Paying for College - Student Resource Guide
2014 - 2015 Edition
The “Paying for College” resources guide is provided by Congresswoman Gloria Negrete McLeod’s Office, http://negretemcleod.house.gov/ . This directory is updated once a year. Please check with each scholarship contact for the most current information.
(Last updated December 2013)
December Deadlines
Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics Essay Contest
Contact: The Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity, 555 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10022, (212) 490-7788, samantha@eliewieselfoundation.org, http://www.eliewieselfoundation.org
Eligibility: Open to full-time juniors and seniors in college or university during Fall 2013.
Award: $500 to $5,000
Deadline: Deadline in early December 9, 2013
USC Scholarship Program - Monk Family Scholarship, Trustee, Presidential, National Merit Finalist Presidential, International Freshman Academic, USC Associates, Deans, International Freshman Deans, Leadership, Transfer Merit, Alumnae Scholarship Program
Contact: USC Office of Admission and USC Alumni Clubs and Communities, USC Office of Admission, Undergraduate, University Park Campus, Los Angeles, CA, (213) 740-1111, http://www.usc.edu/admission/undergraduate/apply/scholarship.html
Eligibility: Must be an incoming freshman or current undergraduate, graduate, or professional student of USC. Each scholarship has individual selection criteria.
Award: $500 to full tuition (approx. $42,000)
Deadline: Dates vary. Earliest is December 1, 2013 for 2014-2015 academic year.
Most Valuable Student Competition – Elks National Foundation
Contact: The Elks National Foundation, Anne Shields, Programs Relationship Associate, Programs Department, 2750 N. Lakeview Avenue, Chicago, IL, (773) 755-4732, scholarship@elks.org, http://www.elks.org/enf/scholars/mvs.cfm
Eligibility: For high school seniors who are citizens of the U.S. and plan to attend full-time a four-year U.S. college or university.
Award: 500 4-year scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $12,500 per year.
Deadline: December 6, 2013
UCLA Graduate Division Fellowships and Programs (Eugene V. Cota-Robles Fellowship, Graduate Opportunity Fellowship Program, Karekin Der Avedisian Memorial Endowment Fund, Rose and Sam Gilbert Fellowship, Gordon Hein Memorial Scholarship, Kasper and Siroon Hova)
Contact: UCLA, 1252 Murphy Hall, Los Angeles, CA 90095, (310) 825-1025, uclafellowship@grad.ucla.edu, http://grad.ucla.edu/asis/entsup/fellgrnt.htm
Eligibility: Must be a UCLA student, additional requirements for each opportunity.
Award: Amounts and scholarship lengths vary by program; between $1,000 to $21,000 stipend and first year of tuition. Deadline: December 15, 2013
The Equity Scholarship
Contact: Cal Alumni Association, 1 Alumni House, Berkeley, CA, (510) 642-1720, info@alumni.berkeley.edu, http://alumni.berkeley.edu/services/scholarships/equity-scholarship
Eligibility: This four-year, merit-based scholarship provides an incentive for high-caliber African-American, Chicano/Latino, and Native American students to matriculate at UC Berkeley. Open only to prospective Cal freshmen who:
Minimum 3.0 unweighted GPA;
California residents, including those defined by the AB 540 guidelines;
Submit a UC Berkeley application for Fall 2014/Spring 2015 enrollment;Berkeley for enrollment in the Fall 2014 semester; Submit a Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) to UC Berkeley by May 1, 2014 for enrollment in the Fall 2014 semester.
Award: $20,000 total ($5,000 per year)
Deadline: December 15, 2013
January Deadlines
Gates Millennium Undergraduate Scholars Program
Contact: Gates Millennium Scholars, P.O. Box 10500, Fairfax, VA 0, (877) 690-4677, contactus@gmsp.org, http://www.gmsp.org
Eligibility: Must be African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American; a citizen, national, or legal permanent resident of the U.S.; have attained a cumulative high school GPA of 3.3 on an unweighted 4.0 scale or have earned a GED; will enroll for the first time at a U.S. located, accredited college or university (with the exception of students concurrently pursuing a high school diploma) in the fall of 2014 as a full-time, degree-seeking, first-year student; have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular, or other activities; and meet the Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria.
Award: Cost of tuition, fees, and books not paid for by grants and scholarships already committed as part of the recipient’s financial aid package. Graduate school funding for continuing Gates Millennium Scholars. Deadline: January 15, 2014
Jesuit Community Scholarship
Contact: Loyola Marymount University, Office of Admissions, Loyola Marymount University, 1 LMU Drive, Suite 100, Los Angeles, CA, (310) 338-2750, admissns@lmumail.lmu.edu, http://financialaid.lmu.edu
Eligibility: Must be an incoming freshman to LMU enrolled full-time. Must be a graduate of Jesuit or other Catholic secondary school.
Award: $7,500 annually for up to four years
Deadline: January 15, 2014
Tuskegee Airmen, Inc.
Contact: Tuskegee Airmen Scholarship Foundation, Jerry Hodges, President, P.O. Box 83395, Los Angeles, CA 90045, (310) 215-3985, anoldwarrior@msn.com, http://www.taisf.org/scholar.htm
Eligibility: Applicants must be students of accredited high schools who have graduated or will graduate in the school year 2012-2013. Additionally, applying students must have a GPA of at least three points (3.0) on a four-point scale and demonstrate a sincere aptitude for and pursuit of a career in aviation, aerospace technology or research. Application forms and instructions are obtained from your local Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. Chapter.
Award: 40 $1,500 awards
Deadline: Must get applications from a Tuskegee chapter, applications available in September, deadline January 12, 2014, Scholarship Program strongly recommends turning it in December.
Summer Undergraduate Program in Engineering Research at Berkeley (SUPERB)
Contact: UC Berkeley, Tiffany Reardon, SUPERB-ITS, EECS Department, 205 Cory Hall #1770, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA 94720, (510) 642-2357, lesliebd@eecs.berkeley.edu, http://www.eecs.berkeley.edu/Programs/ugrad/superb/superb.html
Eligibility: Must be a citizen or permanent resident of the U.S. who is a rising junior or senior and has completed some upper division course work in Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences. Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0. No prior research is necessary.
Award: 9 week research experience in engineering; $4,500 stipend, housing, meals, and $600 travel allowance provided
Deadline: February 15, 2014
American Atheists Founders' Scholarship
Contact: American Atheists, AJ Johnson, P.O. Box 158 Cranford, NJ 7016, (908) 276-7300, ajohnson@atheists.org, http://atheists.org/scholarships
Eligibility: For current college students or high school students entering college next year who are Atheists and have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 (in academic subjects) or better. Must be a member of American Atheists to accept the scholarship. Applicants are judged based on their actions as atheists.
Award: 1 $2,000 award and 1 $1,000 award, an addional award of $1,000 is offered for LGBT atheist activism
Deadline: February 1, 2014
February Deadlines
Frank L. Greathouse Government Accounting Scholarship
Contact: Government Finance Officers Association, Carole Colin, Manager, Scholarship Committee, 203 N. La Salle St., Suite 2700, Chicago, IL, (312) 977-9700, ccolin@gfoa.org, http://www.gfoa.org
Eligibility: Must be a full-time undergraduate, at least a junior, or graduate student in accounting preparing for a career in state and local government finance. Must be a citizen or permanent resident of the U.S. or Canada. Cannot have been a previous winner of a GFOA scholarship.
Award: $5,000 stipend
Deadline: Website places their deadline in early February 21, 2014. Follow website for details.
Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation
Contact: Harry S. Truman Foundation, 712 Jackson Place NW, Washington, DC 20006, (202) 395-4831, office@truman.gov, http://www.truman.gov
Eligibility: Undergraduate juniors in the fields of public service and government with a 3.0 minimum GPA. Must be a U.S. citizen or a U.S. national from a Pacific Island. Preference given to students planning to attend graduate school and a career in government.
Award: Up to $30,000 for graduate study, attendance at the Truman Scholars Leadership Week, and entrance into the Summer Institute and Truman Fellows program following graduation.
Deadline: Application opens August 1. Deadline in early February 4, 2014, follow website for details.
Minorities in Government Finance Scholarship
Contact: Government Finance Officers Association, Carole Colin, Manager, Scholarship Committee, 203 N. La Salle St., Suite 2700, Chicago, IL, (312) 977-9700, ccolin@gfoa.org, http://www.gfoa.org
Eligibility: Must be a full- or part-time upper-division undergraduate or graduate student in public administration, governmental accounting, finance, political science, economics, or business administration, Must be a minority who is a citizen or permanent resident of the U.S. or Canada and. cannot be a past winner of a GFOA scholarship.
Award: $5,000 stipend
Deadline: Website places their deadline as February 21, 2014. Follow website for details.
The Getty Center Multicultural Undergraduate Internship Grant Program
Contact: The Getty Foundation, 1200 Getty Center Drive, Suite 800, Los Angeles, CA, (310) 440-7320, summerinterns@getty.edu, http://www.getty.edu/foundation/initiatives/current/mui/mui_students.html
Eligibility: Applicants must be of African American, Asian, Latino/Hispanic, Native American, or Pacific Islander descent and be currently enrolled undergraduates. Students must have completed at least one semester of college by time of applying. Graduating students in Spring are also eligible. (Students who are enrolled in a second BA or BS program are not eligible.) Applicants must reside or attend college in Los Angeles County and be a United States citizen or permanent resident.
Award: A 40 hour/week internship position at the Getty Center with a stipend of $3,500
Deadline: Applications due February 1, 2014.
ASM Undergraduate Research Fellowship (ASM-URF)
Contact: American Society for Microbiology, 1752 N St., N.W., Washington, DC 20036, (202) 737-3600, fellowships@asmusa.org, http://www.asm.org/index.php/fellowships/25-education/students/7827-asm-undergraduate-research-fellowship-asm-urf
Eligibility: Must be enrolled as full-time matriculating undergraduate student during the 2014-2015 academic year at an accredited U.S. institution, be involved in a research project, have an ASM member at their home institutions willing to serve as a mentor, and cannot receive financial support for research during the fellowship.
Award: A summer research fellowship and up to $4,000 for student stipend, a two-year ASM student membership, and up to $1,000 in travel support for students to present the results of the research project at the 2015 ASM General Meeting.
Deadline: February 1, 2014
Clair A. Hill Scholarship
Contact: Association of California Water Agencies/Patterson Irrigation District, 910 K Street, Suite 100, Sacramento, CA, http://www.acwa.com/content/clair-hill-scholarship-0
Eligibility: Applicant must be: a California resident; a full-time junior or senior in the year the scholarship will be applied; attending an accredited, publicly funded college or university in California; demonstrate commitment to the field of water by pursuing degree related to engineering, agriculture/urban water supply, environmental studies, or public administration; planning to attend school for the complete academic year.
Award: $5,000
Deadline: February 1, 2014
National FFA Scholarships
Contact: National FFA Organization, scholarships@ffa.org, https://www.ffa.org/programs/grantsandscholarships/Scholarships/Pages/default.aspx
Eligibility: Must be a high school senior or currently enrolled full-time in college, less than 23 years of age at time of application, a current FFA member unless otherwise stated, plan to attend post-secondary school in the U.S., Eligibility varies among sponsors
Award: Varies
Deadline: February 1, 2014 @ 5pm EST
National Peace Essay Contest
Contact: Institute of Peace, 2301 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20037, (202) 457-1700, essaycontest@usip.org, http://www.usip.org/programs/projects/gender-war-and-peacebuilding
Eligibility: Must be a student in grades 9-12 attending a public, private or parochial school or equivalent in any of the fifty states, the District of Columbia, or the U.S. Territories or a U.S. citizen attending high school abroad.
Award: $1,000 and entrance for one of three national awards
Deadline: February 1, 2014
ONS Bachelor’s Scholarships
Contact: Oncology Nursing Society Foundation, 125 Enterprise Drive, Pittsburgh, PA, (866) 257-4667 (option 4), info@onsfoundation.org, http://www.onsfoundation.org/apply/ed/Bachelors
Eligibility: Must be pursuing a bachelor's degree in nursing, currently without a RN license or college degree. Must submit a $5 application fee made payable to ONS foundation through ONS eSource
Award: $2,000 annually
Deadline: February 10, 2014
J. William Fulbright-Hillary Rodham Clinton Fellowship (Public Policy)
Contact: Department of State, Ashley Prather, 809 United Nations Plaza, New York, NY, (202) 632-3238, fulbright@state.gov, http://us.fulbrightonline.org/fulbright-clinton-fellowships
Eligibility: Must be a U.S. citizen and cannot be a U.S. State Department employee or an immediate family member of a U.S. State Department employee. Must have a master's or J.D. degree by beginning of Fellowship or be currently enrolled in a Ph.D. program. Must have at least 2 years of work experience in public policy-related fields.
Award: Professional placement in foreign gov ministries or institutions while conducting an academic research/study project.
Deadline: January 10, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time
American Physical Society Minority Scholarship
Contact: American Physical Society, Arlene Modeste Knowles, Administrator, 1 Physics Ellipse, College Park, MD, (301) 209-3232, minority@aps.org, http://www.aps.org/programs/minorities/honors/scholarship/index.cfm
Eligibility: Any African-American, Hispanic American, or Native American U.S. citizen or permanent resident who is majoring or planning to major in physics, and who is a high school senior, college freshman, or sophomore is eligible to apply for the scholarship. Engineering physics and applied physics majors also welcome to apply.
Award: $2,000 for new recipients, $3,000 for renewal recipients
Deadline: February 7, 2014
Summer Research Diversity Fellowships
Contact: American Bar Foundation, 750 N. Lake Shore Dr., Floor 4, Chicago, IL 60611, (312) 988-6515, fellowships@abfn.org, http://www.americanbarfoundation.org
Eligibility: Must be an American citizen or lawful permanent resident. For sophomores and juniors majoring in social sciences or humanities with a 3.0 or higher GPA.
Award: A stipend of $3,600 for 8 weeks of research and mentorship under an American Bar Foundation Research Professor.
Deadline: February 15, 2014
Fulbright-mtvU Awards
Contact: Fulbright U.S. Student Program/Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, U.S. Dept. of State, Ashley Prather, (212) 984-5366, aprather@iie.org, http://us.fulbrightonline.org/fulbright-mtvu-awards
Eligibility: The Fulbright-mtvU Fellowship is a special opportunity for up to four U.S. students to pursue projects around an aspect of international contemporary or popular music as a cultural force for expression. Eligibility requirements:
U.S. citizenship at the time of application. Permanent residents are not eligible.
B.A. degree or the equivalent conferred before the start of the grant.
In the creative and performing arts, four years of professional training and/or experience meets the basic eligibility requirement.
Good health. Grantees will be required to submit a satisfactory Medical Certificate from a physician.
Proficiency in the written and spoken language of the host country sufficient to communicate with the people and to carry out the proposed study. This is especially important for projects in the social sciences and the humanities.
Preferred Qualifications:
Candidates who have undertaken their higher education primarily at educational institutions in the U.S. Undergraduate study abroad will not be considered a disadvantage.
Candidates who have not resided or studied in the country to which they are applying for more than six months, not counting undergraduate study abroad. Duty abroad in the Armed Forces of the United States is not considered disqualifying within the meaning of this section.
For most programs, applicants who have had extensive previous foreign experience in the host country are at a competitive disadvantage, but are still eligible to apply.
Award: Award covers monthly living expenses including housing, round trip travel to/from host country, and health insurance.
Deadline: February 28, 2014 at 5:00 p.m EST
LAGRANT Foundation Scholarship
Contact: The LAGRANT Foundation, Nelly Alonso, Programs & Communications Associate, 600 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 1520, Los Angeles, CA 90017, (323) 469-8680, Ext. 240, tlfinfo@lagrant.com, http://www.lagrantfoundation.org
Eligibility: Open to undergraduate students with minimum GPA of 2.75 and graduate students with a minimum GPA of 3.2 who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Must be an ethnic minority studying public relations, marketing, journalism, or advertising.
Award: 20 scholarships available, $5,000 for undergraduate students and $10,000 for graduate students. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Must be a member of one of the following ethnic groups: African American/Black, Asian American/Pacific Islander,
Deadline: February 28, 2014
The Achievement Award Program
Contact: Cal Alumni Association, 1 Alumni House, Berkeley, CA, (510) 642-1720, info@alumni.berkeley.edu, http://alumni.berkeley.edu/services/scholarships/achievement-award-program
Eligibility:
Incoming freshman:
Minimum 3.0 unweighted GPA
Gross family income of $86,000 or less
California residents, including those defined by the AB 540 guidelines
Submit a UC Berkeley application for Fall 2014/Spring 2015 enrollment
Submit a Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) to UC Berkeley by May 1, 2014
Incoming junior transfer: Minimum 3.0 unweighted GPA
Gross family income of $86,000 or less
California residents, including those defined by the AB 540 guidelines
Submit a UC Berkeley application for Fall 2014/Spring 2015 enrollment
Submit a Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) to UC Berkeley by June 1, 2014
Award: Incoming freshman: $6,000 per year (for up to 4 years) and a laptop; Incoming junior transfer: $6,000 per year (for up to 2 years) and a laptop
Deadline: End of February, check website for exact deadline.
March Deadlines
NASA (Graduate Student Researchers Fellowship Program)
Contact: NASA, Linda Rodgers, National GSRP Project Manager (Acting), Jet Propulsion Lab, Pasadena, CA, (818) 354-3274, Linda.L.Rodgers@jpl.nasa.gov, http://www.nasa.gov/offices/education/programs/descriptions/Graduate_Student_Researchers_Project.html
Eligibility: Applicants must U.S. citizens attending U.S. universities who are performing graduate study leading to masters or doctoral degrees in the fields of science, mathematics, and engineering related to NASA research and development.
Award: 12 month fellowship including an internship at a NASA center.
Deadline: March 1, 2014. Please follow up with website for update information
The Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies Fellowship Programs
Contact: The Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies, APAICS Program Director, 1001 Connecticut Ave. NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036, (202) 296-9200, fellowship@apaics.org, http://www.apaics.org/
Eligibility: Outstanding graduate students who have a commitment to the Asian Pacific Islander American communities and who plan to pursue a career in public service.
Award: Program stipend and roundtrip airfare for a 9-month Washington, D.C. fellowship.
Deadline: March 14, 2014. Please follow up with website for update information
Friends of the California State Fair Scholarship
Contact: California State Fair, P.O. Box 15649, Sacramento, CA 95852, (916) 263-3149, entryoffice@calexpo.com, http://www.bigfun.org
Eligibility: Awards are earned by college students and graduating high school seniors who exhibit academic excellence, leadership potential, civic engagement and a strong sense of personal commitment to continuing education. Recipients study a broad range of academic studies, which are reflected with awards in agriculture, animal science, arts, business, culinary, education, enology, event planning, fair industry, international studies, teaching credential programs, viticulture and past exhibitors of the California State Fair. Applicants must be California residents.
Award: $500 to $5,000
Deadline: Early March; check back for the 2014 application in late January 2014.
SCAG Scholarship Program
Contact: The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), Houston Laney, Legislative Analyst, 818 W 7th St., 12th FL, Los Angeles, CA 90017, (213) 236-1906, laney@scag.ca.gov, http://www.scag.ca.gov/opportunities/Pages/ScholarshipProgram.aspx
Eligibility:
Residency: Must be a resident within the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) region (i.e. Imperial, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, or Ventura County, or on Tribal Lands within the SCAG region), and be eligible to work in the United States
School Enrollment: Must be a high school junior or graduating senior, or currently enrolled in a two-year community college in the SCAG region. Graduating students must enroll in higher education (two- or four-year college or university) following graduation
GPA Minimum: Candidates must have a 3.0 grade point average or higher (based on a 4.0 scale)
Externship Requirement: Selected applicants must be available for a two-week externship with a local planning agency during the summer and attend a recipient's seminar in July at the SCAG offices in downtown Los Angeles
Externship assignments will be located near the student's place of residence and students are expected to be available during normal office hours for the two weeks
Award: $2,000 and two-week externship with local planning agency, city government or SCAG
Deadline: Early March, check website for details
Warner Bros. Animation/Hanna - Barbera Honorship
Contact: Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc., Michelle Yates, 4000 Warner Blvd., Burbank, CA 91522, (818) 954-1998, Michelle.Yates@WarnerBros.com, http://www.wbcitizenship.com/2014-warner-bros-animationhanna-barbera-honorship/
Eligibility: Must be a graduating high school senior who will major in animation in college with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and can demonstrate financial need.
Award: $10,000 college scholarship and paid summer internships during college
Deadline: March 3, 2014, no later than 5PM
Warner Bros. Arts High Burbank Honorship
Contact: Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc., Michelle Yates, 4000 Warner Blvd., Burbank, CA 91522, (818) 954-1998, Michelle.Yates@WarnerBros.com, http://www.wbcitizenship.com/community/reach-honorship-program/
Eligibility: Must be a graduating Burbank high school senior with a passion for a career in the entertainment industry, a minimum GPA of 3.0, and a demonstrated financial need.
Award: 3 $10,000 college scholarships and paid summer internships during college.
Deadline: First Monday of March, no later than 5PM
Warner Bros. Los Angeles County Honorship
Contact: Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc., Michelle Yates, 4000 Warner Blvd., Burbank, CA 91522, (818) 954-1998, Michelle.Yates@WarnerBros.com, http://www.wbcitizenship.com/community/reach-honorship-program/
Eligibility: Must be a graduating senior attending high school in L.A. County with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Must have a passion for a career in the entertainment industry and demonstrate financial need.
Award: 2 $10,000 college scholarships and paid summer internships during college.
Deadline: First Monday of March, no later than 5PM
National Society of Professional Engineers Scholarship
Contact: National Society of Professional Engineers, 1420 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, (703) 684-2800, students@nspe.org, http://www.nspe.org/Students/Scholarships/index.html
Eligibility:
For high school seniors of ethnic background and with U.S. citizenship who have been accepted into an ABET-accredited engineering program at a four year college or university.
For undergraduates with U.S. citizenship who attend an ABET-accredited engineering program at a four year college or university.
Award: $3,000 to $5,000 (graduating high school seniors); $2,000 to $5,000 (current undergraduates)
Deadline: March 1, 2014
Society of Exploration Geophysics Scholarship
Contact: Society of Exploration Geophysicists, Bernadette Ward, Program Manager, P.O. Box 702740, Tulsa, OK, (918) 497-5500, scholarships@seg.org, http://www.seg.org/web/foundation/programs/scholarship/scholarshipprocess
Eligibility: Must be a high school student planning on entering college next fall or an undergraduate or graduate college student whose grades are above average and intends to pursue a career in applied geophysics or a closely related field.
Award: $500 to $14,000
Deadline: March 1, 2014
Stateside Spouse Education Assistance Program (SSEAP)
Contact: HQ Army Emergency Relief, Diann Evans, Education Program Manager, 200 Stovall St., Alexandria, VA, (866) 878-6378, aer@aerhq.org, http://www.aerhq.org
Eligibility: Applicant must be a spouse of an active duty or retired Soldier, and widow(er) of Soldier who died either on active duty or in a retired status, and residing in the United States. The SSEAP Scholarships are based on financial need. Assistance is for full time, first undergraduate studies only. Applications are available at online every year after December 1st.
Award: $1,200 to $2,900
Deadline: March 2, 2014
Italian Catholic Federation Scholarships
Contact: Italian Catholic Federation, 8393 Capwell Dr., Ste. 110, Oakland, CA 94631, (510) 633-9058, info@icf.org, http://www.icf.org/scholarships.html
Eligibility: To apply, students must achieve a total cumulative GPA (3½ years) of at least 3.2 and meet one of the following: 1) Are Roman Catholic and of Italian Descent and live within the Roman Catholic Dioceses of Arizona, California, Illinois and Nevada, only where Branches of the Federation are established; or, 2) Are Roman Catholic but need not be of Italian Descent or live where Branches of the Federation areestablished if either Roman Catholic parent, guardian or grandparent is a member of the "Italian Catholic Federation."
Award: $400 to $1,000
Deadline: March 15 every year
INROADS Internship Program
Contact: INROADS, Inc., 10 South Broadway, Suite 300, St. Louis, MO 63102, (314) 241-7488, info@inroads.org, http://www.inroads.org
Eligibility: Must have a career interest in business, computer science, engineering, healthcare, retail store management, or related field. Must be a freshman or sophomore in an accredited college or university with a 2.8 or higher cumulative GPA, or must be a high school senior applying to or admitted to an accredited college or university with a 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA.
Award: Paid multi-year internship with a top company.
Deadline: March 31, 2014
National Presbyterian College Scholarship
Contact: Presbyterian Church, USA, Laura Bryan, 100 Witherspoon Street, Louisville, KY 40202, (800) 728-7228, x5735, finaid@pcusa.org, http://www.presbyterianmission.org/ministries/financialaid/national-presbyterian-college-scholarship/
Eligibility: Eligible applicants will be Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) members, entering college in fall 2014, who demonstrate financial need. To maintain eligibility the student must remain enrolled at a Presbyterian related college or university and achieve a 2.5 grade point average.
Award: Up to $1,500
Deadline: March 1, 2014
April Deadlines
Congresswoman Gloria Negrete McLeod Student Art Competition
Contact: US House of Representatives, 4959 Palo Verde., Suite 110B, Montclair, CA 91763, (9090626-2054.
Eligibility: Competition is open to all high school students who live in the 35th Congressional District. To find out if you live in the 35th Congressional District go to; http://www.house.gov and type in your zip code and address.
Award: The first place winner will be ELIGIBLE FOR A SCHOLARSHIP TO SAVANNAH COLLEGE and A ROUND-TRIP to Washington, D.C. COURTECY OF SOUTHWEST AIRLINES FOR THEM AND ONE GUEST where they will attend the unveiling of their work in the U.S. Capitol. Deadline: APRIL 4., check website in late January for exact deadline and application form.
American Fire Sprinkler Association Scholarship Program; High School Senior Scholarship
Contact: American Fire Sprinkler Association, 12750 Merit Drive, Suite 350, Dallas, TX 75251, (214) 349-5965, scholarship@firesprinkler.org, http://www.firesprinkler.org; http://www.afsascholarship.org/highschool.html
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors who plan to attend a U.S. college, university or certified trade school. Students must read the "Fire Sprinkler Essay" available online and then take the online quiz. Applicants receive one entry in the scholarship drawing for each question answered correctly.
Award: $20,000
Deadline: April 2, 2014- visit website for exact deadline
Overseas Spouse Education Assistance Program (OSEAP)
Contact: HQ Army Emergency Relief, Angie Pratt, 200 Stovall St., Alexandria, VA,
1-866-878-6378, Spouse@aerhq.org , http://www.aerhq.org
Eligibility: Applicant must be a spouse of an active duty Soldier assigned to an Overseas Command. Applicant must physically reside with the Soldier at the
assigned location. Assistance is for part time or full time, first undergraduate studies only. The OSEAP Scholarships are awarded up to half the cost of tuition per term based on financial need, as evidenced by income, assets, family size, special financial obligations and circumstances. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
Maintain a cumulative GPA of a 2.0 on a 4.0 grading scale
Reside with Soldier at a Overseas Command
Be dependent of a Soldier on federal active duty
To be a dependent of Soldier you must be registered in DEERS
Award: covers up to half of the cost of tuition- based on need
Deadline: Early April 2014
Swackhamer Disarmament Video Contest
Contact: Nuclear Age Peace Foundation, 1187 Coast Village Road, Suite 1, Santa Barbara, CA 93108, (805) 965-3443, wagingpeace@napf.org, http://www.wagingpeace.org
Eligibility: Applicant must submit a short (2-3 minute) video on the importance of US leadership for a nuclear weapons-free world. Please visit their website for more information.
Award: $250 to $1,000
Deadline: Early April, check website in January for exact deadline.
AAJA General Scholarship and Internship Awards
Contact: Asian American Journalists Association, Nao Vang, AAJA Student Coordinator, 5 Third St., Suite 1108, San Francisco, CA 94103, (415) 346-2051, Ext. 102, naov@aaja.org, http://www.aaja.org, http://www.aaja.org/apply-for-a-scholarship-now/
Eligibility: The AAJA offers several different scholarships. Eligibility: seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students with a focus on journalism.
Award: $500 to $25,000
Deadline: Check website
ACWA Scholarship
Contact: Association of California Water Agencies, 910 D Street, Ste. 100, Sacramento, CA 95814, awards@acwa.com, http://www.acwa.com/content/scholarship/acwa-scholarship-application-and-guidelines
Eligibility: Applicant must be: a California resident; a full-time junior or senior in the year the scholarship will be applied; attending an accredited, publicly funded college or university in California; studying a water-resources related field or discipline; planning to attend school for the complete academic year
Award: $3,000
Deadline: April 1st every year (or the next business day if the deadline is on a weekend or holiday)
American Nuclear Society Scholarship
Contact: American Nuclear Society, 555 N. Kensington Ave., La Grange Park, IL 60526, (708) 352-6611, outreach@ans.org, http://www.ans.org/honors/scholarships/
Eligibility: Must be an entering sophomore studying nuclear science, nuclear engineering, or a nuclear related field. Must be an ANS student member attending a qualified university in the U.S.
Award: up to $5,000, varies based on scholarship
Deadline: April 1st each year
Water Law and Policy Scholarship
Contact: Association of California Water Agencies, 910 K Street, Ste. 100, Sacramento, CA, (916) 441-4545, http://www.acwa.com/content/acwa-water-law-policy-scholarship
Eligibility: Recipient should be pursuing a degree related to, or identified with, law and policy, or public administration and demonstrate a focus or concentration in the field of water resources; applicant must be attending a public or private school located in the US and should have completed their undergraduate work and at the time of the award be either a part-time or full-time graduate student.
Award: $7,000 annually
Deadline: April 1st of each year
The Delson Scholarship
Contact: UCLA Scholarship Resource Center, Angela Deaver Campbell, Director, UCLA Scholarship Resource Center, 330 De Neve Dr., 233 Covel Commons, Los Angeles, CA 90024, (310) 206-2875, src@college.ucla.edu, http://www.scholarshipcenter.ucla.edu/DUE/Donors_Freshmen.html
Eligibility: U.S. citizen or permanent resident, Bell or Huntington Park High School graduate with minimum 3.0 GPA entering UCLA, planning to enroll full-time in a major in UCLA College of Letters & Sciences, must complete 20 community service hours during the academic year at Nimitz Middle School, and Bell and Huntington Park High School.
Award: $8,000; renewable if student maintains minimum 2.7 GPA while attending UCLA
Deadline: April 6, 2014
CHCI Scholarship
Contact: Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI), Anissa Perez, Associate Manager, Scholarships, 911 2nd Street NE, Washington, DC 20002, 1-800-EXCEL-DC, http://www.chci.org/scholarships
Eligibility: The mission of CHCI Scholarship Program is to provide critical financial assistance that will increase graduation rates among Latino students in post-secondary education. CHCI's scholarship opportunities are afforded to Latino students in the United States who have a history of performing public service-oriented activities in their communities and who demonstrate a desire to continue their civic engagement in the future. There is no GPA or academic major requirement. Students with excellent leadership potential are encouraged to apply.
Eligibility Criteria: Full-time enrollment in a United States Department of Education accredited community college, four-year university, or graduate/professional program during the period for which scholarship is requested. Applicants will be judged on demonstrated financial need, consistent, active participation in public and/or community service activities, and strong writing skills. Must be a US citizen.
Award: $1,000 community college or AA/AS granting institution, $2,500 4-year academic institution, $5,000 graduate-level institution
Each scholarship award is divided over the number of years required for graduation (for example, a $2,500 scholarship for a college freshman will be distributed in four equal installments of $625 a year).
Deadline: April 16, 2014
College Sponsorship Program for Transfer Students
Contact: United Friends of the Children, 1055 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1955, Los Angeles, CA 90017, (213) 580-1850, www.unitedfriends.org
Eligibility: United Friends of the Children is committed to ensuring that current foster youth have access to a high quality education and the opportunity to pursue their goals. The College Sponsorship Program offers students $3,000 a year for up to three years for college-related expenses, as well as ongoing support graduation from college.
For eligibility, students must be or have been ILP eligible, having had an open case with the Los Angeles County foster care system (DCFS)/Los Angeles County Department of Probation through the age of 16 OR be ILP eligible through Kin-GAP/legal guardianship; must be a community college student on track to attend a four year college or university on a full time basis in Fall 2014 or Spring 2015; must have a cumulative 2.8 GPA or above; must be students age 23 or younger, committed to fulfilling their educational goals; and students must attend an overnight orientation on June 24-25.
Award: $3,000 per year for five years
Deadline: Applications process begins in late spring, check website for 2014 deadline.
Adult Students in Scholastic Transition (ASIST)
Contact: Executive Women International (EWI), Cindy dela Cruz, Los Angeles ASIST Chair, 777 S. Figueroa St., Suite 2200, Los Angeles, CA 90017, (818) 710-5407, ewi.la.asist@gmail.com, http://www.executivewomenla.org/
Eligibility: The ASIST Scholarship Program helps provide financial support to adult students in a variety of transitional situations. The goal of the ASIST Program is to enable recipients to improve their self-esteem and to have a positive impact on the recipient’s personal life, employment, family, and community. In addition to the Chapter ASIST awards, there are twelve Corporate awards of $2,500 (payable in USD) given annually. Corporate candidates are selected from Chapter winners.
Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:
Clearly define career goals and objectives
Specify the educational requirements to attain the above goals and objectives
Utilize re-entry programs available through colleges/universities, community agencies and service groups or career professionals
18 years of age or older
Applicant must be residing in boundaries of the EWI Chapter to which application is submitted.
Award: $1,000 to $2,500
Deadline: April 30, 2013
Holocaust Remembrance Project Scholarship
Contact: Holland & Knight Charitable Foundation, Inc., P.O. Box 2877, Tampa, FL, (866) HK - CARES, holocaust@hklaw.com, http://holocaust.hklaw.com
Eligibility: This contest is open to all students age 19 and under who meet the following criteria: 1) are currently enrolled as a high school student in grades 9-12 (including home schooled students), or who are high school seniors who may graduate high school any time in 2014, or who are enrolled in a high school equivalency program; and (2) are residents of the United States, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, or are U.S. citizens living abroad.
Award: Up to $5,000
Deadline: Applications available starting in October. Deadline is on the Holocaust Remembrance Day: April 27, 2014
HENAAC Scholars Program
Contact: HENAAC, Kathy Borunda Barrera, HENAAC Scholars Program Manager, 3900 Whiteside St., Los Angeles, CA 90063, (323) 262-0997, kathy@henaac.org, http://www.greatmindsinstem.org/college/henaac-scholarship-program
Eligibility: Full-time graduate or undergraduate students, high school seniors enrolled in full time study at a college/university the upcoming fall session encouraged to apply. Minimum 3.0 GPA, commitment and involvement in the Latino community, and majoring in engineering, applied science, computer science and math.
Award: $500 to $5,000 – various scholarships available
Deadline: Estimated deadline April 30, 2014. Visit website for exact deadline.
May Deadlines
Accenture American Indian Scholarship
Contact: American Indian Graduate Center, Christa Moya, Director of Financial Aid, 4520 Montgomery Blvd. NE. Suite 1B, Albuquerque, NM 87109, (505) 881-4584; (505) 884-7007, web@aigcs.org, http://www.aigcs.org/scholarships/undergraduate-scholarships/
Eligibility: Must be enrolled in a federally recognized American Indian/Alaska Native tribe. Must display academic excellence, demonstrated leadership ability, commitment to preserving American Indian culture and communities. Must be majoring in one of the following: Various Engineering, Computer Science, Operations Management, Finance, Marketing and Other Business Oriented Fields
Award: $20,000
Deadline: June 15, 2014
Father Rutilo Grande Scholarship-"Fulfilling Our Dream Scholarship"
Contact: Salvadoran-American Leadership & Educational Fund (SALEF), Guillermo Giron, Youth Organizing/ Scholarship Fund Coordinator, 1625 W. Olympic Blvd., Suite 706, Los Angeles, CA 90015, (213) 480-1052, info@salef.org, http://www.salef.org
Eligibility: Tailored for students in the field of Theology, Philosophy, Religious Studies, and/or an Emphasis in Cultural Studies, Environmental Studies, or Social Justice. Applicants must be Central American or other Latino ethnicity. Applicants must demonstrate financial need. Applicants must possess a minimum 2.5 GPA and demonstrate a history of community involvement. Applicants must be either: (1) graduating high school seniors, (2) current undergraduate, graduate, and professional students, (3) community college students (must be AB 540). Low-income students must reside and study in San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles Area (Specifically South Central Los Angeles, Pico Union, East Los Angeles) and San Fernando Valley. Applicants must be willing to give back to the community by becoming a mentor to a high school student or completing the equivalent of 52 community service hours assigned by SALEF.
Award: $1,000 to $5,000
Deadline: Estimated deadline in June. Visit website for exact deadline
General Field Scholarship
Contact: Salvadoran-American Leadership & Educational Fund (SALEF), Guillermo Giron, Education & Academic Programs Manager, 1625 W. Olympic Blvd., Suite 718, Los Angeles, CA 90015, (213) 480 - 1052, ggiron@salef.org, http://www.salef.org/#!__programs
Eligibility: AB 540 students welcome! Must be of Central American or other Latino ethnicity. Demonstrate financial need. Possess 2.5 min GPA. Either graduating high school seniors, current undergraduate, graduate, and professional students, community college students (must be AB540) or attending a vocational/trade school pursuing a health related field. Low income students in LA, the San Fernando Valley, or SF/Bay Area are prioritized.
Award: $1,000 to $5,000
Deadline: June 2014. Check website closer to May for exact deadline.
NASA (Harriet G. Jerkins Pre-Doctoral Fellowship Program)
Contact: UNCF Special Programs Corporation, 6402 Arlington Boulevard, Suite 600, Falls Church, VA 22042, (703) 677-3400, info@uncfsp.org, http://www.uncfsp.org/spknowledge/default.aspx?page=program.view&areaid=1&contentid=177&typeid=jpfp
Eligibility: Must be a member of an underrepresented group, which includes women, ethnic minorities and persons with disabilities majoring in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) discipline. Must either be within the first 3 years of a
graduate program at an accredited, U.S. university OR be in the process of applying to an accredited STEM graduate program.
Award: Three-year fellowship award packages that include stipend and tuition offset support.
Deadline: Check website for deadline.
Health Career Scholarship
Contact: Salvadoran-American Leadership & Educational Fund (SALEF), Carlota Merino, Scholarship Fund Coordinator, 1625 W. Olympic Blvd., Suite 718, Los Angeles, CA 90015, (213) 480-1052, cmerino@salef.org, http://www.salef.org/#!__programs
Eligibility: Tailored for students pursuing health degrees and careers. Applicants must be Central American or other Latino ethnicity. Applicants must demonstrate financial need. Applicants must possess a minimum 2.5 GPA and demonstrate a history of community involvement. Applicants must be either: (a) graduating high school seniors, (b) current undergraduate, graduate, and professional students, (c) community college students (Must be AB540) (d) Vocational/Trade school (must be pursuing a health related field). Only students from the following areas may apply: San Francisco Bay Area (must be pursuing a health related field), San Fernando Valley (must be pursuing a health related field) and Los Angeles Area (Specifically South Central Los Angeles, Pico Union, East Los Angeles). Applicants must be willing to give back to the community by becoming a mentor to a high school student or completing the equivalent of 52 community service hours assigned by SALEF. In addition, applicant must be willing to join SALEF Chapters/Clubs at their respective institution/campus. NOTE: SALEF Scholarship is open to all qualifying students regardless of immigration status (AB 540 students are encouraged to apply).
Award: $1,000 to $5,000
Deadline: Check website for deadline.
WSCGA Foundation Scholarships: Ann Trabue Scholarship Fund (English and Journalism); Bev Granger Scholarship Fund (Biological Sciences, Nursing, and Pre-Med); Mimi Deatherage Scholarship Fund (Law); Flo Scott Scholarship Fund; and Desert Fund
Contact: Women’s Southern California Golf Association (WSCGA), 402 West Arrow Highway, Ste. 10, San Dimas, CA 91773, (909) 592-1281 ext.212, info@wscgafoundation.org, http://www.wscgafoundation.org/scholarships.php
Eligibility: Eligibility requirements are as follows:
Applicant must complete high school by September 1st of the current year.
Applicant must be a Southern California resident.
Applicant must be enrolled as a full-time student, defined as one who is taking 12 or more hours in a course of study leading to an Associate or Baccalaureate degree at an accredited college or university in the United States.
Applicant must be female.
Applicant must have a grade point average of 3.2 or higher.
Applicant must play golf.
Award: Varies by Scholarship
Deadline: September 1st every year
Muslim Youth Leadership Program
Contact: CAIR California, 2180 W. Crescent Avenue, Suite F, Anaheim, CA 92801, (714) 776-1847, socal@cair.com, http://ca.cair.com/sacval
Eligibility: Must be a High School student interested in civic engagement and political participation. Conference is geared toward the Muslim faith but is open to all faiths for application. Students will also be asked to fundraise $800 to help with the cost of the trip.
Award: Four-day intensive political immersion and leadership building retreat in Sacramento. Usually takes place in July.
Deadline: Late May 2014. Check website for more details.
June Deadlines
Sikh Education Aid Fund
Contact: Association of Sikh Professionals, 2917 Oak Brook Hills Rd, Oak Brook, IL 60523, contact@associationofsikhprofessionals.org, http://www.associationofsikhprofessionals.org/appforms/seaf.htm
Eligibility: This fund has been set up to support financially deserving Sikh students, to recognize Sikh students of outstanding academic abilities, and to support those individuals doing research in the Sikh religion or engaged in Sikh studies. Applicants must be accepted by or attend an accredited U.S. institution.
Award: $400 to $4,000 per year
Deadline: June 1 for new applicants, June 28th for returning applicants
Student Opportunities Program
Contact: Presbyterian Church, USA, Laura Bryan, 100 Witherspoon Street, Louisville, KY 40202, (800) 728-7228, x5735, finaid@pcusa.org, http://gamc.pcusa.org/ministries/financialaid/student-opportunity-scholarship/
Eligibility: Serves Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) college students by providing need-based aid for sophomores, juniors and seniors who are full-time, first degree students attending accredited institutions in the United States. Preference in this program is extended to racial ethnic students in order to promote diversity. Applicants must be a member of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and be in good academic standing (2.5 GPA or greater).
Award: up to $2,000.00
Deadline: April 1, 2014
July Deadlines
Hispanic Dental Association Scholarship
Contact: Hispanic Dental Association Foundation, 1111 14th Street, Suite 1100, Washington, DC 20005, (202) 629-3628, scholarships@hdassoc.org, http://www.hdassoc.org/about-hda/hda-foundation-committee/scholarship-program/
Eligibility: These scholarships are open to members of the Hispanic Dental Association who have been accepted into an accredited Masters’ or above program in a Dentistry Related Field. Students must have an undergraduate or graduate degree in an oral health related field (dentistry, dental hygiene, etc.) from a US school or abroad. Students must have permanent resident status in the U.S. and be a current member of the Hispanic Dental Association.
Award: Maximum Award: $10,000
Deadline: Check website for deadline.
$1,000 Gen and Kelly Tanabe Student Scholarship
Contact: Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship, Scholarship Coordinator, 3286 Oak Court, Belmont, CA 94002, (650) 618-2221, scholarships@gkscholarship.com
tanabe@gmail.com, http://www.genkellyscholarship.com
Eligibility: Applicants must be 9th - 12th grade high school students, college undergraduates, or graduate students, be U.S. citizens or legal residents and may study any major. Currently in school or planning to start school within the next 12 months. Selection is based primarily on a brief 250-word essay answering one of the following questions: "Why do you deserve this scholarship?," "Describe your academic or career goals," or, "Any topic of your choice."
Award: $1,000
Deadline: Late July 2014. Check website for updates.
NAHJ Scholarships - General Scholarships Ruben Salazar Fund, Ford Motor Company Fund, PepsiCo, and Broadcasting scholarships for Broadcast Students
Contact: National Association of Hispanic Journalists, 1050 Connecticut Avenue NW, 10th Floor, Washington, DC 20036, (202) 662-7145, nahj@nahj.org, http://www.nahj.org
Eligibility: College-bound high school seniors, college undergraduates and graduate students pursuing careers in print, broadcast, online and visual journalism with a minimum 2.0 GPA. Students must plan to attend a community college or university that is within the United States or Puerto Rico full-time for the entire academic year and must be a current member of NAHJ for the calendar year.
Award: $1,000 to $5,000
Deadline: Expected deadline July 2014. Check website for updates.
August Deadlines
Fulbright Scholar Program
Contact: Department of State, Walter Jackson, Program Manager, 809 United Nations Plaza, New York, NY, (212) 984-5327, wjackson@iie.org, http://fulbright.state.gov/grants/student-program/u-s-citizen.html
Eligibility: Must be a U.S. graduating college seniors, graduate students, young professionals and artists to study, conduct research or be an English teaching assistant abroad for one academic year. Must be a U.S. citizen.
Award: Up to one academic year of support for study and/or research in academic fields and the creative and performing arts, or one academic year as an English teaching assistant overseas, or a grant for international travel to Germany, Hungary and Italy.
Deadline: At large candidate deadline is August 1, 2014; if applying through your school, check with your campus advisor for internal deadline.
Multiple Deadlines
AIFS-HACU Scholarships
Contact: AIFS Abroad, 9 West Broad Street, Stamford, CT, (800) 727-2437, info@aifs.com, http://www.hacu.net/hacu/HACU_Student_Programs.asp
Eligibility: Must be an outstanding Hispanic student with intentions on attending a HACU member school. Students will receive scholarships of up to 50% of the full program fee. Students must meet all standard AIFS eligibility requirements. To find out more about HACU, visit www.HACU.net
Award: The purpose of the program is to provide up to $50,000 in scholarships for outstanding Hispanic students to study abroad with AIFS
Deadline: April 15 for Academic Year Fall Quarter/ Semester, September 15 for Academic Year
Spring Quarter/Semester
AIFS-NAFEO Scholarships
Contact: AIFS Abroad, 9 West Broad Street, Stamford, CT, (800) 727-2437, info@aifs.com, http://www.aifsabroad.com/scholarships.asp
Eligibility: AIFS and the National Association For Equal Opportunity in Higher Education are working together to provide scholarships for outstanding students at black colleges to study abroad with AIFS. These special scholarships will be available to students attending NAFEO member institutions. To find out more about NAFEO visit www.nafeo.org.
Award: Will provide up to 50% of program fees
Deadline: April 15 for Academic Year Fall Quarter/ Semester, September 15 for Academic Year Spring Quarter/Semester
Asian Pacific Fund Scholarships
Contact: Asian Pacific Fund, 465 California Street, Suite 809, San Francisco, CA 94104, (415) 395-9985, scholarship@asianpacificfund.org, http://www.asianpacificfund.org/information-for-student-applicants
Eligibility: Must be an incoming freshman or current, full-time undergraduate. Other eligibility criteria depending on each scholarship.
Award: Amounts vary on scholarship. Between $1,000 to $20,000
Deadline: Check website for multiple scholarships and deadlines.
BET Networks Internship Program
Contact: Black Entertainment Television, Inc., Arnicia Arrington, HR Generalist/ Internship Coordinator, Black Entertainment Television, Inc., Human Resources Department, Attn: Internship Coordinator, One BET Plaza, 1235 W Street, NE, Washington, DC, (202) 608-2000, internship@bet.net; arnicia.arrington@bet.net, http://betcareers.viacom.com/internships.html
Eligibility: Must be enrolled in a university (Junior or Senior Status) or technical school. For college credit only. Must be available 16hrs a week for min 8 weeks.
Award: Unpaid Internship
Deadline: Spring session: applications must be post marked by December 1st
Summer session: applications must be postmarked by April 1st
Fall session: applications must be postmarked by July 1st
CHCI Congressional Internship Program
Contact: Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI), College Programs,
911 2nd Street NE, Washington, DC 20002, 1-800-EXCEL-DC, http://www.chci.org/internships/
Eligibility: Applicants must be currently enrolled full time and working towards their undergraduate degree.
Note: Individuals that will graduate in May/June 2014 are NOT eligible for the summer session.
High academic achievement (preference of 3.0 GPA or above)
Strong analytical and writing skills
Active participation in public and/or community service activities
U.S. citizenship or legal permanent residency
The Congressional Internship Program provides college students with a paid Congressional work placement on Capitol Hill for a period of twelve weeks (Spring/Fall) or eight weeks (Summer). This unmatched experience allows students to learn first hand about our nation's legislative process. Promising Latino undergraduates from across the country are selected for this leadership training program. Students gain work experience, participate in a community service project, and receive educational and professional programming provided by CHCI. This comprehensive three-prong approach provides extraordinary learning and networking opportunities for students.
Award: Congressional Office Internship Placement, Stipend up to $3,750 for Fall/Spring and $2,500 for Summer, Domestic roundtrip transportation, and Housing
Deadline: Due dates vary by semester/quarter. Check website for more details.
Congresswoman Gloria Negrete McLeod Montclair District Office/Washington DC Office Internships
Contact: Congresswoman Gloria Negrete McLeod, Diego Preciado, Intern Coordinator,1641 Longworth, Washington, DC 20515, (202) 225-6161, Diego.Preciado@mail.house.gov, https://negretemcleod.house.gov/services/internships/congressional-internship-application
Eligibility: College students with a strong commitment to serve the community, excellent communication skills, solid technical skills (Word, Excel, etc.), and thrive in a team environment, residents of the 35th Congressional District strongly encouraged to apply. High school juniors and seniors accepted for District Office internship.
Award: Unpaid Internship, school credit may be earned.
Deadline: Applications accepted on a rolling basis, contact for details.
Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) National Internship Program
Contact: Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, Maria-Elena Vivas-House, HNIP Senior Executive Director, One Dupont Circle N.W., Suite 430, Washington, DC 20036, (202) 833-8361, hnip@hacu.ne, http://www.hacu.net/hacu/HNIP.asp
Eligibility: Internships are open to undergraduate/graduate Hispanic students wishing to experience the scope of professional careers available in federal government, mostly in D.C. Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and be a U.S. citizen or legal resident.
Award: Sophomores/Juniors $470, Seniors $500, Graduate $570/week, travel expenses paid.
Deadline: Apply by Nov 15, 2013 for Spring 2014; March 3, 2014 for Summer 2014.
Hopi Tribe Grants and Scholarship Program
Contact: HOPI, Kathlene Uqualla, Program Administrator, P.O. Box 123, Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039, (928) 734-3533, kuqualla@hopi.nsn.us, https://www.aasfaa.org/FNA/tribes/Hopi.html
Eligibility: You must first apply for all Federal, State, and institutional financial aid as Hopi Tribal funds are provided as a secondary source of funding. Based on financial need, 2.5 GPA, enrolled in HOPI tribe.
Award: up to $3,000.00 per semester, based on Financial Needs Analysis.
Deadline: Fall/Winter - July 1; Spring – December 1; Summer - April 1
MESBEC Program
Contact: Catching the Dream, 8200 Mountain Road NE., Suite 203, Albuquerque, NM 87110, (505) 262-2351 ext. 116, NScholarsh@aol.com, http://www.catchingthedream.org/Scholarship.htm
Eligibility: Applicants must be 1/4 or more degree American Indian, enrolled in a tribe and attend or plan to attend college full-time. Students must be attending or planning on attending a college or university within the U. S. on a full-time basis that is fully accredited. Student applying to any of these three programs are required to apply for all other sources of funding which is a minimum of forty (40), write a comprehensive essay about themselves and their plans, and provide proof of high school completion, college admission, and tribal enrollment.
Award: $500-$5,000
Deadline: March 15th - Summer School
April 15th - Fall Semester
September 15th - Spring Semester
MTV Networks Internship Program
Contact: MTV Networks, 2600 Colorado Ave.,3rd Floor, Santa Monica, CA 90404, sm.internships@mtvstaff.com, https://jobhuntweb.viacom.com/Viacom/taleo/internships.html
Eligibility: Students must be registered for an internship for academic credit with their college or university, and must provide official documentation upon acceptance of this internship. Open to college students entering their junior or senior year. We also accept law students eligible to receive internship credit.
Must be available at least 2 full days a week for a minimum of 10 weeks (no weekends). Normal business hours are 9:30am-5:30pm.
Award: Unpaid internship
Deadline: The program runs during the spring, summer and fall semesters. Application dates for fall and spring resume submissions are rolling. For summer, resumes are accepted January 1st through April 1st.
National Society of Professional Engineers Scholarship
Contact: National Society of Professional Engineers, 1420 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, (703) 684-2800, students@nspe.org, http://www.nspe.org/Students/Scholarships/index.html
Eligibility: For graduate students with U.S. citizenship with a connection to engineer sciences.
Award: 3 fellowships of varying awards.
Deadline: Rolling Deadlines
Native American Leadership Education Program
Contact: Catching the Dream, 8200 Mountain Road NE., Suite 203, Albuquerque, NM 87110, (505) 262-2351 ext. 116, NScholarsh@aol.com, http://www.catchingthedream.org/Scholarship.htm
Eligibility: Applicants must be 1/4 or more degree American Indian, enrolled in a tribe and current paraprofessionals in an American Indian school who are attending or plan to attend college full-time.
Award: $500-$5,000
Deadline: March 15th - Summer School
April 15th - Fall Semester
September 15th - Spring Semester
NFL Films Internship
Contact: NFL, Cara R. Angelucci, 1 NFL Plaza, Mt Laurel, NJ, (856) 222-3500, cara.angelucci@films.nfl.com, http://www.nfl.com/careers/internships
Eligibility: First priority is given to 3rd and 4th year college students. Contact for further info.
Award: Contact for information
Deadline: Accepts interns on a four month basis during the fall, spring, and summer semesters.
Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) Internships, Scholarships and Fellowships
Contact: Oak Ridge Associated Universities, P.O. Box 117, Oak Ridge, TN, (865) 576-3300, http://orise.orau.gov/science-education/internships-scholarships-fellowships/default.aspx
Eligibility: For science and engineering students and educators at every academic level (K-12, college students and post-docs, and university faculty).
Award: Internships, scholarships, and fellowships -- varies for each opportunity
Deadline: varies based on each opportunity - check website for more information.
Ron Brown Scholar Program
Contact: Ron Brown Scholar Program, 1160 Pepsi Place, Suite 206, Charlottesville, VA 22901, (434) 964-1588, info@ronbrown.org, http://www.ronbrown.org
Eligibility: Must be current high school seniors, African-American, excel academically, exhibit strong leadership potential, participate in community service activities, and demonstrate a financial need. Must be a U.S. citizen or hold a permanent resident visa card.
Award: $40,000 ($10,000 over 4 years) for use at any accredited 4-year college or university.
Deadline: November 1, 2013 to be considered for the Ron Brown Scholar Program and forwarded to a select and limited number of additional scholarship providers.
Or postmarked by January 9, 2014 to be considered only for the Ron Brown Scholar Program.
Simpson Scholarship in Egyptology
Contact: American University in Cairo (AUC), AUC Avenue, P.O. Box 74 New Cairo 11835, Egypt, (212) 730-8800, finaid@aucegypt.edu, http://www.college.columbia.edu/students/fellowships/catalog/simpson-scholarship-egyptology
Eligibility: Study Abroad Program students who wish to concentrate their studies at AUC on the history and culture of Ancient Egypt. The scholarships are open to outstanding undergraduates of junior or senior standing who have little or no background in Egyptology, as well as for those who have already begun formal study of Ancient Egypt or the ancient world.
Award: $2,500 for a semester or $5,000 for a whole academic year.
Deadline: Rolling Deadlines. Must be in AUC program first
Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Scholarship Program
Contact: Society of Women Engineers, Katrina Hiramoto, SWE-LA Scholarship Chair, 203 N. La Salle Street, Suite 1675, Chicago, IL 60601, 877-793-4636, scholarshipapplication@swe.org; katrina.hiramoto@boeing.com, http://www.swe.org
Eligibility: The minimum GPA is 3.5/4.0 for freshman applicants and 3.0/4.0 for sophomore, junior, senior & graduate applicants. Open to women majoring in engineering; incoming freshmen admitted to a SWE approved school. For additional information and an application please send a self-addressed stamped envelope.
Award: ranges from $1,000 to $20,000
Deadline: The deadline for upperclassmen and graduate students expected in February 2014.
Freshmen deadline expected in May 2014. Check website closer to deadline for an exact due date. Check website for details.
Supreme Court Judicial Internship
Contact: Office of the Counselor to the Chief Justice, Room 5, Supreme Court Fellow, Supreme Court of the United States, Washington, DC 20543, (202) 479-3415, http://www.supremecourt.gov/jobs/jip/jip.aspx
Eligibility: The Judicial Internship Program at the Supreme Court offers advanced undergraduates and graduating seniors who have interests in law, management, and social sciences a unique opportunity to gain exposure to the field of judicial administration through work in the Office of the Counselor to the Chief Justice. Interns work eight-hour days, five days a week. Thus, other employment is not feasible. Judicial Interns perform several routine but important office tasks, which include summarizing news articles and preparing memoranda and correspondence. Interns also conduct background research for speeches and briefings provided to visiting foreign dignitaries. Additionally, interns may participate in the diverse research projects conducted by the Supreme Court Fellow and the Counselor. These projects require interns to gather, assemble and synthesize information from a wide range of sources. Such assignments demand experience with office and library resources, the ability to work under time constraints, strict attention to detail, creative thinking, and editorial skills.
Award: The internship is unpaid. Depending on funding, a $1,000 scholarship may be available based on the following criteria:
1. Interns must successfully complete the internship.
2. Within one year of completing the internship, students must return to an undergraduate program or enroll in a graduate or professional degree program.
Deadline: FALL (September-December): June 10, SPRING (January-May): October 20, SUMMER (June-August): March 10
The Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) Program
Contact: Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange, 600 California Street, 10th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94108, (800) 727-4540, studyabroadinfo@ayusa.org, http://www.usagermanyscholarship.org/about/
Eligibility: For high school students who are between the ages of 15 and 18 at the start of the program and are U.S. citizens or U.S. national or permanent residents. Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
Award: Fully funded study abroad year in Germany minus travel from home community to Washington, DC, passport fees, and spending money.
Deadline: December 2013 - February 2014, Deadlines vary by regional organization. Check website for details.
Contact Individually for Deadlines
Actuarial Diversity Scholarship
Contact: The Actuarial Foundation, Debbie McCormic, Project Specialist, 475 North Martingald Road, Suite 600, Schaumburg, IL 60173, (847) 706-3535, Scholarships@ActFnd.org, http://beanactuary.org/how/?fa=scholarships
Eligibility: Each applicant must fulfill all the requirements listed below:
Each applicant must have at least one birth parent who is a member of one of the following minority groups:Black/African American, Hispanic, Native North American.
Will be a full-time undergraduate or graduate student at a U.S. accredited educational institution during 2014/2015.
Minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale), emphasis on math or actuarial courses.
Entering college freshmen must have a minimum ACT math score of 28 or SAT math score of 600.
Intent on pursuing a career in the actuarial profession.
Award: Varies
Deadline: The Actuarial Foundation will begin accepting applications for the 2014-2015 Actuarial Diversity Scholarship in January 2014.
Adolph Van Pelt Scholarship
Contact: Association on American Indian Affairs, Lisa Wyzlic, Director of Scholarship Programs, 966 Hungerford Drive Suite 12-B, Rockville, MD 20850, (240) 314-7155, general.aaia@verizon.net, http://www.indian-affairs.org
Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time students and provide proof of tribal enrollment, a Certificate of Indian Blood (showing 1/4 Indian blood) and an essay on educational goals.
Award: $1,500
Deadline: Application & Deadline details will be up in February; keep checking website.
American Fire Sprinkler Association Scholarship Program; Second Chance Scholarship Contest
Contact: American Fire Sprinkler Association, 12750 Merit Drive, Suite 350, Dallas, TX 75251, scholarship@firesprinkler.org, http://www.afsascholarship.org/secondchance.html
Eligibility: Open to US citizens or legal residents with High School Diploma, GED or equivalent. Scholarship payable to winner's college/university or certified trade school in the US. Winners not based on financial need.
Award: $1,000
Deadline: follow up with website for 2014 deadline.
American Institute of Architects/American Architectural Foundation Minority Disadvantaged Scholarship Program
Contact: Scholarship Programs, Jamie Yeung, 1735 New York Ave. NW, Washington, DC, (202) 626-7529, scholarships@aia.org, http://www.aia.org/education/AIAB081881
Eligibility: Applicants must be legal residents of the United States and either:
High school seniors entering a NAAB accredited professional program in architecture
College freshmen attending a NAAB accredited professional program in architecture, or
Technical school or community college students that have completed high school or its equivalent and intend to transfer to a NAAB accredited professional program
Award: $3,000 to $4,000
Deadline: Applications for 2014 will be available in December
Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies Summer Internship Program
Contact: The Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies, Helen Ruggierio, Program Director, 1001 Connecticut Ave. NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036, (202) 296-9200, Internship@apaics.org or helen@apaics.org, http://www.apaics.org/index.php/pages/programs/summer_internships/
Eligibility: College students interested in the political process, public policy issues, and Asian American and Pacific Islander community affairs; evidence of leadership abilities, excellent oral and written communication skills, current (or recent) enrollment in accredited undergraduate institution; U.S. citizen or legal resident; must be at least 18 years old by the start of the summer internship.
Award: Stipend (Contact for further details)
Deadline: Applications for 2014 will be available in the winter.
Ayn Rand Novels Essay Contests
Contact: Ayn Rand Institute, 2121 Alton Parkway Suite 250, Irvine, CA 92606, (949) 222-6550 ext. 247, essays@aynrand.org, http://aynrandnovels.com/essay-contests.html
Eligibility: Five essay contests for the novels "Anthem" "Atlas Shrugged" "We the Living" "Former Participants" and "The Fountainhead" are offered. Applicants must beeighth grade students or high school freshmen or sophomores who submit a 600-1200 word essay that will be judged on both style and content, with an emphasis on writing that is clear, articulate and logically organized. Winning essays must demonstrate an outstanding grasp of philosophic meaning of Anthem.
Award: $30 to $10,000
Deadline: See website for separate contest deadlines
BASF/Alfred Chisholm Memorial Scholarship Fund
Contact: United Negro College Fund, Curtis R. Silvers, Area Development Director, 3699 Wilshire Blvd Suite 675, Los Angeles, CA 90010, (213) 639-3800, curtis.silvers@uncf.org, http://scholarships.collegetoolkit.com/scholarships/awards/alfred_chisholm-basf_memorial_scholarship/6271.aspx
Eligibility: Must attend a HBCU Institution. Must possess a minimum 2.7 GPA. Must be related to a BASF (African American Employment Group) employee. Must be majoring in one of the following: Accounting, Biology, Chemistry, Finance, Mathematics, Computer Science, Law, Engineering, Supply Chain Management
Award: $5,000
Deadline: Visit website for deadline.
Berbeco Senior Research Fellowship
Contact: United Negro College Fund, Curtis R. Silvers, Area Development Director, 3699 Wilshire Blvd Suite 675, Los Angeles, CA 90010, (213) 639-3800, curtis.silvers@uncf.org, http://www.uncf.org/sections/ForStudents/SS_Scholarships/scholardetail.asp?Sch_ID=71
Eligibility: Must attend a UNCF Institution. Must be an undergraduate junior. Must possess a minimum 2.5 GPA
Award: Up to $6,000
Deadline: Opportunities will be available for 2013/14 school year starting August 1st
British Marshall Scholarships
Contact: Marshall Aid Commemoration Commission, Miss Mary Denyer, Assistant Secretary, Marshall Aid Commemoration Commission, Woburn House. 20-24 Tavistock Square, London, UK, 44 207 380 6704/3, m.denyer@acu.ac.uk or apps@marshallscholarship.org, http://www.marshallscholarship.org
Eligibility: Open only to United States citizens who (at the time they take up their Scholarship) hold a first degree from an accredited four-year college or university in the United States with a minimum GPA of 3.7. To qualify for awards tenable from October 2014, candidates must have graduated from their undergraduate college or university after April 2011.
Award: University fees, cost of living expenses, annual book grant, thesis grant, research and daily travel grants, fares to and from the United States and, where applicable, a contribution towards the support of a dependent spouse.
Deadline: Check website for details.
Bruce Lee Scholarship
Contact: U.S. Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce, 1329 18th St. NW, Washington, DC 20036, (202) 296-5221, info@uspaacc.com, http://www.uspaacc.com/uspac/programs/education_training.asp
Eligibility: High school senior at least 16 years old at time of application, of Asian Pacific Island heritage, U.S. citizen or permanent resident, will be starting full-time study at an accredited post-secondary educational institution in the U.S. in the fall, minimum 3.3 GPA, demonstrating leadership in extracurricular activities, involvement in the community, and financial need.
Award: up to $5,000 plus travel and lodging to participate at the Annual CelebrAsian Business Opportunity Conference, where scholarship award is presented
Deadline: Check website in November for the 2014 school year deadline
California Alliance for Minority Participation (CAMP)
Contact: California Alliance for Minority Participation, Dr. Michael V. Drake, Chancellor UC Irvine, Center for Educational Partnerships: 5171 California Avenue Suite 150 University of California Irvine, Irvine, CA, (949) 824-6578, see host institution contact info at http://www.camp.uci.edu/contact.html,
Eligibility: The program is offered at all UC campuses except Merced. Offered to students in good academic standing who are US citizens or permanent residents, and members of under-represented group: Blacks/African Americans, Native Americans/Alaskan Natives, Pacific Islanders, Latinos.
Award: Varies
Deadline: Varies. Check website of host institution.
CCNMA Journalism Scholarships
Contact: CCNMA: Latino Journalists of California, Julio Moran, Executive Director, 727 W. 27th St., Rm. 201, Los Angeles, CA, (213) 821-0075, ccnmainfo@ccnma.org, http://www.ccnma.org/
Eligibility: The CCNMA Scholarships, are awarded annually to qualified Latino students who are planning to pursue a career in journalism. The scholarships range from $500 to $1,000 per student and are based on several criteria, including: commitment to the field of journalism, scholastic achievement, community awareness and financial need. Students must be enrolled full-time for the entire 2014-2015 academic year, and must be a California resident or attend an accredited college or university in California. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA - This scholarship competition is open to:
Latino college students and graduating high school seniors attending a college or university in California. California residents may attend a college or university outside of California.
Students may major in any field, but must be able to prove a sincere interest in pursuing a career in journalism.
Finalists must be able to participate in an oral interview.
To receive award, winners must provide proof that they are officially enrolled full-time in school for the entire academic year and be in good standing.
The amount of the award may be reduced if the student enrolls in a school other than the one indicated on his/her application or if awarded a CCNMA Chapter Scholarship. If the winner does not enroll for the fall semester, the award is withdrawn.
Award: $500 to $1,000
Deadline: Varies. Check website for scholarship listings.
Chicano Latino Youth Leadership Project, Inc. Programs
Contact: Chicano Latino Youth Leadership Project, Inc., Norma Dominguez, President, P.O. Box 161566, Sacramento, CA 95816, (916) 446-1640, contact@clylp.com, http://clylp.org/programs/
Eligibility: CLYLP offers opportunities at the Sacramento Leadership Conference, the Regional Leadership Institutes in LA and the San Joaquin Valley, the CLYLP Comcast Fellowship Program, and the Roberto Garcia Memorial Scholarship Program. They also offer additional scholarships. Eligibility depends on program.
Award: Varies
Deadline: Varies among programs.
Cisco/UNCF Scholars Program
Contact: United Negro College Fund, Curtis R. Silvers, Area Development Director, 3699 Wilshire Blvd Suite 675, Los Angeles, CA 90010, (213) 639-3900, curtis.silvers@uncf.org, http://uncf.org/forstudents/scholardetail.asp?Sch_ID=2473
Eligibility: Must be a college sophomore. Must possess a minimum 3.2 GPA. Must be majoring in one of the following: Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering. Must attend one of the following institutions: California State Polytechnic (San Luis Obispo), Georgia Tech, Grambling State University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, North Carolina A & T State University, North Carolina Central University, North Carolina State University, Prairie View A & M University, San Jose State University, Stanford University, University of California-Berkeley, University of Illinois-Champaign-Urbana, University of Michigan and University of Texas at Austin.
Award: $4,000
Deadline: View website for deadline.
Congressional Black Caucus Spouses (CBCS) Visual Arts Scholarship
Contact: Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc., 1720 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20036, (202) 263-2800, scholarships@cbcfinc.org, http://www.cbcfinc.org/cbcf-scholarships.html
Eligibility: To be eligible for a CBC Spouses Visual Arts scholarship, applicants must:
Be preparing to pursue an undergraduate degree full-time or be a current full-time student in good academic standing at an accredited college or university
Be planning to pursue a degree in a field that will lead to a career in the visual arts
Have a minimum 2.5 GPA
Exhibit leadership ability and participate in community service activities
Award: up to $3,000
Deadline: Past Scholarships due early March. Follow website for 2014 deadlines.
CSU Fresno Scholarships
Contact: California State University, Fresno, Scholarship Office, 5150 N. Maple Ave., Joyal Administration Room 274, Fresno, CA 93740, (559) 278-6572, scholarships@csufresno.edu, http://www.csufresno.edu/scholarships/
Eligibility: Must be full-time CSU Fresno students.
Award: $100 to $12,000
Deadline: 2014-2015 application deadline TBA
CSU Pre-Doctoral Program
Contact: Office of the Chancellor, California State University, 401 Golden Shore, Long Beach, CA 90802, (562) 951-4774, predoc@calstate.edu, http://www.calstate.edu/predoc/cpdp_program.shtml
Eligibility: The California Pre-Doctoral Program is designed to increase the pool of potential faculty by supporting the doctoral aspirations of California State University (CSU) students who have experienced economic and educational disadvantages. The program places a special emphasis on increasing the number of CSU students who enter doctoral programs at one of the University of California (UC) institutions.
Announcements and application forms for the program are circulated each year in early December through the office of each campus Pre-Doctoral Program Coordinator - see List of CSU Pre-Doctoral Program Campus Coordinators. Eligibility is limited to junior, senior and graduate students that are enrolled in a degree-seeking program at any one of the CSU campuses at the time of application. Applicants must also be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
Award: Working one-on-one with faculty members from both CSU and doctoral-granting institutions, students receive funding for activities such as: participation in a summer research internship program at a doctoral-granting institution to receive exposure.
Deadline: Check back in February 2014 for the 2014/15 school year application.
Cynthia Denise Robinson Horton Scholarship Fund (CDRH)
Contact: United Negro College Fund,
http://uncf.org/sections/ForStudents/SS_Scholarships/scholarships.asp
Eligibility: High School Senior. Must attend a UNCF Institution. Must possess a minimum 2.5 GPA.
Award: Up to $3,000
Deadline: TBA
Displaced Homemaker Scholarship
Contact: Association on American Indian Affairs, Lisa Wyzlic, 966 Hungerford Drive Suite 12-B, Rockville, MD 20850, (240) 314-7155, lw.aaia@verizon.net, http://www.indian-affairs.org/scholarships/displaced_homemakers.htm
Eligibility: The Association on American Indian Affairs offers Displaced Homemaker Scholarships awards to men and women who would not otherwise be able to complete their educational goals due to family responsibilities. Applicants must be full-time students and provide proof of tribal enrollment, a Certificate of Indian Blood (showing 1/4 Indian blood) and an essay on educational goals. In addition, applicants must include their family responsibilities/situation in an essay. Some examples of displaced homemakers are listed below. Generally the term "displaced homemaker" refers to a woman or man who are a bit older - approximately 35+ who
has never attended college due to family responsibilities and are now entering college for the first time - their children may be entering elementary school or may be grown and out of the house or had attended college when they were younger but put school on hold to care for their children and never received their degree and are now returning to finish school.
Award: $1,500
Deadline: 2013-2014 window closed. Check website Februrary 2014
Dorothy and Robert DeBolt Scholarship
Contact: AASK (Adopt A Special Kid), 8201 Edgewater Dr., #103, Oakland, CA, (888) 680-7349, scholarship@aask.org, http://aask.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=56&Itemid=63
Eligibility: This scholarship will be awarded to a youth who has been adopted after being in foster care (a dependent of the juvenile court) in California. The applicant must be a resident of California at the time of the application and must have been accepted for admission to or be enrolled in an accredited two-year, four-year university or trade/vocational school in the U.S. Maximum age at application is 25 years.
Award: $2,000 to $3,000
Deadline: Check website in January 2014 for deadline.
Earthwatch Student Fellowship Program
Contact: Earthwatch Institute, Earthwatch Fellowship Department, 114 Western Ave, Boston, MA, 1 (800) 776-0188, fellowshipawards@earthwatch.org,
http://www.earthwatch.org/ed/scdurfee.html
Eligibility: Rising high school sophomores and juniors interested in the fields of ecosystem services, climate change, oceans, and cultural heritage. Recipients are given an opportunity to work in the field for 10 -15 days with a professional scientist on a research expedition.*Students must be nominated before they can apply.
Award: Contact for details
Deadline: Applications for 2014-2015 available in September, check website then.
Hertz Fellowship
Contact: Hertz Foundation
http://www.hertzfoundation.org/dx/fellowships/award.aspx
Eligibility: Eligible applicants for Hertz Fellowships must be students of the applied physical, biological and engineering sciences who are citizens or permanent residents of the United States of America, and who are willing to morally commit to make their skills available to the United States in time of national emergency. College seniors wishing to pursue the Ph.D. degree in any of the fields of particular interest to the Foundation, as well as graduate students already in the process of doing so, may apply. Fields of interest include: Aeronautics/Astronautics, Applied Mathematics and Statistics, Applied Physics and Astronomy, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Earth and Geo Sciences, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil and Nuclear Engineering, Materials Science, Quantitative Biology and Bio-Engineering
Award: Option 1 Hertz:
5 yr $32,000/ 9-month personal stipend,
Full tuition equivalent,
Renewable for up to 5 years
Option 2: 5yr Coordinated:
Hertz Period - Two Years, $37,000/ 9-month personal stipend
Full tuition equivalent
Other Fellowship Period – up to three years
o $5,000/year supplemental stipend from Hertz
o Requires Awardee to accept a 3-year fellowship from another source
Deadline: Check website.
Hispanic College Fund
Contact: Hispanic College Fund, Inc.,
Carlos Chavoya, Manager of HSF Scholarship Program, 1300 L Street, NW - Suite 975
Washington, DC 20005, (202) 296-5400,
cchavoya@hsf.net, http://www.hispanicfund.org
Eligibility: Accepted or enrolled as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited institution of higher education with a declared major/concentration in business, in good academic standing, 3.0 GPA, have financial need, U.S. citizenship, must be Hispanic or of Hispanic heritage.
Award: $500 to $10,000
Deadline: Applications for the 2014/15 school year will be available September 1, 2013.
HSF College Scholarship Program
Contact: Hispanic Scholarship Fund, Carlos Chavoya, Manager of HSF Scholarship Program, 411 W. 190th Street, Suite 325, Gardena, CA 90248, 1-877-HSF-INFO,
chavoya@hsf.net, http://www.hsf.net/en/scholarships/
Eligibility: Be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident, have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, be a full-time student, apply for financial aid using the FAFSA (no need requirement for eligibility).
Award: Varies
Deadline: Applications for the 2014/15 school year will be available September 1, 2013.
HSF/General Motors Scholarship Program
Contact: Hispanic Scholarship Fund
http://www.hsf.net/en/scholarships/
Eligibility: Must be of Hispanic heritage. Must be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident. Must be enrolled full-time at a 4-year undergraduate institution. Must possess a minimum 3.0 GPA. Must apply for FAFSA. Must be majoring in one of the following: Engineering, Business, Social Sciences
Award: $2,500
Deadline: Check website for deadline
HSF/Verizon Foundation Scholarship
Contact: Hispanic Scholarship Fund
http://www.hsf.net/en/scholarships/
Eligibility: Eligibility Requirements:
Must be of Hispanic heritage. Must be a U.S. Citizen or a legal permanent resident with permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551(not expired). Must be an undergraduate junior or senior enrolled full-time in a degree-seeking program at one of the following institutions: Cornell Universit, CUNY-City College, Georgia Institute of Technology, Ohio State University, Pennsylvania State University, Purdue University, Rutgers University-New Brunswick,University of Illinios-Urbana-Champaign, University of Puerto Rico, University of South Florida, University of Southern California, Villanova University. Must have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale. Must be majoring in one of the following: Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology (IT/MIS). Must apply for federal financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and must submit a resume with application. Applicants with disabilities and/ or military veterans and ROTC participants are encouraged to apply
Award: $2,500
Deadline: Check website for deadline.
HSF/Western Governors University Scholarship Program
Contact: Hispanic Scholarship Fund
http://www.hsf.net/en/scholarships/
Eligibility: Must be of Hispanic heritage. Must be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident. Must enroll full-time at Western Governors University for at least two modules. Must possess a minimum 3.0 GPA. Must apply for FAFSA.
Award: $2,500
Deadline: Check website in August for deadline.
Lambda Theta Nu Sorority, Inc. Latina Scholarship Award
Contact: Lambda Theta Nu Sorority, Inc., La Mesa Directiva, 1220 Rosecrans, Number 543, San Diego, CA 92106, chair@lamdathetanu.org, http://www.lambdathetanu.org/philanthropy/scholarship.html
Eligibility: Latina pursuing her education at an accredited college or university. No specific major is required. All California chapters award money each year. Contact the chapter closest to you for further info.
Award: $200 to $1,000 Multiple scholarships awarded yearly.
Deadline: Deadline sometime in the Spring - determined by individual Chapter.
Liberty Mutual Scholarship Program
Contact: United Negro College Fund
https://scholarships.uncf.org/
Eligibility: Must attend a UNCF Institution. Must be a college junior. Must possess a minimum 3.0 GPA. Must be majoring in one of the following: Business, Business-Related, Finance. Must reside in one of the following states: Georgia, Wisconsin, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, California
Award: Up to $10,000
Deadline: Check website in August.
LMU Academic Scholarship Programs (Arrupe, LMU, Trustee and Presidential, Jesuit and Marymount High School, Leadership, and LMU Achievement Awards)
Contact: Loyola Marymount University, University Hall, Suite 4505, 1 LMU Drive, Los Angeles, CA, (310) 338-2750, admissns@lmumail.lmu.edu, http://financialaid.lmu.edu/current/scholarships/
Eligibility: Must be an incoming freshman to LMU enrolled full-time. May be additional eligibility requirements by individual scholarships.
Award: $1,000 to $22,500 annually
Deadline: Automatic submission with admission application.
Louis Stokes Health Scholars Program
Contact: Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc., Kevin Brown, Secretary, 1720 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20036, (202) 263-2800, carter@cbcfinc.org, http://www.cbcfinc.org/louis-stokes-health-scholars-program.html
Eligibility: U.S. citizens or legal residents, minimum 3.0 GPA, currently enrolled or planning to start a full-time undergraduate program at either a 2-year or 4-year college, university, vocational, or technical school. Anticipated course of study must be in the health field. Must demonstrate financial need. The ideal candidate is at a 2-year institution planning on completing a four-year degree, also plans on working in an underserved community.
Award: up to $8,000
Deadline: Estimated deadline end of March, early April 2014. Visit website for exact deadline
MAES Local Chapter Awards
Contact: Society of Mexican-American Engineers & Scientists (MAES), 13337 South St., Number 349, Cerritos, CA 90703, cpmedina@raytheon.com, http://www.maes-natl.org
Eligibility: Open to MAES student members in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The scholarship applicants are selected on the basis of academic achievement, financial need, leadership, community service, personal qualities, and completeness of application.
Award: Padrino/Madrina Scholarship – Three (3) in the amount of $4,000.
Graduate Scholarship – One (1) in the amount of $3,000. Founders Scholarship – One (1) in the amount of $2,500. Presidential Scholarship – One (1) in the amount of $2,500. Pipeline Scholarship—check website for details.
Deadline: Check website for deadline.
Malcolm X Scholarship for Exceptional Courage
Contact: United Negro College Fund
http://www.uncf.org/forstudents/scholardetail.asp?Sch_ID=129
Eligibility: Must attend a UNCF Institution. Must possess a minimum 2.5 GPA. Must demonstrate academic excellence, campus and community leadership. Must also demonstrate the overcoming of tremendous hardships and social circumstances.
Award: $4,000
Deadline: Contact organization for deadline.
MASNA Scholarship
Contact: Marine Aquarium Societies of North America (MASNA), Kevin Erickson, PO Box 105603 #18350, Atlanta, GA 30348, scholarship@masna.org, http://www.masna.org/AboutMASNA/MASNAScholarship.aspx
Eligibility: Applicant must be a current/entering undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited college or university. Student must have declared a major or have an intent to declare a major in one of the marine sciences. Academic history and the student contributions and demonstrated commitment to the marine aquarium hobby will be considered for scholarship
Award: Prizes vary yearly. Please follow up with website for details.
Deadline: Follow up with website for 2014 deadline.
McDonald's/NBMOA Hospitality Scholars Program
Contact: United Negro College Fund
https://scholarships.uncf.org/
Eligibility: Must attend a 4-year college. Must be a college sophomore, junior, or senior. Must possess a minimum 2.8 GPA. Must be majoring in one of the following: Accounting, Business, Hospitality Management, Hotel Management, Marketing, Restaurant Management. Must reside in one of the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin
Award: Up to $5,000
Deadline: Check website in August for deadline.
Mexican-American Alumni Association Scholarship
Contact: Loyola Marymount University, 1 LMU Drive University Hall, Suite 2800, Los Angeles, CA 90045, (310) 388-7529, laa@lmu.edu, http://www.lmu.edu/sites/alumnirelations/Associations/laa/Annual_Scholarship.htm
Eligibility: Awarded to LMU undergraduate Latino students on the basis of academic achievement, involvement in the community, and financial need. Must apply for federal, state, and university financial aid. Open to Chicano/a and/or Latino/a students of all majors.
Award: $1,500 to $5,000
Deadline: Check website for deadline
Microsoft Scholarship Program
Contact: Microsoft Corporation, 1 Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA, scholars@microsoft.com, http://careers.microsoft.com/careers/en/us/internships-scholarships.aspx#
Eligibility: Open to undergrads enrolled full-time at four-year universities in U.S., Mexico, or Canada. Must be pursuing studies in computer science, computer engineering, or related disciplines such as such as electrical engineering, math, or physics. Must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Award: 4 types of technical scholarships (General, Women's, Minority, and Students with Disabilities). Full or partial scholarship for one academic year and potential 12 week or longer salaried summer internship.
Deadline: Check for deadlines in Fall 2013.
National Medical Fellowships, Inc.
Contact: National Medical Fellowships, Inc., Angelica Minaya, 347 Fifth Avenue, Suite 510, New York, NY 10016, (212) 483-8880, aminaya@nmf.org, http://www.nmfonline.org
Eligibility: Graduate medical students of African American, Mexican American, mainland Puerto Rican, and American Indian descent. Must be U.S. citizen, 1st or 2nd year medical student, and demonstrate financial need.
Award: Varies by Scholarship
Deadline: Check website for details.
National Merit Scholarship Program
Contact: National Merit Scholarship Corporation, 1560 Sherman Ave., Suite 200, Evanston, IL, (847) 866-5100, http://www.nationalmerit.org
Eligibility: To participate in the National Merit® Scholarship Program, a student must:
take the PSAT/NMSQT® in the specified year of the high school program and no later than the third year in grades 9 through 12, regardless of grade classification or educational pattern; be enrolled as a high school student, progressing normally toward graduation or completion of high school, and planning to enroll full time in college no later than the fall following completion of high school; and be a citizen of the United States; or be a U.S. lawful permanent resident (or have applied for permanent residence, the application for which has not been denied) and intend to become a U.S. citizen at the earliest opportunity allowed by law.
Award: up to $2,500
Deadline: Contact NMSC for deadline info.
Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
Contact: Alliance for Young Artists and Writers, 557 Broadway, New York, NY 10012,
info@artandwriting.org, http://www.artandwriting.org/
Eligibility: Teens in grades 7 through 12 can apply in 28 categories of art and writing for the chance to earn scholarships and have their works exhibited or published. Submissions are juried by luminaries in the visual and literary arts, some of whom are past award recipients. Panelists look for works that best exemplify originality, technical skill and the emergence of a personal voice or vision.
Award: Varies
Deadline: Registration for the 2014 Awards will begin in September 2013. To find out more about how to apply, visit artandwriting.org/Awards.
Sequoyah Graduate Scholarship for American Indians & Alaskan Natives
Contact: Association on American Indian Affairs, Lisa Wyzlic, 966 Hungerford Drive Suite 12-B, Rockville, MD 20850, (240) 314-7155, general.aaia@verizon.net, http://www.indian-affairs.org
Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time students and provide proof of tribal enrollment, a Certificate of Indian Blood (showing 1/4 Indian blood) and an essay on educational goals.
Award: $1,500
Deadline: Deadline information will be available in the Fall.
Southern California Edison Scholars
Contact: Edison Scholars Program Scholarship America, 1 Scholarship Way, P.O. Box 297, Saint Peter, MN 56082, (507) 931-1682 or (800) 537-4180, https://www.sce.com/wps/portal/home/about-us/community/scholarships-education
Eligibility: Must be a high school senior with a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher on the 4.0 scale, meet placement standards for entry-level baccalaureate coursework, have taken the ACT or SAT exams, live or attend school in an area serviced by SCE, be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident, prove financial need, and plan to enroll full-time for the entire upcoming academic year in a 4 year U.S. college in one of the following disciplines: Math, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, (electrical, computer, chemical or mechanical), Materials Science, Computer Science/Information Systems.
Award: $10,000 awarded in increments of $2,500 over four years
Deadline: Temporarily suspended; check back in October 2013 for next year's program
SRP/NGS Navajo Scholarship
Contact: SRP Navajo Generating Station, Linda Dawavendewa, P.O. Box 850, Page, AZ 86040, (928) 645-6539, Linda.Dawavendewa@srpnet.com, http://www.srpnet.com/education/grants/navajo.aspx
Eligibility: Member of Navajo Tribe, full time student at an accredited college or university, 3.0 GPA, Upper Division students, priority will be given to the math, engineering, and environmental studies.
Award: Award amounts are determined by the NGS Scholarship Committee following an evaluation of the Financial Needs Analysis of each applicant. Undergraduate scholarships are renewable until the bachelor's degree is earned.
Deadline: Application available January 1, 2014
Summer Law Clerk Program 2014
Contact: Public Counsel Law Center, Ted Zepeda, Director of External Affairs,
610 So. Ardmore Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90005, tzepeda@publiccounsel.org
http://www.publiccounsel.org/pages/?id=0055
Eligibility: Our summer internship is a great way to flex your legal muscles. You’ll be part of an intensive program where you learn about the law and start making a difference for clients. Get front-line experience by fighting for consumers, immigrants seeking asylum, children and families, cutting through red tape for nonprofits, and more. Public Counsel has a vibrant summer internship program that includes law students from all across the nation.
Award: unpaid internship
Deadline: Information and the application for a summer 2014 internship will be posted in the FALL. Please check back then if you are interested in applying.
TELACU Scholarship Program
Contact: TELACU, Daniel Garcia, 5400 East Olympic Blvd., Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA, (323) 721-1655, Ext. 486, http://www.TELACU.com
Eligibility: Applicants must be first-generation college students, from a low-income family, have a minimum GPA of 2.5, attend one of our partnering colleges and universities (please visit website for a list of eligible schools), and enrolled full-time for the entire academic year. California applicants must be permanent residents of unincorporated East Los Angeles, Bell Gardens, Commerce, Huntington Park, City of Los Angeles, or other communities selected by the TELACU Education Foundation for inclusion in the Scholarship Program.
Award: Varies
Deadline: Check website for details
The Lucille and Edward Roybal Foundation Internship Program
Contact: Lucille and Edward R. Roybal Foundation, Manuel A. Gonez, Jr., Director of Development, 5253 E. Beverly Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, (323) 725-3960, mgroybalfoundation@att.net, http://roybalfoundation.org/internships/
Eligibility: The Roybal Foundation will provide financial assistance to students in the field of health by funding an internship program placing students in local universities at health care facilities in the greater East Los Angeles, California area. The universities include: Cal State LA School of Nursing, USC Roybal Institute on Aging, and UCLA Center for the Study of Latino Health and Culture MEDPEP.
Award: The Internship Program will provide $1,500 internships to students from three programs at three universities in Los Angeles County. Schools pending, check back for award details.
Deadline: Contact each university directly for application and deadline details.
The Panetta Institute for Public Policy – Congressional Internship Program
Contact: The Panetta Institute for Public Policy, Richard Kezirian, PhD, 100 Campus Center, Building 86E, Seaside, CA 93955, (831) 582-4200, info@PanettaInstitute.org, http://www.panettainstitute.org/programs/
Eligibility: Open to students attending any of the California State University campuses, Santa Clara University, or Dominican University of California. Students are encouraged to contact their President’s office for application and eligibility requirements.
Award: The Institute covers costs for the semester-long, 13-week program; this includes fees for 20 units; housing, meals and classes at the Panetta Institute; air travel, ground transportation, and housing in Washington, along with a stipend.
Deadline: Contact each university/college for exact deadline and application details.
The Rhodes Scholarship
Contact: The Rhodes Scholarship, Elliot F. Gerson, American Secretary, 8229 Boone Boulevard, Suite 240, Vienna, VA 22182, amsec@rhodesscholar.org, http://www.rhodesscholar.org/
Eligibility: Must have literary and scholastic attainments; energy to use one’s talents to the full, as exemplified by fondness for and success in sports; truth, courage, devotion to duty, sympathy for and protection of the weak, kindliness, unselfishness and fellowship; moral force of character and instincts to lead, and to take an interest in one’s fellow beings. Must be over 18, but not 24; must have good academic standing that will show one will receive a bachelor's degree before attending Oxford; Must be a citizen of the United States; see website for details.
Award: Up to two years paid tuition at Oxford.
Deadline: Check website for details.
U.S. Department of Defense (National Defense Science & Engineering Graduate Fellowship Program)
Contact: American Society for Engineering Education, 1818 N Street N.W., Suite 600, Washington, DC 20036, (202) 649-3831, ndseg@asee.org, http://ndseg.asee.org/
Eligibility: Must be a citizen or national of the U.S enrolled in the final year of undergraduate studies or have completed less than two full-time years of graduate study in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering, Biosciences, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Cognitive, Neural, and Behavioral Sciences, Computer and Computational Sciences, Electrical Engineering, Geosciences, Materials Science, and Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, Oceanography, or Physics. Must intend to pursue a doctoral degree in order to be eligible for NDSEG Fellowship support.
Award: Up to three years support that includes full tuition and all mandatory fees, a stipend for 12-month tenures, and up to $1,000 a year in medical insurance.
Deadline: Opens September 1, 2013, deadline is to be determined.
U.S. Department of Education (Jacob Javits Fellowship)
Contact: Jacob K. Javits Fellowships Program, Carmen Gordon and Sara Starke, 1990 K Street, N.W., 6th Floor, Washington, DC, (202) 502-7542, OPE_Javits_Program@ed.gov, http://www2.ed.gov/programs/jacobjavits/index.html
Eligibility: Eligibility is limited to individuals who at the time of application-- (1) will be entering a doctoral program in academic year 2014-2015 and/or who, at the time of application, have not yet completed their first full year of study in the doctoral program for which they are seeking support; (2) will be entering a Master of Fine Arts program in academic year 2014-2015 where the master’s is the terminal highest degree awarded in the selected field of study.
Award: The fellowship consists of an institutional payment (accepted by the institution of higher education in lieu of all tuition and fees for the fellow) and a stipend (based on the fellow's financial need as determined by the measurements of the Federal Student Assistance Processing System.
Deadline: Check website.
UCDC Internship Program
Contact: University of California, University of California, Washington Center, 1608 Rhode Island Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20036, (202) 974-6200
Eligibility: Contact your home campus for details.
Award: UCDC Academic Internship Program participants earn UC credit, maintain their financial aid eligibility, and may receive a UCDC scholarship.
Deadline: Contact your campus for details
UCLA DREAM Scholarship
Contact: Liberty Hill Foundation, Edward Gurrola, Veterans Resource Office Coordinator, (310) 453-3611, Ext. 130, egurrola@saonet.ucla.edu, http://www.libertyhill.org/Page.aspx?pid=301
Eligibility: AB540 student pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree at UCLA, must be involved in educational or outreach activities in support of immigrant rights and social justice.
Award: $500 to $9,500
Deadline: Please check back in January 2014 for information on the next cycle.
UNCF Merck Undergraduate Science Research Scholarship Awards
Contact: United Negro College Fund, Dr. Jerry Bryant, Science Initiative Director, 8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive, Fairfax, VA 22031, uncfmerck@uncf.org, http://umsi.uncf.org/sif
Eligibility: Must be African American. Must be enrolled full-time in any four-year college or university in the United States. Must be an undergraduate junior. Must possess a minimum 3.3 GPA. Must be majoring in one of the following: Life Sciences, Physical Sciences. Must be committed and eligible for two summer internships. Must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States
Award: Up to $35,000
Deadline: Check website for details.
United States Senate Youth Program
Contact: United States Senate, Ms. Erin Dimmit, USSYP Coordinator, 1430 N Street, Suite 5602, Sacramento, CA 95814, (916) 319-0577, edimmitt@cde.ca.gov, http://www.cde.ca.gov/eo/in/us/
Eligibility: High school junior or seniors interested in public service, leadership and currently serving in an elected capacity in student government. Also student representatives elected or appointed to district, regional or state-level civic or educational organization may qualify. Must be a permanent resident of the U.S. and currently enrolled in a secondary school located in the state in which either one of his or her parents or guardians legally resides.
Award: $5,000 one time college scholarship and an expense paid trip for a week to Washington D.C.
Deadline: Applications will be sent to high school principals, counselors, and scholarship coordinators late July.
Walden Media Production Management Internship
Contact: Walden Media, Jane Jones, Office Administrator, 1888 Century Park East, 14th floor, Los Angeles, CA 90067, (310) 887-1000, internships@walden.com, http://www.walden.com/company/
Eligibility: Candidates must have strong communication skills and writing skills and be familiar with word, excel, powerp`oint, Internet Explorer and PCs.
Award: contact for info.
Deadline: Contact agency for info.
Suggested Websites
Office of Congresswoman Gloria Negrete McLeod
http://negretemcleod.house.gov/
U.S. Department of Education
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
California Student Aid Commission
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute
http://www.chci.org/scholarships/
Fastweb
Financial Aid
Free Scholarship Search & Information Service
Gates Millennium Scholars
Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities
Hispanic Heritage Foundation
http://www.hispanicheritage.org/
TELACU Education Foundation
http://telacu.com/site/en/home/education/resources.html
Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund
http://www.maldef.org/leadership/scholarships/
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs