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Contact: Scholarship Selection Committee561 Santa Fe Drive Denver, CA , (303) 446-0541, Fax: (303) 446-0526; e-mail: laef@uswest.net, www.laef.org,
Eligibility: U.S. citizens of Spanish ancestry who will attend a college or a university. Award: Contact for details; Deadline: March 1
Contact: Hispanic College Fund, Inc., 1301 K Street NW Suite 450A West Washington D.C. 20005 (800) 644-4223, 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, be in good academic standing at 3.0 GPA, have financial need, U.S. citizenship, must be Hispanic or of Hispanic Decent. Award: $500-$5,000; Deadline: March 15
Contact: Wendy Estevez, Salvadoran-American Leadership & Educational Fund-SALEF, 1625 W. Olympic Blvd., Suite 706, Los Angeles, CA 90015, (213) 480-1052, e-mail: TGalvez@salef.org, www.salef.org
Eligibility: For Salvadoran, Central, or other Latino high school & college students. Student must demonstrate financial need, GPA of at least a 3.0, show history of community service and involvement, and write a 500 word essay to SALEF. Scholarship open to students who have been accepted to a 4 yr college or students working on their bachelor's or master's. Award: $500-$2,500 (multiple scholarships); Deadline: March 1
Contact: American Geological Institute, Attn: Director, AGI Minority Geoscience Scholarships, 4220 King Street Alexandria, VA 22302, (703) 379-2480, Fax: (703) 379-7653, www.agiweb.org
Eligibility: Applicants must be geoscience majors (or a related field) who are U.S. citizens and members of the following underrepresented ethnic minority groups: African-Americans, Hispanics, and Native Americans (American Indians, Eskimos, Hawaiians, and Samoans). Related geoscience fields include geology, geophysics, hydrology, meteorology, physical oceanography, planetary geology, and earth-science education. Award: Up to $10,000 per year; Deadline: March 1
Contact: PO Box 2102 Birmingham, AL 35201 (205) 591-8910 Fax: (205) 592-2307; e-mail: civitan@civitan.org; www.civitan.org
Eligibility: High school seniors and undergraduates in their final year. Applicants must be pursuing a career in higher education, special education, vocational education, health care services, and the teaching of social studies. Award: $1,000 Deadline: March 1
University of California, Davis Contact: Annie J. King University of California, Davis College of Agricultural andDavis CA 95616 (530) 752-8533; www.ucdavis.edu
Eligibility: Open to disadvantaged students focusing in agricultural, environmental, biological, resource or physical sciences. Award: $2,000 Deadline: March 1
Contact: 1010 Hurley Way, Suite 300, Sacramento, CA 95825
Eligibility: Applicant must be (or a child of) a Newspaper carrier/delivery person that resides in California. This scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors only with high academic achievement. Award: $500; Deadline: March 1
Contact: 200 Stovall Street, Alexandria, VA 22332, (703)-428-0000, Fax: (703)-325-7183, e-mail: aer@aerhq.org; http://www.aerhq.org/education.asp
Eligibility: Unmarried dependent children of members of the army. Must be a U.S. citizen and not yet 22 years of age on June 1st of the school year that begins the following September. Award: $2,000; Deadline: March 1
Contact: Juliette Cobb, 1300 L Street NW, Washington, DC. 20005, (202) 842-4200, (202) 842-8500, www.apwu.org
Eligibility: High school seniors who are dependent children of American Postal Workers Union members. Award: $1,000; renewable for 4 years; Deadline: March 1
Contact: National Press Club, Attn: General Manager Office, 529 14th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20045 (202) 662-7500, www.press.org,
Eligibility: This scholarship is open to minority high school seniors who have been accepted to college and plan to pursue a career in journalism. Applicants must demonstrate an ongoing interest in journalism through work in high school and/or other media, submit a one-page essay on why they want to pursue a career in journalism and have at least a 2.75 GPA in high school. Award: $5,000; Deadline: March 1
Contact: Wiedner & Vandercook M.S.F., c/o Leal Portis, Chairperson, 301 Redbud Way Nevada City, Ca 95959 (530) 272-6018, www.grandmothersforpeace.org
Eligibility: Applicant must be a high school senior or college freshman with a background in community involvement. The student must also include his/her plan for contributing to a healthy planet, and two letters of recommendation. Award: $250-$500; Deadline: March 1
Contact: 18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA 91330-8307, (818) 677-4907, scholarships@csun.edu www.csun.edu/finaid/scholarships.html
Eligibility: Personal essay Letter of recommendation and a transcript. Award: Contact for details; Deadline: March 2
Contact: Dominican Community College of San Rafael, 50 Acacia Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901, (415) 457-4440 Fax: (415) 485-3205, www.dominican.edu
Eligibility: Entering Latino/a freshman who has demonstrated an excellent academic record, outstanding leadership ability, and participated in school and community activities. Award: $7,335; Deadline: March 2
Contact: Larita Wade, 930 Georgia St. , Los Angeles, CA 90015, (213) 620-1100 ext.100, e-mail: grants@capta.org
Eligibility: Students entering or attending a 4-year college in CA and majoring in an agricultural related field. Maximum award amount: $5000; Deadline: March 15 and November 30
Contact: 99 Hudson St. Suite 1600 New York, NY 10013-2897 (212) 965-2202; www.naacpldf.org/scholarships/
Eligibility: U.S. citizens who are entering first year of full-time study at an accredited law school, demonstrate interest in civil rights and community service, excellence in academic record, complete application, three letters of ecommendation, an essay and demonstration of their unconditional acceptance into a full-time law Award: $3,000; renewable Deadline: March 15
Contact: CTA Human Rights Dept., P.O. Box 921, Burlingame, CA 94011, 650/552-5370, e-mail: Webmaster@cta.org
Eligibility: For MLK ethnic minority members of CTA, dependent children and ethnic minority of student CTA, pursue degrees or credentials for teaching-related careers in public education. Award: $2,000; Deadline: March 15
Contact: Drawer 1210, Durant, Oklahoma 74702-1210 (800) 522-6170, Fax: (580) 924-1267, www.choctawnation.com
Eligibility: Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood showing Choctaw descent, attend accredited college or university within United States. Award: $800 (grant)-$1,000 (scholarship); Deadline: March 15
Contact: Dory Larkin, Educational Department, 1745 Jefferson Davis Hwy., #202, Arlington, VA 22202, (800) 429-9475 Fax: (703) 607-3064; e-mail: dvosburg@afas, www.afas.org
Eligibility: Dependent children of either an active duty, deceased, disabled or retired officer from the Air Force. Grant is based on financial aid and a minimum 2.0 GPA. Beginning with 2001-2002 academic year, sons and daughters of full-time active duty AGR serving as Title 32 and retired reservists with 20 qualifying years are eligible. Award: $ 1,500; renewable up to 5 years; Deadline: March 12
Contact: Nancy Takata, LAJCC, 350 South Bixel St., Suite 100, Los Angeles, CA 90017, (213) 989-2159 Fax: (213) 580-1490, e-mail: ntakata@lajcc.org, www.lajcc.org
Eligibility: The L.A. Junior Chamber of Commerce is awarding students that have made either contributions to their community and/or school through volunteer efforts and/or positions of leadership. Participation in a competitive activity in a sport or art is also required. Please see the website above for the application procedures. Award: $2,000; 10-20 scholarships available. Check website for details; Deadline: March 17
Contact: Pablo Tagre, La Alianza at Harvard Law School, Cambridge, MA 02138, (617) 495-4606, e-mail: ptagre@law.harvard.edu, www.law.harvard.edu/studorgs/alianza
Eligibility: Must have a cumulative 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Student must be from a high school in the United States. Must be planning to attend a 4-yr U.S. college, full-time next year. Award: $5,000; Deadline: March 25
Contact: Lizette Jenness; send a SASE. 1000 National Press Bldg. Washington, DC 20045; 1-888-346-NAHJ; e-mail: mreyes@nahj.org; www.nahj.org
Eligibility: For high school seniors, undergraduates or graduate students majoring in journalism. Must be pursuing a major in communications. Award: $1,000-$2,000 Deadline: March 30
Contact: Felix Castro, PO Box 45762, Los Angeles CA 90045, (310) 670-7664, (310) 670-7664, Fax: (310) 670-5238
Eligibility: Applicant must be a graduating high school senior with an exceptional high school career. Applicants are required to have a minimum GPA of 2.0 and a SAT score of at least 1100. For an application send a self-addressed stamped business size envelope to: Youth Opportunities Foundation. Applicants must be California residents planning to attend college. Award: Varies; Deadline: March 31
Contact: David Hefner, The Tennessean, 1100 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203, (615) 259-8000, www.tennessean.com
Eligibility: Open to minority students enrolled in college, majoring in the areas of Reporting, Writing, Media Sales, Graphic Arts, and Public Relations. Applicants must submit a cover letter, list of honors, extracurricular activities, awards and recommendations from a professor or employer. Award: $1,000; Deadline: March 31
Contact: Lagrant Foundation, 555 Flower Street, Suite 700, Los Angeles, CA 90071, (323) 469-8680; www.lagrantfoundation.org
Eligibility: 10 scholarships are awarded each year. Scholarships are available for high school seniors and under graduates who are public relations, marketing, journalism, or advertising majors. Award: $2,000; Deadline: March 31
Contact: Ana Garcia, Office Manager, 830 E Grand Ave # B, Escondido, CA 92025, (760) 741-8246
Eligibility: Hispanic descent living or going to school in San Diego at time of application, must be a San Diego county student; General Program: High school senior entering 2 – 4 year university. Medical Program: student pursuing a degree in a medical related field. Award: $500-$1,000; Deadline: Must be mailed in March
Contact: Falu Foundation, c/o Universal Business and Media School, 220 East 106th Street, New York, NY 10029 (212) 360-1210, Fax: (212) 360-1231, e-mail: cyberinfo@ubms.edu, http://www.fundsnetservices.com/2000/finaid06.asp
Eligibility: This scholarship is open to Hispanic students who are interested in pursuing a career in technology. High school seniors, high school graduates, and currently-enrolled college students may apply. Candidates must be dependents of parents/guardians who died or were permanently disabled during the September 11th tragedies Award: $1,000; Deadline: March
Contact: Michael Alvarado, TELACU Education Foundation, 5400 E. Olympic, Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90022; (323) 721-1655, e-mail: telacu@.com, www.telacu.com
Eligibility: Open to Latino/a high school seniors focusing in teacher education. Award: $1,000; Deadline: March/April
Contact: 18111 Nordhoff St, Northridge CA 91330-8252, (818) 677-4784, www.csun.edu
Eligibility: Contact for details. Award: 6 Scholarships Ranging from $500-$1,200; Deadline: March/April
Contact: California State University, Fullerton Mr. Fuentes, Chicano/Latino Faculty & Staff Association, California State University, Fullerton (CSUF), P.O. Box 4150, Fullerton, CA 92834-6830, Fax: (714) 278-7090; www.fullerton.edu
Eligibility: Applicants must be an incoming freshman or full-time CSUF Latino undergraduate student with a 2.5 GPA. Student must show active involvement in the community or in a campus organization. Must reside or have resided in the city of Los Angeles, Montebello, Commerce, Bell Gardens, or Monterey Park. Award: Up to $1,000; Deadline: March 10
Contact: 1705 Village Green Parkway, Bradenton, FL 34209, Attn: Scholarship Chairperson
Eligibility: Must express interest in Art-Jazz Dance. Mail self-addressed envelope to address provided. Award: $10,000; Deadline: April 1
Contact: Asian American Journalist Association, AAJA Program coordinator, 1182 Market St., Suite 320 San Francisco, CA 94102, (415) 346-2051, www.aaja.org
Eligibility: Graduating seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students with a focus on journalism. Award: $1000 - $2500, Deadline: April 1
Contact: East Los Angeles College (ELAC), 1301 Avenida Cesar Chavez, Monterey Park, CA 91754, (323) 265-8759, www.elac.cc.ca.us
Eligibility: This scholarship was created to address the problem that while there is 1 health professional for every 4oo residents in general, there is only 1 Latino health professional, of the same culture and language, for every 9,500 Latinos. The program hopes to expand to other geographical areas as revenue generating efforts allow. Award: $250-$1,500; Deadline: April 1
Contact: Kaiser Permanente Watts Counseling and Learning Center, 1465 E. 103rd St., Los Angeles, CA 90002; (323) 564-7911, Fax # (323) 569-8527 https://members.kaiserpermanente.org/kpweb/Link.do?html= /kpweb/pdf/cal/ca_leadershipapp.pdf
Eligibility: High school seniors and college students who have a minimum 2.8 GPA have demonstrated a commitment to community service have completed a minimum of 100 hours of voluntary community service in a demographically underserved group in Los Angeles County personal statement describing your background, motivation and contribution to community service, as well as your future aspirations will be required. Award: $500-$2,000; Deadline: Mid April
Contact: Department of Journalism, 5300 Campanile Dr., San Diego, CA 92182, Tim (619) 594-2709, www.sdsu.edu
Eligibility: Minority students interested in of journalism, advertising, news-editorial, public relations, and radio-TV news. Award: $1,000; Deadline: April 1
Contact: Martha Granados, CHARO-CDC Community Development Corporation, 3951 Medford St., Los Angeles, CA 90063, (323) 269-0751, www.eastbayconsortium.org/scholarship/133.html
Eligibility: Latino/a high school seniors, college undergraduate and graduate students pursuing a business degree. The serious applicant must have applied for other aid prior to contacting the foundation. Regional. Award: Varies; Deadline: April 1
Contact: Janna Bugliosi Asst. Director Cornell University Summer College, Box 20 Day Hall, Ithaca, NY 14853, (607) 255-6203, www.summercollege.cornell.edu
Eligibility: Minority high school juniors or seniors who demonstrate outstanding academic ability in addition to financial need. Award: Partial scholarships to Cornell University Summer College Program; Deadline: April 1
Contact: NAHP, 119 Oronoco St., Alexandria, VA 22314, (800) 441-6533
Eligibility: Available for high school juniors and seniors. Must have a 3.8 or above GPA. Interest in Civic Education Award: $600; Deadline: April 1
Contact: Los Angeles Council of Black Professional Engineers 4401 Crenshaw Blvd. Suite 312, Los Angeles, CA 90043
Eligibility: Black high school seniors, high school graduates, or college students from the LA area or currently attending an institution of higher learning and interested in majoring in the sciences or engineering. Award: Contact for details; Deadline: April 2
Contact: 5400 E. Olympic, Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90022, (323) 721-1655 e-mail: telacu@telacu.com, www.telacu.com
Eligibility: Open to Latino/a undergraduates focusing in law or business administration. Award: $500-$3,000; Deadline: April 2
Contact: Michael Alvarado, TELACU Education Foundation, 5400 E. Olympic, Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90022, (323) 721-1655, Fax: (323) 724-3372, e-mail: telacu@telacu.com; www.telacu.com
Eligibility: Latinos only concentrating on Public Policy or Law Degree. Award: $10,000; renewable; Deadline: April 3
Contact: TELACU Education Foundation, Michael Alvarado, 5400E. Olympic, Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90022, (323) 721-1655, e-mail: telacu@telacu.com; www.telacu.com
Eligibility: Fine Arts, Music, Drama, Dance, or Theater focus. To qualify, students must reside in the following areas: Unincorporated East Los Angeles, Bell Gardens, Commerce, Huntington Park, Montebello, Monterey Park, South Gate, and the City of Los Angeles. Award: $1,000; Deadline: AprilContact: Cozette Munatones, California Chicano News Media Association, USC School of Journalism, 3800 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90037, e-mail: info@ccnma.org
Eligibility: High school graduates and college students of Latino/a descent in CA interested in pursuing journalism or communication careers. Applicant need not be majoring in journalism or communications. Award: $500-$2,000; Deadline: April 4
Contact: Asian American Journalist Association, Contact: AAJA Program Coordinator, 1182 Market St, Suite 320, San Francisco, CA 94102, (415) 346-2051, www.aaja.org
Eligibility: Historically underrepresented Asian Pacific Americans Focus: Print, Broadcast, or Photo Journalism. Award: $1,500; Deadline: April 7
Contact: AAJA, 182 Market Street, Suite 320, San Francisco, CA 94102, (415) 346-2051, Fax: 415 346-6343 Email: National@aaja.org, www.aaja.org
Eligibility: Asian American male broadcaster Focus: Print, Broadcast, or Photo Journalism Award: $1,000; Deadline: April 7
Contact: Henry J. Reilly, Chairman Mickey Hagan, Memorial Scholarship Fund, One Constitution Ave., NE Washington, DC 20002, (202) 479- 2200
Eligibility: Children and grandchildren of R.O.A. members. Must attend or be accepted to a college or university. Award: $500; Deadline: April 10
Contact: National Scholarship Committee AMBUCS Resource Center, PO Box 5127 High Point, NC 27262(336)869-2166, Fax: (336) 887-8451, e-mail: ambucs@ambucs.com, www.ambucs.com
Eligibility: Physical, Occupational, Speech Language Pathology, and hearing audiology. Award: Contact for details from $500-$1,500 per year; Deadline: April 15
Contact: Mark Davis or the Scholarship Office PO Box Drawer 1734, Atlanta, GA 30301, (214) 902-2830, www.thecocacolacompany.com
Eligibility: Senior high school students who attend or will attend one of the 116 historically black colleges and universities that are members of the National Association for Equal Opportunity in higher education Award: Contact for details; Deadline: April 15
Contact: 400 South El Camino, Suite 300, San Mateo, Calif. 94402, (800) 334-5353, Fax: (650) 347-7200, e-mail: Jsa@jsa.org, www.jsa.org
Eligibility: High school student who will not be graduating before summer school. Decision is based on academic achievement, leadership ability, and interest in politics or government. Students meet and question headline figures from government and politics such as the President, his cabinet, House and Senate leaders, Justices of the Supreme Court, journalists, and members of the diplomatic corps. Award: Contact for details; Deadline: April 27
Contact: Tom Holcombe, P.O. Box 2877, Tampa, FL 33601, (866)452-2737 e-mail: tholcomb@hklaw.com, www.holocaust.hklaw.com
Eligibility: This is an essay contest open to high school students aged 19 and under. The applicant must respond to a prompt found at the website and submit an entry form, which can also be obtained at the website. For more guidelines please visit the website. Award: Up to $5,000 in scholarships and for the first prize winners, a trip to Washington, D.C. to visit the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum.; Deadline: Mid to late April.
Contact: Fred Luster Sr. Education Foundation c/o AHBAI P.O Box 19510 Chicago, Il 60619, Tel: (312) 644-6610 Fax: (312) 321-5194, e-mail: AHBAI@SBA.COM, www.proudlady.org/scholar
Eligibility: High school seniors planning to major in chemistry, business or engineering, must be enrolled in a four-year college as freshmen, must have minimum 3.0 GPA, based on financial need Award: $250-$500; Deadline: April 15
Contact: The Ayn Rand Institute P.O. Box 57044 Irvine, CA 92619-7044 (949) 222-6550 Fax: (949) 222-6558, www.aynrand.org
Eligibility: Applicant must be a junior or senior in high school. Please see their website for the essay question. Award: $50 - $10,000; Deadline: April 25
Contact: CSU-Dominguez Hills, Sigma Lambda Beta Fraternity, 1000 E. Victoria Street, Carson, CA 90747 e-mail: betas@tauchapter.com, www.tauchapter.com
Eligibility: This award is offered to a high school senior of Hispanic origin. Student must have a 2.5 GPA or higher and accepted to CSU Dominguez. Award: $500; Deadline: April 19
University of California, Riverside, Contact: Maria Rincon, Enedelia Ornelas, or Paulina Moreno, M.E.Ch.A. Alumni Scholarship, Chicano Student Programs, 229 Costo Hall, Riverside, CA 92521, (909) 787-3821
Eligibility: Student must be either a high school senior with a 3.0 GPA, a transfer student with a 2.8 GPA, or a student currently enrolled at UCR with a 3.0 GPA or above. Award: $300 (3 awards available); Deadline: April 19
Contact: Carolee Williams, (916) 924-5370, Fax # (916) 924-5370 601 University Ave. ST. 135 Sacramento, CA 95825, www.cawg.org
Eligibility: Parent/Guardian must be employed by winegrape growers. Based on financial need and academic achievement. Recommended that you already be in the process of establishing residency. Must submit essay. Award: Two $4,000 four-year scholarships ($1,000 annually). Four $1,000 two-year scholarships ($500 annually). Deadline: April
Contact: General Motors Corporation, Chevrolet Motor Division, Attn: GM Scholarship Administration Center 702 West Fifth Avenue, Naperville, Il 60563, (888) 377-5233; www.gm.com
Eligibility: Eligible students graduating Hispanic high school seniors that have accumulated at least a 3.2 GPA. Students must demonstrate academic excellence and community involvement. As part of the application process, students must include recommendation from a high school teacher or administrator, official high school transcripts, and a personal statement (500-750 words) about their high school experiences. Award: $1,000; Deadline: April
Contact: Alberto Del Calvo,12037Peoria St. Sun Valley, Ca tel ( 818)768- 2669 fax:(714) 664-0517
Eligibility: Students of Cuban descent who reside in LA County. Must speak Spanish and demonstrate an interest in Cuban heritage. 3.0 minimum GPA and school/community leadership activities. Award: $300- $500; Deadline: AprilContact: Carolina Remtz, 13633 South Western Ave., Gardena, CA 90249, (310) 323-1950, Fax: (310) 323-4210
Eligibility: East LA area students of Mexican descent that attend Roosevelt High, Garfield High, or Lincoln High schools. Award: $10,000; Deadline: April
Contact: 119 Oronoco Street, (800) 441-6533, www.presidentialclassroom.org
Eligibility: This program is only available to high school juniors and seniors with a minimum of 3.8 GPA and an interest in civic education. Award: $100-$500 stipend, and travel expenses for a one week program in public policy and education. Deadline: April
Contact: Caroline Williams, 555 W. 5th Street, ML15BO, Los Angeles, CA 90013, (213) 244- 2555 e-mail: gascocommunity@socalgas.com
Eligibility: Graduating LA residents planning to enroll in a full-time college program. Students must be nominated by schoolteachers, counselors or administrators. Award: $ 500-$1,000; Deadline: May 1
Contact: Aster Oconor, Division of Communication, 24255 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA 90263, (310) 506-4000
Eligibility: Minority students planning a career in journalism, based on financial need. Award: $500; Deadline: May 1
Contact: Tiffany Bonham, Sears Craftsman's Scholarship, NHRA Youth & Educational Service, 2035 Financial Way Glendora, CA 91740, (626) 250-2208, www.nhra.com
Eligibility: Available for high school seniors of any age, race, ethnic origin, or personal belief. Student must have a 2.0 GPA or above and plan on attending a 2 yr. or 4 yr. college or trade/technical school. Award: varies; Deadline: May 1
Contact: Asian-American Journalist Association, National Program Coordinator, 1765 Sutter St. Suite 1000 San Francisco, CA 94115, (415) 346-2051, www.aaja.org
Eligibility: Must be an Asian American Journalist to apply or a journalist covering Asian- American issues. Award: $2,000; Deadline: May 2- Applications available on January 2008
Contact: Lynne Hall, Coordinator, 21400 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn, MI 48121, (313) 240-4000, http://www.automotivehalloffame.org
Eligibility: Academic excellence and two letters of recommendation. Award: Varies; Deadline: May 30
Contact: Educational Communications, Inc., 721 N. McKinley Rd., Lake Forest, IL 60045, (512) 440-2300 Fax: (847) 295-3972, e-mail: feedback@honoring.com, www.honoring.com
Eligibility: Competitive high school students. Must be U.S. citizen & have taken the SAT or ACT. Award: varies, up to $6000; Deadline: May 15th is last date to request an application
Contact: University of Southern California, USC-STU 203, Los Angeles, CA 90089, (213) 740-4735, e-mail: rsvargas@usc.edu
Eligibility: Scholarships awarded based on financial need. Students must also demonstrate academic achievement. Award: $500 - $6,000; Deadline: May 31
Contact: Watts Counseling and Learning Center, 1465 East 103rd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90002, (323) 564-7911 Fax # (323) 569-8527; www.kp.org/watts/sca
Eligibility: This scholarship is open to Los Angeles County residents that are graduating high school seniors or students enrolled in a community college, in a 4-year college, university, or vocational/technical school that have accumulated at least a 2.8 GPA. Must provide 2 letters of recommendation, a personal statement, and documentation of at least 100 hours of community service. Award: $500 - $2,000, Deadline: May
Contact: National Minority Junior Golf Scholarship AssociationAttn: 7120 W. Osborn Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85013 tel: (602) 258-7831, Fax. (602) 943-8553
Eligibility: Eligible applicants are minority high school seniors who are interested in attending college. Applicants are asked to write a 500-word essay on this question: “One of the principal goals of education and golf is fostering ways for people to respect and get along with individuals who think, dress, look, and act differently. How might you make this goal a reality?” Selection is based on academic record, personal recommendations, participation in golf, school and community activities (including employment, extracurricular activities, and other responsibilities), and financial need. Award: $1,000 (minimum); Deadline: May 15Contact: Dena Willman, 800 Brickell Ave., Suite 500, Miami, FL 33131, (800) 970-ARTS, Fax: (305) 377-1149; e-mail: info@nfaa.org, www.nfaa.org
Eligibility: Senior high school students who are pursuing a career in the area of dance, music, visual arts, theater, writing, and film, etc. Must be between 17 and 18 years old and a U.S. citizen or legal resident. Award: Up to $3,000; Deadline: October 1
Contact: Women’s Transportation Seminar, Attn: National Headquarters, One Walnut Street, Boston, MA 02108, (202) 496-4340, Fax: (617) 227-6783, e-mail: wts@engineers.org; www.wtsinternational.org
Eligibility: Eligible applicants must be women who are pursuing an undergraduate degree in transportation or a transportation-related field (e.g. transportation engineering planning, finance, or logistics). A minimum 3.0 GPA is required and minority candidates are encouraged to apply. Applications must be submitted first to a local chapter (see website or contact for more information), where the local chapter will forward selected applications for consideration at the national level. Financial need is not considered. Award: $1,500; Deadline: Applications must be submitted to a local chapter by October 8
Contact: School Guidance Counselor, 1560 Sherman Avenue, Suite 200, Evanston, IL 60201-4897, (847) 866-5100, www.nationalmerit.org
Eligibility: Students sign up for scholarship by taking the PSAT/NMSQT. Students must be high school students enrolling in college or a university the following year. Must be a U.S. citizen. Award: $2,500; Deadline: October 10
Contact: Scholarship Committee or send a self addressed stamped envelope for an application. Selection Committee, One Sansome Street, Suite 1000, San Francisco, CA 94104-0728, (415) 445-9930, (415) 445-9936,e-mail: info@hsf.net; www.hsf.net
Eligibility: High school or full-time community college, four year college, and graduate school students who are at least half Hispanic U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Undergrads must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and have completed a minimum 15 semester credits. Awards based on financial need, community involvement and achievement. Applications are only available August 3 through October 9. Award: $1,000; renewable; Deadline: October 15
Contact: Prudential Spirit of Community Awards CSFA, 1505 Riverview Road, PO Box 297, St. Peter, MN 56082
Eligibility: Students must be in grades 5-12 from any state. Student must show participation in a volunteer activity that occurred at least partly during the 12 months prior to the date of application. Application must be submitted to a school principal, Girl Scout council executive director, or county 4-H agent by the last week in October. Award: $1,000-$6,000; Deadline: October 31
Contact: Scholarship Committee, 1 Coca Cola Plaza, NW, Atlanta, GA 30313, (404) 237-1300, e-mail: scholars@coca-cola.com, www.coca-colascholars.org
Eligibility: High school seniors demonstrating leadership and academic achievement. Must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident planning to attend an accredited university. Applicants must have a minimum G.P.A of 3.0. Applications can be requested via telephone or through their web page. Applicants whose parents or grandparents are employees of Coca-Cola or of a Coca-Cola bottling plant are inelligible. Award: $4000- $20,000; Deadline: October 31
Contact: School College Counselor, 1560 Sherman, Suite 200, Evanston, IL 60201, (615) 259-8400, e-mail: public@mnps.org, www.mnps.org
Eligibility: Black students who plan to earn a bachelor's degree. PSAT/NMSQT must be taken. Application, transcript, and recommendation, required. Consideration for scholarship requested by student. Award: Contact for details: $2000 for one time award, 4 year awards provide between $250-$2,000 annually. Deadline: Test date in late October. Write for student bulletin
Contact: Selection Administrator for California or Program Coordinator, William Randolph Hearst Foundation Program Director, Suite 1212, 90 New Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA 94105-4504 (415) 543-4057, (800) 841-7048, fax: (415) 243-0760, e-mail: USSYP@hearstfdn.org; www.hearstfdn.org/ussyp/
Eligibility: High school junior or seniors provided he or she has not previously been a delegate to the program, and is currently serving in an elected capacity in student government. 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; Deadline: October
Contact: Michael A. Mallory 1160 Pepsi Place, Suite 206, Charlottesville, VA 22901, (434) 964-1588, Fax: (804) 964-1589 e-mail: mmallory@ronbrown.org; www.ronbrown.org
Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate a strong sense of social responsibility and a willingness to extend themselves to others who are in need. Award: $40,000 ($10,000/4 years) Deadline: November 1
Contact: Luis Mota-Bravo, 423 Steinhaus Hall, Irvine CA 92697-1024, (949) 824-6463, e-mail: jjrea@uci.edu, www.uci.edu
Eligibility: Contact for details Award: Contact for details; Deadline: November 1
Contact: 401 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611, Tel: (708) 633-6328 Fax: (708) 633-6329, e-mail: ahbai1@sbcglobal.net, www.ahbai.org/scholar/scholar_new.html
Eligibility: High school seniors planning to major in cosmetology, must be enrolled in a four-year college as freshmen, must have minimum 3.0 GPA, based on financial need Award: $250-$500; Deadline: November 8
Contact: Gordon Thorson, Director, VFW National Headquarters, 406 W. 34th St., Kansas City, MO 64111, (816) 756-3390,e-mail: info@vfw.org; http://www.vfw.org/index.cfm?fa=cmty.leveld&did=150
Eligibility: U.S. high school students in grades 9-12. Students must submit a 3-5 minute essay for local competition. Selected candidates compete on state and national levels. Contact your high school counselor or local VFW Post. Award: Contact for details, up to $25,000; Deadline: November 15
Contact: Ricky Feaster, 1527 New Hampshire Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20036, (202) 483-2512, Fax: (202) 483-2657, e-mail: apsa@apsanet.org, www.apsanet.org
Eligibility: Fellowship. Chicano and Latino students wishing to earn a Ph.D. in political science. Award: $6,000; Deadline: November 30
Contact: California State University, Fresno, 5150 N. Maple, Fresno CA 93740, (559) 278-6572, www.csufresno.edu
Eligibility: Applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA and be full-time students. Award: $100- $2,200; Deadline: November 30
Contact: Kimberly Stafford, William Saunders, Science Service, Inc., 1719 N. Street, NW , Washington, DC. 20036, e-mail: sciedu@sciserv.org, (202) 785-2255, www.sciserv.org
Eligibility: High school seniors. Submit a written report or an independent research report in science, mathematics or engineering. Must request entry form from science service in mid-August. Award: $5,000-$100,000; Deadline: November
Contact: Gabie Watts for CA programs or your high school counselor for programs in your area. 1990 Kay St., N. West 7000, Washington , D.C., (202) 502-7600
Eligibility: High school students who would be first generation college students and/or from low-income families. Award: Contact for details; Deadline: Contact for details (Nov/Dec)
Contact: Scholarships are issued by state chapters. Call the NSPE for state chapter contacts. Educational Foundation, 1420 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314-2715, (703) 684-2800, Fax: (703) 836-4875, www.nspe.org
Eligibility: High school seniors in top 25% of their class studying engineering. Special scholarships for minorities and women. Award: $1,000-$2,500; Deadline: December 1
Contact: Francis Cook, Student Opportunities Program, Presbyterian Church, USA, 100 Witherspoon Street Louisville, KY 40202-1396, Tel: (800) 872-3283 ext. 5776, Fax: (502) 569-5018, www.pcusa.org
Eligibility: High school senior of Asian, Black, Hispanic, or of Native American descent and member of the Presbyterian Church (USA), a U.S. citizen, and entering college full time as a freshman. Must apply to college for financial aid. Award: $500-$1,000; Deadline: December 1
Contact: Ms. Macheal Waters, 1904 Association Dr., Reston, VA 22091-1537, (703) 860-7344, Fax: (703) 476-5432; www.nassp.org
Eligibility: Must be nominated by your school principal. This scholarship is based on volunteer work. Award: $1,000; Deadline: December 6
Contact: Scholarship Department, University Park Campus, Los Angeles CA 90007, (213) 740-2311, www.usc.edu
Eligibility: Open to graduating high school seniors. Award: Full tuition; Deadline: December 10
Contact: Office of Admissions, University of Southern California, University Park Campus, Los Angeles CA 90007, (213) 740-1111, www.usc.edu
Eligibility: Open to incoming freshmen and Transfer students Award: $2,500-$5,000; Deadline: December 10
Contact: Scholarship Department, University Park Campus, Los Angeles, CA 90007, (213) 740-2311, www.usc.edu
Eligibility: Graduating High School Seniors with SAT I/ACT I scores in the top 3% nationally and Transfer Students with 45 units completed with a 3.75 GPA. Award: Half Tuition (approximately); Deadline: December 10
Contact: Scholarship Department, University Park Campus, Los Angeles, CA 90007 (213) 740-2311, ww.usc.edu or www.usc.edu/student-affairs/ntsaf/index.htm
Eligibility: Open to National Merit, National Achievement, National Hispanic Scholarship Finalist. Must name USC as first choice college with National Scholarship Corporation. Award: Half Tuition (approximately $13,000); Deadline: December 1
Contact: University of Southern California, Academic Services, University Park Campus Los Angeles, CA 90007, (213)-740-5930, www.usc.edu
Eligibility: Graduating high school seniors focusing on Liberal Arts. Award: $3,000; Deadline: December 10
Contact: Scholarship Department, University Park Campus, Los Angeles, CA 9007, (213)-740-2311, www.usc.edu
Eligibility: Open to National Merit, National Achievement, National Hispanic Scholarship Finalists. Must name USC as first choice with National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Award: Half Tuition (approximately $13,000); Deadline: December 10
Contact: University of Redlands, 1200 E. Colton Ave., Redlands, CA 92373, (909) 793-2121, www.redlands.edu
Eligibility: Achievement award is awarded to students of high academic ability and leadership who plan on attending the University of Redlands. Award: up to $11,000; Deadline: December 15
Contact: Donna Moullette, McClatchy Newspapers, P.O. Box 3928, Modesto, CA 95352, (209) 578-2000 ext. 2351, e-mail: Metro@modbee.com
Eligibility: Internship in reporting, editing, photography and graphics available for minority students. Modesto Bee also offers scholarships to high school seniors who wish to pursue a career in journalism. Award: Internship $350 a week; scholarship $500; Internship deadline: Dec 31
Contact: Grant Program, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow, NY 11554, (800) 227-3988, wosport@aol.com, www.womenssportsfoundation.org
Eligibility: Female high school seniors who demonstrate leadership and athletic ability, and who will be pursuing a full-time course of study at an accredited two or four-year college. To obtain an application, contact the above address. Award: Contact for details; Deadline: December 31
multiple deadlines / no deadlines
Contact: Asian American Journalist Association, National Program Coordinator, 1182 Market St. suite 320, San Francisco, CA 94102, (415) 346-2051, www.aaja.org
Eligibility: Asian American’s with a significant amount of work in Journalism can apply. Award: $1,000; Deadline: Spring
Contact: Karen Harnish, National Merit Scholarship Corporation, PO. Box 3001, Lancaster, PA 17604, (717) 397-0611 http://www.armstrongfoundation.com/pages/scholarship_details.cfm
Eligibility: Only high school students who are sons and daughters of regular full-time and regular part-time U.S. employees, expatriates, or retirees of Armstrong World Industries, Inc. Such students also must meet all requirements for participation in the National Merit Scholarship Program that are published in the PSAT/NMSQT Student Guide. Must submit PSAT/NMSQT. Award: $2,000; renewable up to 4 years; Deadline: Request applications between August 1 and December 1
Contact: P.O. Box 15910, Santa Fe, NM 87506-5910, (800) 279-9777, Fax: (505) 827-7392, www.nmche.org
Eligibility: Students of Indian descent who wish to pursue education after high school. Must have an interest in a health career and a C average. Award: Various scholarships; Deadline: January 1, June 1, October 1
Contact: Sitka Tribe of Alaska, 456 Katlian St., Sitka, Alaska 99835, (907) 747-6181, Fax: (907) 747-4915; www.sitkatribe.org
Eligibility: Enrolled as citizens of Sitka Tribe of Alaska or other recognized tribes by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Must submit FAFSA. Based on financial need Award: Call for details; Deadline: Fall May 1st, Winter/Spring is Oct.1
Contact: Amateur Athletic Union (AAU), Attn: Youth Excel Program Coordinator, P.O. Box 22409, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830, http://www.aausports.org/
Eligibility: High School seniors athletes who maintained a 2.5 minimum GPA. Participate in at least one sanctioned high school sport and show involvement in the community. Must submit an essay on goals accomplished and obstacles. Persevering through adversity is the key ingredient in the awarding of these scholarships. Award: $500-$3,500; Deadline: Contact for details
Contact: Professional Careers in the Public Sector for Minority Students, 630 Fifth Ave., Suite 2550, New York, NY 10111, (212) 649-1649, Fax: (212) 757-5117, www.sloan.org/main.shtml
Eligibility: Students desiring internships with the federal government. Offers positions as staff members on legislative committees, the U.S. Foreign Service and other international affairs agencies of the U.S. government. Amount: Varies, contact for details; Deadline: Contact for details
Contact: PO Box 9828, Albuquerque, MN 87119, (505) 765-1052, Fax: (505) 765-5608 www.aises.org/ e-mail: info@aises.org
Eligibility: Must be ¼ Native or Alaska Native, must be member of high school senior or college undergraduate with interest in science, math or engineering, minimum 2.0 GPA, must be a member of AISES. Award: Various scholarships; Deadline: July 15, June 15, April 15 (depending on specific one)
Contact: L. Rodríguez, P.O. Box 515210, Los Angeles, CA 90051, www.bankofamerica.com
Eligibility: Apply online, or call to receive an application by calling 1-800-344-8382, or send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the address above. Bank Of America employees and their immediate family members are not eligible. Award: $1,000; Deadline: No Deadline
Contact: 1325 W Walnut Hill LN, Irving, TX 75038-3096, (972) 580-2000
Eligibility: Members present or past, of the Boy Scouts, explorer scouts, or interested in a career in law enforcement. Award: Various scholarships; Deadline: Contact for details
Contact: Jack Shakely, Pres., 445 S. Figueroa St. Suite 3400, Los Angeles, CA 90071-1638, Los Angeles, CA 90014 (213) 413-4130, Fax: (213) 622-2979, www.calfund.org
Eligibility: Residents of the LA County area. Packet of info must be received. Award: Contact for details; Deadline: Quarterly basis
Contact: 1006 12th St., Suite J, Sacramento, CA 95814, (916) 442-9777, www.cspe.com
Eligibility: Applicant must be a graduating high school student from California who wishes to pursue a degree in Engineering. There may be restrictions on which college you may attend with this award. For further information, please contact using the above contact information. Award: $1,000; Deadline: Contact for details
Contact: The Center for Education Solutions, Box 208, San Francisco, CA 94104-0208; http://www.cesresources.org/charnon.html
Eligibility: Must be admitted or enrolled in an undergraduate program of study of an accredited four-year college or university in the U.S. Must value tolerance, compassion and respect for all other people in their community have demonstrate their commitments to these values by their actions must submit a 500 to 1,000 word essay explaining what you would like to do during your undergraduate program or what you would like to accomplish following the completion of your college studies. Award: $1,500 per academic year; Deadline: Visit website for details. Only the first 500 applications will be acceptedContact: Claudia Leon, Chicana/Latina Foundation; Attn: Scholarship Competition, 1419 Burlingame Ave. Suite N, Burlingame, CA 94010, (650) 373-1085, e-mail: info@chicanalatina.org, www.chicanalatina.org
Eligibility: Must be Chicana/Latina heritage; Award: $1,500; Deadline: Varies; contact for information
Contact: 911 2nd Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002 (202) 543-1771, (800) 367-5273, Fax: (202) 546-2143, www.chci.org
Eligibility: Internship. College bound Hispanic high school students as well as undergraduates. Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. The CHCI also offers a fellowship program for Hispanic graduate students receiving advanced degrees in public policy or policy-related areas. It ranges from aides in congressional offices to assistants in the White House and government agencies and private sector corporations. The CHCI also offers financial assistance by dialing (800) EXCELDC. The Institute provides Hispanic students with access to more than fourteen hundred sources of scholarships, fellowship & internships in a broad range of academic fields. Amount: Fellows: $1550/month + paid room and board. Interns: $2000 for 8-week term; Deadline: Contact for details
Contact: 1250 Bellflower Blvd., Long Beach CA 90840, (562) 985-4111, www.csulb.edu
Eligibility: Entering freshman and transfer students. Award: $100-$3,000; Deadline: Contact for details
Contact: 5151 State University Drive, SA 213, Los Angeles, CA 90032, (323) 343-6260; http://www.calstatela.edu/univ/finaid/scholar.htm
Eligibility: Entering freshman and transfer students of all focuses. Award: $100-$3,000; Deadline: Contact for details
Contact: Jezebel Sierra, East Los Angeles College (ELAC), 1301 Avenida Cesar Chavez, Monterey Park, CA 91754, (323) 265-8892, www.elac.cc.ca.us
Eligibility: High school graduates within the ELAC area. Contact for details. Applicants must identify themselves as of Chicano/Hispanic/ Latino Background. Award: Contact for details; Deadline: Contact for details
Contact: MALDEF, Ellen & Federico Jimenez Scholarship Program, 634 South Spring Street, 11th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90014, (213) 629-2515; www.maldef.org
Eligibility: Immigrant students who do not qualify for government Financial Aid. Must be enrolled by fall 2004 of selected universities, students must live in CA or TX, and be eligible for in-state tuition. Award: $2,000.00 (one time award); Deadline: Contact for details
Contact: Woodrow Wilson HS, 4500 Multnomah Street, Los Angeles, CA 90032, (323) 223-1133
Eligibility: This scholarship is unique because it aims to assist all students, not just the top academic students, at Woodrow Wilson High School in Los Angeles. Rudy Estrada was an average student in high school and is now a highly successful banker and understands the need to encourage all students to continue their studies. Award: $500 (minimum); Deadline: Varies
Contact: Gladys Turk Foundation, 9777 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Eligibility: Student must be a high school senior wishing to pursue a degree in performing arts. Applicant must show financial need, academic achievement, and community service. Only open to California residents (specifically Southern California). Award: $1,000; Deadline: Contact for more details
Contact: Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education, 210 Route 4 East, Suite 310, P.O. Box 68, Paramus, NJ 07652 (201) 587-8800, Fax: (201) 587-9105
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school senior of Hispanic descent, with at least one parent from a Spanish-speaking Latin American country or Spain. They must be legal residents of the United States, have earned at least a 3.5 GPA, and be entering as a full time student at 2-year or 4-year accredited college recommended in the Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education Magazine’s “Publisher’s Picks List.” Award: $1,000; Deadline: Contact for more information
Contact: Hispanic Scholarship Fund, 55 Second Street, Suite 1500, San Francisco, CA 94105, e-mail: highschool@hsf.net; www.hsf.net
Eligibility: Must be Hispanic graduating senior with minimum 3.0 GPA planning to enroll full-time in degree-seeking U.S. program. Award: $1,000-$5,000 Deadline: Contact for details
Contact: Scholarship Fund, 55 Second Street, Suite 1500, San Francisco, CA 94105, e-mail: gmsinfo@hsf.net, www.hsf.net
Eligibility: Must be a Hispanic graduating senior with a minimum 3.3 GPA demonstrating leadership skills and financial need (Pell Grant Eligible) Award: $1,000-$5,000 Deadline: Contact for details
Contact: Deborah Curtis or high school guidance counselors for more information., 10 South Broadway, Suite 700, St. Louis, MO 63102, (314) 241-7488, Fax: (314) 241-9325, e-mail: info@inroads.org, www.inroads.org
Eligibility: Internship. 1) Career interest in business computer science, or engineering. 2) Freshman or sophomore in accredited college or university. 3) H.S. senior applying or admitted to accredited college or university. 4) H.S. 3.0 GPA cumulative, 900 SAT, or 20 ACT. Award: Contact for details; Deadline: Contact for details
Contact: ITT Educational Services, INC., 3500 De Pauw Blvd., Indianapolis, IN 46268, www.ittesi.com
Eligibility: High school juniors and seniors who are members of TSA, FBLA, BPA, or VICA. Students must meet ITT admission requirements. Award: 25%-100% tuition allowance at any of the 35 ITT Technical Institute locations nationwide Deadline: Contact for details
Contact: Emma Roberson via writing only, Attn: Scholarship Program, JRF Headquarters, 3 West 35th St. 11th Floor, New York, NY 10001-2204, (212) 290-8600, Fax: (212) 290-8081, www.jackierobinson.org
Eligibility: Minority senior high school students who have a high level of academic achievement, financial need, and leadership potential. Applicants must be U.S. citizens who have been accepted to an accredited 4-year college or university. Students must have a minimum of a 900 SAT score and an ACT score of 23. Award: up to $6,000, renewable for 4 years; Deadline: Contact for details
Contact: Kathryn M. Whitten Trust, c/o Farmer and Merchant Co. of Long Beach, PO Box 891, Long Beach, CA 90802
Eligibility: Students must be a high school senior that demonstrates financial need and academic achievement. Applicant must reside in Long Beach, CA. Award: $500; Deadline: Contact for more information
200 Corporate Point, Suite 495, Culver City, CA 90230-8727, (800) 421-8453, e-mail: scdaa@sicklecelldisease.org, www.sicklecelldisease.org
Eligibility: Must have sickle cell disease. Must be a graduating high school senior attending a 4-year accredited college or university, 3.0 GPA, and demonstrate financial need. Award: $5,000; Deadline: Contact for details.
Contact: 3445 Catalina Dr., Carlsbad, CA 92008, www.latinofestivals.com/home/index.html
Eligibility: Applicants must be a Latino/a graduating high school student and must attend the Latino Book & Family Festival in Los Angeles. Award: $500-750; Deadline: Ongoing. The application and notification process will take place at the LA Festival.
Contact: P.O Box 419029, Rancho Cordova, CA 95741, (888) 224-7268
Eligibility: Undergraduate CA resident, natural or adopted child of a parent who became deceased or totally disabled while on duty as a law enforcement officer. Must be a U.S. citizen. Award: $1,500; Deadline: Contact for details.
Contact: Carlos Zapata Scholarship Coordinator LNESC Scholarship Program, 777 N. Capital St., N.W., Suite 305, Washington, DC 20002, www.lulac.org/Programs/Scholar.html
Eligibility: Various scholarship opportunities for Hispanic students. Call or write for more information. Award: Contact for details; Deadline: Contact for details
Contact:P.O. Box 2148, Gardena, CA 90247-3201 www.laspositascollege.edu
Eligibility: CA undergraduate residents attending CA colleges and universities. Award: Various scholarships; Deadline: Write for details
Contact: California Department of Education, 721 Capitol Mall, Sacramento, CA 95814
Eligibility: This award is for graduating high school seniors living in California with a Native American background. Award: $1,250; Deadline: Please send a self-addressed, stamped envelope with a request for more information.
Contact: Ronald McDonald House Charity, (630)623-7048, McDonald's USA National Employee Scholarship Program, www.mcdonalds.com/usa/good/community/scholarship
Contact: Robert Lynch, P.O. Box 549, Geneseo, NY 14454, (800) 245-5681, www.migrant.net
Eligibility: Applicant must show a recent history of movement for agricultural employment, as well as demonstrate scholastic achievement and financial need. Award: $100 - $2,000; Deadline: Varies (Please see website)
Contact: Ramon Muniz, 18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA 91330-8204, (818) 677-2351, Fax: (818) 677-7728, e-mail: ramon.muniz@csun.edu
Eligibility: This scholarship is restricted to students from five participating San Fernando Valley high schools that plan to attend Cal State Northridge. Preference given to AB 540 students. Award: $1,000 (10 applicants to be awarded); Deadline: Varies
Contact: Society of Mexican-American Engineers & Scientists (MAES), 13337 South St., #349, Cerritos, CA 90703, www.maes-natl.org, e-mail ro.vonhatten@worldnet.att.net
Eligibility: MAES student members or MAES promotion and awareness of careers in PACES engineering and sciences high school students. Award: Contact for details; Deadline: Ongoing
Contact: 1725 K St., NW, Suite 501, Washington, DC. 20006, (202) 833-0060, Fax: (202) 496-0588, e-mail: MANAevents@aol.com, www.hermana.org
Eligibility: Hispanic women admitted to or attending, a junior college, college, or university, or vocational institution. Award: Scholarship Varies
Contact: School counselors or administrators make nominations and disperse applications, NACME, Inc. 440 Hamilton Ave, Suite 302, White Plains NY 10601-1813, (800) 888-9929, www.nacme.org
Eligibility: American Indian, Black, or Hispanic students who will be entering college as a freshman, transfer students or full-time undergraduates in the field of engineering. Must be a U.S. citizen and maintain 2.5 GPA. Award: $500-3,000; Deadline: Year round acceptance
Contact: University of Maryland, 8701-A Adelphi Road, Adelphi, Md. 20783-1716, (301) 445-7100, Fax: (301) 445-7101, e-mail: carolyn@nabj.org, www.nabj.org/html/studentsvcs.html
Eligibility: Black high school seniors, undergraduates, or graduate students majoring in print journalism, photography, radio or television, or are planning a career in one of those fields. The internship is open to undergraduate students who are completing their sophomore or junior year. Applicant must be majoring in print, or broadcast journalism or planning a career in the communication field. Award: Contact for details; Deadline: Contact for details
Contact: Carmen Paniagua, 1501 16th St, N.W., Washington, DC. 20036, (202) 387-2477, Fax: (202) 483-7183, www.thehispanicnurses.org
Eligibility: Academic excellence and financial need, minimum 3.0 GPA, an interest in nursing, and an essay. Contact for more details. Award: $500-$2,500; Deadline: Late March, early April: Contact for details.
Contact: Director of Education, NANBPWC, National Headquarters, 1806 New Hampshire Ave., NW Washington, DC 20009, www.geocities.com/Wellesley/6626/
Eligibility: Requirements vary depending on type of scholarships offered by individual chapters. Award: Contact for details; Deadline: Contact for details
Contact: 30 Rockefeller Plaza, Room 1678, New York, NY 10112, www.nbc.com
Eligibility: Incoming college students or current college students. Programs are designed to give students practical, on the job training and experience in the broadcast industry. Send a resume, cover letter and letter from your university stating you will get college credit for the internship. Award: none; Deadline: Contact for details
Contact: (202) 467-8180, www.pflag.org
Eligibility: This scholarship is open to a graduating lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender student. Award: Varies; Deadline: Varies
Contact: The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, c/o Alliance for Young Artists and Writers, 555 Broadway, New York, NY 10012, e-mail: generalinfo@scholastic.com, www.scholastic.com/artandwriting/awards/index.htm
Eligibility: Open to students in grades 7-12 enrolled in a public school in the United States. Awards are available in 10 writing categories and 16 art categories. Award: More than 1 million in prize money and scholarships. Deadline: Contact for details
Contact: Penguin Putnam Inc. Academic Marketing Department, Signet Classic Student Scholarship Essay contest, 375 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10014
Eligibility: Each English teacher may only submit 1 junior and 1 senior essay Entrants must be a full time 11th, or 12th grade students between the ages of 16-18. Essay should be at least 2 but not more than 3 double spaced pages. All sole work of the entrant. All entries will become the property of Signet Classic (Penguin Putman Inc.) and will not be returned. Award: $1,000 (5 scholarships awarded annually); Deadline: Contact for details
Contact: Contact your high school counselor to obtain the PSAT/NMSQT Student Bulletin.
Eligibility: This scholarship is open to African-American seniors. The selection criterion is based on the applicant’s PSAT/NMSQT score, academic distinction, personal achievement, and demonstration of leadership. Award: 20 $2,500 awards; Deadline: Please see the PSAT/NMSQT StudentContact: www.target.com
Eligibility: Recipients of this award are chosen by an independent organization, not by Target employees. They base their decision on the student’s volunteer record, an essay on volunteer service, and an appraisal form filled out by a volunteer supervisor. The minimum GPA is 2.0 and preference is given to students living an area where a Target store is located. Must be under the age of 24. Award: Varies; Deadline: Contact for details
Contact: James E. West Center, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1397, (310) 825-0947, e-mail: alumni@uclalumni.net, www.uclalumni.net
Eligibility: Any minority Californian resident that is an undergraduate or high school senior that will be attending UCLA. Must be a U.S. citizen or have official refugee status. Award: $4000-$12,000; Deadline: February 15 (varies)
Contact: Sylvia Bailey, Educational Services Department, 8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive, Fairfax, VA 22031 (800) 331-2244, www.uncf.org
Eligibility: Complete an FAF FFS form, and request that the report be sent to the financial aid office at the UNCF. Scholarships are awarded to students attending member institutions that receive a minimum 2.5 GPA and are nominated by the financial director. Unmet financial need will be verified by the Financial Aid Director. Award: Contact for details; Deadline: Contact for details
Contact: 1020 W University Dr, Montgomery, AL 36106-1235, (866) 423-7682, http://www.afrotc.com/
Eligibility: Students at least 17 years old, interested in the fields of aeronautics, aerospace, astronautical science, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, mathematics or physics. Award can be used at any campus that offers Air Force ROTC. Award: Varies; Deadline: Contact for details
Contact: Congressional Representative Washington, DC. 20515-6526, (202) 225-4068, http://www.house.gov
Eligibility: Internship. High school students who are at least 16 years old on the day the page term begins. Must have finished their junior year and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. The calendar is divided into four terms, two academic terms and two summer terms. Award: $1,178.17/month, Deadline: Contact for details
Contact: Mary Anne Steinhauer, Executive Director, c/o Marine Bank Trust Department, P.O. Box 8480, Erie, PA 16553, (814) 871-9597
Eligibility: Must be U.S. citizens. Award: $200-$5,000; Deadline: VariesContact: Hitachi Foundation, 1509 22nd Street, NW, Washington, DC 20037-1073, (202) 457-0588, www.hitachifoundation.org
Eligibility: Open to all students. Students must be nominated for this award, and must demonstrate self-motivation, leadership, creativity, dedication, and a commitment to pursuing community service. Extracurriculars, GPA and/or SAT scores are not considered in the selection process. Log-on to website for complete details. Award: $5,000 over 2 years; Deadline: Contact for more details
Contact: Santistevan Art, P.O. Box 9302, Glendale, California 91226, (800) 666-4763, www.santistevanart.org/johncs.htm, e-mail: santistevan@santistevanart.org
Eligibility: Minority high school students accepted in a four-year college, majoring in visual arts. Award: Contact for details; Deadline: Contact for details
