engineering and Science

    Hispanic College Fund, Inc., Scholarships
    http://hispanicfund.org/
    The mission of the Hispanic College Fund is to develop the next generation of Hispanic business leaders in America by awarding scholarships to deserving Hispanic students. HCF accomplishes this mission by securing the funds necessary to award f inancial assistance to deserving Hispanic students seeking an undergraduate degree in academic disciplines leading to careers in business. This enables them to meet the career demands of today's job market and entrepreneurial arena. Current scholarship offerings include:

  • NASA Hispanic Explorers Scholarship Program
  • M&T; Bank Scholarship Program
  • First in My Family Scholarship Program
  • Hispanic College Fund Scholarship Program
  • H.I.S. Program
  • 7-Eleven Scholarship Program
  • BNSF Scholarship Program
  • Ernst & Young Scholarship Program
  • ICI Educational Foundation Scholarship Program
  • Lockheed Martin Scholarship Program
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    Hispanic Online.Com Scholarships Page
    http://web.archive.org/web/20041119084029/http://www.hispaniconline.com/edu&/ss_ix.html
    Entries currently include: Amoco Foundation, AT&T; Hispanic Division, American G. I. Forum of the U. S. Scholarship Fund, American Association of Hispanic Certified Public Accountants (AAHCPA) Scholarship Program, Dr. Juan Andrade Scholarship for Young Hispanic Leaders, Arizona State University Hispanic Alumni Association Los Diablos Scholarship, Beca Foundation, California Chicano News Media Association School of Journalism, Vikki Carr Scholarship Foundation, College Board/National Hispanic Scholar Recognition Program, Cuban-American Scholarship Fund, Cuban American Teachers’ Association Scholarship, The East Los Angeles Community Union (TELACU) Scholarship Program, Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU), Hispanic Designers Inc. Scholarship, Hispanic Office of Planning and Evaluation (HOPE), Hispanic Scholarship Fund, Hispanic Women’s Council, Horizons Scholarship, Latin Business Foundation, Latin American Educational Foundation (LAEF), Latin American Professional Women’s Association, League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), National Educational Service Centers Inc. (LNESC), Lowrider Magazine Scholarship Fund, MALDEF Communications Scholarship Program, McDonald’s Hispanic American Commitment to Education Resources (HACER), José Martí Scholarship Challenge Grant Fund, Medical Library Association Scholarship Committee, Mexican American Grocers Association, Mexican-American Women’s National Association (MANA) Raquel Marquez Frankel Scholarship, Michigan Educational Opportunity Fund, National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering (NACME), National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ), National Association of Hispanic Nurses Ildaura Murillo-Rohde Scholarship Award, National Hispanic Coalition of Federal Aviation Employees Scholarship Program, National Image Inc. Project Cambio Scholarships, Nevada Hispanic Services Scholarship Fund, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers Foundation, Texas Minority Leaders in Education Scholarship Program, U. S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Scholarship, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U. S. of Mexican Ancestry Scholarships, Youth Opportunities Foundation Scholarships. Dated 2004. Still available thanks to the Internet Archive.
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    Hispanic Scholarship Fund Online
    http://www.hsf.net
    The Education Gateway for U.S. Hispanics. Brought to you by AT&T.; HSF scholarships ranging from $500 to $2,500 are available to undergraduate and graduate students of Hispanic parentage who have completed at least fifteen units/credits of undergraduate college work with a minimum GPA of 2.5. Applicants must be enrolled for the fall and spring semester of each year as full-time students, carrying at least six units if they are graduate students or twelve units if they are undergraduates. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and at least half Hispanic background. Send a self-addressed, stamped, business-size (9" x 14") envelope to the Fund's office between August 3 and October 9 to receive an application form or download the application from the Fund's website. For more information, contact: Hispanic Scholarship Fund, One Sansome Street, Suite 1000, San Francisco, CA 94104; telephone: (415) 445-9930; e-mail: info@hsf.net.
    Currently offers listings in the following categories:

  • Scholarships for High School Seniors
  • Scholarships for Undergraduates
  • Scholarships for Community College Transfer Students
  • Gates Millennium Scholars
  • Scholarships for Graduate Students
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    How Do I Trace Indian Ancestry
    http://www.doi.gov/ancestry.html
    To determine if you are eligible for tribal membership, contact your ancestral tribe. Individual tribes determine tribal membership. Additional resources links to trace Indian ancestry are also provided. Many scholarships reserved for Native Americans may require proof of status.
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    IBM Research Internship for Black, Hispanic, and Native American Students
    http://www.almaden.ibm.com/almaden/diversity/
    IBM sponsors a research internship program for under-represented minorities. The goal is to encourage under-represented sophomore and junior minority students to pursue graduate studies in science and engineering. The internships are salaried positions typically 10 weeks long at one of three IBM research locations (San Jose, CA, Austin, TX, or Yorktown Heights, NY), and include in addition a $2,500 grant, plus the opportunity to work with an IBM mentor. The Watson lab has a full range of research, as does the Almaden lab, and the Austin lab focuses on software and systems. Research areas of the internship are individually chosen so as to optimize the match between the skills and interests of the student, and the ongoing research programs of the laboratory.
    Also listed under Grants for Individuals : Internships
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    Idaho State University
    Minority Student Scholarships
    http://www.isu.edu/departments/scholar/
    A compilation of scholarship sources broken out into the following categories: African American, Asian, Hispanic, and Native American.
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    IMDiversity.com
    Guide to Graduate and Professional School Scholarships
    http://www.imdiversity.com/Villages/Channels/grad_school/gs_fellowcontents.asp
    Courtesy of By IMDiversity.com, with The BLACK COLLEGIAN Online and our diversity-committed Grad School Channel Members.
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    Inroads Minority Internship Program
    http://www.inroads.org/interns/internWhatItTakes.jsp
    The mission of INROADS is to develop and place talented minority youth in business and industry and prepare them for corporate and community leadership. INROADS seeks high performing African American, Hispanic, and Native American Indian students for internship opportunities with some of the nation's largest companies. Our rigorous career development training process will challenge you to commit to excellence and raise the bar on your personal expectations.
    Also listed under Grants for Individuals - Business, Internships, Minorities.
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan
    Michigan Indian Tuition Waiver
    http://www.itcmi.org/ituition.html
    In 1976, the Michigan Legislature enacted Public Act 174, "An act to provide free tuition for North American Indians" in public colleges and universities in the State. This legislation is most commonly known as the "Comstock Agreement". In 1934, former governor, William A. Comstock, petitioned the U.S. Government to establish state responsibility for Indian education in trade for the Mt. Pleasant Indian School, which was to be utilized as a training facility for the developmentally disabled. In 1976, Public Act 174, was passed by the Michigan House to enact 390.1251 Waiver of Tuition.
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarships for Minority Youth
    http://www.jackierobinson.org/
    JRF awards four-year scholarships of up to $6,000 per year to attend so students may attend the four year, accredited college or university of their choice.
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    Japanese American Citizens League Scholarships
    http://www.jacl.org/
    The JACL began its National Scholarship and Awards Programin 1946. The JACL recognizes education as a key to greater opportunities for its members and therefore offers over 30 awards, with an annual total of over $60,000 in scholarships to qualified students nationwide. The National Scholarship and Awards Program offers scholarships to entering freshman, undergraduate, graduate, law, and creative & performing arts students. The National Scholarship and Awards Program also offers a student aid award. All scholarships are one-time awards.
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    Julian Samora Endowment Scholarships 2000-2001
    http://www.jsri.msu.edu/commconn/scholarships/images/Scholarship.pdf
    Reserved for full-time Chicano/Latino Michigan State University students. For more information, call (517) 432-1317.
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    Korean American Scholarship Foundation
    http://www.kasf.org/
    The Korean American Scholarship Foundation (KASF) is a non-profit, volunteer-managed organization established to help meet the financial needs of Korean-American students seeking higher education. Founded in 1969 by a small group of concerned individuals in Washington, D.C., the KASF began as a local organization with limited focus and funding resources. However, with the dramatic growth of Korean immigrant communities in the U.S., the KASF has expanded to include other regions and to broaden its funding base. The KASF seeks 1) to assist Korean American students in pursuit of academic and personal achivement, 2) to encourage community and civic service as an integral part of leadership development, and 3) to nurture the sense of pride and confidence in Korean cultural heritage and tradition.
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    KPMG Foundation PhD Project
    http://www.phdproject.com/index.html
    "Welcome to The PhD Project on the Web. We're actively recruiting African-American, Hispanic-American, and Native American professionals who have an interest in pursuing a business doctorate. In support of its continuing effort to diversify the ranks of our nation's business schools and eventually the business community, the KPMG Foundation has, to date, earmarked nearly $4 million in scholarships to minority American accounting and information systems doctoral candidates." Michigan State University is a participating member.
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    LaGrant Foundation
    http://www.lagrantfoundation.org/
    Applicant must be a U.S. citizen and a member of one of the following ethnic groups: African American, Asian Pacific American, Hispanic or Native American. Applicant must also be a full-time student at a four-year, accredited institution, carrying a total of 12 units or more per semester/quarter. Applicant must have a minimum of 2.75 GPA* and MUST major in a field of study that has an emphasis on public relations, marketing or advertising or must minor in communications with desire to pursue a career in public relations, marketing or advertising.
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    Latin American Educational Foundation
    http://www.laef.org/scholarships.html
    Since 1949, LAEF has been helping students overcome the financial hardships of attending college. Make use of the informative sections below. Please contact LAEF's office for specific questions on LAEF's scholarship application.
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC)
    Scholarship Programs
    http://www.chci.org/chciyouth/scholarship/listofscholarships.htm
    Latinos are far more likely to be enrolled in two-year colleges than any other group and are more likely to be part-time students. This is partly due to the financial hardships many students face in paying for college. The scholarships listed via this web site will undoubtedly help many high school students afford a college education, while assisting current college students finish their degree. By putting together these lists of scholarships, we want to assure you that there is financial assistance available to you to pursue a higher education. Apart from CHCI’s Scholarship Awards Program, there are hundreds of national scholarships available to all students attending, or planning to attend, any school in the United States. The regional scholarships lare for students attending certain colleges or who live in certain localities. For students who are not U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents, please visit the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund’s web site at http://www.maldef.org for a listing of several scholarships just for you.
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    Lebanese American Heritage Club
    Arab American Scholarship
    http://www.lahc.org
    The application for the $1000 scholarship is usually available in February, with a deadline in April. For more information contact the Lebanese American Heritage Club; The Arab American Scholarship Foundation; 13530 Michigan Ave., Suite 227, Dearborn, MI 48126, (313) 846-8480, fax (313) 846-2710.
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    Magic Johnson Foundation
    Taylor Michaels Scholarship Program
    http://www.magicjohnson.org/tm_index.php
    The Taylor Michaels Scholarship Program is designed to provide support for deserving minority high school students who exemplify a strong potential for academic achievement but face social-economic conditions that hinder them from reaching their full potential. Since its inception in 1998, over 200 students have received financial assistance to attend the college/university of their choice. We have scholarship recipients attending Cornell, MIT, UC Berkeley, Morehouse, Azusa Pacific University, Clark-Atlanta University. Unlike most scholarship programs, the Magic Johnson Foundation/Taylor Michaels Scholarship Fund has made a commitment to assist the recipients through their entire undergraduate experience through several unique components including a mentoring program, internship program, and Life and Practical Skills classes.
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    Marathon Oil Corporation/UNCF Corporate Scholars Program
    http://www.uncf.org/scholarships/scholardetail.asp?Sch_ID=20726
    Deadline: January 13, 2006
    The Program provides educational opportunities for African Americans, American Indians/Alaskan Natives, Asian Pacific Islander Americans, Hispanic Americans through scholarships of up to $10,000 and 8- to 10-week summer internships at Marathon operations in various U.S. locations. Marathon Oil Corporation shall provide $2,500 for those interns who do not live near internship sites. Marathon is seeking sophomore applicants majoring in petroleum engineering, chemical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, geology or geophysics and seniors or graduate student candidates with plans to earn a Masters in geology, geophysics, mathematics or physics. Applicants must complete an online application, have a faculty member complete a letter of recommendation and submit a current transcript and resume.
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    Media Action Network for Asian Americans (MANAA)
    Media Scholarship
    http://www.manaa.org/
    Deadline: June 1
    The scholarship is dedicated to balanced and positive images of Asian Americans in the media. $1,000 scholarship available. Selections will be made the basis of academic and personal merit, desire to uplift the image of Asian Pacific Americans in film and television, as well as an essay, work sample, and financial need.
    Also listed under Grants for Individuals -- Communications.
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    Michigan Minority Business Development Council
    http://www.mmbdc.com/html/home.htm
    Deadline: May 27
    The MMBDC is a privately funded, minority business development organization, whose primary goal and responsibility is to facilitate successful business relationships between minority business enterprises and Corporations that lead to increased procurement for mbes. The program awards scholarships of $2000 each, to ten students annually, and will provide each with an internship opportunity.
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    Michigan State University
    Julian Samora Research Institute
    Scholarship Opportunities
    http://www.jsri.msu.edu/commconn/scholarships/index.html
    A list of opportunities sent to the Julian Samora Research Institute.
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    Michigan State University
    College of Agriculture and Natural Resources
    Native American Institute
    Financial Aid Reference Publications, Scholarships, Grants, and Loans On the Web
    http://www.msu.edu/unit/nai/finaid.htm
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    Michigan State University
    College of Agriculture and Natural Resources
    Native American Institute
    Grants
    http://www.msu.edu/unit/nai/grants.htm
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    Michigan State University
    Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Endowed Scholarship
    http://www.diversity.msu.edu/mlk/scholarship.html
    The purpose of the Endowed Scholarship is to recognize individual students who can demonstrate their active involvement outside the classroom by continuing Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s fight against injustice by promoting equality for all on every possible level. Selection of scholarship recipients is based on full-time enrollment status, demonstrated leadership, community involvement and service. Scholarships are usually for $1000.
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    Michigan State University
    Office of the Graduate School
    King-Chavez-Parks Future Faculty Fellowship Program
    http://www.msu.edu/user/gradschl/funding.htm#kcp
    The KCP Future Faculty Fellowship Program is a State of Michigan supported program intended to increase the number of underrepresented ALANA students 1) pursuing academic careers in postsecondary education; 2) pursuing doctorate degrees; and 3) employed as faculty in postsecondary education. Awards will not exceed $35,000 over a four-year period, nine credits of tuition, and fees for Fall and Spring semesters (up to three credits of tuition and fees for Summer semester), and a health care allowance.
    Recipients must agree to obtain their doctorate degree within six years of receiving the fellowship, submit an annual progress report during the fellowship period, attend the Annual Joint Fellows Conference, and pursue a full-time faculty position and remain there for a period of 3 years. The award reverts to a loan and must be paid back if the recipient does not follow these qualifications.
    Applications are mailed to underrepresented ALANA students at MSU each spring or students may request application materials any time by contacting: The Graduate School, 116 Linton Hall, 517.353.3262
    Also listed under Grants for Individuals - Graduates
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    Minority Scholarships, Fellowships, and Postdoctoral Awards in Medicine, Public Health, and Related Fields
    http://scholarships.fatomei.com/health.html
    A compilation of resources by Francisco Alberto Tomei Torres, Ph.D. Focuses on African Americans, Alaska Natives (Aleuts, Eskimos, Inuit), Hispanics (Mexican Americans, Puerto Ricans, Cubans, Dominicans, South and Central Americans), Native Americans, Native Pacific Islanders (Native Hawaiians, Polynesians, Micronesians).
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    Minority University Space Interdisciplinary Network
    http://muspin.gsfc.nasa.gov/scholarships.html
    A collection of links to minority scholarships by the Goddard Space Flight Center.
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    Morris K. Udall Native American Congressional Internship Program
    http://www.udall.gov/udall.asp?link=300
    Deadline: January 15
    Native Americans and Alaska Natives . . . who intend to pursue careers in health care and tribal public policy are eligible to apply for the Morris K. Udall Native American Congressional Internship Program. Interns will be provided with airfare to and from Washington, DC; lodging at George Washington University; and, per diem to cover meals, transportation and incidentals. A $1,200 stipend at the conclusion of the internship is given. For more information contact: Susan Parrott, 520-670-5529, email: parrott@udall.gov. Source: Grants and Foundations Review, October 16, 2001.
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    National Association of Hispanic Publications
    College Funding Information
    http://12.47.197.196/nahp/
    Provides access to a scholarship search engine covering more than 8,000 funding sources including more than 600,000 individual awards. It provides each funding source's eligibility requirements, due dates, number of awards, award amounts, and contact information. Also provides information about government programs, loan programs, searching tips, a glossary of terms, and links to other helpful sites.
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    National Consortium for Graduate Degrees for Minorities in Engineering and Science, Inc. (GEM)
    http://www.gemfellowship.org/
    The GEM Fellowship programs are designed to offer opportunities for underrepresented minority students to obtain MS degrees in engineering and Ph.D. engineering and the natural and physical sciences through a program of paid summer internships and graduate financial assistance.
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    National Directory of Scholarships, Internships, and Fellowships for Latino Youth (2003-2004)
    http://www.chci.org/chciyouth/publications/publications_nd.htm
    The third edition (2003-2004), produced jointly by the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute and the U.S. Army, has greatly expanded the number of scholarships, internships, and fellowships found in the previous edition. In addition, the directory contains information about how how to identify the right college, how to navigate the scholarship application process, as well as information on how to get internships.
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    National Italian American Foundation Scholarships
    https://www.niaf.org/scholarships/index.asp
    http://www.niaf.org/grants/index.asp
    The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) has an education budget of $1,000,000. The NIAF will award scholarships and grants to outstanding students in the summer of 2002 for use during the following academic year. The awards will be made on the basis of academic merit and divided between two groups of students.

  • General Category I: Italian American students who demonstrate outstanding potential and high academic achievements. Area of study: open.
  • Those students from any ethnic background majoring or minoring in Italian language, Italian studies, Italian American studies or a related field, who demonstrate outstanding potential and high academic achievements.
    Scholarship awards range from $2,000-$5,000. Each scholarship award can only cover tuition and university-provided room and board. Scholarship recipients are eligible for one year of scholarship support. Scholarship monies not used during one academic year are not transferable to the following academic year. Scholarship applicants and winners can and are encouraged to reapply in subsequent years.
    Also listed under Grants for Individuals-Undergraduates
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    National Physical Science Consortium
    Graduate Fellowships for Minorities and Women (NPSC)
    http://www.npsc.org
    Application deadline: November 5
    Applicants should have research experience in one of the following fields: Astronomy, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geology, Materials Science, Mathematical Sciences, Physics, or in related engineering fields such as Chemical, Computer, Electrical, Environmental, Mechanical.
    NPSC welcomes applications from all qualified students, with continued emphasis on the recruiting of underrepresented minorities and women. Applicants must be graduating seniors with at least a 3.0/4.0 GPA, in their first year of a graduate program pursuing a Ph.D., be in a terminal master's program, or be returning from the workforce with no more than a master's degree. Persons who already possess a doctoral degree in any field are ineligible.
    The NPSC awards up to $16,000 stipends for students aspiring to earn a doctoral degree the physical sciences, biochemistry, computer science, and related fields of science and engineering. The initial phase of the Traditional Fellowship covers the first two or three years of graduate school, depending on the employer who sponsors the fellowship, with the possibility of continuation for several more years providing all the conditions of the fellowship continue to be met. The maximum total duration is six years.
    Also listed under Grants fro Individuals -- Graduate Students, Minorities, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Math, Sciences.
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    National Society : Daughters of the American Revolution
    American Indian Scholarships
    http://www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm#general

  • American Indian Scholarship: The American Indians Committee of the DAR awards this scholarship to Native Americans. This award is intended to help Native American students of any age, any tribe, in any state striving to get an education. All awards are judged based on financial need and academic achievement. Specify that you want information on the American Indian Scholarship when you send the stamped self addressed envelope for information. This scholarship is intended to help Native American college/university and technical school students of any age, any tribe, in any state at the undergraduate or graduate level. Graduate students are eligible; however, undergraduate students are given preference. Applicants must be Native Americans (proof of American Indian blood is required by letter or proof papers)in financial need and have a grade point average of 2.75 or higher. There will be no exceptions. This is a one time $500 award. Deadlines: For Fall term, April 1; For Spring term, October 1.
  • Frances Crawford Marvin American Indian Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded once a year to one student. A candidate for this scholarship must be enrolled full time at a 2 or 4 year college or university. Applicants must be Native Americans, and proof of American Indian blood is required by letter or proof papers. Students must demonstrate financial need, academic achievement, and have a 3.0 GPA or higher. A recipient may reapply for this scholarship and be considered along with other members of the applicant pool. The amount of scholarship is based on total return of the endowment, and may vary year to year. Deadline: February 1.
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBA)
    http://www.nshmba.org/scholarships.asp
    The NSHMBA and the Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) have partnered to provide financial resources to assist outstanding Latinos pursuing Master’s Degrees in management/business. The scholarships will be awarded on a competitive basis to full-time and part-time Master’s degree-seeking graduate students. Awards will range from $2,500 to $5,000 with one $10,000 scholarship.
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    Native American Scholarships
    http://www.phx.devry.edu/financial_info/native_american_scholarships.asp
    A compilation by DeVry University.
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    Pacificare Latino Health Scholars Program
    Deadline: May 29
    The Latino Health Scholars Program provides scholarships to bicultural and bilingual (Spanish-English) high school seniors entering health care careers. Health care related programs include, but are not limited to: Nursing (RN, LVN); Medical Interpretation; Health Claims Examiner; Health Information Technology Programs; Pharmacy Technician; Public Health; Psychology; bio-medical engineering; Pre-Med. In 2006, 75 (seventy-five) scholarships of $2,000 each were awarded. In addition, 2 (two) Freedom Award scholarships of $25,000 each for the two most qualified applicants were awarded.
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship For New Americans,
    see Soros Fellowships for New Americans

    Pirnie Scholarship Programs
    http://www.pirnie.com/index.php?option=com_content&task;=view&id;=76&Itemid;=339
    Faced with the dilemma of a shortage of trained minority engineers and environmental scientists, Malcolm Pirnie is taking action to improve the odds for tomorrow — by creating new opportunities for a greater number of minorities to become environmental professionals.
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    Public Policy & International Affairs Fellowship Program (PPIA)
    http://www.ppiaprogram.org
    Deadline: March 1st (annually)
    The PPIA Fellowship Program prepares students, primarily from underrepresented communities, for careers and influential roles that serve the public good. The Fellowship Program offers an intensive summer institute to train students in public policy work and then offers to pay for graduate school should a student be admitted.
    Scholarship Details: All expenses-paid summer institute (JSI) after junior year in college, internship opportunities and a minimum of $5,000 towards a masters degree in public policy, public administration or international affairs>
    Location: JSIs take place at UC Berkeley, University of Michigan, Carnegie Mellon University, Princeton University & University of Maryland, graduate schools - nationwide
    For more information, send an email to ppia@ppiaprogram.org or call202-496-0130 ext. 204
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    Ron Brown Scholar Program
    http://www.ronbrown.org/
    The Ron Brown Scholar Program awards scholarships to academically talented, highly motivated, African-American high school seniors who have demonstrated financial need, social commitment, and leadership potential. Very competitive.
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    Sallie Mae Fund
    Project Access
    http://www.thesalliemaefund.org/
    For the second straight year, The Sallie Mae Fund plans to award more than $2.5 million in scholarships to help enroll students in college through its community-based initiative, Project Access. Project Access targets under-served and ethnic minority populations to increase access to higher education by addressing three key barriers -- awareness of financial aid, academic performance and financial need. This scholarship campaign is part of the Project's three-year, $15 million initiative.

  • The Sallie Mae Fund First in My Family(R) Scholarship Program: The Sallie Mae Fund developed the First in My Family program in partnership with the Hispanic College Fund, to offer scholarships to Hispanic-American students who are first in their family to attend college. Selected students receive scholarships ranging from $500 to $5,000.
  • The Sallie Mae Fund Unmet Need Scholarship Program: The Unmet Need Scholarship Program is intended to help financial aid officers meet the needs of full-time undergraduate students whose financial aid packages fall short by $1,000 or more. Open to families with a combined income of less than $30,000, Unmet Need scholarships provide a "last dollar" resource when no other funds are available.
  • The Sallie Mae Fund American Dream Scholarship Program: Developed in partnership with the United Negro College Fund, the American Dream program offers scholarships ranging from $500 to $5,000 to African-American students with demonstrated financial need.
  • The Sallie Mae 911 Education Fund: Created in response to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, the 911 Education Fund provides scholarship dollars to children of those who were killed or permanently disabled in the attacks.
  • In addition, The Sallie Mae Fund awards one $1,000 scholarship to a future college student at each of its nationwide "Paying for College" workshops. This year, The Fund will bring this free, informational workshop series to an estimated 136 communities.
    To be eligible for The Sallie Mae Fund Scholarship Programs, students must be accepted and enrolled at a Title IV eligible, accredited postsecondary two-or four-year college or university, vocational, or technical school in the United States or Puerto Rico and meet program-specific eligibility requirements. For a complete listing of 2004 scholarship applications, criteria and deadlines, please visit their Web site.
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    Saludos.com - Scholarships
    http://www.saludos.com/educationpavilion/scholarships/index.html
    Categories include: Science, Health, and Agriculture; Business; Computer Science and Technology; Law, Education, Social Services; Teaching; and Science and Technology.
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians
    http://www.saulttribe.com/
    Identifies four scholarships available to members of the tribe:

  • Fred L. Hatch Memorial Teacher Education Scholarship
  • Pamela Cable Gershon Memorial Scholarship
  • Chairman Bernard Bouschor Scholarship Program
  • Joseph K. Lumsden Memorial Scholarship
  • George K. Nolan Tribal Judicial Scholarship
    For more information, contact Sault Tribe Higher Education Programs at 531 Ashmun Street, SSM, MI 49783 or e-mail: jlewton@saulttribe.net
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    Scholarship.com Minority/Ethnicity Scholarships
    http://www.scholarships.com/MinorityScholarships.asp
    Note: requires free registration to access.
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    Scholarships Based on Ethnicity
    http://www.college.ucla.edu/UP/SRC/ethnic.htm
    A compilation provided by UCLA.
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    Scholarships for Hispanics
    National Scholarship Directory
    http://www.scholarshipsforhispanics.org/default.asp?id=25
    A new website will make more than 1,000 sources of financial aid more easily accessible to Hispanic students around the country and world. The site includes application guidelines, an alumni section, and,a database of scholarships fully searchable by a variety of categories, including state, college, and field of interest. Jointly sponsored by the National Education Association and the Hispanic Press Foundation. Requires free registration for use.
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    Scholarships for Students of Ukrainian Ancestry or Citizenship
    http://www.brama.com/education/scholarship.html
    Also listed under Grants for Individuals-Undergraduates
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    Sons of Norway Foundation Grants and Awards
    http://www.sofn.com/foundation/showPage.jsp?document=index.html
    Also listed under Grants for Individuals - Undergraduates
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    Soros Fellowship For New Americans
    http://www.pdsoros.org/
    Deadline: November 1
    Provides support for new Americans - naturalized U.S. citizen, child of two parents who are both naturalized U.S. citizens, or a resident alien who holds a Green Card. Full support is given for two years of graduate study in the United States. Fellows receive a $20,000 maintenance grant and a tuition grant of one-half the tuition cost of graduate program.
    Also listed under Grants for Individuals - Graduate
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    Time Warner Cable Hispanic Heritage Scholarship
    http://www.scholarshipsforhispanics.org/
    Time Warner Cable has partnered with ScholarshipsforHispanics.org and bello Magazine to create the “Time Warner Cable Hispanic Heritage Scholarship”. This initiative focuses on students who want to achieve academic excellence at a higher learning institution. The “Time Warner Cable Hispanic Heritage Scholarship” provides financial support to these deserving individuals. Students currently enrolled in higher learning institutions such as colleges and universities, as well as vocational and trade schools can enter for a chance to win one of the scholarships. They range from $500 to $3,000 and can be applied towards educational expenses incurred through 2007. The winners can use the scholarships for expenses related to their education, such as tuition, room and board, transportation, books, study materials, and on-campus meal plans. Students can participate for a chance to win one of several scholarships by providing proof of higher education enrollment and writing a 500-word or less essay.
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    Udall Foundation
    http://www.udall.gov/
    The Morris K. Udall Foundation supports three programs of possible interest to MSU students:

  • Native American Congressional Internship
    To strengthen Native American communities and enhance tribal governance, the Udall Foundation offers a ten-week summer internship to provide 12 Native American or Alaska Native students with the opportunity to observe the federal legislative process and gain valuable experience in government decision-making. Interns are placed in a Congressional office or federal agency in Washington, DC. Special enrichment activities are a distinguishing feature; interns meet with elected officials, Cabinet-level executives, and Supreme Court justices.
  • Environmental Public Policy and Conflict Resolution Dissertation Fellowship
    The Foundation awards two fellowships each year to outstanding Ph.D. candidates who have demonstrated their potential to contribute to national environmental policy. Ph.D. candidates whose dissertation focuses on an aspect of U.S. environmental policy or conflict resolution may apply for a $24,000 fellowship to cover expenses during their final year of writing the dissertation.
  • Morris K. Udall Undergraduate Scholarship
    The Foundation awards eighty $5,000 scholarships annually to undergraduates who will pursue careers relating to the environment, and to Native American or Alaska Natives interested in tribal public policy and Native American health care. Through these scholarships, the Foundation hopes to encourage future leaders across a wide spectrum of policy, science, education, social science and health fields.
  • For more information contact: info@udall.gov.
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    United Negro Scholarship Fund
    Internship - Scholarship Search Engine
    http://www.uncf.org/scholarships/scholarshipsearch.asp
    The College Fund/UNCF awards scholarships primarily to students attending its member colleges/universities. Generally, once you receive a UNCF scholarship, it may be renewed if you continue to meet the eligibility requirements and if funds are available. Under no circumstances, however, is the renewal of a UNCF scholarship an automatic process. Students typically do not receive more than one UNCF award during an academic year. (MSU is not a member institution.) Scholarships are arranged alphabetically, geographically, and by academic discipline.
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    United Negro College Fund Scholarship and Grant Directory
    http://www.uncf.org/scholarships/uncfscholarship.asp
    Provides alphabetical listing. For a UNCF scholarship search engine, look under the database section.
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    United States Hispanic Leadership Institute
    Scholarships
    http://www.ushli.org/resources.html
    For more information, contact the USHLI, 431 S. Dearborn, Suite 1203, Chicago, IL 60605; telephone: (312) 427-8683.
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    United Student Aid Funds
    Access to Education Scholarship
    http://www.usafunds.org/borrowers/access_to_education_scholarship.html
    Deadline: March 15
    Provides $1,500 to students with an annual family income of less than $35,000. Up to 50% of awards will be targeted to applicants who are members of an ethnic-minority group or who have a physical disability.
    Also listed under Grants for Individuals -- Disabilities.
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    Ventures Scholars Program
    http://www.venturescholar.org/
    The Ventures Scholars Program is a national membership program designed to promote access to higher education. The Ventures Scholars Program identifies high achieving underrepresented and first-generation college-bound students interested in pursuing math- and science-based careers and provides academic recognition, information and resources needed to help them successfully pursue their career goals.
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    Worldstudio Foundation Scholarships
    http://www.worldstudio.org/schol/index.html
    Worldstudio Foundation scholarships allow young people from minority and economically disadvantaged backgrounds not only to realize their artistic dreams, but also to give back to their communities. Areas of study include: architecture, cartooning, crafts, environmental graphics, fashion design, film/theater design (costume, set, lighting), film/video, fine arts, furniture design, graphic design, illustration, industrial/product design, interior design, landscape architecture, new media, photography, surface/Textile design, and urban planning.
    Also listed under Grants for Individuals -- Arts, Film, Landscape Architecture, Photography, Minorities.
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    Xerox Technical Minority Scholarship
    http://www.xerox.com/downloads/usa/en/s/scholar.doc?CFID=332842&CFTOKEN;=27616975
    Provides $1000 scholarships to minority students enrolled in one of the technical sciences or engineering disciplines. This scholarship is available to US Citizens and individuals with Permanent Resident visas.
    (Last checked 11/02/06)


    Databases

    Careers and Colleges Scholarship Search
    http://www.careersandcolleges.com/
    Find college scholarships and grants with our scholarship search at no cost to you.. Explore 1.7 million scholarships worth $7 billion. Search for minority scholarships and financial aid. Discover government and minority grants, and other funds for college. Includes a loan finder too.
    (Last checked 03/31/06)

    Community of Science Funding Opportunities Database
    http://fundingopps2.cos.com/
    Michigan State university faculty, staff, and students can identify additional minority funding opportunities by searching this database. Select Main Search and then type in the academic discipline of your choice in the "All Fields" box. Be sure to choose minority, women, or persons with disabilities under requirements.
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    ENotes Scholarships and Loans Directory
    http://college.enotes.com/scholarships-loans/
    Covers over 4,200 scholarships by type of school, gender, field of study and special recipient criteria. Or you can browse by state/province with the links on the left. Our database contains a total of 7,200 scholarships, grants, loans, prizes and fellowships.
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    FastWeb
    http://www.fastweb.com/.
    If you have access to the world wide web and are willing to fill in the online forms, this service promises a free customized list of financial aid sources. FastWeb is actually a searchable database of more than 400,000 private sector scholarships, fellowships, grants, and loans from more than 3,000 sources for all levels of higher education. First-time visitors have to register (first and last name and a user ID), then complete a profile, including background and fields of study. Registrants then receive a list of all currently relevant funding sources. The registration information is stored and can be used on subsequent visits. The entire sign-up process, and delivery of available funding sources, can be a bit tedious: about five to twenty minutes, depending on the connection speed. Approximately 500 new scholarships are added to the database daily, so registrants can stay current. Provided courtesy of Financial Aid Information Page and Student Services, Inc. created by Mark Kantrowitz and sponsored by the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators.
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    Foundation Grants to Individuals Online (Main Library Access Only)
    http://gtionline.fdncenter.org/ipl.php
    Includes descriptions of more than 6,000 foundations and public charities that fund individual grantseekers, and is searchable by nine different criteria. Records provide contact information, financial data, application information, and program descriptions, with links to more than 500 foundation Web sites. Updated quarterly.
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    GrantSelect
    http://209.61.189.163/gs/cgi-bin/welcome.pl
    GrantSelect is the online version of the GRANTS Database, produced by The Oryx Press, containing over 10,000 funding opportunities provided by over 3,400 sponsoring organizations. Michigan State university faculty, staff, and students can identify additional funding opportunities related to special population groups by searching this database.
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    MSU Scholarship Search
    https://scholendow.ais.msu.edu/student/ScholSearch.Asp
    MSU offers a wide variety of scholarships, some of which have criteria which severely limit the number of students who might be eligible for the scholarship, while others have much broader criteria. This facility should help you find those MSU scholarships for which you might be eligible.
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    RSP Funding for Graduate Students
    http://web5.silverplatter.com/webspirs/start.ws?customer=c2495&databases;=RG
    Provides a search engine for identifying the thousands of funding programs available to support research, study, training, personal and organizational projects, conference and workshop attendance, exchange programs, and creative activities in the United States or abroad. The programs described here are sponsored by government agencies, professional organizations, corporations, sororities and fraternities, foundations, religious groups, educational associations, and military/veterans organizations. All areas of the sciences, social sciences, and humanities are covered.
    Note: 4 simultaneous users only.
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    RSP Funding for Postdoctorates and Professionals
    http://web5.silverplatter.com/webspirs/start.ws?customer=c2495&databases;=RF
    Provides a search engine for identifying the thousands of funding programs available to support research, study, training, personal and organizational projects, conference and workshop attendance, exchange programs, and creative activities in the United States or abroad. The programs described here are sponsored by government agencies, professional organizations, corporations, sororities and fraternities, foundations, religious groups, educational associations, and military/veterans organizations. All areas of the sciences, social sciences, and humanities are covered.
    Note: 4 simultaneous users only.
    (Last checked 11/02/06)

    RSP Funding for Undergraduates
    http://web5.silverplatter.com/webspirs/start.ws?customer=c2495&databases;=RU
    Provides a search engine for identifying the thousands of funding programs available to support research, study, training, personal and organizational projects, conference and workshop attendance, exchange programs, and creative activities in the United States or abroad. The programs described here are sponsored by government agencies, professional organizations, corporations, sororities and fraternities, foundations, religious groups, educational associations, and military/veterans organizations. All areas of the sciences, social sciences, and humanities are covered.
    Note: 4 simultaneous users only.
    (Last checked 11/02/06)


    Books

    The Main Library Reference Funding Center maintains a constantly expanding library of scholarship books, most of which are unavailable elsewhere on campus. Students should remember that no single resource covers every possible scholarship listing, and people who seek scholarships should research many resources in addition to databases and the Internet, so they can find as many scholarship listings for which they qualify as possible.

    America's Black and Tribal Colleges. Sandcastle Publishing, 1994. Main Library Reference College Guides (1, East) L901 .B73 1994
    Contains a chapter on scholarships for undergraduates and graduates.

    The American Indian and Alaska Native Higher Education Funding Guide. Gregory W. Frazier. Denver, Colorado: Arrowstar Pub, 1989. 113pp. ERIC Microfiche Collection, 2nd floor, West Wing, ED362355.
    Identifies scholarships, fellowships, etc. for Native Americans.

    The Big Book of Minority Opportunities : the Directory of Special Programs for Minority Group Members. Garrett Park, Md. : Garrett Park Press, annual. Main Library Reference Funding Center (1st Floor, East) HD6305 .M5 D5
    One of the most comprehensive listing of minority programs available, detailing approximately 3500 opportunities. Entries are arranged under three main headings : (1) programs for minorities in specific fields of study; (2) programs offering support for all minorities in any major; and (3) programs for persons in any field that are restricted to a single minority group (Hispanic, African American, etc.). Latest edition [7th, 1997] available in the Reference Funding Center (1, East).

    Black American's Information Directory. Detroit, Mi. : Gale Research, Inc., 1993. 3rd or 1994-95 edition, 556pp. Main Library Reference (1st Floor, East) E185.5 .B513
    Contains chapter on "scholarships, fellowships, and loans" as well as "awards, honors, and prizes.

    The Black Student's Guide to Scholarships. Lanham, Md. : Madison Books, 1999. 5th edition, 243pp. Main Library Reference Funding Center (1st Floor, East) LB2337.2 .B55 1999
    700+ private money sources for black and minority students. Includes an alphabetical listing of scholarships from schools, fraternities and sororities, churches, and organizations and foundations; information on federal sources of financial aid, including grants, loans, and work study programs; a bibliography of other helpful reference works, including internet resources; and indexes organized by institution, discipline, and state.

    Church Philanthropy for Native Americans and Other Minorities: A Guide to Multicultural Funding from Religious Sources. Phyllis A. Meiners, Greg A. Sanford. Kansas City, Mo. : CRC Pub. Co., 1995. 280pp. Main Library Reference Funding Center (1, East) HV530 .M45 1995
    Describes 67 grant programs and 34 loan programs available from religious sources for Native American and other multiculral organizations. Useful for indigenous and ethnic grant seekers looking for previously unknown church dollars earmarked for issues of self determination, social justice, and economic development. Indexed by both geographic and subject areas.

    Directory of Financial Aids for Minorities. Gail A. Schlachter, ed., with Sandra E. Goldstein. San Carlos, Calif. : Reference Service Press, biennial. LB 2338 .D56
    Divided into four separate sections: financial aids designed primarily or exclusively for minorities; a list of state sources for educational benefits; an annotated bibliography of directories; and five sets of indexes by program title, sponsoring organization, geographic, subject and calendar filing dates. Over 2,000 references and cross-references to scholarships, fellowships, loans, grants, awards, internships, state sources of educational benefits and general financial aid directories are included. [ISBN 0-91827-628-4 ($47.50) To place an order, call 1-415-594-0743.] Latest edition [6th or 1995-97] in funding Information Center (1, East); earlier editions in Main Library Stacks. Note: Consider using RSP databases for more current information.

    Federal Programs of Assistance to Native Americans : a report. Roger Walke. U.S. Senate. Select Committee on Indian Affairs. Washington, D.C. : U.S. Government Printing Office, Dec. 1991. 6th edition, 331pp. on microfiche. Government Documents Library Microfiche Y4.In2/11: S.Prt.102-62
    Describes Federal assistance programs for and of special interest to Indians and Alaska and Hawaiian natives. Provides program details, organized by Federal departments and agencies, including eligibility requirements and application procedures.

    Financial Aid for African Americans. Gail Ann Schlachter and R. David Weber. El Dorado Hills, Calif. (San Carlos Industrial Park, 1100 Industrial Road, Suite 9, 94070): Reference Service Press, biennial. Main Library Reference Funding Center (1st floor, East) LB2338 .F5643
    1999-2001, 2001-2003, and 2003-2005 available in print; 1999-2001 edition also available electronically.
    Covers almost 1500 different funding opportunities (including scholarships, fellowships, loans, awards, prizes, and internships) open specically to Black or African Americans. This money can be used to support a whole range of activities, future projects, professional development, personal advancement, and work experience. The listings cover every major subject area, are sponsored by hundreds of private and public agencies and organizations, and are open to Black or African Americans at any level, from high school and college through postdoctorate and professional. Similar information is available electronically at RSP Databases via ERL for those who prefer electronic access.

    Financial Aid for Asian Americans. Gail Ann Schlachter and R. David Weber. San Carlos, Calif. (San Carlos Industrial Park, 1100 Industrial Road, Suite 9, 94070): Reference Service Press, biennial. Main Library Reference Funding Center (1st floor, East) LB2338 .F5644
    1999-2001, 2001-2003, and 2003-2005 available in print;
    the 1999-2001 edition is also available electronically
    Identifies 950 funding opportunities (including scholarships, fellowships, loans, awards, prizes, and internships) open specically for Chinese Americans, Japanese Americans, Korean Americans, Vietnamese Americans, Filipinos, and other Americans of Asian origins (including Laos, Cambodia, Taiwan, Burma, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Brunei, Macao, Hong Kong, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh. The listings cover every major subject area, are sponsored by hundreds of private and public agencies and organizations, and are open to Asian Americans at any level, from high school and college through postdoctorate and professional. Similar information is available electronically at RSP Databases via ERL for those who prefer electronic access.

    Financial Aid for Hispanic Americans. Gail Ann Schlachter and R. David Weber. El Dorado Hills, Calif. (San Carlos Industrial Park, 1100 Industrial Road, Suite 9, 94070): Reference Service Press, biennial. Main Library Reference Funding Center (1st Floor, East) LB2338 .F5645
    1999-2001, 2001-2003, and 2003-2005 available in print;
    the 1999-2001 edition is also available electronically.
    Identifies nearly 1400 funding opportunities (including scholarships, loans, fellowships, grants, awards, and internships) available to Hispanic Americans, including Mexican Americans, Puerto Ricans, Cuban Americans, and others of Latin American origin. The listings cover every major subject area, are sponsored by hundreds of private and public agencies and organizations, and are open to Hispanic Americans at any level, from high school and college through postdoctorate and professional. Similar information is available electronically at RSP Databases via ERL for those who prefer electronic access.

    Financial Aid for Native Americans. Gail Ann Schlachter and R. David Weber. El Dorado Hills, Calif. (San Carlos Industrial Park, 1100 Industrial Road, Suite 9, 94070): Reference Service Press, biennial. Main Library Reference Funding Center (1st Floor, East) LB2338 .F5646
    1999-2001, 2001-2003, and 2003-2005 available in print.
    1999-2001 edition also available electronically.
    Detailed information on nearly 1500 funding opportunities open to American Indians, Native Alaskans, and Native Pacific Islanders (including Native Hawaiians and Samoans). The listings cover every major subject area, are sponsored by hundreds of private and public agencies and organizations, and are open to Native Americans at any level, from high school and college through postdoctorate and professional. Similar information is available electronically at RSP Databases via ERL for those who prefer electronic access.

    Foundation Grants to Individuals. New York, N.Y. : Foundation Center, biennial. Main Library Reference Funding Center (1st Floor, East) LB2336 .F6
    The most comprehensive listing available of private foundations which provide financial assistance to individuals. The foundations described have made grants to students, artists, scholors, foreign individuals, minorities, musicians, scientists and writers for scholarships, fellowships, student loans, internships, residencies, arts and cultural projects, medical and emergency assistance, residencies and travel programs. Latest three editions available; earlier editions may circulate.

    Funding Guide for Native Americans. Dean Cheavers. Broken Arrow, Ok. : DCA, Inc., 1983. 399pp. in looseleaf notebook. Main Library Reference Funding Center (1st Floor, East) E98 F3 C52 1983
    In addition to providing an extensive sample of grants made to Native Americans by foundations, the corporate sector, and the religious sector, this book also provides a fairly thorough introduction to grant preparation and writing.

    Funds for Hispanics. Beatrice Fincher. Austin, Tx. : Spanish Publicity, 1981. 36pp. Main Library Reference Funding Center (1st Floor, East) HV97 .A3 F5
    Identifies 51 private foundations that have provided funding for Hispanic projects.

    Grants for Minorities. Foundation Center. New York, N.Y. : Foundation Center, annual from 1982 on. Main Library Reference Funding Center (1st Floor, East) LC4031 .F684
    Covers grants to nonprofit organizations in the U.S. and abroad for education, research, and advocacy, and for programs specifically benefitting Blacks, Hispanics, Asian-Americans, Native Americans, gays and lesbians, immigrants and refugees, and other ethnic or racial minorities.

    Grants to Indians, 1972-1983. Robert J. Swan. Broken Arrow, Ok. : DCA Publishers, 1984. 138pp. Main Library Reference Funding Center (1st Floor, East) HV91 .S82 1984
    A listing of grants to Native Americans identified during the stated time period.

    The Higher Education Money Book for Women and Minorities. William C. Young. Fairfax, Va. : Young, Matthews, and Cox, annual. Main Library Reference Funding Center (1st Floor, East) LB2338 .H55
    A Directory of Selected Scholarships, Fellowships, Internships, Grants, and Loans. Focuses on financial assistance programs for which minorities and women are either eligible or receive preferential treatment. Covers undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate opportunities. Latest edition [1997].

    Higher Education Opportunities for Minorities and Women : Annotated Selections. U.S. Department of Education. Washington, D.C. : U.S. Government Printing Office, 1991. 1991 edition, 143pp. Main Library Reference Funding Center (1st Floor, East) Z5814 .M5 H5 1991
    Includes specific loan, scholarship, and fellowship opportunities, as well as information on how to seek guidance about educational and career goals.

    Hispanic Americans Information Directory. Detroit, Mi. : Gale Research, Inc., 1993. 3rd or 1994-95 edition, 515pp. Main Library Reference E184 .S75 H49
    Contains chapters on "scholarships, fellowships, and loans" and "awards, honors, and prizes.

    Hispanic Resource Directory, 1995. Lansing, Michigan: Michigan Commission on Spanish Speaking Affairs. 67pp. Main Library Reference F575 .S75 H48 1995

    Hispanic Resource Directory, 1992-94. Alan Edward Schorr. Juneau, Alaska : Denali Press. 380pp. Main Library Reference (1st Floor, East) E184 .S75 S28 1992
    Describes hundreds of organizations, both public and private, that provide services primarily to Hispanics or provide information about the Hispanic population. Some of the appendices focus on human rights and equal opportunity programs; minority and small business programs; migrant education programs; migrant health programs; bilingual education programs; etc.

    Hispanic Scholarship Directory. Edward James Olmos. Carlsbad, Ca. : National Association of Hispanic Publishers and WPR Publishing, 2002. 240pp. Main Library Reference Funding Center (1st Floor, East) LB2338 .H57 2003
    The 2003 edition describes over 1,000 sources offering some $350 million to Hispanic students and students from Latin America. Information is provided for private and public scholarships, loan programs, national grant programs, and resources offered at the state level.

    Hispanic Scholarship Guide. Auburn Hills, Mi. : Chrysler, 1996. Main Library Reference Funding Center (1st Floor, East) LB2338 .S335 1996-97
    Also known as the VISTA Scholarship Guide for Hispanics.

    Minority Financial Aid Directory. Lemuel Berry. Dubuque, Iowa : Kendall/Hunt Publishing Co, 1995. Main Library Reference Funding Center (1st Floor, East) LB2337.2 .B47 1995
    A Guide to More than 4,000 Educational Scholarships, Loans, Grants, and Fellowships for African Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans, and other Minorities. ISBN 0-84039--944-8 ($45.95).

    Money for College: A Guide to Financial Aid for African-American Students. Evlene B. Wilson. New York, N.Y. : Plume, 1996. 481 pages. Main Library Reference Funding Center (1st Floor, East) LB2337.4 .W55 1996
    This book lists about 1,000 sources of financial aid for minority students, about 2/3s college-controlled and 1/3 from private sources, with a bit of information about federal student aid. The book includes a school index, field index, and athletic award index.

    National Directory of Foundation Grants for Native Americans. Phyllis A. Meiners. Kansas City, Mo. : Corporate Resource Consultants, 1998. 206pp. Main Library Reference Funding Center (1st Floor, East) AS911 .A2 M45 1998.
    Documents the philanthropy of 56 foundations considered to be the most prominet funders of Native American programs. Mainstream foundations who target American Indian communities and those who earmark Native American studies and education programs are featured.

    National Directory of Philanthropy for Native Americans. Phyllis A. Meiners and Greg A. Sanford, eds. Kansas City, Mo. : Corporate Resource Consultants, 1992. 138pp. Main Library Reference Funding Center (1st Floor, East) HV89 .N36 1992
    Contains profiles on 24 foundations, 12 corporations and corporate foundations, and 3 religious institutions considered to be the most prominent funders of Native American programs.

    National Directory of Scholarships, Internships, and Fellowships for Latino Youth, 2002. Washington, D.C. : Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute, 2004. 3rd edition, 137pp. Main Library Reference Funding Center (1st Floor, East) LB2338 .N38 Ed. 3 2004
    Provides useful resources for students looking for the right college, applying for a scholarship, or seeking an internship.

    Pathways to Career Success for Minorities. Chicago, Ill. : Ferguson Pub., 2000. 378pp. Main Library Reference (1 East) Funding Center LC3727 .P37 2000
    This comprehensive guide lists hundreds of organizations devoted to the educational and career advancement of minorities. This directory will help the reader start a business, look for a grant, investigate colleges, and tap into professional networks.

    Preparing For and Financing Your College Education : A Guide for American Indian / Alaska Native Students. Washington, D.C. : National Education Association, 1989. 56pp. Main Library Reference Funding Center (1st Floor, East) E97 .P7 1989
    Provides information to assist American indian and Alaska Native students in preparing for college and obtaining adequate financial assistance. Section two provides a list of financial aid sources with specific programs available to American Indians and Alaska Natives.

    Reference Encyclopedia of the American Indian. West Nyack, N.Y. : Todd Publications, 1995 7th edition, 883pp. Main Library Reference (1st Floor, East) E77 .R4
    Contains a section on financial aid resources, ranging from directories and reference books, to information about foundation, corporate, and religious grant makers, to information about U.S. government financial aid and tribal scholarships.

    Scholarship Guide for Hispanics. Coral Gables, Fl. : VISTA Magazine, 1993. 92pp. Main Library Reference Funding Center (1st Floor, East) LB2338 .S355 1993

    Sources of Financial Aid Available to American Indian Students. Esther L. Yazzie. Las Cruces, New Mexico : Indian Resource Development, 1996. 91pp. Main Library Reference Funding Center (1st Floor, East) LB2337.2 .S68 1994
    Lists sources of financial aid for Native American students and other minorities.

    VISTA Scholarship Guide for Hispanics. Auburn Hills, Mi. : Chrysler, 1996. Main Library Reference Funding Center (1st Floor, East) LB2338 .S335 1996-97
    Also known as the Hispanic Scholarship Guide.


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    Black Men Building Resources Scholarship Grants
    are available to African American students (male or female) who are residents of Kent County and have graduated or earned a GED certificate during the year of application. Students must be admitted to an accredited post-secondary institution to pursue a degree, certificate or license. Applicants must submit a high school transcript, ACT/SAT scores, a one-page essay and attend a personal interview. Apply through The Grand Rapids Foundation office. (Information received via e-mail 06/20/02)

    A Bodman-Longley Scholarship is available to final year minority students currently enrolled at the Wayne State University Law School. Source: Hispanic Scholarship Directory

    The Celia and Marcos Scholarship Fund (CMSF) grants scholarships to students of insufficient economic resources, with excellent academic performance, that have graduated from a Georgia high school and have been accepted in an accredited state university or college in Georgia, and that, for different reasons, cannot accede to other scholarships. More information contact 404-320-7047 or e-mail to CMFIscholarship@aol.com.

    Central Michigan University Lloyd M. Cofer ScholarshipTen scholarships have been established in the memory of Dr. Lloyd M. Cofer, a charter memberof the CMU Board of Trustees. These scholarships for full tuition shall be awarded to deserving undergraduate students who are graduates of public high schools in the City of Detroit. The scholarship is renewable for each student who maintains asatisfactory academic record. Source: Hispanic Scholarship Directory.

    The Chippewa County Community Foundation currently administer over 35 scholarships for residents of Chippewa County and members of the Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians. For more information, contact Sue Atkins-Wagner, Executive Director, Chippewa County Community Foundation, P.O. Box 1979, Sault Ste Marie, MI 49783; Telephone: 906-635-1046; fax 775-417-7368; e-mail: cccf@lighthouse.net
    (Last checked 09/20/04)

    Detroit Urban League - Michigan National Bank College Scholarships
    Offer five annual college scholarships of up to $3000 each to eligible students living in Wayne, Oakland, or Macomb Counties. Preference will be given to minority students and to Detroit Urban League College Club college students with at least a year's membership. The winners will be selected based on financial need, volunteer involvement, and scholastic achievement. Candidates must have had a minimum of a 2.5 grade-point average on a 4.0 scale the previous school year and must be enrolled in or have been accepted for admission to an accredited college or university as a full-time student. Deadline for applications is May 30. For more information, call the Urban League at 1-313-832-4600, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. weekdays, or Rob Darmanin of Michigan National at 1-248-473-3733 anytime. Source: Detroit Free Press, May 27, 1998. p. 5B.

    Golden State Minority Foundation Scholarship
    Annual awards for under represented ethnic minority who are attending school or are a resident of California, Detroit, MI, or Houston, TX areas. Students must be currently enrolled full-time as a junior or above in an accredited 4-year college or university (60 credit hrs. required) and must major in business administration, economics, life insurance or related field. A Min. 3.0 GPA or equivalent and US citizenship/legal residency required. Applicant cannot be employed more than 28 hours/week. Amount and number of awards vary. Application periods: Northern CA & Houston, TX (8/1 - 10/1); Detroit, MI (12/1 - 2/1); Southern CA (2/1 - 4/1.) If applications are not available at the school, contact the Foundation (send a self-addressed stamped envelope.) via Scholarship Coordinator, Golden State Minority Foundation, 1055 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 1115, Los Angeles, CA 90017; (800) 666-4763

    Links Inc., Lansing/East Lansing Chapter
    A friendship and service organization of African-American women which raises money for its annual scholarships by presenting the Ebony Fashion Fair at the Wharton Center every other year. The scholarships are intended for incidental college expenses and are awarded to Lansing-area graduating seniors. The criteria for the scholarships include a minimum 3.5 grade point average in college prepatory classes. Members of the organization's scholarship committee interview each recipient. Dorothy Lawshe was scholarship committee chair in 1999, the year the organization awarded five $1000 scholarships: two to Everett High School students, two to Sexton High School students, and one to East Lansing High School students. Source: Lansing State Journal, June 24,1999, p.2D.

    Maxwell House Coffee Minority Scholarship
    Applicants must be minority high school students or graduates from Baltimore, Chicago, Detroit, New York, Newark, Philadelphia, or St. Louis. Applicants must be willing to attend one of the black colleges participating in their local black college fairs. $3000. For more information, contact: Maxwell House Coffee, 250 North Street, White Plains, NY 10625, (914) 335-2500.

    National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
    The Agnes Jones Jackson Scholarship
    Provides grants of $1,500 annually for undergraduate students and $2,500 for graduate students. Applicants for this scholarship must be full time, maintain a 2.5 gpa or better, have been a regular member of the NAACP for at least one year and demonstrate financial need. For further information contact the Education Department, NAACP, 4805 Mt. Hope Drive, Baltimore MD 21215-3297, (301) 358-8900. Item listed by the Syracuse University Office of the Associate Dean of Student Relations.

    Native Americans Tuition Wavers
    Provides tuition assistance for Michigan residents of Native American heritage. Applicants must be certified by their tribal organization as being 1/4 or more degree Indian blood and reside in Michigan for at least the past 12 consecutive months. For more information, contact your college or university financial aid office or the Michigan Commission of Indian Affairs, Dept. of Civil Rights, PO Box 30026, 611 West Ottawa, North Tower, 3rd floor, Lansing, MI 48913; (517) 373-0654.

    Rosa Parks Foundation Scholarship
    In 1980, The Detroit News established the foundation to provide Michigan high school seniors with $2,000 grants that are applied to their first year of college. This year, the foundation will select 42 scholarship recipients on the basis of grade-point average, leadership and dedication to the principles of Rosa Parks and the civil rights movement. "Applicants have to do research about Rosa Parks' historic perspective because they have to be able to relate her tremendous struggles and achievements to their lives," said Rex Nelson, president of the Rosa Parks Foundation. "We want to involve and reward those students who are active in their communities, have a good grade point average and exemplify the ability to be a leader in their respective communities and schools."
    Applicants must include three letters of recommendation, a high school transcript, ACT or SAT test scores and an essay of 250 words or less answering the question "What makes you a Rosa Parks Scholar?"
    Applications must be postmarked by April 1. For applications and more information on the Rosa Parks scholarships, call (313) 222-2538 or (800) 766-3247.

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