JANUARY DEADLINES
National Space Club Goddard Scholarship
Contact: 2000 L St. NW #710 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 973-8661 Eligibility: Undergraduate juniors and seniors
who plan to specialize in aerospace science and technology (must be a US citizen). Send a self-addressed
stamped envelope in September. Award: $10,000 Deadline: January 8
Discover Card Tribute Award Scholarship
Contact: Shirley Kennedy Keller AASA P.O. Box 9338 Arlington, VA 22219 www.aasa.org/discover.htm e-mail:
communityaffairs@discoverfinancialaid.com Eligibility: Applicant must be a high school junior, have a cumulative
grade point average for the 9th and 10th grade years only of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, and be enrolled in an
accredited public or private high school in the US Award: State $2,500, National $25,000 (9 awards given out for
each) Deadline: January 12
Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Contest
Contact: BPO Elks of the USA 2750 N. Lakeview Avenue Chicago, IL 60614-1889 (773) 755-4732 Fax: (773)
753-4733 Local LA Chapter Lodge 99 607 S. Western Avenue Los Angeles, CA (213) 387-1136
www.elks.org/lodges e-mail: enf@elks.org Eligibility: Graduating high school seniors who are U.S. citizens with
a minimum 3.0 GPA, applicants do not need to be members or children of members. Award: $1,000 - $15,000
per year Deadline: Application must be submitted by mid January to a local chapter, chapter locations available
on website.
Gates Millennium Undergraduate Scholars Program
Contact: Gates Millennium Scholars P. O. Box 10500 Fairfax, VA 22031-8044 (877) 690-4677 www.gmsp.org
e-mail: Trevor@gatesfoundation.org Eligibility: Applicants must be a low-income minority student either graduating
from high school or a college student continuing college courses. Applicant must have at least a 3.3 GPA and
demonstrate community involvement. Although there are, no restrictions on major, nominators are asked to
consider academic performance in math and sciences. Award: Program covers the cost of tuition, fees, books, and
living expenses not paid for by grants and scholarships already committed as part of the recipient’s financial aid
package. Deadline: January 11
Ronald Reagan College Leaders Program
Contact: Jeff Hollingsworth The Phillips Foundation 1 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington DC.20001 Suite
620 (202)-250-3887 www.thephillipsfoundation.org e-mail: jhollingsworth@phillips.com. Eligibility: Must be
sophomore or junior enrolled as fulltime student in 4-year university or college in good academic standing and
must provide a written narrative (must be U.S. citizen). Award: $1,000, $2500, $5000, or $7500 Deadline:
January 15
Mensa Education and Research Foundation Scholarship
Contact: www.merf.us.mensa.org Email: Info at mensafoundation.org
Voice mail: 800/66-MENSA Phone: 817/607-5577 Fax: 817/649-5232 Eligibility: Open to all students (must write a
550-word essay). Request an application at local chapter, chapter information is available online. Awards: varies
Deadline: January 15
Microsoft Minority Scholarship
Contact: College Relations One Microsoft Way Redmond, WA 98052-6399 e-mail: resume@microsoft.com
www.microsoft.com/college/scholarships Eligibility: African-American, Hispanic, or Native American sophomores
or juniors pursuing studies in computer science or related disciplines in math; a minority full-time undergraduate
pursuing environmental careers at historically Black college/university. 3.0 GPA and goal statement also
needed Award: Full tuition and fees, monthly stipend, summer internship after first year Deadline: January 15
Minority Advertising Intern Program, The
Contact: Rhonda Jackman 666 Third Ave. New York, NY 10017 (212) 682-2500 Eligibility: Minority undergraduate
and graduate college students who have an interest in the field of communications. The program gives students a
realistic view of what advertising is about by placing them in working environments. Award: $250/week Deadline:
January 28
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Arthur Anderson Scholarship Program for Minorities
Contact: 33 West Monroe St. Chicago, IL 60603 (312) 507-3402 Fax: (312) 507 6748 Eligibility: African-American,
Hispanic or Native-American accounting major. Applicant must display: excellence in academics, leadership, work
experience, and participation in community activities. Award: $2,500-$4,000 Deadline: January 30
Dean Children Memorial Scholarship
Contact: Scholarship/Grants Chairman, CMLEA-SS, 1499 Bayshore Highway, Suite 142, Burlington, CA 94010
Eligibility: Applicant must be an undergraduate pursuing a degree in Education. Must also reside from one of the
following areas of California: San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Kern, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Ventura,
Riverside, Orange, or San Diego. For application and more information, please contact by mail.
Award: $5,000; Deadline: January 31
American Institute of Architects Foundation
Contact: Mary Felber, 1735 New York Ave., NW; Washington, DC. 20006; (202) 626-7511
www.archfoundation.org; e-mail: mfelber@archfoundation.org Eligibility: High school seniors, junior college, or
technical school students transferring to a professional program in architecture. Undergraduate students in their final
two years and graduate students pursuing their master’s degree in engineering. Award: $2,500; Deadline: January
31
Gillette/National Urban League Scholarship for Minority Students, The
Contact: Director of Education, 120 Wall St Fl 8, New York, NY 10005, (212)-558-5300
www.nul.org/scholarships.html; Eligibility: Minority undergraduate students who are in the top 25% of their class
and will be entering their junior year. Applicants must be preparing for a career in engineering, sales, marketing,
manufacturing operations, finance and business administration. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Award: $1,000;
Deadline: January 15
Ruben Salazar Memorial Scholarship
Contact: 529 14
th
Street NW, Washington DC, 20045-2001 suite 1000, www.nahj.org, e-mail: nahj@nahj.org;
Eligibility: Hispanic undergraduate and graduate students pursuing careers in broadcast, print, and photo-
journalism. High school seniors are also encouraged to apply. Award: $1,000-$2,000; Deadline: January 28
Andersen Consulting Scholarship Program for Minorities
Contact: Andersen Consulting Foundation; c/o Citizens’ Scholarship Foundation of America 1505 Riverview Road,
P.O. Box 297, St. Peter MN 56082, (507) 931-0425Eligibility: This scholarship is open African-Americans, Hispanic
American, and Native Americans who are enrolled in their third year of undergraduate study. Applicants must have
a 3.0 GPA and be majoring in engineering, computer science, information systems (including accounting, business,
computer, management, and related fields), or decision or management sciences. U.S. citizenship is required
although persons under asylum and refugees are also eligible to apply. Award: $2,500; Renewable; Deadline:
January
Kodak Scholarship
Contact: Michael Alvarado, Eastman Kodak Company, TELACU, 5400 East Olympic Blvd. Ste 300
(323) 721-1655, www.telacu.com, e-mail: telacu@telacu.com; Eligibility: Full time undergraduate Hispanic
students with a minimum 3.0 GPA, majoring in chemistry or engineering and who demonstrate financial need.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens whose permanent residence is in the city of Los Angeles, Bell Gardens,
Montebello, Monterey Park, or City of Commerce. Award: $10,000, Deadline: January
Breakthrough to Nursing Scholarships for Ethnic People of Color
Contact: National Student Nurses' Association, 45 Main Street, Suite 606, Brooklyn, NY 11201 (212)581-2368;
Fax: 718-210-0710 e-mail: nsna@nsna.org or ornsna.org; www.nsna.org Eligibility: Scholarships available to
African-Americans, Hispanics, Asian-Americans, and Polynesian undergraduate students who are enrolled in
nursing or pre-nursing programs at a state-approved institution. No funds can be used for graduate nursing
programs. Award: $1,000-$2,000 (13-15 awarded each year) Deadline: January
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Insurance Information Institute
Contact: Jayna Neagle 110 William Street, New York, NY 10038; (212) 669-9200 Eligibility: Internship. Students
who have an interest in and some knowledge of the insurance business are encouraged to apply. Award: Contact
for details Deadline: January
Salvadoran-American Leadership & Educational Fund
Contact: Mayra Soriano, 1625 W. Olympic Blvd., Suite 706, Los Angeles, CA 90015, (213) 480-1052, www.salef.org
E-mail: info@salef.org; Eligibility: Applicants must be Salvadoran, Central American, or other of other Latino
background and live in Los Angeles. Students must have at least a 2.5 GPA and a history of community service
and involvement. High school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students may apply. Award: $500 - $2,500;
Deadline: January – June
American Institute of Architects/American Architectural Foundation Minority Disadvantaged Scholarship
Program
Contact: Scholarship Programs 1735 New York Ave., N.W, Washington, D.C. 20006-5292, (202) 626-7511, Fax:
(202) 626-7420, www.archfoundation.org, e-mail: mfelber@archfoundation.org; Eligibility: High school senior,
technical school/community college students transferring to a National Architectural Accrediting Board school of
Architecture, or college freshmen entering or attending a program leading to a bachelor’s or master’s degree in
architecture are eligible to be nominated, must be nominated by an individual familiar with the student’s interest and
potential to be an architect. Award: $500-$2,500; Deadline: Nominations in December, Applications in mid-January
Summer Fellowships in Math, Science and Engineering
Contact: http://www.cur.org Opportunities for promising science, mathematics, and engineering majors intent on
attending graduate school. Eligibility: contact the website for more details. Award: 3,000 stipend Deadline:January
FEBRUARY
Phi Delta Kappa International
Contact: Phi Delta Kappa International 408 N. Union St. P.O. Box 789 Bloomington, IA 47402 (800) 766-1156
Email: Scholarships@Pdkintl.org Eligibility: Must show interest in pursuing a career within the field of education.
Students will be asked to submit an application and have a 3.0 or above GPA Award: $1,500 Deadline:
February 1
Ethnic Minority Bachelor’s Scholarships
Contact: Oncology Nursing Foundation 501 Holiday Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15220; (412) 921-7373; Fax: (412) 921-
6565 e-mail: member@ons.org or www.ons.org
;
Eligibility: The candidate must be a registered nurse with a
demonstrated interest in and commitment to cancer nursing. The applicant must also be enrolled in an
undergraduate nursing degree program at an NLN-accredited school of nursing (the program must have application
to oncology nursing), have a current license to practice as a registered nurse, and be of an ethnic minority group.
Past recipients of a bachelor’s scholarship from the Oncology Nursing Foundation are not eligible for an award.
Award: $2,000; Deadline: February
Society of Exploration Geophysics
Contact: Society of Exploration Geophysicists PO Box 702740 Tulsa, OK 74170-2740 Tonia Gist (918) 497-
5500 Fax www.seg.org; Eligibility: Entering freshmen and undergraduate students in financial need maintaining
above average grades. Students should be pursuing a career in geophysics, physics, mathematics and/or geology.
Award: $500-$3,000 Deadline: February 1
National Peace Essay Contest
Contact: Institute of Peace, 1200 17th Street NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20036-3011
http://www.usip.org/ed/Programs/NPEC/npec.html; Eligibility: Students who are in grades 9-12 must be
attending a public, private or parochial school or participating in a high school correspondence program in any of
the fifty states, the District of Columbia, or the U.S. Territories. Award: $1,000; Deadline: February 1
American Society for Microbiology: Undergraduate Fellowship
Contact: Education Board, American Society for Microbiology, 1752 N. Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036, (202)
942-9283, Fax: 202-942-9329, http://www.asm.org/edusrc/edu23b.htm, e-mail:
ellowships_careerinformation@asmusa.org Eligibility: Applicant must be a minority undergraduate that has taken
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introduction courses in biology or chemistry. The student must not be graduating before the conclusion of the
program in the summer. Further preferred criteria include lab research experience, and an interest in obtaining a
doctorate degree. Award: $4,500 for expenses; Deadline: February 1
Trustee Scholarship
Contact: Tammy Jones, Loyola Marymount University; 7900 Loyola Blvd., Los Angeles CA 90045
(310) 338-2753; www.lmu.edu; Eligibility: Open to entering freshmen. Award: Full Four Years Paid Tuition
Deadline: February (Contact for details)
Presidential Scholarship Loyola Marymount University
Contact: 7900 Loyola Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045, (310) 338-2753, www.lmu.edu; Eligibility: All incoming
freshmen are eligible. Award: $
68,000 ($17,000 per year for 4 years),
Deadline: February 1
Loyola Marymount Academic Scholarship
Contact: LMU; 7900 Loyola Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90045, (310) 338-2753, www.lmu.edu/financialaid/;
Eligibility: Applicant must have at least a 3.7 GPA and a 1350 SAT score, with a verbal score and a math score
above 650. Award: $20,000 ($5,ooo/4 years), Deadline: February 1
Jesuit/Marymount High School Scholarship
Contact: Tammy Jones, One LMU Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90045 (310) 338-2753, Fax: (310) 338-2793,
www.lmu.edu/financialaid; Eligibility: Outstanding students who graduate from a Marymount Secondary school.
Award:
$12,500.per
year; Deadline: February 1
Jesuit Community Scholarship
Contact: Tammy Jones, One LMU Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90045 www.lmu.edu/financialaid, (310) 338-2753,
Fax: (310) 338-2793 Eligibility: This scholarship gives preference to students from Catholic high schools.
Students must have demonstrated exceptional leadership ability and have a strong academic record. A separate
application is required. Please contact for more information Award: $20,000 ($5,000 for four years); Deadline:
February 1
Samuel Fletcher Tapman Scholarship
Contact: Ping Wai, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), 1801 Alexander Bell Drive, Reston, VA 20191,
(800) 548-2723, www.asce.org; Eligibility: High school freshman, sophomore, or junior in an ASCE student chapter
and also a national member in good standing at the time of the award.
Award: $1,500; Deadline: February 1
Society of Women Engineers Program
Contact: National Office, 230 E. Ohio Street, Chicago, IL 60611-3265, (312) 596-5223, Fax: (312)457-2180
www.swe.org, e-mail: hq@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: $5,000; renewable; Deadline: February 1
Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation
Contact: Amy Hertel, 712 Jackson Place, NW, Washington, DC 20006, (202) 395-4831, Fax: (202) 395-6995
www.truman.gov/; Eligibility: Undergraduate prospective junior in the fields of public service and government. Must
have a 3.0 minimum GPA. Must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident. Preference given to students planning to attend
graduate school and a career in government. Award: up to $3,000 senior year; renewable for 4 years. $30,000
total for graduate studies.; Deadline: February 1
National Science Teachers Association
Contact: NSTA, 1840 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington VA 22201-3000 USA, (703) 243-7100, www.nsta.org
Eligibility: High school students who create and build an original working device powered by one or more Duracell
batteries. Must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident. Award: $1,000; Deadline: February 1
California Congress of Parents and Teachers, Teacher Education Scholarships
Contact: Los Angeles Office, 930 Georgia Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015, (213) 620-1100, http://www.capta.org
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Applications may be picked up at any PTA office or through the website. Eligibility: Applicants must be PTA
members. This scholarship is based on volunteer service done at school. There is no minimum GPA required.
Two letters of reference are required. Award: $750; Deadline: February 1
Foundation for Exceptional Children Stanley E. Jackson Scholarship
Contact: 1110 N. Glebe Road, Suite 300, Arlington, VA 22201,www.yesican.sped.org; Eligibility: Disabled and
member of ethnic minority, evidence of financial need, anticipating enrollment for the first time in full-time post-
secondary education or training. Award: $1,000; Deadline: February 1
Future Leaders of America
Contact: Mary Mitchell, Orange County HEEF Scholarship Program, Orange County community Foundation 2801
Business Center Dr., Suite 100, Irvine CA 92612 (949) 553-4202 Eligibility: Awarded to graduating seniors who
have demonstrated community leadership by volunteering at least 30 hours at a community based non-profit
organization. Award: $1000; Deadline: February 1
Tuskegee Airmen, Inc.
Contact: Tuskegee Airmen Scholarship Fund 1501 Lee Highway--Suite 130 Arlington, VA 22209-1109 (703) 522-
8590 www.tuskegeeairmen.org; e-mail: hqtai1@tuskegeeairmen.org Eligibility: Graduating high school senior
accepted by participating colleges and universities. Must be in financial need and maintain a 3.0 GPA.
Award: $1,500 Deadline: February 1
Summer Academic Research Internship (SARI)
Contact: Coordinator, Affirmative Action University of California, Santa Barbara Graduate Division;
Santa Barbara CA 93106-2070 (805) 893-8000 www.ucsb.edu Eligibility: Contact for details Award: Stipend and
housing; Deadline: February 1
American Nuclear Society
Contact: Tony Bishop John and Muriel Landis Scholarship American Nuclear Society, Scholarship Committee
555 N. Kensington Ave. LaGrange Park, IL 60526 (708) 352-6611 www.ans.org; e-mail: outreach@ans.org
Eligibility: Undergraduate and graduate students interested in nuclear science and technology careers. Minorities
and women are encouraged to apply. Award: Contact for details Deadline: February 1
Wal-Mart Foundation
Contact: Karen Thompson, Assistant Director Bentonville, AR 72716-8071 (800) 530-9925
www.Walmartfoundation.org; Eligibility: Graduating high school seniors residing in Wal-Mart Stores service area.
Award: Contact for details Deadline: February 1
Loyola Marymount University
Contact: One LMU Drive, Suite 4114, Los Angeles, CA 90045-2659 (310) 338.4565 Fax: (310) 338-5970
http://cse.lmu.edu/physics/newscholarship.html; Eligibility: Latino/a entering freshman. Award: $42,000
($10,500/4 years) Deadline: February 1
American Nuclear Society (ANS) Undergraduate Scholarships
Contact: Joann Hollensteiner; American Nuclear Society, Scholarship Committee; 555 N. Kensington Ave.
LaGrange Park, IL 60525; (708) 352-6611; www.ans.org; e-mail: outreach@ans.org Eligibility: Completed a
minimum of two academic years in a four-year nuclear engineering program, and must be a U.S. citizen or
permanent resident. Award: $1,000-$4,000; Deadline: February 1
Mervyn's Local Hero Scholarship
Contact: Scholars Management Srvc. CSFA, 1505 Riverview Road, PO BOX 297, St. Peters, MN 56082
Eligibility: High School senior, demonstrates academic excellence and extracurricular activities. Must be a resident
of the following states: AZ, CA, CO, ID, LO, MI, MN, NV, NM, OK, OR, TX, UT, WA. Award: $1,000-$10,000;
Deadline: February 1 – July 31
Harold W. Rosenthal Fellowship
Contact: 2027 Massachusetts Ave., NW Washington, DC 20036 www.rosenthalfellowship.org/ e-mail :
ken.colburn@cornell.edu Eligibility: College senior or graduate student in Political Science, Government Service,
or Foreign Affairs. Must be recommended by dean and a U.S. citizen. Write for complete details. Description:
Fellowship provides an opportunity for a student to spend a summer working in the office of a member of Congress
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or Executive branch on foreign affairs and government service issues. Selected fellows will also receive preferential
treatment for a European community 3-5 week travel study. Award: $1,800 stipend; Deadline: February 9
Summer Undergraduate Program in Engineering Research at Berkeley
Contact: Marie Mayne 312 McLaughlin Hall Berkeley CA 94720-5900 (510) 642-1734
www.coe.berkeley.edu/cues/superb; Eligibility: Open to underrepresented students focusing in Civil, Electrical, and
Mechanical Engineering. Award: $3,500 stipend and $600 traveling allowance Deadline: February 13
American Physical Society, The
Contact: One Physics Ellipse College Park, MD 20740-3844; (301) 209-3200; Fax: (301) 209-0865;
www.aps.org/; Eligibility: Black, Hispanic, or Native American U.S. citizens with a physics interest. Must be a
high school senior, college freshman or sophomore. Award: $2,000; Deadline: February 14
D.A. Weber Scholarship Fund
Contact: California Teacher’s Association, P.O. Box 921, Burlingame, CA 94011 (650) 697-1400, Fax: (650) 568-
7383, www.cta.org; Eligibility: Scholarships are available to members for credential, degree or graduate programs,
in order to receive funds, scholarship recipients will be required to show proof of registration in an approved
credential or degree program. Award: $2,000; Deadline: August 15
Ford/EEOC Endowed Scholarship Program
California Sate Polytechnic University, Pomona Contact: Crystal Steele, 3801 W. Temple Ave., Pomona, CA
91768, (909) 869-3703 www.csupomona.edu; Eligibility: Applicants must have at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA
and be enrolled full time at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. In addition, preference will be
given to Ford employee’ or spouses, and children of Ford employees. The scholarship is merit based and can
be rewarded up to three times. Award: $1,000, Deadline: February 15
Booker T. Washington Scholarships
Contact: National FFA Organization Attn: Scholarship Office 6060 FFA Drive P.O. Box 68960 Indianapolis, IN 4626
(317) 802-4321;Fax: (317) 802-5321www.ffa.org e-mail: aboutffa@ffa.org; Eligibility: This program is open to
graduating high school seniors or high school graduates preparing to enroll in their first year of college education.
Applicant must be a minority FFA member interested in pursuing a degree in agriculture. The following ethnic
groups may apply: African-Americans, Asian-Americans or Pacific Islanders, Hispanics, Alaska Natives, or
American Indians. They may be residents of any state, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, or the District of
Columbia. Award: One $10,000 and three $5,000 scholarships are awarded Deadline: February 15
University of California, Irvine
Contact: Garcia Bockman Office of Graduate Studies University of California, Irvine 120 Administration Building
Irvine, CA 92697-3180; (949) 824-4611; Fax: (949) 824-9096; www.uci.edu; Eligibility: Undergraduate minority
students. Gain research experience by working with faculty in area of interest. Award: $1,500/tuition + expenses;
Deadline: February 15
Mexican-American Alumni Association Scholarship
Contact: Etelvina de la Torre, Director One LMU Drive University Hall, Suite 2800 Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 338-5878 Fax: (310) 338-4544 Eligibility: Awarded to 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 Latino/a students of all majors. Award: $1,500-$5,000
Deadline: February 16
The Editing Program
Maynard Institute for Journalism Education 1211 Preservation Park Way Oakland CA 94612 (510) 891-9202
www.maynardije.org e-mail: mije@maynardije.org; Open to journalists focusing in print media
Deadline: February 20
Youth Opportunities Foundation Scholarship
Contact: Beverly Vogel, PO. Box 45762, Los Angeles, CA 90045, Tel: (310) 670-7664, Fax: (310) 670-5238
Eligibility: Hispanic high school seniors, undergraduate, and graduate students. Please a send a self-addressed,
stamped envelope to the above address for more information. Award: Varies; Deadline: February 28
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Hotel Employees and Restaurant Employees International Union
Contact: 1219 28th Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20007, (202) 393-4373, Fax: (202) 333-0468
www.hereunion.org/, e-mail: feedback@hereunion.org; Eligibility: Children of union members and wards of
union members. Award: $3,500; Deadline: February 28
CA Student Aid Commission
Contact:, P.O. Box 419027, Rancho Cordova, CA 95741, (888) 294-0105, Fax (916) 526-7937,
www.csac.ca.gov; Eligibility: CA residents for a minimum of 12 months; language competency in a second
language certified by the Dean of the School of Education at college of student's choice; U.S. citizen or legal
resident. Award: $3,800; Deadline: February
Newhouse Scholarship Program
Contact: National Association of Hispanic Journalists, Attn: Scholarships, 1193 National Press Building
Washington, DC 20045 (202) 662-7143, (888) 346-NAHJ, www.nahj.org; Eligibility: Applicants must be college
juniors seniors that are of Hispanic descent and interested in majoring in print journalism. Applications, which may
be submitted in English or Spanish, must include an autobiographical essay of 500 words describing some aspect of
the relationship between Hispanic Americans and the press. Selection is based on academic excellence, a
demonstrated interest in journalism as a career, and financial need. Award: $5,000 per year (for two years), funding
to attend the association’s convention, and an internship during the summer between the junior and senior year;
Deadline: February
Jesse M. Unruh Assembly Fellowship Program
Contact: Center for California Studies, 916-278-6906, www.csus.edu/cals/programs/jesse_unruh.html
Eligibility: Applicants must have earned their undergraduate degree by September 2003. The 11-month fellowship
program provides college graduates the opportunity to become full-time Assembly staff members. Award: 12
graduate credits from Cal State Sacramento, monthly stipend of $1,882 plus health, dental and vision benefits.
Deadline: February 28
Datatel Scholars Foundation Scholarship
Contact: Datatel Scholars Foundation, 4375 Fair Lakes Court, Fairfax, VA 22033, (800) 486-4332, Fax 703-968-
4625 e-mail: scholars@datatel.com; Eligibility: Undergraduate and graduate students planning to attend or are
currently attending a Datatel Client college or university, or who work at a Datatel non-education Client site and
will attend any college or university during the upcoming academic year You must write an essay that
summarizes your educational goals and objectives, and indicate the difference a Datatel Scholars Foundation
Scholarship would make in your life and to those around you. Award: $700-$7,000; Deadline: February
Ethan and Allan Murphy Memorial Scholarship
Contact: American Meteorological Society, Attn: Fellowhip/Scholarship Coordinator, 45 Beacon Street, Boston, MA
02108, (617) 227-2426, ext.235, Fax: (617) 742-8718, e-mail: amsinfo@ametsoc.org, www.ametsoc.org; Eligibility:
Candidates must be entering their final undergraduate year and majoring in meteorology or some aspect of the
atmospheric, or related oceanic and hydrologic sciences. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents,
enrolled full time at an accredited U.S. institution, and have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.
Award: $2,000; Deadline: February
State Farm Companies Foundation/Insurance
Contact: Nancy Lynn, One State Farm Plaza, Bloomington, IL 61710-0001 (309) 766-2039 for Fellowship, (309)
766-2311 for Internship; www.statefarm.com, e-mail: info@statefarm.com Eligibility: Internship. Minority students in
a business related field. The program is designed to give students a realistic view of advertising by putting them in
actual working situations. Fellowship. Junior or senior undergraduate in business related fields; Computer Science,
Pre-Law, or Mathematics. Must be nominated by dean or department head. U.S. citizen. Write for details. Award:
$2,000-$3,000; Deadline: February
Minorities in Government Finance Scholarship
Contact: Scholarship Committee Government Finance Officers Association 203 N. LaSalle St., Suite 2700 Chicago,
IL 60601-1210 (312) 977-9700 Fax: (312) 977-4806 www.gfoa.org; Eligibility: This program is open to upper-
division and graduate students who are enrolled full-time and preparing for a career in public finance. Applicants
must be members of a minority group, citizens or permanent residents of the United States or Canada, and able to
provide a letter of intent from the dean of their school. Selection is based on career plans, academic record, plan of
study, letters of recommendation, and grade point average. Financial need is not considered. Award: $5000 stipend
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Deadline: February
University of California, Los Angeles
Contact: Harriet Moss Summer Research for Minority Undergraduates, Graduate Affirmative Affairs Office
1248 Murphy Hall Los Angeles, CA 90095-1544 (310) 825-2469 Eligibility: Eight-week summer program open to
upper-division undergraduates. Opportunity to work closely with faculty in all fields, regular seminars. Must have a
2.8 GPA. Award: $1,600 + tuition Deadline: February
California Masonic Foundation
Contact: 1111 California St., San Francisco, CA 94108-2284, (415) 292-9196, www.californiamasons.org
Eligibility: High school senior with a minimum 3.0 GPA accepted or enrolled as an undergraduate. Must be a CA
resident, U.S. citizen, and demonstrate financial need. Award: $500 & up; renewable, 100 awards; Deadline:
February 15
Summer Associates Program
Contact: The Greenlining Institute, Hydee Diaz, 785 Market St. Third Floor, San Francisco CA 94103, (415) 284-
7200 Website: www.greenlining.org; Eligibility: Open to Minorities Graduates interested in public affairs.
Award: $1,600/month for living expenses and $150/month for transportation expenses; Deadline: February
MARCH
American Bar Foundation
Contact: Summer Research Fellowships for Minority and Undergraduates, 750 N. Lake Shore Dr., Chicago, IL
60611 (312) 988-6500, Fax: (312) 988-6579, www.abf-sociolegal.org/, e-mail: info@abfn.org Eligibility: Fellowship.
Applicants are invited from junior students of African, Mexican, Native American, or Puerto Rican heritage. Must be
U.S. citizen or legal resident. Scholarships for sophomore and junior academic majors in social sciences or
humanities; Award: $ 3,500/10 weeks; Deadline: March 1
American Chemistry Society Scholars Program
Contact: Robert J. Hughes, Manager 1155 16
th
Street, NW Washington, DC 20036 Tel: 1-800-227-5558 (ext. 6250)
Fax: 202-776-8003 Eligibility: Must be African-American, Hispanic/Latino, or American Indian. Applicants must be
U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the U.S, and a full time student at an accredited college, university, or
community college. Students who are high academic achievers in chemistry or science are encouraged to apply.
GPA 3.0 or higher. Award: $3,000/ year Deadline: March 1
Latin American Educational Foundation
Contact: Scholarship Selection Committee561 Santa Fe Drive Denver, CA , (303) 446-0541, Fax: (303) 446-0526
www.laef.org, e-mail: laef@uswest.net; Eligibility: U.S. citizens of Spanish ancestry who will attend a college or a
university. Award: Contact for details; Deadline: March 1
A.H.P.E. Corporate Scholarship
Contact: Association of Hispanic Professionals for Education, P.O. Box 340, Fullerton, CA 92634
(714) 278-2288, Fax: (714) 449-4195 Eligibility: Initial applicants possess distinct career goals and potential and
have at least a 3.0 GPA with 30 semester units or 45 quarter units of college or university work and display a
commitment to community service. Final applicants will be required to appear for a personal interview in the L.A.
area. Award: $500-$700, Deadline: March 15
Hispanic College Fund
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
Education for Excellence Scholarship offered by SALEF
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.
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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
Minority Geoscience Undergraduate Scholarships
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
Civitan International Foundation
Contact: PO Box 2102 Birmingham, AL 35201 (205) 591-8910 Fax: (205) 592-2307 www.civitan.org; e-mail:
civitan@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
Summer Undergraduate Research Program in Science and Engineering (SURPRISE)
University of California, Davis Contact: Annie J. King University of California, Davis College of Agricultural and
Davis 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
Proctor and Gamble Company
Contact: Barbara Hoffman Summer Research Program Miami Valley Laboratories PO Box 398707
Cincinnati, OH 45239-8707 (513) 983-1100 www.pg.com; Eligibility: Internship. Minority students. Program
provides opportunity for industrial research and product development. Award: Salary and travel expenses
Deadline: March 1
Karla Scherer Foundation, The
Contact: Karla Scherer, The Karla Scherer Foundation, 737 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 2330, Chicago, IL 60611
www.comnet.org/kschererf/; Eligibility: Women who are interested in pursuing a career in the field of business
with emphasis in economics or finance. Award: Contact for details; Deadline: March 1
Kell-Muñoz Education Fellowship
Contact: Mei Mah, Program Coordinator, Education Department Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum, 2 East
91st Street, New York, NY 10128, (212) 849-8380, www.si.edu/ndm, e-mail: edu@ch.si.edu
Eligibility: Applicants must be of Latino/Hispanic descent; currently enrolled in a degree-granting, post-graduate
program; have graduated from a post-graduate program in the six months prior to the start date.
Award: Contact for details; Deadline: March 1
California Newspaper Carrier Foundation
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
United States Army Emergency Relief Scholarship
Contact: 200 Stovall Street, Alexandria, VA 22332, (703)-428-0000, Fax: (703)-325-7183,
www.aerhq.org/ArmyEmergencyRelief.htm, e-mail: aer@aerhq.org; 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
George M. Brooker Collegiate Scholarship For Minorities, Institute of Real Estate Management
Foundation
Contact: Brooker Scholarship, 430 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL. 60611-8775, (312) 329-6008, Fax: (312) 410-
7908 Eligibility: Real-estate and related majors, graduate and undergraduate minority students entering careers in
real estate and specifically real estate management upon graduation, must have declared major in real estate or
related field, must have completed two courses in real estate or indicate intent to complete such, minimum 3.0 GPA
requirement, recommendation letters, themed essay and official transcript. Award: $1,000 for undergraduates and
$2,500 for graduate students; Deadline: March 31
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California Farm Bureau Scholarship
Contact: 2300 River Plaza Dr., Sacremento, CA 95833, (916) 516-5520 www.cfbf.com; Eligibility: This
scholarship is for undergraduates and high school graduates wishing to pursue a degree in Agriculture or Home
Economics. Applicants must be a resident of California. Award: $1,800-$5,000; Deadline: March 1
American Postal Workers Union/ AFL-CIO
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
Ellen Masin Persina Scholarship
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
Dorothy Vandercook Peace Scholarship
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
SEALASKA Heritage Foundation Scholarship
Contact: Sealaska Heritage Foundation, One Sealaska Plaza, Suite 400, Juneau, Alaska 99801-1276, (907)
586-9170, Fax: (907) 586-9293, scholarships@sealaska.comEligibility: Shareholder, one quarter Alaska Native
or direct descendants. Award: Contact for details; Deadline: March 1
California State University, Northridge
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
Alana Leadership Merit Award
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
Scripps Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF)
University of California, San Diego; Contact: Adell Bynum Office of Graduate Studies La Jolla CA 92093-0003
(858) 534-3550 e-mail: abynum@ucsd.edu www.ucsd.edu; Eligibility: Open to undergraduates focusing in
Marine Science. Award: $2,500 Stipend Deadline: March 3
Summer Undergraduate Research in Chemistry
University of California, Irvine Contact: University of California, UCI-REU Department of Chemistry 515 PSI
Irvine CA 92679-2025 (949) 824-7077 www.uci.edu; Eligibility: This offer is for enrolled students who request
permission from faculty. Award: Determined by faculty member Deadline: Early March
National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO)
Ford Motor Company Fellows Program Internship
Contact: Lourdes Ferrer, Deputy Director of Constituency Services, NALEO Educational Fund, 500 Citadel Drive,
Suite 120, Los Angeles, CA 90040, (323) 720-1932 ext. 127, e-mail: lferrer @naleo.org, www.naleo.org
Eligibility: Applicants must be Latino, a minimum of 21 years of age, in their senior year and plan to graduate in May
or June, have completed their baccalaureate degree or are attending graduate school. Applicants must reside in
the following states or regions: California, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, Texas, Puerto Rico, the Northeast or the
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Southwest. Award: Intensive six-week program in Washington D.C. in policymaking. For further details, contact
NALEO. Deadline: March 7
National Society of Accountants
Contact: Susan Noell 1010 North Fairfax Street Alexandria, VA 22314 (703) 549-6400 Fax: (703) 549 2984
www.nsacct.org; e-mail: jhemphill@nsacct.org Eligibility: Undergraduate students majoring in accounting. Open
to students in 2 or 4-year schools. 4-year school students may apply for their 3rd and 4th year only.
Award: $500 - $1000; Deadline: March 10
American Geological Institute, Minority Geoscience Scholarship
Contact: Marilyn Suiter, 4220 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22302, (703) 379-2480, www.agiweb.org
Eligibility: must be Black, Hispanic or Native American. Full-time undergraduate and graduate minorities with a good
academic record, under-represented in Geoscience and exhibit financial need. Must be U.S. citizen. Award: Up to
$1,000; Deadline: March 10
CSUF TELACU Scholarship Program
Contact: California State University, Fullerton, Scholarship Coordinator, P.O. Box 6804, Fullerton CA 92634-
6804 (714) 278-3125, www.fullerton.edu, www.telacu.com; Eligibility: Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, Caribbean,
Central or South American applicants may be either first time freshmen or continuing students, but must have a
minimum high school or college GPA of 2.5 and must display evidence of school and community activities. This
program is co-funded by the California State University, Fullerton, Hispanic Scholarship Program, TELACU
Scholarship Program and the California State University Scholarship Program. Students must live in the
following areas in order to qualify for this program: Unincorporated East Los Angeles, Bell Gardens, Commerce,
Huntington Park, Montebello, Monterrey Park, South Gate, City of Los Angeles. Award: $500-$3,000; Deadline:
March 13
American Institute for Real Estate Appraisers
Contact: Olivia Carreon 875 N. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60611 (312) 335-4100 www.appraisalinstitute.org;
Eligibility: Sophomore students interested in pursuing a career in real estate and economics. Contact for additional
requirements and for an application. Award: $3,000 – graduate; $2000 – undergraduate Deadline: March 15
Earthwatch Expeditions Inc.,
Contact: Dee Robinson Clock Tower place Ste.100 Maynard, MA 01754 (978) 461-0081
www.earthwatch.org/ed/scdurfee.html Eligibility: High school students interested in the fields of archaeology,
anthropology, environmental studies, biology, or marine science. Recipients are given an opportunity to work in the
field for 2-3 weeks with a professional scientist on a research expedition. Award: Contact for details Deadline:
March 15
California Congress of Parents and Teachers, Inc.
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
Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Student Internship Program
Contact: 5220 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, CA 91601, (818) 754-2800
www.emmys.tv/foundation/internships.php, e-mail: maiden@emmys.org Eligibility: Undergraduate college students.
The program is designed to give students in-depth exposure to professional facilities and practices during an eight
week summer period in LA. Award: $4,00 stipend + $300 spending allowance; Deadline: March 15
The Earl Warren Legal Training, Inc.
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
California Teachers Association (CTA) and Martin Luther King, JR Memorial Scholarship
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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
Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Higher Education Program
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
Leonard Perryman Scholarship
Contact: Mickey Slayden, United Methodist Communications P.O. Box 320 Nashville, TN 37202-0320 , (615) 742-
5400, www.umcom.org; Eligibility: Open to ethnic minority students with either junior or senior status. Community
college students that will transfer to a university as a junior are eligible. Award is only for students studying
journalism or mass communications. Award: Varies; Deadline: March 15
Air Force Aid Society Grant
Contact: Dory Larkin, Educational Department, 1745 Jefferson Davis Hwy., #202, Arlington, VA 22202, (800) 429-
9475 Fax: (703) 607-3064, www.afas.org; e-mail: dvosburg@afas 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
Los Angeles Junior Chamber of Commerce Award
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
World Studio Foundation Scholarships
Contact: Worldstudio Foundation, 200 Varick Street, Suite 507, New York, NY 10014, (212) 366-1317
Fax: (212) 807-0024, e-mail: scholarships@worldstudio.org, www.worldstudio.org; Eligibility: This program is open
to disadvantaged or minority college students who are currently enrolled at an accredited school and majoring in
one of the following areas: advertising, architecture, environmental graphics, fashion design, film/video, fine arts,
furniture design, graphic design, illustration, industrial/product design, interior design, landscape architecture, new
media, photography, surface/textile design, or urban planning. Selection based on a slide p0rtfolio of work, a written
statement of purpose, financial need, and demonstrated commitment to giving back to the community. Award:
Varies; Deadline: March 18
SHELL Legislative Internship Program
Contact: 1122 W. Washington Blvd. 3
rd
Floor LA, CA 90015, (213)7477606 Fax: (213) 747-7664, www.naleo.org;
Eligibility: Undergraduate college student of a 2- or 4-year institution and resident of AZ, CA, CO, FL, IL, NM, NY or
TX of Latino origin. Need not attend college in these states. Participants are offered a summer internship to work for
a state or federal elected official. Must demonstrate leadership potential and possess a sense of commitment to the
Latino/a community. Must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident of Latino/a origin. Award: $1,500; Deadline: March 23
DeVry Inc. Scholarship Program
Contact: 1 Tower Lane, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181, (866)338-7934, www.devry.com, e-mail:
ccollins@devry.com; Eligibility: High school graduates who wish to enroll in a fully accredited bachelors of science
degree program at one of the DEVRY institutes. Must maintain a 2.5 to renew it. Award: Full- and half-time tuition;
Deadline: March 23
Justicia en Diversidad Scholarship Fund, Scholarship For high school students interested in law
Contact: Pablo Tagre, La Alianza at Harvard Law School, Cambridge, MA 02138, (617) 495-4606
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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
National Association of Hispanic Journalists NHSF Scholarship Committee
Contact: Lizette Jenness; send a SASE. 1000 National Press Bldg. Washington, DC 20045; 1-888-346-NAHJ;
www.nahj.org or e-mail: mreyes@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
William B. Ruggles Right To Work Scholarship
Contact: Kathy Jones National Right To Work Committee William B. Ruggles Scholarship 8001 Braddock Road
Springfield, VA 22160 (703) 321-9606 Eligibility: Scholarships are available for students majoring in journalism.
Applicants must submit a 500-word essay which demonstrates their understanding of the "Right To Work" principle.
Write to the address listed for complete details. Award: $2,000; Deadline: March 31
James L. Warner Memorial Scholarship Fund
Contact: Whittier Union High School District, 9401 South Painter Ave., www.wuhsd.k12.ca.us, e-mail:
Robert.Chavez@wuhsd.k12.ca.us
Eligibility: Graduates of schools within the Whittier Union District. Must enroll at one of the following schools:
Pomona College, Stanford University, University of California (any branch), University of Southern California or
Whittier College. Award: $1,260; Deadline: March 31
Youth Opportunities Foundation Scholarships
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
Nashville Association of Black Journalists Minority Scholarship
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
Lagrant Foundation Scholarship
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
Fund for American Studies
Contact: The Fund for American Studies, 1706 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20009
(800)-741-6964, Fax: (202) 986-0390, www.tfas.org/, e-mail: info@tfas.org; Eligibility: Undergraduate, preference
is given to sophomores and juniors majoring in Political Science, Economics, and Journalism. Annual 8-week
summer institute at Georgetown University offering courses, internships, foreign policy lectures, media dialogue
series, site briefings and career days. Write for details. Award: varies; Deadline: March 31
Ebell of Los Angeles/Charles N. Flint Scholarship Fund, The
Contact: Shirley Taylor Haizlip Scholarship Chair 743 Lucerne Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90005-3707 (323) 931-1277
ext.131, www.ebellla.com, e-mail: ebellla@artnet.net Eligibility: Must be a local area undergraduate resident
enrolled in a L.A. County university or college. Award: $2,000 Deadline: March 31 It may vary please contact
Radio/TV News Director Association Foundation Scholarship
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Contact: Scholarship Coordinator 1000 Connecticut Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20036 Eligibility: This open to
undergraduate students who have completed at least one full year of school. Part of the application process
includes sending a videotape and a letter. Please send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the address above
for more information. Award: Varies Deadline: March
Health Professionals Scholarship Program
Contact: VA Regional Office PO Box 8888, Muskogee, OK 74402-8888; 800-827-1000 www.va.gov/
Eligibility: Nursing, nurse anesthesia, occupational therapy, physical therapy, physician assistant training &
respiratory therapy. Must be in their third or fourth year of study. Award: Tuition fees, book allowance & stipend
paid. Deadline: Applications available in March
Summer Programs in Biomedical Research
Contact: Levon Parleer Building 31; Room 8A - 19 Bethseda, MD 20892 (301) 496-5332
www.ninds.nih.gov/eeo/summer.htm; Eligibility: Undergraduate students who wish to do a summer internship and
acquire valuable hands on research training and experience in biomedical research or academic medicine. U.S.
citizen or resident. Must have a 3.0 GPA. Award: Contact for details Deadline: March
American Society of Civil Engineers
Contact: Ping Wei, Scholarship Office, 345 E. 47th St., New York, NY 10017-2398, (800) 548-2723, www.asce.org
Eligibility: Samuel Fletcher Tapman Scholarship requires undergraduate freshmen or juniors pursuing a degree in
engineering. Amount: $2,000; Deadline: March
The Beca Foundation General Scholarship Fund
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
Community College Transfer Program of the Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Contact: Hispanic Scholarship Fund, Attn: Selection Committee, One Sansome Street, Suite 1000, San
Francisco, CA 94104, Tel: (877) HSF-INFO, ext. 33, Fax: (415) 445-9942, e-mail: cctransfer@hsf.net,
www.hsf.net; Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents of at least half Hispanic
background who are currently enrolled in community college and plan to enroll full-time in a four-year degree
program. Requests for applications must be accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope. Award:
$1,000-$5,000; Deadline: March
Falu Foundation Scholarship
Contact: Falu Foundation, c/o Universal Business and Media School, 220 East 106
th
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
Brown Foundation College Scholarships
Contact: Brown Foundation for Education Equity, Excellence and Research, P.O. Box 4862, Topeka, KS 66604
Eligibility: Applicant must be a minority undergraduate in their junior year attending an institution of higher learning
with an accredited program in education with at least a 3.0 GPA. The student must be accepted into a teacher
education program and enrolled at least half-time. Please a send a self-addressed, stamped envelope for more
information. Award: $500 per year (for junior and senior years); Deadline: March
Southern California Edison Award
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
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
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Contact: Rhonda Boozer (Must submit a written request for an application.), Attn: Director, Youth and College
Division Wilkins (Roy) Scholarship, 4805 Mt. Hope Drive, Baltimore, MD 21215, (410) 580-5760, Fax: (410) 764-
7357 www.naacp.org/programs/youth-college/ ; Eligibility: Pursuing a college education and be under age 25 with a
2.5 minimum GPA. A letter of recommendation from a NAACP official is required. Award: $1,000 - $5,000;
Deadline: March
Henry & Chiyo Kuwahara Memorial Scholarships
Contact: Akiko Schelske, Japanese American Citizens League, 1765 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 921-5225 Eligibility: Undergraduate or graduate students of Japanese American descents who are United
States resident. Award: Varies (Contact for more information); Deadline: March-April (Contact for details)
Rudy Acuna Scholarship Fund, California State University, Northridge
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
Chicano/Latino Faculty & Staff Association
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
APRIL
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants: Minority Fellowships
Contact: (212) 596-6270, http://www.aicpa.org/members/div/career/mini/fmds.htm; Eligibility: Eligible applicants
must be a minority that is currently, or will become, a full time student in an accounting doctoral program. The
applicant must have a Master’s degree and three years of full time experience practicing accounting, and aspiring to
become an accounting educator. Recipient must agree to not work full time as a teacher or teaching assistant
during this program. Award: Up to $8000; Deadline: April 1
Jazz Club of Sarasola
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
AAJA General Scholarship and Internship Awards
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
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) Foundation
Contact: Kathy Borunda-Haro, SHPE Scholarships, 5400 East Olympic Blvd., Suite 210, Los Angeles, CA
90022, 13) 888-2080, www.shpe.org; Eligibility: Full-time Hispanic students majoring in the sciences, engineering
or related fields. Award: $5,000- $10,000; Deadline: April 1
Chicano/as for Creative Medicine
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
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Service Leadership Award
Contact: Kaiser Permanente Watts Counseling and Learning Center, 1465 E. 103rd St., Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 564-7911, Fax # (323) 569-8527 http://www.kaiserpermanente.org/locations/California/watts/watts-award.html
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 under served 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
San Diego State University
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
Latin Business Foundation Scholarship
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
Cornell University Summer College Program, Jerome H. Holland Scholarships
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
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Scholarship
Contact: Deidra Schuler, 1707 New Hampshire Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20009 (202) 986-2400 ext. 544
Fax: (202) 986-2513, www.deltasigmatheta.org; Eligibility: Members of Delta Sigma Theta sorority. Award: Up to
$2,000; Deadline: April 1
NAHP- Presidential Classroom Scholars
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
The Ana Maria Arias Scholarship
Contact: Alma Rojas, 1725 K. Street- NW, Suite 501, Washington, D.C. 20006, (202) 833-0060, e-mail:
hermana2@aol.com, www.hermana.org; Eligibility: Available to Hispanic women attending a 4-year accredited U.S.
college. Award: Varies; Deadline: April 1
Al-Ben Scholarship
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
TELACU Education Foundation Scholarship
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
TELACU Education Foundation Scholarship
Contact: TELACU Education Foundation, 5400 E. Olympic, Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90022, (323) 721-1655,
www.telacu.com, e-mail: telacu@telacu.com; Eligibility: Latino/a students focusing in Chemical Engineering,
Electronic, Industrial, Mathematics. Area: Regional Award: varies depending on score; Deadline: April 2
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Richard Alatorre Fellowship
Contact: Michael Alvarado, TELACU Education Foundation, 5400 E. Olympic, Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA
90022, (323) 721-1655, Fax: (323) 724-3372, www.telacu.commailto:, e-mail: telacu@telacu.com; Eligibility:
Latinos only concentrating on Public Policy or Law Degree. Award: $10,000; renewable; Deadline: April 3
TELACU Arts Award
Contact: TELACU Education Foundation, Michael Alvarado, 5400E. Olympic, Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90022
(323) 721-1655, www.telacu.com, e-mail: telacu@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: April 3
USC Joel Garcia Memorial Scholarship Fund
Contact: 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
Mary Moy Quan Ing Memorial Scholarship Award
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
Minoru Yasui Memorial Scholarship Award
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
Educational Foundation of the National Restaurant Association
Contact: National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation, 175 West Jackson Boulevard, Suite 1500
Chicago, Illinois 60604-2702, (800) 765-2122, www.nraef.org, e-mail: info@foodtrain.org Eligibility: minimum 2.75
gpa, at least 750 hours of experience and Undergraduate students in the food service area. Award: $2,000;
Deadline: April 8
Reserve Officers of the United States
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
AMVETS National Headquarters
Contact: Beryl Love, 4647 Forbes Blvd., Lanham, MD 20706, (877) 726-8387, Fax: (301) 459-7924,
www.amvets.org, e-mail: amvets@amvets.org Eligibility: High school graduates who are grandchildren, sons or
daughters of American living or deceased veterans and are U.S. citizens. Award: $1,000; renewable for 4 years
Deadline: April 15 application deadline. Request application between Jan 1- Feb 15; call in December.
National AMBUCS Scholarship for Therapists
Contact: National Scholarship Committee AMBUCS Resource Center, PO Box 5127 High Point, NC
27262(336)869-2166, Fax: (336) 887-8451, www.ambucs.com, e-mail: ambucs@ambucs.com Eligibility:
Physical, Occupational, Speech Language Pathology, and hearing audiology Award: Contact for details from $500-
$1,500 per year; Deadline: April 15
Academy Fellowships
Contact: Hydee Diaz, The Greenling Institute, 785 Market St., Third floor, San Francisco, CA 20003,
(415) 284-7200
www.greenlining.org;
Eligibility:
Students must have completed their undergraduate studies
and be enrolled in or preparing for graduate studies in Public Policy or a related field. Award: Contact for details;
Deadline: April 15
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Coca Cola USA
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
Junior State Statesman Foundation (Summer School), The
Contact: 400 South El Camino, Suite 300, San Mateo, Calif. 94402, (800) 334-5353, Fax: (650) 347-7200
www.jsa.org, e-mail: Jsa@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
Holocaust Remembrance Scholarship
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.
Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship in the Department of Pharmacology
University of California, Irvine, Contact: UCI Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships, 102 Administration Building
Irvine, CA 92697-2825, (949) 824-8262, Fax: (949) 824-9096, www.uci.edu; Eligibility: Open to juniors interested in
pursing a Ph.D. in pharmacology. Award: $2,000; Deadline: Early April; (Open to U.S. and non-U.S. Citizens)
AHBAI
Contact: Fred Luster Sr. Education Foundation c/o AHBAI P.O Box 19510 Chicago, Il 60619, Tel: (312) 644-
6610 Fax: (312) 321-5194, www.proudlady.org/scholar/, e-mail: AHBAI@SBA.COM; 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
Duracell/National Urban League Scholarship, The
Contact: Denise Wooten, National Urban League Scholarship Programs, 120 Wall Street, New York, NY 10005,
(888) 839-0467, www.nul.org/scholarships.html or www.thekaul.org/youth.htm; Eligibility: Open to minority students
focusing in engineering, sales, marketing, finance, and business Award: $10,000; Deadline: April 15
(Open to U.S. and non-U.S. Citizens)
Fountainhead Essay Contest
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
United States Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation
Contact: James Forestal Campus, Michael Wolley, PO. Box 3008, Princeton, NJ. 08543-3008, (800) 292-7777,
Fax: (609) 452-2259, www.marine-scholars.org/, e-mail: mcsf@marine-scholars.org; Eligibility: Children of U.S.
Marines or dependent children of former Marines. Must be used for undergraduate or vocational study. Award:
$500-2,500; renewable for 4 years; Deadline: April 15
Business and Professional Women's Foundation
Contact: Scholarships and Loans, 2012 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20036 (202) 293-1200 ext.
169 www.bpwusa.org; Eligibility: Applicant must be a woman, 25 years of age or older and enrolled in an
accredited program. Must be a U.S. citizen. Send self-addressed stamped envelope for application.
Award: $2,000; Deadline: April 15
Sigma Lambda Beta Fraternity: Tau Chapter Scholarship
Contact: CSU-Dominguez Hills, Sigma Lambda Beta Fraternity, 1000 E. Victoria Street, Carson, CA 90747
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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
M.E.Ch.A. Alumni Scholarship
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
Bryce Harlow Scholarship
Contact:1701 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20006 202/654-7812 Fax: 202/638-5178
www.bryceharlow.org; Eligibility: Students must be accepted for admission to a graduate degree program at a
participating university. Applicants must plan to enroll in part-time graduate studies for credit at the participating
university for at least two semesters of the 2007-2008 academic year. Applicants must demonstrate an interest and
strong ability for a career in public affairs, government relations or lobbying. Applicants must be U.S. citizens.
Award: $6,000 Deadline: April 20th
Latino Faculty/Staff and Student Association Scholarship
Contact: Cal State Polytechnic University Pomona, Ernesto G. Rodriguez, 3801 W. Temple Ave., Pomona, CA
91768 (909) 869-3700, www.csupomona.edu, Eligibility: Latino/a undergraduate students. Award: $250-$500;
Deadline: April 21
Association for Women in Architecture Scholarship
Contact: 386 Beech Avenue, www.awala.org or Wendy (310) 893-7231 Eligibility: This scholarship is for females
that have completed at least one full year of college course work. Applicants must be majoring, or planning to
major, in an architecture related field, which includes Interior Design/Architecture, Environmental Design, or
Urban and/or Planning/Design. Award: $250-$1,000; Deadline: April 24
Summer Research Program for Undergraduate Students
Contact: Dick Wise, UCLA, P.O. Box 951419, Los Angeles CA 90095-1419, (310) 206-2182 or (310) 825-4321 ext.
53621, www.ucla.edu; Eligibility: Open to undergraduate students focusing in science and biomedical science.
Award: $300 a week; Deadline: Late April
Tylenol Scholarships
Contact: Citizens' Scholarship Foundation of America, Inc., 1505 Riverview Road, P.O. Box 88, St. Peter, MN
56082 http://scholarship.tylenol.com/ , Tylenol® Scholarship Eligibility: Student must be an undergraduate or
graduate with at least one more year of education remaining. The applicant must demonstrate leadership in their
community and school, and intend on majoring in a health-related field. Awards: Ten $10,000 awards and 150
$1,000 Awards; Deadline: April 30
A.W. Bodine-Sunkist Memorial Scholarship
Contact: Sunkist Growers, INC. Scholarship and Awards Program PO Box 7888 Van Nuys, CA 91409-7888
Eligibility: Student entering any undergraduate grade level. Must have a background in AZ or CA agriculture (you or
someone in your immediate family must have derived the majority of your/their income from agriculture), financial
need, and a minimum 3.0 GPA. Selection is based on test scores, essay and references. Award: $2,000 Deadline:
April 30; Renewable
American Planning Association (3 Scholarships)
Contact: American Planning Association, 1776 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20036, (202) 872-
0611 Fax: 202-872-0643, www.planning.org - first week in January Eligibility: Minority college sophomore, junior
or senior planning to major in (Urban) Planning or of a major closely related (e.g. environmental science or public
administration). Also based on need. Award: $ 2,500; Deadline: April 30
California's Winegrape Growers Foundation Scholarship
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.
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Must submit essay. Award: Two $4,000 four-year scholarships ($1,000 annually). Four $1,000 two-year
scholarships ($500 annually). Deadline: April
Chevrolet Excellence in Education Award
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 must be
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 a
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
Cuban American Teachers Association Scholarship Program
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:
April
Latin Business Association Scholarship
Contact: TELACU Education Foundation, 5400 East Olympic Blvd., Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90022
(323) 721-1655, Fax: (323) 724-3372, e-mail: telacu@telacu.com; Eligibility: This scholarship is open to Latino
undergraduates that are majoring in a business related field, and reside in unincorporated areas of east Los
Angeles, as well as the cities of Bell Gardens, Commerce, Huntington Park, Los Angeles, Montebello, Monterey
Park, or South Gate. Applicants must be a first-generation college student, be from a low-income family, have a
minimum GPA of 2.5 and be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. The student must be attending or planning to
transfer to a university in Southern California. Award: $1,000; Deadline: April
Matthew G. Martinez Scholar Award
Contact: TELACU Education Foundation, 5400 East Olympic Blvd., Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90022
(323) 721-1655, Fax: (323) 724-3372, e-mail: telacu@telacu.com; Eligibility: This scholarship is open to Latino
undergraduate college or university students that reside in unincorporated areas of east Los Angeles, as well as the
cities of Bell Gardens, Commerce, Huntington Park, Los Angeles, Montebello, Monterey Park, or South Gate.
Applicants must be a first-generation college student, be from a low-income family, have a minimum GPA of 2.5,
and a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. The award must be used at a university/college designated by TELACU.
Award: $2,000; Deadline: April
Ramona's Mexican Food Products Scholarship
Contact: 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
East Los Angeles Community Union TELACU Scholarship Fund, The
Contact: 5400 East Olympic Blvd. Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90022, (323) 721-1655, www.telacu.com
e-mail: telacu@telacu.com; Eligibility: Latino/a college students who are residents of Commerce, Los Angeles,
Montebello or Monterrey Park. Must attend ELAC, Cal State Fullerton, Cal State L.A., Cal State Long Beach, Cal
State Northridge, UCLA, UC Irvine, Harvey Mudd College, Loyola Marymount University, Mt. St. Mary's College,
Pepperdine University, Occidental College, Whittier College or USC. Award: $10,000; Deadline: April
Presidential Classroom Scholars Program
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
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American Dental Hygienists Association, Institute for Oral Health Minority Scholarship
Contact: (514) 486-2700 www.oda.org e-mail: dentist@oda.org Eligibility: Full-time under-represented minorities
(Native American, Hispanic, African American, and Asian males) in dental undergraduate hygiene program.
Minimum 3.0 GPA. Showing financial need and accredited program. Call to request more information. Award:
$1,500-$2,000 Deadline: May 1
Graduate Equity Fellowship Award
Contact: Fellowship Coordinator, California State University, P.O. Box 6804, Fullerton, CA 92634 (714) 278-
3125 www.fullerton.edu; Eligibility: All graduate students, especially from underrepresented groups including,
Black, Mexican-American, Puerto Rican, Central or South American, American Indian, Filipino, Pacific Islander,
and men and women in underrepresented majors as well as the disabled, are eligible for this fellowship. Full
time graduate students with graduate degree objectives, residents of California, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and
displaying financial need are welcomed to apply. This award is available throughout the California State
University system. Award: $2500 (14 awards given) Deadline: May 1
Southern California Gas Company
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
Pepperdine University
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
Sears Craftsman Scholarship
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
AAJA National Awards
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
UCLA Latino Alumni Association Scholarship
Contact:. James West Alumni Center Los Angeles, CA 90095--1397 CA 90095, (310) 825-2420,
eligio@uclalumni.net; Eligibility: Applicants must be first year, transfer, or continuing UCLA students with high
academic achievement and community service. Interview and a personal essay will be required. Award: $1,000;
Deadline: May 3
California Association of Realtors Scholarship
Contact: Mary Martinez, 525 S. Virgil Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90020, (213)739-8200, Fax: 213-480-7724
www.car.org; Eligibility: This scholarship is for graduates and undergraduates attending either a two-year or
four-year college or university, pursuing a degree in a real estate related field. Applicant must be a resident of
California. Award: $1,000 for a two-year college and $2,000 for four-year college or university; Deadline: May 7
Another Large Production Creative Excellence Scholarship
Contact: PROMAX Foundation, 9000 W. Sunset Blvd, Suite 900, Los Angeles, CA 90069, (310) 789-1521
Fax: (310) 788-7616, www.promax.tv/main.asp, Eligibility: College sophomores, juniors and seniors, must be
seeking a degree in marketing and promotions, must submit transcript and brief personal statement.
Award: $5,000; Deadline: May 15
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Summer Enrichment Program (not offered every year - please check website for details)
Contact: Yasmin Williams, University of California, Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine, Davis CA 95616, (530)
752-1383, www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu, e-mail: ymwilliams@ucdavis.edu Eligibility: Open to students who have
completed one year of college in sciences. Focus: Interest in Veterinary Medicine Award: Contact for details;
Deadline: May 30 (Open to U.S. and non-U.S. Citizens)
Automotive Hall of Fame Scholarships
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
Educational Communications Scholarship Foundation
Contact: Educational Communications, Inc., 721 N. McKinley Rd., Lake Forest, IL 60045, (512) 440-2300
Fax: (847) 295-3972, www.honoring.com, e-mail: feedback@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 15
th
is last
date to request an application
USC Mexican-American Programs Office Scholarship
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
CLA Scholarship for Minority Students
Contact: Chair of Scholarship Committee California Library Association, 717 20th Street, Suite 200, Sacramento,
CA 95814-3477, (916) 447-8541, Fax: (916) 447-8394, www.cla-net.org/html/yelland.html, e-mail: info@cla.net.org
Eligibility: Minority graduate students pursuing a master’s degree in library and information science at an accredited
CA library school. Award: $2500; Deadline: May 31
Coca-Cola Two-Year Scholarship
Contact: Coca-Cola Two-Year Colleges Scholarship Program, P.O. Box 442, Atlanta, GA 30301-1615, (800)306-
2653 http://www.coca-colascholars.org; Eligibility: This scholarship is open to students that are nominated by a two-
year institution (eligible students should contact their school to express interest). Eligible students must have a
minimum 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale, 100 community service hours completed in the past 12 months that are validated
by their college nominator, and must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Children of Coca-Cola employees are
not eligible to win a prize. Award: Contact for details; Deadline: May 31
USC Mexican-American Alumni Association (USC-MAAA) Scholarship Program
Contact: University of Southern California, Mexican American Programs, Student Union 203, University Park, Los
Angeles, CA 90089-4890, (213) 740-4735, Fax: (213) 740-7250 www.usc.edu/maaa; Eligibility: USC
undergraduate Mexican American/Hispanic/Latino Students, must apply for financial aid. GPA and major are
considered. Available during spring semester, Award: $500-$5000; Deadline: May 31
Bill Coggins Community Leadership Award
Contact: Watts Counseling and Learning Center, 1465 East 103
rd
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
Hispanic Designers Model Search
Contact: JCPenney Company, Inc., Attn: Public Relations, 211 East Chicago , Chicago , IL 60611 e-mail:
smbrown@jcpenney.com, www.jcpenney.com; Eligibility: This program is open to men and women of Hispanic
descent who are between the ages of 16 and 21, currently enrolled in high school or an institution of higher
education, and not professional models. Registrants under 18 must have consent from their parents or legal
guardians to apply. Applications can be picked at JCPenney stores in Los Angeles. Award: Grand Winner:
$2,500 scholarship, $1,000 JCPenney wardrobe, and other gifts. Runners-Up: $1,500 scholarship, $500
JCPenney wardrobe, and other gifts. There are two grand winners and two runner-ups selected nationwide.;
Deadline: May
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Colgate “Bright Smiles, Bright Futures” Minority Scholarships
Contact: American Dental Hygienists’ Association, 444 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 3400, Chicago, IL 60611,
(312)440-2547, Fax (312)440-3526 E-mail: institute@adha.net, www.adha.org; Eligibility: This program is open to
those underrepresented in the dental hygiene profession: Native Americans, African Americans, Hispanics, Asian-
Americans, and males. Applicants must have completed at least one year in a dental hygiene curriculum at the
certificate/associate level, and earned at least a 3.0 GPA. Award: Depends on need to a maximum of $1,250;
Deadline: May
NMJGSA (National Minority Junior Golf Scholarship Association)
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 whoa 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 15
JUNE
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Contact: Minority Scholarship Program, 1211 Ave. of the Americas, New York, NY 10036, (888) 777-7077
www.aicpa.org; Eligibility: Minority students who are citizens or permanent residents. Full-time undergraduate or
graduate student majoring in accounting. For application write to: AICPA Order Department, P.O. Box 2209,
Jersey City, NJ 07303-2209, Product #870110 Award: $ 5,000; Deadline: June 1
Central Intelligence Agency Undergraduate Scholar Program
Contact: Central Intelligence Agency, Attn: Personnel Representative, P.O. Box 12727, Arlington, VA 22209,
(800)368-3886, (800) JOBS-CIA, Fax: (703) 613-7873, Eligibility: This program is open to high school seniors
who either are a member of a ethnic group or have a disability. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, at least 18
years old, achieved 1000 on the SAT or 21 on the ACT, have a high school GPA of at least 2.75, meet the same
employment standards as permanent CIA employees, and be able to demonstrate financial need. Applicant
must also plan to major in computer science, economics, electrical engineering, foreign area studies, or non-
Romance foreign languages. Recipients must be available to work in metropolitan Washington, D.C. for at least
90 calendar days each summer while in college. Award: Interns receive an annual salary and up to $15,000 a
year for tuition, fees, books, and supplies. Summer travel to Washington, D.C. and a housing allowance while
there are also provided; Deadline: June 1
Graduate Equity Fellowship Award
Contact: Fellowship Coordinator, California State University, P.O. Box 6804, Fullerton, CA 92634 (714) 278-
3125 www.fullerton.edu; Eligibility: All graduate students, especially from underrepresented groups including,
Black, Mexican-American, Puerto Rican, Central or South American, American Indian, Filipino, Pacific Islander,
and men and women in underrepresented majors as well as the disabled, are eligible for this fellowship. Full
time graduate students with graduate degree objectives, residents of California, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and
displaying financial need are welcomed to apply. This award is available throughout the California State
University system. Award: $2500 (14 awards given) Deadline: May 1
National Association of Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors
Contact: Gerry Kennedy, NAPHCC Scholarship Program, PO. Box 6808, Falls Church, VA 22046 (323) 725-3970
Fax: 323-725-0316 www.foundation.phccweb.org/scholarships Eligibility: variety of scholarships check website for
more information. Award: varies Deadline: June 1
Latino Healthcare Professionals Project, The
Contact: California State University, Long Beach, 1250 Bellflower Blvd. ASFO-16, Long Beach, CA 90840-4801
(562) 985-5288 www.csulb.edu e-mail: lhpp@csulb.edu Eligibility: Open to all Latino/a bilingual/bicultural university
students with junior standing and focusing on Healthcare. Award: Two years’ tuition Deadline: June 3
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Communications Scholarship Fund
Contact: The Directors Office, MALDEF- Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund, National
Headquarters, 634 South, Los Angeles, CA 90014 (213) 629-2512 www.maldef.org Eligibility: MALDEF offers
scholarships nation-wide to exceptional students pursuing law or communications degrees. To qualify for the
scholarships you must be an exceptional student with financial need willing to serve the Latino/a community.
Award: Contact for details Deadline: June 30
Judge Louis Garcia, The; Memorial Scholarship
Contact: MALDEF, The Directors Office, National Headquarters, 634 South, Los Angeles CA 90014
www.maldef.org Eligibility: Open to First year Latino/a first year Law students. Award: $1,000-$5,000 Deadline:
June 30
MALDEF Law School Scholarship
Contact: Ruth Zunigas, 634 Spring Street, 11th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90014 (213) 629-2512 Fax: (213) 629-0266
www.maldef.org Eligibility: Hispanic graduate student entering the first, second, or third year of law school. LSAT
scores and community service will be reviewed. Award: Contact for details from $2,000 to $6,000 Deadline: June
30
Helena Ruberstein Endowment Scholarship, The
Contact: MALDEF-Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund, The Directors Office, National
Headquarters, 634 South, Los Angeles, CA 90014 (213) 629-2512 www.maldef.org Eligibility: Open to first year law
students focusing in Law or Communications. Award: $1,000-$5,000 Deadline: June 30
William Randolph Hearst Endowment Scholarship
Contact: The Director’s Office, MALDEF, National Headquarters 634 South, Los Angeles, CA 90014 (213) 629-2512
www.maldef.org Eligibility: Open to minority first year law students; Award: $1,000-$5,000 Deadline: June 30
The Matt Garcia Memorial Scholarship
Contact: MALDEF, Director’s office, National Headquarters, 634 South, Los Angeles, CA 90014 (213) 629-2512
www.maldef.org; Eligibility: Open to first year law students. Award: $1,000-$5,000 Deadline: June 30
Valerie Kantor Memorial Scholarship
Contact: Director’s Office, MALDEF, National Headquarters, 634 South, Los Angeles, CA 90014 (213) 629-2512
www.maldef.org Eligibility: Must have completed undergraduate work and be enrolled at a law school. Award:
$3,000-$7,000 Deadline: June 30
Assumption Program of Loans for Education (APLE)
Contact: P.O. Box 419027, Rancho Cordova, CA 95741-9027 Phone: (916) 526-8250 Fax: (916) 526-8002
www.csac.ca.gov Eligibility: This program is for college juniors and seniors majoring in Education. This program will
forgive up to $11,000 in loans in return for agreement that the participant teach in a California public school for three
years. Students must be nominated by their school to apply for this program. Please contact using the information
given above for further details of this program. Award: Up to $11,000 in loans forgiven Deadline: June 30
Swackhamer Peace Essay Contest
Contact: Nuclear Age Peace Foundation, PMB 121, 1187 Coast Village Road, Ste. 1, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
(805) 965-3443 Fax: (805) 568-0466 www.wagingpeace.org Eligibility: Applicant must submit an essay and fulfill the
requirements of the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation. Please contact by phone or visit their website using the
information above. Award: $500-$1,500 Deadline: June
Adelante! U.S. Education Leadership Fund
Contact: Laura Castillo, 8415 Datapoint, Suite 400, San Antonio, TX 78229, (877) 692-1971 Fax: (210) 692-1951
e-mail: jan@adelantefund.org Eligibility: University juniors with a GPA of 3.0 and above. Must be eligible for financial
aid, pursuing a business degree (or a related field). Must attend a paid Leadership Institute and participate in a
business institute. Must provide two letters of recommendation. Award $2,000-3,000 Deadline: June
MAGAF Scholarship
Contact: Scholarship Coordinator, 405 North San Fernando Road, Los Angeles, CA 90031
Eligibility: Applicants must have a minimum of a 2.5 GPA and pursuing a degree in a business related field. College
sophomores, juniors, and seniors may apply. Contact them for further information Award: Varies Deadline: June
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Lena Chang Internship
Contact: Nuclear Age Peace Foundation, 1187 Lena Chang Internships, Selection Committee
PMB 121, 1187 Coast Village Rd., Suite 1 Santa Barbara, CA 93108-2794 Fax: (805) 568-0466
www.wagingpeace.orgm e-mail: wagingpeace@napf.org Eligibility: Awards offered to ethnic minorities currently
enrolled in undergraduate or graduate course work. Selection is based on the applicants’ college transcript, 2 letters
of recommendation, and an essay (3 pages) on ways to achieve peace in the nuclear age and how they hope to
contribute to this end. Award: $2,500 Deadline: Varies
JULY
Tailhook Association
Contact: Jim Carol, Scholarships, 9696 Businesspark Ave, San Diego, CA 92131-1643 (858) 689-9223
www.tailhook.org/ e-mail: thookassn@aol.com Eligibility: A parent who served on an aircraft carrier.
Award: $2,000 (20 winners) Deadline: July 15
Namepa National Minority Scholarship Awards
Contact: Scholarship Chair, Namepa National Scholarship Fund, 1133 W Morse Blvd. #201, Winter Park, FL
32789, (407) 647-8839, www.namepa.org/pages/awards.htm, e-mail: namepa@namepa.org; Eligibility: Awards
for minorities who are incoming freshmen and undergraduate transfer students who are majoring in engineering.
Freshmen must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 and an ACT score of 25 or SAT of 1000. Transfer students must have
a minimum GPA of 3.00. Award: $1,000; Deadline: July 21
Recycling / Resource Center Scholarship for EOP Students
Contact: California State University, San Francisco, 1600 Hollow Ave., San Francisco, CA 94132 (415) 338-
7000 Fax Number: (415) 338-0949 www.sfsu.edu e-mail: finaid@sfsu.edu Eligibility: EOP Students currently
enrolled at SFSU Focus: Resource Conservation. Award: Paid Tuition and $2,500 for Books Deadline: July 30
ADA Endowment and Assistance Fund
Contact: American Dental Association, 211 E. Chicago Ave. Chicago, IL 6061, (312) 440-2500 Fax: (312) 440-
2800 www.ada.org Eligibility: American Indian, Mexican American, African American, or Puerto Ricans accepted to
a dental school in the U.S. Must be a United States citizen and beginning the first year of dental school.
Award: $1,000 - $2,500 Deadline: July 31 – September 15
Mexican American Grocers Association Foundation
Contact: Jackie Solis, 405 North San Fernando Road, Los Angeles, CA 90031 (323) 227-1565 Fax: (323) 227-
6935 www.maga.org e-mail: execoffice@maga.org Eligibility: Must be of Hispanic descent in college, full time
students at, at least the sophomore level with financial need. Applicants must have at least a 2.5 GPA and must be
majoring in business or a business-related field. Send a self-addressed stamped envelope to the above address for
an application. Award: Varies ($2,000 maximum) Deadline: July
AUGUST
American Association of Women Dentists
Contact: American Association of Women Dentists, 330 South Wells Street, Suite 1110, Chicago, IL 60606
(800) 920-2293 www.womendentists.org email: info@womendentists.org Eligibility: Sophomore or junior
enrolled in dental school. Based on financial aid. Award: $ 2,000 Deadline: August 1
Latinas Learning to Lead: Summer Youth Institute
Contact: National Hispana Leadership Institute, Latinas Learning To Lead, 1901 N. Moore Street, Suite 206,
Arlington, VA 22209 (703) 527-6007 Fax: (703) 527-6009 e-mail: NHLI@aol.com www.NHLI.org Eligibility:
Applicant must be a Latina enrolled in an undergraduate program with a minimum 30 semester units by May and a
minimum of 2.50 GPA. The student must be between 17 - 22 yrs with some leadership experience through
volunteer work or other activities, and have a strong commitment to Latina/o issues. See official website. Award:
Cost of airline travel, room and board and all classroom materials are covered by NHLI. Deadline: August 15
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China Times Cultural Foundation
Contact: James N. Tu, 136-39 41 Ave. #1A, Flushing, NY 11355 Phone/fax: (718) 460-4900, e-mail:
ctcfmail@yahoo.com; Eligibility: Undergraduate and graduate students of Chinese ancestry. Award: $10,000;
Deadline: Aug 15
National Medical Fellowships, Inc.
Contact: Jennifer Collins, 110 W 32
nd
Street, 8
th
Floor, New York, NY 10001, (212) 483-8880, www.nmf-online.org
Eligibility: Graduate medical students from African American, Mexican American, Mainland Puerto Rican, and
American Indian descent. Must be U.S. citizen, 1st or 2nd year medical students and have demonstrated financial
need. Award: $2,500; renewable; Deadline: August 31
HACE National Scholarship Program
Contact: Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement, 25 E. Washington St., Suite 1500, Chicago, IL 6060, (312)
435-0498, Fax. 312.435.1494, www.hace-usa.org, Eligibility: Applicants may be undergraduate or graduate
Hispanic students who are enrolled full time (12+ units for undergraduates and 6+ units for graduates) in an
institution of higher learning in the United States. Undergraduates must have completed at least 12 units of
coursework before applying. All applicants must have at least a 2.5 GPA. Award: Contact for more information;
Deadline: August
SEPTEMBER
Xerox Technical Minority Scholarship
Contact: Xerox Corporation, 907 Culver Road, Rochester, NY 14609, www.xerox.com; Eligibility: Minority and
undergraduate/graduate pursuing technical degrees, must display academic excellence Award: $4,000;
Deadline: September 15
HOPI Tribe Grants and Scholarship Program,
P.O. Box 123 Kykotsmovi, Arizona 86039, (800) 762-9630 Ext.520, Fax: (520) 734-2435, e-mail:
IPolingyumptewa@hopi.nsn; Eligibility: Based on financial needs, 2.0 GPA, enrolled in HOPI tribe. Award: $1,000
Deadline: September-July 31
OCTOBER
National Foundation for Advancement of the Arts (NFAA) Recognition and Talent Search
Contact: Dena Willman, 800 Brickell Ave., Suite 500, Miami, FL 33131, (800) 970-ARTS, Fax: (305) 377-1149
www.nfaa.org, e-mail: info@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
WTS Undergraduate Scholarship
Contact: Women’s Transportation Seminar, Attn: National Headquarters, One Walnut Street, Boston, MA 02108,
(202) 496-4340, Fax: (617) 227-6783, www.wtsnational.org, e-mail: wts@engineers.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
National Merit Scholarship Corporation
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
National Hispanic Scholarship Fund, The
Contact: Scholarship Committee or send a self addressed stamped envelope for an application.
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Selection Committee, One Sansome Street, Suite 1000, San Francisco, CA 94104-0728, (415) 445-9930, (415)
445-9936, www.hsf.net , e-mail: info@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
Prudential Spirit of Community Award
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
Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation, Inc.
Contact: Scholarship Committee, 1 Coca Cola Plaza, NW, Atlanta, GA 30313, (404) 237-1300, www.coca-
colascholars.org, e-mail: scholars@coca-cola.com; 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
National Achievement Scholarship Program for Outstanding Negro Students
Contact: School College Counselor, 1560 Sherman, Suite 200, Evanston, IL 60201, (615) 259-8400,
www.mnps.org; e-mail: public@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
United States Senate Youth Program
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, www.hearstfdn.org/ussyp/, e-mail: USSYP@hearstfdn.org; 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
NOVEMBER
Ron Brown Scholar Program
Contact: Michael A. Mallory 1160 Pepsi Place, Suite 206, Charlottesville, VA 22901, (434) 964-1588, Fax: (804)
964-1589 www.ronbrown.org, e-mail: mmallory@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
Stanley E. Jackson Scholarship
Contact: The Foundation for Exceptional Children 1920 Association Drive Reston, VA 22091 (888) CEC-SPED
Fax: (703) 264-9494 www.cec.sped.org/index.html; Eligibility: Disabled, minority students who are gifted in
general intellectual ability, specific academic aptitude, creativity, visual or performing arts, full-time college
student, complete application. Award: $1,000 Deadline: November 1
Junior Summer Institute at the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs, Princeton
University Princeton University from June 12 to August 1 Contact: www.wws.princeton.edu/jsi
Eligibility: Open to students of color in their junior year of undergraduate study with a strong interest in public service
and a career in domestic public policy or international affairs. Award: Will fund entire cost of tuition, housing, meals
and transportation plus $1,000 stipend; Deadline: November 1
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Women and Minority Engineering Program, The
Contact: University of California, Irvine, 111 Engineering & Computing Trailer, Irvine CA 92967-2750, (949) 824-
5011 www.uci.edu; Eligibility: Open to undergraduate minority and female students focusing in engineering.
Award: Contact for details according to program; Deadline: November 1
Minority Science Program, University of California, Irvine
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
Minority Engineering Scholarship Program
Contact: James T. Pippin, Assistant Dean, College of Engineering, University of Tennessee, 103 Eastbrook Hall
Knoxville, TN 37996-2360, www.engr.utk.edu/, e-mail: jpippin@utk.edu, Tel: (865) 974-1956,
Eligibility: African American student attending University of Tennessee with a minimum GPA of 3.0, SAT of 940, and
3.5 units in mathematics. Award: $11,000 stipend guaranteed and co-op position with a major company; Deadline:
November 1
AHBAI Cosmetology Scholarship
Contact: 401 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611, Tel: (708) 633-6328 Fax: (708) 633-6329,
www.ahbai.org/scholar/scholar_new.html, e-mail: ahbai1@sbcglobal.net; 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
National Science Foundation Fellowship
Contact: Oakridge Association University, P.O. Box 3010, Oakridge, TN 37831-3010, (865) 241-4300, Fax: (866)
353-0905, www.orau.org/nsf/nsffel.htm, e-mail: nsfgrfp@orau.gov; Eligibility: Students interested in obtaining a
graduate degree in mathematical, physical, engineering, and social sciences. Must be a U.S. citizen. Award:
$12,300; renewable; Deadline: November 14
Voice of Democracy Scholarship Program, Veterans of Foreign Wars
Contact: Gordon Thorson, Director, VFW National Headquarters, 406 W. 34th St., Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 756-3390, www.vfw.org/yourtown/you_VoiceOf.htm, e-mail: info@vfw.org; 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
American Political Science Association
Contact: Ricky Feaster, 1527 New Hampshire Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20036, (202) 483-2512, Fax: (202) 483-
2657 www.apsanet.org/, E-Mail: apsa@apsanet.org; Eligibility: Fellowship. Chicano and Latino students wishing to
earn a Ph.D. in political science. Amount: $6,000; Deadline: November 30
CSU Fresno Scholarship Fund
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
Supreme Court Fellows Program
Contact: Administrative Director, Supreme Court Fellows Program, Supreme Court of the United States
One First Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20543, (202) 479-3415, www.fellows.supremecourtus.gov
Eligibility: At least one postgraduate degree; two or more years in professional experience with a record of high
achievement; multi-disciplinary training, including familiarity with the judicial system. Amount: $98,000; Deadline:
November
Science Talent Search Scholarship
Contact: Kimberly Stafford, William Saunders, Science Service, Inc., 1719 N. Street, NW , Washington, DC. 20036
www.sciserv.org, e-mail: sciedu@sciserv.org, (202) 785-2255 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
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U.S. Department of Education, Upward Bound Program
Contact: Gabie Watts for CA programs or your high school counselor for programs in your area.
1990 Kay St., N. West 7000, Washinton , 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)
DECEMBER
National Society of Professional Engineers
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
Presbyterian Church USA
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
National Consortium for Graduate Degrees for Minorities in Engineering & Science Inc.
Contact: Valerie Washington, PO. Box 537, Notre Dame, IN 46556, (202) 457-8672, Fax: (574) 287-1486
www.gemfellowship.org, e-mail: gem.1@indie.edu; Eligibility: The GEM Fellowship Programs provide full tuition
fees and stipends per academic year for a masters and PhD program. Paid summer internships with Fortune 500
companies. Must be U.S. citizens. Juniors, seniors and B.S. degree holders can apply. Award: $6,000-$12,000,
Deadline: December 1
National Association of Secondary School Principals – Principal Leadership Award
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
USC Trustee Scholarship
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
National Hispanic Scholarship, University of Southern California
Contact: Scholarship Department, University Park Campus, Los Angeles, CA 90007, (213) 740-2311,
www.usc.edu; Eligibility: Open to designated National Hispanic Scholars. Award: Half Tuition (approximately
$13,000); Deadline: December 10
Scions Scholarship
Contact: University of Southern California, Office of Admissions, University Park Campus, Los Angeles CA
90007, (213) 740-1111, www.usc.edu Eligibility: Must be related to USC Alumnus. See website for details.
Incoming freshman are usually in top 10% of their class and Transfer students typically have a 3.6 GPA Award:
$1,000-$2,000; Deadline: December 10
USC Associates Scholarship
Contact: Scholarship Department, University Park Campus, Los Angeles, CA 90007, (213) 740-2311, www.usc.edu
Eligibility: Open to entering freshman of all focuses. Award: $7,500; Deadline: December 10
Town and Gown Scholarship
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
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Presidential Scholarship, University of Southern California
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
National Merit Scholarship (USC), University of Southern California
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 10
International Freshman, Academic Scholarship
Contact: University of Southern California, Scholarship Department, University Park Campus, Los Angeles, CA
90017, (213) 740-2311, www.usc.edu; Eligibility: This competitive scholarship is available international
freshmen only. Recients ranking top 10% in his/her class. Award: Half Tuition; Deadline: December 10
Deans’ Scholarship
Contact: Scholarship Department, University of Southern California, University Park Campus, Los Angeles, CA
90007, (213) 740-2311, www.usc.edu; Eligibility: Very competitive. Freshmen selected for this award are
usually among the top 5% of their high school graduating class. Transfer students should have at least a 3.6
GPA with 30 transferable units completed prior to the selection process. Award: One – quarter tuition ($6,500);
Deadline: December 10
Alumnae Scholarship Program, University of Southern California
Contact: Office of Admission, University Park Campus, Los Angeles, CA 90007, (213) 740-1111, www.usc.edu
Eligibility: Open to domestic freshman and transfer students. Must have a minimum 3.8 GPA and 1270 SAT
1/29 ACT. Strong emphasis is placed on leadership and academic performance. Award: $5,000-5,500;
Deadline: December 10
Russell Caldwell Neighborhood Scholarship
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
National Achievement Scholarship, University of Southern California,
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
Graduate Opportunity, Fellowship Program
Contact: University of California, Los Angeles Gloria Dial, Chicano Studies Research Center, 1252 Murphy Hall, Box
951419, Los Angeles, CA 90095, (310) 825-3521, www.ucla.edu or www.gdnet.ucla.edu; Eligibility: To qualify for
this program students must be a graduate student currently attending UCLA. For more information please consult
their website. Award: $12,000; Deadline: December 15
Eugene Cota Robles Fellowship
Contact: Toni Crowe, The University of California, Los Angeles, 1252 Murphy Hall, Box 951419, Los Angeles
CA 90095-1419, (310) 825-3521, www.ucla.edu; Eligibility: The Eugene Cota Robles Fellowship requires
applicants to be accepted in a doctorate program. Students must have maintained a 3.0 GPA. For more
information please refer to the website. Award: $12,500; Deadline: December 15
Chancellor Fellowship Program
Contact: University of California, Los Angeles, Gloria Dial, Chicano Studies Research Center 1252 Murphy Hall,
PO Box 951419, Los Angeles, CA 90095, (310) 825-3521, www.ucla.edu or www.gdnet.ucla.edu; Scholarship is
for school fees plus one year out-of state tuition. The field of study is open, but the student must be accepted
into a doctorate program. Award: $16,500; Deadline: December 15
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University of Redlands Achievement Awards
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
Modesto Bee Internship
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
Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics Essay Contest
Contact: The Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity, 529 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1802, New York, NY 10017, (212) 490-
7777 Fax: (212) 490-6066, www.eliewieselfoundation.org, e-mail: info@eliewieselfoundation.org; Eligibility: This
scholarship is open to full-time juniors and seniors in college or university. Check the website above for the annual
essay question. Award: $500-$5,000; Deadline: December
Women's Sports Foundation
Contact: Grant Program, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow, NY 11554, (800) 227-3988,
www.womenssportsfoundation.org, wosport@aol.com; 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
Kaiser Media Internships in Urban Health Reporting
Contact: Penny Duckham Executive, The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation, 2400 Sand Hill Rd., Menlo Park,
CA 94025, (650) 854-9400, www.kff.org, Keyword : internships, e-mail: pduckham@kff.org Eligibility:
Minorities, Graduating Journalism Students, Focus: Health Reporting, Area Served: National Award: $6,000
(minimum); Deadline: December
SPRING DEADLINES
AAJA Lifetime Achievement Award
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
Howard Hughes Undergraduate Science Enrichment Program, The
Contact: University of California, San Diego, Kathy Kennedy, La Jolla CA 92093-0328, (858) 534-3544 or (858) 534-
2230 www.ucsd.edu Eligibility: Open to junior and senior students pursuing a science degree Award: Varies ($350-
$500); Deadline: Spring
Minoru Yasui Memorial Scholarship Award
Contact: AAJA Program Coordinator, Asian American Journalist Association, 1182 Market St. suite 320, San
Francisco CA, 94102 (415) 346-2051, www.aaja.org; Eligibility: Asian American Male Broadcaster Focus: Print,
Broadcast, or Photo Journalism Award: $1,000; Deadline: Spring
MULTIPLE DEADLINES
AAJA Fellowship Program
Contact: Asian American Journalist Association, 1182 Market Street, Suite 320, San Francisco, CA 94102 (415)
346-2051, Fax: (415) 346-6343 Eligibility: AAJA members with at least three years of professional experience
are eligible. Award: Contact for details, Deadline: Last days of March, June and September
Armstrong Foundation
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
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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
Congressional Youth Leadership Council
Contact: Dr. Marguerite Regan, Director of Curriculum, Congressional Youth Leadership Council
1110 Vermont, N.W., Suite 320, Washington, D.C. 20005, (202) 777-4050, www.cylc.org, e-mail:
mregan@cylc.org; Eligibility: Applicant must be an undergraduate student and have a strong interest in political
science, public policy and education. Duration: 4 months Award: Interns work from 20 to 40 hours per week;
scheduling is generally flexible. All interns are paid a stipend of $10.00 per hour. Additionally, academic credit
can be arranged with your school; Deadline: March 30 (summer term), August 30 (fall term), and November 30
(winter-spring term)
Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) National Internship Program
Contact: Ana Esquivel, One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 425, Washington, DC 20036, (202) 467-0893, Fax: (202)
496-9177, www.HACU.net, e-mail: hnip@hacu.net; 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: $ 370-490/week, travel
expenses paid. Deadline: Summer (March 2
nd
), Spring (Nov 17
th
), Fall (June 15
th
)
Indian Health Employees Scholarship Fund., Inc.,
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
Institute of Current World Affairs
Contact: Peter Martin, Executive Director, 4545 42
nd
St. NW suite 311, Washington DC, 20016, (202) 364-4068
www.icwa.org, e-mail: icwa@valley.net, Eligibility: Fellowship. Students under 36, know English, with varied
academic backgrounds. Write for details Duration: Minimum of 2 years Deadline: August 21
National Institute of General Medical Sciences
Contact: Adolphus Toliver, Building 45, Suite 2AS-37, 45 Center Drive MSC 6200, Bethesda, Maryland 20892-6200
(301) 496-7301, www.NIGMS.nih.gov Eligibility: Fellowship. Minority undergraduate and graduate students who
wish to pursue a career in biomedical science. Must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident. Award: Contact for details;
renewable for up to 5 years; Deadline: February 1, July 1 or October 1
National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
Contact: 1776 D Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006-5303, (202) 628-1776, www.dar.org/natsociety/default.html
Eligibility: Undergraduate American Indian with financial need, 2.75 GPA.; Award: Various scholarships; Deadline:
December 1, August 1
SITKA Tribe of Alaska Higher Education
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 1
st
, Winter/Spring is Oct.1
USC School of Engineering- Contact: Ms. Louis Yates, National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering
Scholarship, Los Angeles, CA 90089-1455, (213) 740-2311, www.usc.edu/dept/engineering/; Eligibility: Latino/a or
Black Engineering Students at USC. Requires certain GPA, SAT scores and financial need; Award: Various
Scholarships and Fellowships; Deadline: March and October
Zuni Higher Education and Employment Assistance Program- (Various Scholarships)
Contact: P.O. Box 15910, Santa Fe, NM 87506-5910, (505) 827-7383, Fax: (505) 827-7392, www.nmche.org
E-Mail: highered@che.state.nm.us, Fax: (505) 782-2700 Eligibility: Enrolled as a member of Zuni Tribe, full-time
student at accredited institution of higher-learning, 2.0 GPA, need-base scholarship. Award: Contact for details;
Deadline: April 1 (Summer) June 1 (Fall semester), October 1 (Spring)
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NO DEADLINES GIVEN – please research individually
AAU Youth Excel Program Scholarship, Amateur Athletic Union (AAU)
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
Adolescence and Youth Undergraduate Award
Contact: Grants Program Administrator Adolescent and Youth Undergraduate Award, The Henry A. Murray
Research Center, 10 Garden Street, Cambridge, MA 02138, mrc@radcliffe.edu; Eligibility: Any undergraduate
student proposing a research project using Murray Center data is eligible to apply. Proposals must be approved by
a supervising faculty member before the grant is submitted. Award: $1,000; Deadline: Varies
Alfred P. Sloan Foundation
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
American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
Contact: Aaron Garcia, 1200 Northwest Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20005, (202) 326-6400, www.aaas.org/
Eligibility: Fellowship. MA or Ph.D. in engineering required. Award: Various fellowships; Deadline: Contact for
details
American Consulting Engineers Council Scholarship Program
Contact: 1015 15th St., NW #802, Washington, DC. 20005, (202) 347-7474, Fax: (202) 898-0068
www.acec.org, e-mail: acec@acec.org Eligibility: Undergraduate juniors, seniors and fifth year students enrolled in
a college accredited by the Board of Engineering and Technology. Must be a U.S. citizen. Award: Various
scholarships; Deadline: Contact for details
American Indian Science & Engineering Society Scholarship-
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)
American Legion California Auxiliary Carol Marks Scholarship
Contact: Awards Officer, 401 Van Ness Ave, War Memorial Building, San Francisco, CA 94102 Eligibility: Applicant
must be a college senior residing in California in a vocational/technical program Award: $300; Deadline: Contact for
more information
American Library Association
Contact: Pat Jackson, ALA Scholarship Juries, 50 East Huron Street, Chicago, IL 60611, www.ala.org
(800) 545-2433 Eligibility: Students interested in pursuing a career in library and information science. Academic
excellence, leadership qualities and evidence of a commitment to a career in librarianship. Applicant must be a U.S.
citizen. Award: Contact for details; Deadline: Contact for details
Association of Mexican-American Educators (AMAE) East LA Chapter
Contact: Patricia Bullock, 5123 South Bryon Ave., Bellflower, CA 90706, (562) 262-6513, Eligibility: Hispanic
students in higher education. Award: Contact for details; Deadline: Contact for details
Bank of America: Financial Aid Sweepstakes
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
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the address above. Bank Of America employees and their immediate family members are not eligible. Award:
$1,000; Deadline: No Deadline
Benjamin Gilman International Scholarship
Contact: Institute of International Education, 520 Post Oak Blvd., Suite 740, Houston, TX 77027-9407, (713) 621-
6300 Ext. 25, e-mail:gilman@iie.org, http://www.iie.org/gilman Eligibility: Must be a U.S. citizen enrolled as an
undergraduate receiving Federal financial aid. Must intend to participate in a credit-bearing study abroad program.
Award: $4,000 average; Deadline: Contact the Headquarters
Black Alumni Association/Ebonics Support Group Scholarship University of Southern California
Contact: University of Southern California, Black Alumni Programs, Student Union 202, Los Angeles, CA 90089-
0890, (213) 740-4999, http://www.usc.edu/dept/socialwork/admissions/msw/financialaid/scholarships.php
Eligibility: Currently enrolled USC African-American undergraduate and graduate students are eligible.
Award: Various Scholarships; Deadline: Contact for details
Boy Scouts of America
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
Cal Grant Undergraduate Scholarship Program
Contact: California Student Aid Commission, P.O. Box 419027, Rancho Cordova, CA 95741, (888) 224-7268
Fax: (916) 526-8002, www.csac.ca.gov; Eligibility: Awards available to California residents who wish to pursue
Baccalaureates at an accredited California college or university. Must not already have a degree. Please write to
addresses, or use the email and website addresses. No phone calls are accepted. Award: Contact for details;
Deadline: Contact for details (Open to U.S. and non-U.S. Citizens)
California Community Foundation
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
California Society of Professional Engineers
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
Carole Simpson Scholarship, The
Contact: Radio and Television News Directors Foundation, RTNDA / RTNDF, 1600 K Street, NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20006-2838, (202) 467-5218, www.rtndf.org/, e-mail: rtnda@rtnda.org; Eligibility Full-time
minority undergraduates majoring in electronic journalism, one full year of school remaining and be in good
academic standing, completed application, reference letter, three audio/video VHS tapes showcasing reporting
or producing skills. Must attend foundation conference. Award: $2,000; Deadline: Contact for details
Cerritos Community College District
Contact: Los Hambriados Scholarship, 11110 Alondra Blvd, Norwalk, CA 90650, (562) 865-8185,
www.cerritos.com Eligibility: Latino dental assistant majors or enrolled in at least one multi-cultural studies program
course. Award: Various scholarships; Deadline: Contact for details
Charnon, A. Patrick Scholarship
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 accepted.
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Chicana/Latina Foundation
Contact: 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; Award: $1,500
Eligibility: Must be Chicana/Latina heritage; Deadline: Varies; contact for information
Commonwealth Fund, The/Links to Many Grants and Fellowships
Contact: Andrea Landes, One East 75th St., New York, NY 10021-2692, (212) 606-3800, Fax: (212) 606-3600,
www.Cmwf.org, e-mail: cmwf@cmwf.org, Eligibility: Minority students interested in graduate grants in nursing and
management. Fellowship program in academic medicine. Award: $15,000; Deadline: Contact for details
Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc.
Contact: Dr. Cindy Winston, Director of Education and Interns, 1720 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington, DC
20036, (202) 263-2800, www.cbcfinc.org, e-mail: info@cbcfonline.org; Eligibility: Summer internship.
Undergraduate students, a nine-month fellowship for graduate students interested in Public Policy. The CBCF also
offers the Congressional Black Spouse Scholarship for undergraduates. Amount: Contact for details; Deadline:
Contact for details
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute, Inc.
Contact: 911 2
nd
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
CSU, Long Beach Scholarship Fund
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
CSU, Los Angeles Scholarship Fund
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
CSU Minority Business Graduate Scholarship
Contact: California State University, Sacramento, Walter Perlick, 6000 J St., Sacramento CA 95819-6044
(916) 278-6554 or (916) 278-6082, www.csus.edu; Eligibility: This scholarship is offered to minority CSU
business graduates. For more information please refer to their website. Award: $1,000; Deadline: Ongoing
CSU Minority Engineering Program Scholarship
Contact: California State University, Sacramento, Madeleine Fish, 6000 J St., Sacramento CA 95819-6044
CSUS Scholarship Office, (916) 278-6179, www.csus.edu; Eligibility: These scholarships are for undergraduate
students who are majoring in engineering. This program helps minority students achieve their educational
financial needs. Award: $200; Deadline: Ongoing
CSU National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering (NACME) Grants
Contact: California State University, Sacramento Madeleine Fish, 6000 J St., Sacramento CA 95819-6044
(559) 278-6699 or (559) 278-4240, www.csus.edu; Eligibility: These scholarships are for undergraduate
students. This program helps minority students achieve their educational financial needs. For more information
please refer to the website. Award: $500-$750; Deadline: Ongoing
CSU Scholarship for Future Scholars
Contact: California State University, Fullerton, Mr. Allison G. Jones or Dave Hamlett, (562) 985-2937,
www.fullerton.edu; Eligibility: First time freshmen/first time transfer students that graduated from a California
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high school. Applicants must demonstrate financial need to be eligible. All CSU schools offer this scholarship.
Award: Average of $1,000; Deadline: Ongoing
Cuban American Scholarship Fund
Contact: Victor Cueto, PO Box 6422, Santa Ana, CA 92706, (714) 832-0020 ext. 115, Eligibility: The Cuban
American Scholarship fund is awarded to full time students of Cuban decent. A 3.0 GPA is required. Recipients
must be California residents, enrolled in a college or university or accepted for the fall semester for high school
seniors. Award: Contact for more details; Deadline: Please send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the
above address for more information. (Open to U.S. and non-U.S. Citizens).
Dow Jones Newspaper Fund, The
Contact: Linda Waller, Deputy Director, P.O. Box 300, Princeton, NJ 08543-0300, (609) 452-2820, Fax: (609)
520-5804, djnewspaperfund.dowjones.com/fund/, e-mail: newsfund@wsj.dowjones.com; Eligibility: Internship.
College sophomores the summer before their junior year to work at a local newspaper press. Also, an internship
program for college juniors, seniors, and graduate students to work as copy editors at daily newspapers. Open to
minority and non-minority students. Award: $1,000; Deadline: Contact for details
Development Fund for Black Students in Science and Technology
Contact: 2705 Blandenburg Road, NE., Washington, D.C, 20018, (202) 635-3604,
www.ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/dlhinson/DFBSST.htm; Eligibility: African American students pursuing
a technical undergraduate degree full-time at a predominantly black college or university. Award: Contact for details;
Deadline: Contact for details
East Los Angeles College Chicanos for Creative Medicine Scholarship Program
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
Ebell of Los Angeles/Charles N. Flint Scholarship Fund, The
Contact: Shirley Taylor Haizlip Scholarship Chair 743 Lucerne Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90005-3707 (323) 931-1277
ext.131, www.ebellla.com, e-mail: ebellla@artnet.net Eligibility: Must be a local area undergraduate resident
enrolled in a L.A. County university or college. Award: $2,000 Deadline: Multiple deadlines please contact for details
Edna Yelland Memorial Scholarship
Contact: California Library Association, 717 20
th
St. Suite 200, Sacramento, CA 95811, Eligibility: This
scholarship is for graduates and college seniors pursuing a master’s degree in Library Science. Applicant must
be a minority living in California. Award: $2,000, Deadline: Please contact for details
Ellen & Federico Jimenez Scholarship
Contact: MALDEF, Ellen & Federico Jimenez Scholarship Program, 634 South Spring Street, 11
th
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
Estrada Scholarship Fund
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
Future Teacher Fellowship
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Contact: California Sate University, Sacramento; Diane Cordero de Noriega, 6000 J St., Sacramento, CA 95819
(916) 278-6639, www.csus.edu; Eligibility: To be eligible for these scholarships minority students must be entering
a teaching credential program. Award: $500; Deadline: Ongoing
General Electric LULAC Scholarship
Contact: Lorena Maymi, (202) 835-9646, Tel: (202) 833-6130; Eligibility: Plan on studying business and/or
engineering. Student must have college sophomore status and a 3.0 GPA. Student must also exhibit leadership
involvement. Award: $5,000, Deadline: Contact for details
Ginger & Fred Deines Mexico Scholarship Transportation Clubs International
Contact: 1275 Kamus Dr., Suite101, Fox Island, WA 98333, Send Self Addressed Stamped Envelope (SASE) to
address above. www.transportationclubsinternational.com/scholarships Eligibility: Can be used at institution in
Mexico or the U.S. Must attend a four year institution. Must intend to pursue a career in Transportation career in
logistics, civil engineering, and transportation. Must have finished at least one year of undergraduate studies.
Award: $500-$1,000, Deadline: Contact for details
Gladys Turk Foundation
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
Golden State Minority, Foundation Scholarship
Contact: Golden State Minority Foundation, 1055 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1115, Los Angeles, CA 90017,
smf@earthlink.com Eligibility: Applicants must be a California resident with a minority background attending a
school in California. Applicants must be in their junior or senior year of undergraduate studies, graduate studies
or above in an accredited institution. Applicants must be pursuing a degree in Business Administration or
Economics with a 3.0 GPA. Award: $5,000; Deadline: Please self-addressed, stamped envelope for more
details.
Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, Girls Going Places Award
Contact: 135 W. 50th St., New York, NY 10020, Applications are available through the website: www.glic.com
Eligibility: Nominees must be between the ages of 12 through 16. Nominees should demonstrate entrepreneurship
and/or financial acumen; have taken the first steps toward financial independence; make a difference in their school,
community, or in other people’s lives; and show potential for future success. Girls must be nominated by an adult
who must submit a 1,000-word or less essay. Award: 15 awards total; one of $10,000, one of $5,000, one of $3,000
and 12 awards of $1,000 each. Deadline: Contact for details
Hispanic Engineers National Achievement Awards Conference
Contact: HENAAC Inc., 3900 Whiteside Street, Los Angeles, CA 90063, (323) 262-0997, www.henaac.org
Eligibility: This scholarship is available to undergraduate and graduate students majoring in math, computer science,
material science, or engineering with a minimum overall 3.0 GPA. There is one award for an undergraduate and
one for a graduate student. Award: $5,000; Deadline: Varies
Hispanic Higher Education Scholarship Fund
Contact: Henry Acosta, The Neuman Building, 3575 Quakerbridge Road, Suite 102, Mercerville, NJ 08619, (609)
838-5488, ext. 205, Fax: (609) 838-5489 Eligibility: Applicants must be an undergraduate student who is bilingual
and interested in pursuing a master’s degree in Social Work from a New Jersey university. Award: Varies;
Deadline: Contact for details
Hispanic Outlook Scholarship Fund
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
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HSF College Scholarship Program
Contact: Southern California Regional Office, 125 Paseo de la Plaza, First Floor, Mailing Address: P.O. Box
862252 Los Angeles, CA 90012, (213) 687-4500, Fax: 213-687-1025, www.hsf.net, e-mail: scholar1@hsf.net
Eligibility: Applicant must be of Hispanic heritage with a minimum 3.0 GPA in at least 12 units. Scholarship info
can be downloaded from the HSF website. Award: $1,000-$5,000; Deadline: Varies (October-February)
HSF High School Scholarship Program
Contact: Hispanic Scholarship Fund, 55 Second Street, Suite 1500, San Francisco, CA 94105, www.hsf.net, e-
mail: highschool@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
HSF Gates Millennium Scholars
Contact: Scholarship Fund, 55 Second Street, Suite 1500, San Francisco, CA 94105, www.hsf.net, e-mail:
gmsinfo@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
Inroads, Inc.
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, www.inroads.org, e-mail: info@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
Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Scholarship
Contact: Patty Paglinco, Scholarship Department, Institute of Food Technologists, 525 W. Van Buren, Suite 1000.
Chicago, IL 60607, (312) 782-8424, Fax: (312) 782-8348, www.ift.org, e-mail: pgpagliuco@ift.org
Eligibility: Must be under IFT food science program for undergraduate. For Graduate studies/research needs to be
food-related. Award: $5,000; Deadline: Contact for details
ITT Technical Institute Scholarship
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
Jackie Robinson Foundation, Inc.
Contact: Emma Roberson via writing only, Attn: Scholarship Program, JRF Headquarters, 3 West 35th St.
11
th
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
James S. Bosco Minority, Incentive Graduate Scholarship
Contact: California State University, Sacramento Pamela Milchrist, 6000 J St., Sacramento, CA 95819-6044 (916)
278-6441, www.csus.edu; Eligibility: This scholarship is for students who are a part of underrepresented groups
majoring in health and physical education. Award: $250; Deadline: Ongoing
Kathryn M. Whitten Trust
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
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Kermit B. Nash Scholarship
200 Corporate Point, Suite 495, Culver City, CA 90230-8727, (800) 421-8453, www.sicklecelldisease.org, e-
mail: scdaa@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.
Lambda Theta Nu Sorority, Inc. Latina Scholarship Award
Contact: La Mesa Directiva ,Lambda Theta Nu Sorority, Inc., 1220 Rosecrans 543, San Diego, CA 92106
e-mail: chair@lambdathetanu.org www.lambdathetanu.org 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- $1,000 Multiple scholarships awarded yearly.;
Deadline: Contact for details
Latino Book & Family Festival Scholarship
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.
Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents Grant Program
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.
Leadership for Diversity Scholarship
Contact: California School Library Association, 1001 26
th
Street, Sacramento, CA 95816, (916) 447-2684, Fax:
(916) 447-2695, www.schoolibrary.org; Eligibility: Underrepresented minorities focusing in Library Science
(School Library Media Profession). Must be enrolled in a college library media teacher credential program.
Award: $1,000; Deadline: Contact for details
League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC)
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
Lena Chang Internship
Contact: Nuclear Age Peace Foundation, 1187 Lena Chang Internships, Selection Committee
PMB 121, 1187 Coast Village Rd., Suite 1 Santa Barbara, CA 93108-2794 Fax: (805) 568-0466
www.wagingpeace.orgm e-mail: wagingpeace@napf.org Eligibility: Awards offered to ethnic minorities currently
enrolled in undergraduate or graduate course work. Selection is based on the applicants’ college transcript, 2 letters
of recommendation, and an essay (3 pages) on ways to achieve peace in the nuclear age and how they hope to
contribute to this end. Award: $2,500 Deadline: Contact for details
Leon L. Granoff Foundation
Contact
.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
Leopold Shepp Foundation
Contact: 551 Fifth Ave., Suite 3000, New York, NY 10176, www.sheppfoundation.org Eligibility: Undergraduate
and graduate full-time students. Must be a U.S. citizen. Award: Varies- Please see website; Deadline: Please send
a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the above address for information.
Los Angeles Times Editorial Internships
Contact: Internship Coordinator, Editorial Internship Director, 202 W. 1
st
St., Los Angeles, CA 90053 (800) 283-
6397 ext. 74729, www.latimes.com; Eligibility: Undergraduate or current graduate student in the communications
field interested in doing an internship in any of the following: business, news and sports reporting, photo journalism
and in copy editing and infographics. Summer positions are full time for 11 and 12 weeks in Los Angeles and
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Washington D.C. Spring and fall positions are about 24 hours a week. College credit available. Award: Contact for
details; Deadline: Contact for details
Loyola Marymount University,
Contact: Co-Chairs, MECHA de LMU, 7900 Loyola Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045, www.lmu.edu
e-mail: lmumecha@chicano.org; Eligibility: Open to all Chicano/a & Latino/a students attending Loyola
Marymount University with a commitment to education and community service. Award: Varies, Deadline:
Contact for details
LULAC, GMP Corp./League of United Latin American Citizens
Contact: Marisa Vasquez, 2000 L Street, NW, Suite 610, Washington, DC 20036, (202) 833-6130, www.lulac.org
Eligibility: Minority students majoring in business or engineering, demonstrate academic excellence, leadership
skills, GPA of 3.25, entering freshmen a high school GPA of 3.5, at least 23 on ACT or 970 on SAT. Award:
$5,000 (college), $2,000 (high school); Deadline: Contact for details
MAES Local Chapter Awards
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
MANA-A National Latina Organization, Mexican American Women's National Association
Contact: 1725 K St., NW, Suite 501, Washington, DC. 20006, (202) 833-0060, Fax: (202) 496-0588
www.hermana.org, e-mail: MANAevents@aol.com; Eligibility: Hispanic women admitted to or attending, a junior
college, college, or university, or vocational institution. Award: Scholarship Varies
Maple Creek Willie Scholarship
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.
McDonald’s Scholarship Program
Contact: Ronald McDonald House Charity, (630)623-7048, McDonald's USA National Employee Scholarship
Program, www.mcdonalds.com/usa/good/community/scholarship.html
Migrant Farmworker Baccalaureate 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)
Minority Scholars
Contact: American Chemicals Society Minority Scholars, 1155 16th St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036
(800) 227-5558, www.chemistry.org, e-mail: rwainwright@acs.org Eligibility: African-American, Hispanic/Latino,
American Indian, Alaskan Native and Native Pacific Islander who is a freshmen to senior student in a four or two
year university. Applicants must be pursuing degree in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering or related
chemical science fields such as material science, toxicology and environmental science. Award: $1,500; Deadline:
November- Check website for updates
Muniz Family Scholarship
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
National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering (NACME, Inc.)
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
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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
National Association of Black Journalists Scholarship and Internship
Contact: University of Maryland, 8701-A Adelphi Road, Adelphi, Md. 20783-1716, (301) 445-7100
Fax: (301) 445-7101, www.nabj.org/html/studentsvcs.html, e-mail: carolyn@nabj.org; 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
National Association of Hispanic Nurses
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.
National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) Education Fund – Shell Legislative
Internship Program Contact: Edith Castillo-Kuncewicki, 5800 S. Eastern Ave. Ste. 365, Los Angeles, CA 90040
(800) 34-NALEO, www.naleo.org/TTA/slip.htm, e-mail: ecastillo@naleo.org; Eligibility: Be residents or attend
college in the following states: AZ, CA, CO, FL, IL, NM, NY, or TX. Be current or rising juniors or seniors enrolled in
an accredited four-year institution. Be either a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident of Latino/a origin.
Demonstrate leadership potential. Possess a sense of commitment to the Latino community. Award: Contact for
details; Deadline: Contact for details
National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs, Inc.
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
National Broadcasting Company (NBC) Corporate Internship
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
National Dental Association Foundation/Colgate-Palmolive Company
Contact: N. Roosevelt Breven 1623 West 23
rd
St. Little Rock, AR 72206 (202) 588-1697,
www.ndaonline.org, e-mail: admin@ndaonline.org; Eligibility: Dental assistant, dental hygiene, dentistry and other
post doctoral studies, including public health, administration, research, law, etc. for minorities, 2
nd
year member of
Student Nation Dental Association & first time, full-time dental student, nomination letter by dean of dental institution,
financial transcript and two letters of recommendation, based on academic performance in undergraduate school
and service to community, other restrictions may apply. Award: Varies, see website for details; Deadline: Contact
for details.
National FFA Scholarships Collegiate Program
Contact: P.O. Box 68960, 6060 FFA Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46268-096, (317) 802-6060,
www.ffa.org/programs/scholarships Eligibility: Must be an FFA member Award: Scholarships are given for a
wide variety of experiences, career goals and higher education plans. Different awards may be used at colleges,
universities and postsecondary agricultural programs. See official website for more details.
National Hispanic Scholarship
Eligibility: Latino/a undergraduate students that are currently enrolled in college. Award: Up to $3,000;
Deadline: Contact for details.
National Institute of Health (NIH) Undergraduate Scholarship Program, The
Contact: Office of Loan Repayment and Scholarship, 2 Center Drive, MSC 0230, Bethesda, MD 20892-0230,
(800) 528-7689, http://www.ugsp.nih.gov, e-mail; Eligibility: 10-week summer laboratory experience. After each
year of the scholarship, students will serve for 10 weeks as paid summer research employees in an NIH
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research laboratory. This employment occurs after the receipt of the scholarship award. Each scholar will be
assigned to an NIH researcher and an NIH post-doctoral fellow, who will serve as mentors. Students will also
attend formal seminars and participate in a variety of programs. After graduation, scholarship recipients are
required to serve as full-time employees in an NIH research laboratory, and must serve 1 year of full-time
employment for each year of scholarship. Award: Contact for details; Deadline: Changes from year to year.
Please refer to website for updated information.
National Newspaper Publishers Association Scholarship and Intern Program
Contact: Lizette Jenness, 3200 13th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20010, (202) 588-8764,
www.nnpa.org/news/default.asp; Eligibility: African American college students who are full-time juniors or seniors
pursuing a career in journalism. Must have a 2.5 GPA. Award: Contact for details; Deadline: Contact for details
PFLAG-HATCH Youth Scholarship Program
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
Public Relations Society of America
Contact: See Web page, 33 Irving Place, New York, NY 10003, (212) 460-1474, www.prss.org; Eligibility: Minority
undergraduate full-time juniors pursuing a degree in public relations or communications with a 3.0 GPA. Award:
Contact for details; Deadline: Contact for details
Robert B. Bailey III Minority Student Scholarship
Contact: 205 East 42nd St., New York, NY 10017-5706, Eligibility: Available to Council Study Center (CSC)
applicants only. The applicant must be a U.S. citizen, and self-identified as belonging to an underrepresented
group. Award: $500; Deadline: Contact for details
Ruben Salazar Scholarship Fund
Contact: Nancy Tita, National Association of Hispanic Journalists, 1000 National Press Building 529 14th St.,
NW, Washington, DC 20045-2001, (202) 662-7145, www.nahj.org, e-mail: nahj@nahj.org Eligibility: Must be a
current college sophomore fluent in Spanish, and planning to pursue a career in broadcast journalism. Award:
$5,000; Deadline: Contact for details
Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
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
Signet Classic Student Scholarship Essay Contest
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
Spanish American Institute Scholarship
Contact: P.O. Box 50127, Long Beach CA 90815, (562) 438-5006, e-mail: Sainstitute@cs.com, Eligibility: Open to
full time undergraduate Latino students registered at any U.S college. All focuses may apply. Award: $100-$1,000;
Deadline: E-mail for details
SRP/NGS Navajo Scholarship
Contact: Linda Dawavendewa, SRP/NGS Navajo Scholarship Program, PO Box 850, Page, AZ 8604, (928)
645-6539, e-mail: ljdawave@srpnet.com; Eligibility: Member of Navajo Tribe, 3.0 GPA, Upper Division students.
Award: Contact for details; Deadline: Contact for details
State Farm Insurance Achievement Scholarships
Contact: Contact your high school counselor to obtain the PSAT/NMSQT Student Bulletin.
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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 Student Bulletin.
State Farm Insurance: American Indian College Fund
Contact: American Indian College Fund, 21 West 68th Street, New York, NY 10023, (212) 787-6312
Eligibility: Applicant must be a student that attends a tribal college and pursuing an education degree or training to
become a certified teacher. The application and selection criteria are completed through individual tribal colleges.
For a complete list of participating tribal colleges visit the American Indian College Funds website at
www.collegefund.org, or write to the above address. Award: Please contact for more details,
Deadline: Please contact for more details
Summer Journalism Internship for Minorities
Contact: School of Journalism and Mass Communications, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 29208,
(803) 777-4104, Fax: (803) 777-4103, www.jour.sc.edu/; Eligibility: Minority undergraduate students completing
their junior year and are interested in a career in journalism or mass communications. Starts June 11. Award: Tuition
+ $200 per week stipend; Deadline: Contact for details
Target All-Around Scholarships
Contact: 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
TELACU Scholarship Fund
Contact: Michael Alvarado, 5400 East Olympic Blvd. Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90022, (323) 721-1655
www.telacu.com, e-mail: telacu@telacu.com; Eligibility: Student attending any postsecondary institution
exhibiting outstanding leadership abilities. Available for students in engineering, education, law, or public
administration. Award: $2,500; Deadline: Contact for details
Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund
Contact: TMSF Selection Committees, 100 Park Avenue, 10th Floor, New York, NY 10017, (917) 663-2221
Fax: (917) 663-2988, http://www.thurgoodmarshallfund.org, e-mail: TMSF1@aol.com; Eligibility: U.S. citizens in
college at one of the 38 historically black public colleges and universities as a full-time student; in pursuit of a
bachelor's degree; minimum high school 3.0 GPA; combined minimum SAT score of 1100; and will maintain a 3.0
GPA or better during four years of college. To qualify, the applicant must be admitted to one of the participating
colleges and universities, and then apply through an on-campus TMSF. Students must be recommended as
academically exceptional, and must demonstrate financial need. Award: $2200/semester; Deadline: Contact for
details
UCLA Alumni Association, Dr. Ralph Bunch Scholarship
Contact: James E. West Center, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1397, (310) 825-0947, www.uclalumni.net,
alumni@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)
United Negro College Fund, Inc.
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
United States Air Force ROTC 4-Year Scholarship Program
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
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engineering, mechanical engineering, mathematics or physics. Award can be used at any campus that offers Air
Force ROTC. Award: Varies; Deadline: Contact for details
U.S. House of Representatives Page Program
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
William McMannis and J. Haskell McMannis Educational Fund
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: Varies
Yoshiyama Award for Exemplary Service to the Community
Contact: 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
FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS ONLY
AT&T Engineering Scholarship Program
Contact: AT&T Bell Laboratories, University Relations, 600 Mountain Ave., Room 3D 304, Murray Hill, NJ 07974
www.lucent.com/contact (908) 949-2940 Eligibility: College seniors pursuing a PhD degree in science discipline
may apply for the Cooperative Research Fellowship Program. Award: Provides living stipend of $13,200 and
covers tuition; Deadline: Contact for details
Cooperative Research Fellowship
Contact: AT&T Bell Labs, 1505 Riverview Road, PO Box 297, St. Peter, MN 56082 www.lucent.com, Eligibility:
Women and minority college seniors applying to graduate school pursuing disciplines found on scholarship website.
Award: Full tuition + $18,250 in stipends and allotments; Deadline: Contact for details
Coro Fellows Program in Public Affairs
Contact: S.A. Stone, Program Director, 811 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1025, Los Angeles, CA 90017 (213) 623-
1234 ext. 16, www.coro.org, e-mail: crodriguez@coro.org; Eligibility: A bachelor’s degree or equivalent work
experience, postgraduate experience is desirable. The program is a full time, graduate level program in public
affairs that offers hands on training in setting the public agenda, experiential learning and making creative and
ethical decisions. Award: Contact for details; Deadline: Contact for details
Work Study Program
Contact: Hydee Diaz, The Greenlining Institute, 785 Market St., Third Floor, San Francisco CA 90003, (415) 284-
7200, www.greenlining.org; Eligibility: Open to minorities in Social Welfare, Public Policy, and Urban Planning
Focus: Public Interest Award: Contact for details; Deadline: Contact for details (Open to U.S. and non-U.S. Citizens)
FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ONLY
John C. Santistevan Memorial Scholarship
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
Washington Crossing Foundation
Contact: Scholarship Office 1280 General DeFermoy Road PO. Box 17 Washington Crossing, PA 18977 (215)
949-8841 Fax: (215) 493-6577 www.gwcf.org; Eligibility: High school students planning a career in government
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service who reside in Philadelphia and its surrounding counties of Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery.
Award: $2,500-$10,000 Deadline: January 15
Always@work
National Space Club Goddard Scholarship
Contact: 2000 L St. NW #710 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 973-8661 Eligibility: Undergraduate juniors and seniors
who plan to specialize in aerospace science and technology (must be a US citizen). Send a self-addressed
stamped envelope in September. Award: $10,000 Deadline: January 8
Discover Card Tribute Award Scholarship
Contact: Shirley Kennedy Keller AASA P.O. Box 9338 Arlington, VA 22219 www.aasa.org/discover.htm e-mail:
communityaffairs@discoverfinancialaid.com Eligibility: Applicant must be a high school junior, have a cumulative
grade point average for the 9th and 10th grade years only of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, and be enrolled in an
accredited public or private high school in the US Award: State $2,500, National $25,000 (9 awards given out for
each) Deadline: January 12
Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Contest
Contact: BPO Elks of the USA 2750 N. Lakeview Avenue Chicago, IL 60614-1889 (773) 755-4732 Fax: (773)
753-4733 Local LA Chapter Lodge 99 607 S. Western Avenue Los Angeles, CA (213) 387-1136
www.elks.org/lodges e-mail: enf@elks.org Eligibility: Graduating high school seniors who are U.S. citizens with
a minimum 3.0 GPA, applicants do not need to be members or children of members. Award: $1,000 - $15,000
per year Deadline: Application must be submitted by mid January to a local chapter, chapter locations available
on website.
Gates Millennium Undergraduate Scholars Program
Contact: Gates Millennium Scholars P. O. Box 10500 Fairfax, VA 22031-8044 (877) 690-4677 www.gmsp.org
e-mail: Trevor@gatesfoundation.org Eligibility: Applicants must be a low-income minority student either graduating
from high school or a college student continuing college courses. Applicant must have at least a 3.3 GPA and
demonstrate community involvement. Although there are, no restrictions on major, nominators are asked to
consider academic performance in math and sciences. Award: Program covers the cost of tuition, fees, books, and
living expenses not paid for by grants and scholarships already committed as part of the recipient’s financial aid
package. Deadline: January 11
Ronald Reagan College Leaders Program
Contact: Jeff Hollingsworth The Phillips Foundation 1 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington DC.20001 Suite
620 (202)-250-3887 www.thephillipsfoundation.org e-mail: jhollingsworth@phillips.com. Eligibility: Must be
sophomore or junior enrolled as fulltime student in 4-year university or college in good academic standing and
must provide a written narrative (must be U.S. citizen). Award: $1,000, $2500, $5000, or $7500 Deadline:
January 15
Mensa Education and Research Foundation Scholarship
Contact: www.merf.us.mensa.org Email: Info at mensafoundation.org
Voice mail: 800/66-MENSA Phone: 817/607-5577 Fax: 817/649-5232 Eligibility: Open to all students (must write a
550-word essay). Request an application at local chapter, chapter information is available online. Awards: varies
Deadline: January 15
Microsoft Minority Scholarship
Contact: College Relations One Microsoft Way Redmond, WA 98052-6399 e-mail: resume@microsoft.com
www.microsoft.com/college/scholarships Eligibility: African-American, Hispanic, or Native American sophomores
or juniors pursuing studies in computer science or related disciplines in math; a minority full-time undergraduate
pursuing environmental careers at historically Black college/university. 3.0 GPA and goal statement also
needed Award: Full tuition and fees, monthly stipend, summer internship after first year Deadline: January 15
Minority Advertising Intern Program, The
Contact: Rhonda Jackman 666 Third Ave. New York, NY 10017 (212) 682-2500 Eligibility: Minority undergraduate
and graduate college students who have an interest in the field of communications. The program gives students a
realistic view of what advertising is about by placing them in working environments. Award: $250/week Deadline:
January 28
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Arthur Anderson Scholarship Program for Minorities
Contact: 33 West Monroe St. Chicago, IL 60603 (312) 507-3402 Fax: (312) 507 6748 Eligibility: African-American,
Hispanic or Native-American accounting major. Applicant must display: excellence in academics, leadership, work
experience, and participation in community activities. Award: $2,500-$4,000 Deadline: January 30
Dean Children Memorial Scholarship
Contact: Scholarship/Grants Chairman, CMLEA-SS, 1499 Bayshore Highway, Suite 142, Burlington, CA 94010
Eligibility: Applicant must be an undergraduate pursuing a degree in Education. Must also reside from one of the
following areas of California: San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Kern, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Ventura,
Riverside, Orange, or San Diego. For application and more information, please contact by mail.
Award: $5,000; Deadline: January 31
American Institute of Architects Foundation
Contact: Mary Felber, 1735 New York Ave., NW; Washington, DC. 20006; (202) 626-7511
www.archfoundation.org; e-mail: mfelber@archfoundation.org Eligibility: High school seniors, junior college, or
technical school students transferring to a professional program in architecture. Undergraduate students in their final
two years and graduate students pursuing their master’s degree in engineering. Award: $2,500; Deadline: January
31
Gillette/National Urban League Scholarship for Minority Students, The
Contact: Director of Education, 120 Wall St Fl 8, New York, NY 10005, (212)-558-5300
www.nul.org/scholarships.html; Eligibility: Minority undergraduate students who are in the top 25% of their class
and will be entering their junior year. Applicants must be preparing for a career in engineering, sales, marketing,
manufacturing operations, finance and business administration. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Award: $1,000;
Deadline: January 15
Ruben Salazar Memorial Scholarship
Contact: 529 14
th
Street NW, Washington DC, 20045-2001 suite 1000, www.nahj.org, e-mail: nahj@nahj.org;
Eligibility: Hispanic undergraduate and graduate students pursuing careers in broadcast, print, and photo-
journalism. High school seniors are also encouraged to apply. Award: $1,000-$2,000; Deadline: January 28
Andersen Consulting Scholarship Program for Minorities
Contact: Andersen Consulting Foundation; c/o Citizens’ Scholarship Foundation of America 1505 Riverview Road,
P.O. Box 297, St. Peter MN 56082, (507) 931-0425Eligibility: This scholarship is open African-Americans, Hispanic
American, and Native Americans who are enrolled in their third year of undergraduate study. Applicants must have
a 3.0 GPA and be majoring in engineering, computer science, information systems (including accounting, business,
computer, management, and related fields), or decision or management sciences. U.S. citizenship is required
although persons under asylum and refugees are also eligible to apply. Award: $2,500; Renewable; Deadline:
January
Kodak Scholarship
Contact: Michael Alvarado, Eastman Kodak Company, TELACU, 5400 East Olympic Blvd. Ste 300
(323) 721-1655, www.telacu.com, e-mail: telacu@telacu.com; Eligibility: Full time undergraduate Hispanic
students with a minimum 3.0 GPA, majoring in chemistry or engineering and who demonstrate financial need.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens whose permanent residence is in the city of Los Angeles, Bell Gardens,
Montebello, Monterey Park, or City of Commerce. Award: $10,000, Deadline: January
Breakthrough to Nursing Scholarships for Ethnic People of Color
Contact: National Student Nurses' Association, 45 Main Street, Suite 606, Brooklyn, NY 11201 (212)581-2368;
Fax: 718-210-0710 e-mail: nsna@nsna.org or ornsna.org; www.nsna.org Eligibility: Scholarships available to
African-Americans, Hispanics, Asian-Americans, and Polynesian undergraduate students who are enrolled in
nursing or pre-nursing programs at a state-approved institution. No funds can be used for graduate nursing
programs. Award: $1,000-$2,000 (13-15 awarded each year) Deadline: January
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Insurance Information Institute
Contact: Jayna Neagle 110 William Street, New York, NY 10038; (212) 669-9200 Eligibility: Internship. Students
who have an interest in and some knowledge of the insurance business are encouraged to apply. Award: Contact
for details Deadline: January
Salvadoran-American Leadership & Educational Fund
Contact: Mayra Soriano, 1625 W. Olympic Blvd., Suite 706, Los Angeles, CA 90015, (213) 480-1052, www.salef.org
E-mail: info@salef.org; Eligibility: Applicants must be Salvadoran, Central American, or other of other Latino
background and live in Los Angeles. Students must have at least a 2.5 GPA and a history of community service
and involvement. High school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students may apply. Award: $500 - $2,500;
Deadline: January – June
American Institute of Architects/American Architectural Foundation Minority Disadvantaged Scholarship
Program
Contact: Scholarship Programs 1735 New York Ave., N.W, Washington, D.C. 20006-5292, (202) 626-7511, Fax:
(202) 626-7420, www.archfoundation.org, e-mail: mfelber@archfoundation.org; Eligibility: High school senior,
technical school/community college students transferring to a National Architectural Accrediting Board school of
Architecture, or college freshmen entering or attending a program leading to a bachelor’s or master’s degree in
architecture are eligible to be nominated, must be nominated by an individual familiar with the student’s interest and
potential to be an architect. Award: $500-$2,500; Deadline: Nominations in December, Applications in mid-January
Summer Fellowships in Math, Science and Engineering
Contact: http://www.cur.org Opportunities for promising science, mathematics, and engineering majors intent on
attending graduate school. Eligibility: contact the website for more details. Award: 3,000 stipend Deadline:January
FEBRUARY
Phi Delta Kappa International
Contact: Phi Delta Kappa International 408 N. Union St. P.O. Box 789 Bloomington, IA 47402 (800) 766-1156
Email: Scholarships@Pdkintl.org Eligibility: Must show interest in pursuing a career within the field of education.
Students will be asked to submit an application and have a 3.0 or above GPA Award: $1,500 Deadline:
February 1
Ethnic Minority Bachelor’s Scholarships
Contact: Oncology Nursing Foundation 501 Holiday Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15220; (412) 921-7373; Fax: (412) 921-
6565 e-mail: member@ons.org or www.ons.org
;
Eligibility: The candidate must be a registered nurse with a
demonstrated interest in and commitment to cancer nursing. The applicant must also be enrolled in an
undergraduate nursing degree program at an NLN-accredited school of nursing (the program must have application
to oncology nursing), have a current license to practice as a registered nurse, and be of an ethnic minority group.
Past recipients of a bachelor’s scholarship from the Oncology Nursing Foundation are not eligible for an award.
Award: $2,000; Deadline: February
Society of Exploration Geophysics
Contact: Society of Exploration Geophysicists PO Box 702740 Tulsa, OK 74170-2740 Tonia Gist (918) 497-
5500 Fax www.seg.org; Eligibility: Entering freshmen and undergraduate students in financial need maintaining
above average grades. Students should be pursuing a career in geophysics, physics, mathematics and/or geology.
Award: $500-$3,000 Deadline: February 1
National Peace Essay Contest
Contact: Institute of Peace, 1200 17th Street NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20036-3011
http://www.usip.org/ed/Programs/NPEC/npec.html; Eligibility: Students who are in grades 9-12 must be
attending a public, private or parochial school or participating in a high school correspondence program in any of
the fifty states, the District of Columbia, or the U.S. Territories. Award: $1,000; Deadline: February 1
American Society for Microbiology: Undergraduate Fellowship
Contact: Education Board, American Society for Microbiology, 1752 N. Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036, (202)
942-9283, Fax: 202-942-9329, http://www.asm.org/edusrc/edu23b.htm, e-mail:
ellowships_careerinformation@asmusa.org Eligibility: Applicant must be a minority undergraduate that has taken
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introduction courses in biology or chemistry. The student must not be graduating before the conclusion of the
program in the summer. Further preferred criteria include lab research experience, and an interest in obtaining a
doctorate degree. Award: $4,500 for expenses; Deadline: February 1
Trustee Scholarship
Contact: Tammy Jones, Loyola Marymount University; 7900 Loyola Blvd., Los Angeles CA 90045
(310) 338-2753; www.lmu.edu; Eligibility: Open to entering freshmen. Award: Full Four Years Paid Tuition
Deadline: February (Contact for details)
Presidential Scholarship Loyola Marymount University
Contact: 7900 Loyola Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045, (310) 338-2753, www.lmu.edu; Eligibility: All incoming
freshmen are eligible. Award: $
68,000 ($17,000 per year for 4 years),
Deadline: February 1
Loyola Marymount Academic Scholarship
Contact: LMU; 7900 Loyola Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90045, (310) 338-2753, www.lmu.edu/financialaid/;
Eligibility: Applicant must have at least a 3.7 GPA and a 1350 SAT score, with a verbal score and a math score
above 650. Award: $20,000 ($5,ooo/4 years), Deadline: February 1
Jesuit/Marymount High School Scholarship
Contact: Tammy Jones, One LMU Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90045 (310) 338-2753, Fax: (310) 338-2793,
www.lmu.edu/financialaid; Eligibility: Outstanding students who graduate from a Marymount Secondary school.
Award:
$12,500.per
year; Deadline: February 1
Jesuit Community Scholarship
Contact: Tammy Jones, One LMU Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90045 www.lmu.edu/financialaid, (310) 338-2753,
Fax: (310) 338-2793 Eligibility: This scholarship gives preference to students from Catholic high schools.
Students must have demonstrated exceptional leadership ability and have a strong academic record. A separate
application is required. Please contact for more information Award: $20,000 ($5,000 for four years); Deadline:
February 1
Samuel Fletcher Tapman Scholarship
Contact: Ping Wai, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), 1801 Alexander Bell Drive, Reston, VA 20191,
(800) 548-2723, www.asce.org; Eligibility: High school freshman, sophomore, or junior in an ASCE student chapter
and also a national member in good standing at the time of the award.
Award: $1,500; Deadline: February 1
Society of Women Engineers Program
Contact: National Office, 230 E. Ohio Street, Chicago, IL 60611-3265, (312) 596-5223, Fax: (312)457-2180
www.swe.org, e-mail: hq@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: $5,000; renewable; Deadline: February 1
Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation
Contact: Amy Hertel, 712 Jackson Place, NW, Washington, DC 20006, (202) 395-4831, Fax: (202) 395-6995
www.truman.gov/; Eligibility: Undergraduate prospective junior in the fields of public service and government. Must
have a 3.0 minimum GPA. Must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident. Preference given to students planning to attend
graduate school and a career in government. Award: up to $3,000 senior year; renewable for 4 years. $30,000
total for graduate studies.; Deadline: February 1
National Science Teachers Association
Contact: NSTA, 1840 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington VA 22201-3000 USA, (703) 243-7100, www.nsta.org
Eligibility: High school students who create and build an original working device powered by one or more Duracell
batteries. Must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident. Award: $1,000; Deadline: February 1
California Congress of Parents and Teachers, Teacher Education Scholarships
Contact: Los Angeles Office, 930 Georgia Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015, (213) 620-1100, http://www.capta.org
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Applications may be picked up at any PTA office or through the website. Eligibility: Applicants must be PTA
members. This scholarship is based on volunteer service done at school. There is no minimum GPA required.
Two letters of reference are required. Award: $750; Deadline: February 1
Foundation for Exceptional Children Stanley E. Jackson Scholarship
Contact: 1110 N. Glebe Road, Suite 300, Arlington, VA 22201,www.yesican.sped.org; Eligibility: Disabled and
member of ethnic minority, evidence of financial need, anticipating enrollment for the first time in full-time post-
secondary education or training. Award: $1,000; Deadline: February 1
Future Leaders of America
Contact: Mary Mitchell, Orange County HEEF Scholarship Program, Orange County community Foundation 2801
Business Center Dr., Suite 100, Irvine CA 92612 (949) 553-4202 Eligibility: Awarded to graduating seniors who
have demonstrated community leadership by volunteering at least 30 hours at a community based non-profit
organization. Award: $1000; Deadline: February 1
Tuskegee Airmen, Inc.
Contact: Tuskegee Airmen Scholarship Fund 1501 Lee Highway--Suite 130 Arlington, VA 22209-1109 (703) 522-
8590 www.tuskegeeairmen.org; e-mail: hqtai1@tuskegeeairmen.org Eligibility: Graduating high school senior
accepted by participating colleges and universities. Must be in financial need and maintain a 3.0 GPA.
Award: $1,500 Deadline: February 1
Summer Academic Research Internship (SARI)
Contact: Coordinator, Affirmative Action University of California, Santa Barbara Graduate Division;
Santa Barbara CA 93106-2070 (805) 893-8000 www.ucsb.edu Eligibility: Contact for details Award: Stipend and
housing; Deadline: February 1
American Nuclear Society
Contact: Tony Bishop John and Muriel Landis Scholarship American Nuclear Society, Scholarship Committee
555 N. Kensington Ave. LaGrange Park, IL 60526 (708) 352-6611 www.ans.org; e-mail: outreach@ans.org
Eligibility: Undergraduate and graduate students interested in nuclear science and technology careers. Minorities
and women are encouraged to apply. Award: Contact for details Deadline: February 1
Wal-Mart Foundation
Contact: Karen Thompson, Assistant Director Bentonville, AR 72716-8071 (800) 530-9925
www.Walmartfoundation.org; Eligibility: Graduating high school seniors residing in Wal-Mart Stores service area.
Award: Contact for details Deadline: February 1
Loyola Marymount University
Contact: One LMU Drive, Suite 4114, Los Angeles, CA 90045-2659 (310) 338.4565 Fax: (310) 338-5970
http://cse.lmu.edu/physics/newscholarship.html; Eligibility: Latino/a entering freshman. Award: $42,000
($10,500/4 years) Deadline: February 1
American Nuclear Society (ANS) Undergraduate Scholarships
Contact: Joann Hollensteiner; American Nuclear Society, Scholarship Committee; 555 N. Kensington Ave.
LaGrange Park, IL 60525; (708) 352-6611; www.ans.org; e-mail: outreach@ans.org Eligibility: Completed a
minimum of two academic years in a four-year nuclear engineering program, and must be a U.S. citizen or
permanent resident. Award: $1,000-$4,000; Deadline: February 1
Mervyn's Local Hero Scholarship
Contact: Scholars Management Srvc. CSFA, 1505 Riverview Road, PO BOX 297, St. Peters, MN 56082
Eligibility: High School senior, demonstrates academic excellence and extracurricular activities. Must be a resident
of the following states: AZ, CA, CO, ID, LO, MI, MN, NV, NM, OK, OR, TX, UT, WA. Award: $1,000-$10,000;
Deadline: February 1 – July 31
Harold W. Rosenthal Fellowship
Contact: 2027 Massachusetts Ave., NW Washington, DC 20036 www.rosenthalfellowship.org/ e-mail :
ken.colburn@cornell.edu Eligibility: College senior or graduate student in Political Science, Government Service,
or Foreign Affairs. Must be recommended by dean and a U.S. citizen. Write for complete details. Description:
Fellowship provides an opportunity for a student to spend a summer working in the office of a member of Congress
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or Executive branch on foreign affairs and government service issues. Selected fellows will also receive preferential
treatment for a European community 3-5 week travel study. Award: $1,800 stipend; Deadline: February 9
Summer Undergraduate Program in Engineering Research at Berkeley
Contact: Marie Mayne 312 McLaughlin Hall Berkeley CA 94720-5900 (510) 642-1734
www.coe.berkeley.edu/cues/superb; Eligibility: Open to underrepresented students focusing in Civil, Electrical, and
Mechanical Engineering. Award: $3,500 stipend and $600 traveling allowance Deadline: February 13
American Physical Society, The
Contact: One Physics Ellipse College Park, MD 20740-3844; (301) 209-3200; Fax: (301) 209-0865;
www.aps.org/; Eligibility: Black, Hispanic, or Native American U.S. citizens with a physics interest. Must be a
high school senior, college freshman or sophomore. Award: $2,000; Deadline: February 14
D.A. Weber Scholarship Fund
Contact: California Teacher’s Association, P.O. Box 921, Burlingame, CA 94011 (650) 697-1400, Fax: (650) 568-
7383, www.cta.org; Eligibility: Scholarships are available to members for credential, degree or graduate programs,
in order to receive funds, scholarship recipients will be required to show proof of registration in an approved
credential or degree program. Award: $2,000; Deadline: August 15
Ford/EEOC Endowed Scholarship Program
California Sate Polytechnic University, Pomona Contact: Crystal Steele, 3801 W. Temple Ave., Pomona, CA
91768, (909) 869-3703 www.csupomona.edu; Eligibility: Applicants must have at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA
and be enrolled full time at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. In addition, preference will be
given to Ford employee’ or spouses, and children of Ford employees. The scholarship is merit based and can
be rewarded up to three times. Award: $1,000, Deadline: February 15
Booker T. Washington Scholarships
Contact: National FFA Organization Attn: Scholarship Office 6060 FFA Drive P.O. Box 68960 Indianapolis, IN 4626
(317) 802-4321;Fax: (317) 802-5321www.ffa.org e-mail: aboutffa@ffa.org; Eligibility: This program is open to
graduating high school seniors or high school graduates preparing to enroll in their first year of college education.
Applicant must be a minority FFA member interested in pursuing a degree in agriculture. The following ethnic
groups may apply: African-Americans, Asian-Americans or Pacific Islanders, Hispanics, Alaska Natives, or
American Indians. They may be residents of any state, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, or the District of
Columbia. Award: One $10,000 and three $5,000 scholarships are awarded Deadline: February 15
University of California, Irvine
Contact: Garcia Bockman Office of Graduate Studies University of California, Irvine 120 Administration Building
Irvine, CA 92697-3180; (949) 824-4611; Fax: (949) 824-9096; www.uci.edu; Eligibility: Undergraduate minority
students. Gain research experience by working with faculty in area of interest. Award: $1,500/tuition + expenses;
Deadline: February 15
Mexican-American Alumni Association Scholarship
Contact: Etelvina de la Torre, Director One LMU Drive University Hall, Suite 2800 Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 338-5878 Fax: (310) 338-4544 Eligibility: Awarded to 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 Latino/a students of all majors. Award: $1,500-$5,000
Deadline: February 16
The Editing Program
Maynard Institute for Journalism Education 1211 Preservation Park Way Oakland CA 94612 (510) 891-9202
www.maynardije.org e-mail: mije@maynardije.org; Open to journalists focusing in print media
Deadline: February 20
Youth Opportunities Foundation Scholarship
Contact: Beverly Vogel, PO. Box 45762, Los Angeles, CA 90045, Tel: (310) 670-7664, Fax: (310) 670-5238
Eligibility: Hispanic high school seniors, undergraduate, and graduate students. Please a send a self-addressed,
stamped envelope to the above address for more information. Award: Varies; Deadline: February 28
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Hotel Employees and Restaurant Employees International Union
Contact: 1219 28th Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20007, (202) 393-4373, Fax: (202) 333-0468
www.hereunion.org/, e-mail: feedback@hereunion.org; Eligibility: Children of union members and wards of
union members. Award: $3,500; Deadline: February 28
CA Student Aid Commission
Contact:, P.O. Box 419027, Rancho Cordova, CA 95741, (888) 294-0105, Fax (916) 526-7937,
www.csac.ca.gov; Eligibility: CA residents for a minimum of 12 months; language competency in a second
language certified by the Dean of the School of Education at college of student's choice; U.S. citizen or legal
resident. Award: $3,800; Deadline: February
Newhouse Scholarship Program
Contact: National Association of Hispanic Journalists, Attn: Scholarships, 1193 National Press Building
Washington, DC 20045 (202) 662-7143, (888) 346-NAHJ, www.nahj.org; Eligibility: Applicants must be college
juniors seniors that are of Hispanic descent and interested in majoring in print journalism. Applications, which may
be submitted in English or Spanish, must include an autobiographical essay of 500 words describing some aspect of
the relationship between Hispanic Americans and the press. Selection is based on academic excellence, a
demonstrated interest in journalism as a career, and financial need. Award: $5,000 per year (for two years), funding
to attend the association’s convention, and an internship during the summer between the junior and senior year;
Deadline: February
Jesse M. Unruh Assembly Fellowship Program
Contact: Center for California Studies, 916-278-6906, www.csus.edu/cals/programs/jesse_unruh.html
Eligibility: Applicants must have earned their undergraduate degree by September 2003. The 11-month fellowship
program provides college graduates the opportunity to become full-time Assembly staff members. Award: 12
graduate credits from Cal State Sacramento, monthly stipend of $1,882 plus health, dental and vision benefits.
Deadline: February 28
Datatel Scholars Foundation Scholarship
Contact: Datatel Scholars Foundation, 4375 Fair Lakes Court, Fairfax, VA 22033, (800) 486-4332, Fax 703-968-
4625 e-mail: scholars@datatel.com; Eligibility: Undergraduate and graduate students planning to attend or are
currently attending a Datatel Client college or university, or who work at a Datatel non-education Client site and
will attend any college or university during the upcoming academic year You must write an essay that
summarizes your educational goals and objectives, and indicate the difference a Datatel Scholars Foundation
Scholarship would make in your life and to those around you. Award: $700-$7,000; Deadline: February
Ethan and Allan Murphy Memorial Scholarship
Contact: American Meteorological Society, Attn: Fellowhip/Scholarship Coordinator, 45 Beacon Street, Boston, MA
02108, (617) 227-2426, ext.235, Fax: (617) 742-8718, e-mail: amsinfo@ametsoc.org, www.ametsoc.org; Eligibility:
Candidates must be entering their final undergraduate year and majoring in meteorology or some aspect of the
atmospheric, or related oceanic and hydrologic sciences. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents,
enrolled full time at an accredited U.S. institution, and have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.
Award: $2,000; Deadline: February
State Farm Companies Foundation/Insurance
Contact: Nancy Lynn, One State Farm Plaza, Bloomington, IL 61710-0001 (309) 766-2039 for Fellowship, (309)
766-2311 for Internship; www.statefarm.com, e-mail: info@statefarm.com Eligibility: Internship. Minority students in
a business related field. The program is designed to give students a realistic view of advertising by putting them in
actual working situations. Fellowship. Junior or senior undergraduate in business related fields; Computer Science,
Pre-Law, or Mathematics. Must be nominated by dean or department head. U.S. citizen. Write for details. Award:
$2,000-$3,000; Deadline: February
Minorities in Government Finance Scholarship
Contact: Scholarship Committee Government Finance Officers Association 203 N. LaSalle St., Suite 2700 Chicago,
IL 60601-1210 (312) 977-9700 Fax: (312) 977-4806 www.gfoa.org; Eligibility: This program is open to upper-
division and graduate students who are enrolled full-time and preparing for a career in public finance. Applicants
must be members of a minority group, citizens or permanent residents of the United States or Canada, and able to
provide a letter of intent from the dean of their school. Selection is based on career plans, academic record, plan of
study, letters of recommendation, and grade point average. Financial need is not considered. Award: $5000 stipend
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Deadline: February
University of California, Los Angeles
Contact: Harriet Moss Summer Research for Minority Undergraduates, Graduate Affirmative Affairs Office
1248 Murphy Hall Los Angeles, CA 90095-1544 (310) 825-2469 Eligibility: Eight-week summer program open to
upper-division undergraduates. Opportunity to work closely with faculty in all fields, regular seminars. Must have a
2.8 GPA. Award: $1,600 + tuition Deadline: February
California Masonic Foundation
Contact: 1111 California St., San Francisco, CA 94108-2284, (415) 292-9196, www.californiamasons.org
Eligibility: High school senior with a minimum 3.0 GPA accepted or enrolled as an undergraduate. Must be a CA
resident, U.S. citizen, and demonstrate financial need. Award: $500 & up; renewable, 100 awards; Deadline:
February 15
Summer Associates Program
Contact: The Greenlining Institute, Hydee Diaz, 785 Market St. Third Floor, San Francisco CA 94103, (415) 284-
7200 Website: www.greenlining.org; Eligibility: Open to Minorities Graduates interested in public affairs.
Award: $1,600/month for living expenses and $150/month for transportation expenses; Deadline: February
MARCH
American Bar Foundation
Contact: Summer Research Fellowships for Minority and Undergraduates, 750 N. Lake Shore Dr., Chicago, IL
60611 (312) 988-6500, Fax: (312) 988-6579, www.abf-sociolegal.org/, e-mail: info@abfn.org Eligibility: Fellowship.
Applicants are invited from junior students of African, Mexican, Native American, or Puerto Rican heritage. Must be
U.S. citizen or legal resident. Scholarships for sophomore and junior academic majors in social sciences or
humanities; Award: $ 3,500/10 weeks; Deadline: March 1
American Chemistry Society Scholars Program
Contact: Robert J. Hughes, Manager 1155 16
th
Street, NW Washington, DC 20036 Tel: 1-800-227-5558 (ext. 6250)
Fax: 202-776-8003 Eligibility: Must be African-American, Hispanic/Latino, or American Indian. Applicants must be
U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the U.S, and a full time student at an accredited college, university, or
community college. Students who are high academic achievers in chemistry or science are encouraged to apply.
GPA 3.0 or higher. Award: $3,000/ year Deadline: March 1
Latin American Educational Foundation
Contact: Scholarship Selection Committee561 Santa Fe Drive Denver, CA , (303) 446-0541, Fax: (303) 446-0526
www.laef.org, e-mail: laef@uswest.net; Eligibility: U.S. citizens of Spanish ancestry who will attend a college or a
university. Award: Contact for details; Deadline: March 1
A.H.P.E. Corporate Scholarship
Contact: Association of Hispanic Professionals for Education, P.O. Box 340, Fullerton, CA 92634
(714) 278-2288, Fax: (714) 449-4195 Eligibility: Initial applicants possess distinct career goals and potential and
have at least a 3.0 GPA with 30 semester units or 45 quarter units of college or university work and display a
commitment to community service. Final applicants will be required to appear for a personal interview in the L.A.
area. Award: $500-$700, Deadline: March 15
Hispanic College Fund
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
Education for Excellence Scholarship offered by SALEF
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.
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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
Minority Geoscience Undergraduate Scholarships
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
Civitan International Foundation
Contact: PO Box 2102 Birmingham, AL 35201 (205) 591-8910 Fax: (205) 592-2307 www.civitan.org; e-mail:
civitan@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
Summer Undergraduate Research Program in Science and Engineering (SURPRISE)
University of California, Davis Contact: Annie J. King University of California, Davis College of Agricultural and
Davis 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
Proctor and Gamble Company
Contact: Barbara Hoffman Summer Research Program Miami Valley Laboratories PO Box 398707
Cincinnati, OH 45239-8707 (513) 983-1100 www.pg.com; Eligibility: Internship. Minority students. Program
provides opportunity for industrial research and product development. Award: Salary and travel expenses
Deadline: March 1
Karla Scherer Foundation, The
Contact: Karla Scherer, The Karla Scherer Foundation, 737 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 2330, Chicago, IL 60611
www.comnet.org/kschererf/; Eligibility: Women who are interested in pursuing a career in the field of business
with emphasis in economics or finance. Award: Contact for details; Deadline: March 1
Kell-Muñoz Education Fellowship
Contact: Mei Mah, Program Coordinator, Education Department Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum, 2 East
91st Street, New York, NY 10128, (212) 849-8380, www.si.edu/ndm, e-mail: edu@ch.si.edu
Eligibility: Applicants must be of Latino/Hispanic descent; currently enrolled in a degree-granting, post-graduate
program; have graduated from a post-graduate program in the six months prior to the start date.
Award: Contact for details; Deadline: March 1
California Newspaper Carrier Foundation
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
United States Army Emergency Relief Scholarship
Contact: 200 Stovall Street, Alexandria, VA 22332, (703)-428-0000, Fax: (703)-325-7183,
www.aerhq.org/ArmyEmergencyRelief.htm, e-mail: aer@aerhq.org; 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
George M. Brooker Collegiate Scholarship For Minorities, Institute of Real Estate Management
Foundation
Contact: Brooker Scholarship, 430 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL. 60611-8775, (312) 329-6008, Fax: (312) 410-
7908 Eligibility: Real-estate and related majors, graduate and undergraduate minority students entering careers in
real estate and specifically real estate management upon graduation, must have declared major in real estate or
related field, must have completed two courses in real estate or indicate intent to complete such, minimum 3.0 GPA
requirement, recommendation letters, themed essay and official transcript. Award: $1,000 for undergraduates and
$2,500 for graduate students; Deadline: March 31
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California Farm Bureau Scholarship
Contact: 2300 River Plaza Dr., Sacremento, CA 95833, (916) 516-5520 www.cfbf.com; Eligibility: This
scholarship is for undergraduates and high school graduates wishing to pursue a degree in Agriculture or Home
Economics. Applicants must be a resident of California. Award: $1,800-$5,000; Deadline: March 1
American Postal Workers Union/ AFL-CIO
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
Ellen Masin Persina Scholarship
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
Dorothy Vandercook Peace Scholarship
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
SEALASKA Heritage Foundation Scholarship
Contact: Sealaska Heritage Foundation, One Sealaska Plaza, Suite 400, Juneau, Alaska 99801-1276, (907)
586-9170, Fax: (907) 586-9293, scholarships@sealaska.comEligibility: Shareholder, one quarter Alaska Native
or direct descendants. Award: Contact for details; Deadline: March 1
California State University, Northridge
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
Alana Leadership Merit Award
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
Scripps Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF)
University of California, San Diego; Contact: Adell Bynum Office of Graduate Studies La Jolla CA 92093-0003
(858) 534-3550 e-mail: abynum@ucsd.edu www.ucsd.edu; Eligibility: Open to undergraduates focusing in
Marine Science. Award: $2,500 Stipend Deadline: March 3
Summer Undergraduate Research in Chemistry
University of California, Irvine Contact: University of California, UCI-REU Department of Chemistry 515 PSI
Irvine CA 92679-2025 (949) 824-7077 www.uci.edu; Eligibility: This offer is for enrolled students who request
permission from faculty. Award: Determined by faculty member Deadline: Early March
National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO)
Ford Motor Company Fellows Program Internship
Contact: Lourdes Ferrer, Deputy Director of Constituency Services, NALEO Educational Fund, 500 Citadel Drive,
Suite 120, Los Angeles, CA 90040, (323) 720-1932 ext. 127, e-mail: lferrer @naleo.org, www.naleo.org
Eligibility: Applicants must be Latino, a minimum of 21 years of age, in their senior year and plan to graduate in May
or June, have completed their baccalaureate degree or are attending graduate school. Applicants must reside in
the following states or regions: California, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, Texas, Puerto Rico, the Northeast or the
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Southwest. Award: Intensive six-week program in Washington D.C. in policymaking. For further details, contact
NALEO. Deadline: March 7
National Society of Accountants
Contact: Susan Noell 1010 North Fairfax Street Alexandria, VA 22314 (703) 549-6400 Fax: (703) 549 2984
www.nsacct.org; e-mail: jhemphill@nsacct.org Eligibility: Undergraduate students majoring in accounting. Open
to students in 2 or 4-year schools. 4-year school students may apply for their 3rd and 4th year only.
Award: $500 - $1000; Deadline: March 10
American Geological Institute, Minority Geoscience Scholarship
Contact: Marilyn Suiter, 4220 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22302, (703) 379-2480, www.agiweb.org
Eligibility: must be Black, Hispanic or Native American. Full-time undergraduate and graduate minorities with a good
academic record, under-represented in Geoscience and exhibit financial need. Must be U.S. citizen. Award: Up to
$1,000; Deadline: March 10
CSUF TELACU Scholarship Program
Contact: California State University, Fullerton, Scholarship Coordinator, P.O. Box 6804, Fullerton CA 92634-
6804 (714) 278-3125, www.fullerton.edu, www.telacu.com; Eligibility: Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, Caribbean,
Central or South American applicants may be either first time freshmen or continuing students, but must have a
minimum high school or college GPA of 2.5 and must display evidence of school and community activities. This
program is co-funded by the California State University, Fullerton, Hispanic Scholarship Program, TELACU
Scholarship Program and the California State University Scholarship Program. Students must live in the
following areas in order to qualify for this program: Unincorporated East Los Angeles, Bell Gardens, Commerce,
Huntington Park, Montebello, Monterrey Park, South Gate, City of Los Angeles. Award: $500-$3,000; Deadline:
March 13
American Institute for Real Estate Appraisers
Contact: Olivia Carreon 875 N. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60611 (312) 335-4100 www.appraisalinstitute.org;
Eligibility: Sophomore students interested in pursuing a career in real estate and economics. Contact for additional
requirements and for an application. Award: $3,000 – graduate; $2000 – undergraduate Deadline: March 15
Earthwatch Expeditions Inc.,
Contact: Dee Robinson Clock Tower place Ste.100 Maynard, MA 01754 (978) 461-0081
www.earthwatch.org/ed/scdurfee.html Eligibility: High school students interested in the fields of archaeology,
anthropology, environmental studies, biology, or marine science. Recipients are given an opportunity to work in the
field for 2-3 weeks with a professional scientist on a research expedition. Award: Contact for details Deadline:
March 15
California Congress of Parents and Teachers, Inc.
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
Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Student Internship Program
Contact: 5220 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, CA 91601, (818) 754-2800
www.emmys.tv/foundation/internships.php, e-mail: maiden@emmys.org Eligibility: Undergraduate college students.
The program is designed to give students in-depth exposure to professional facilities and practices during an eight
week summer period in LA. Award: $4,00 stipend + $300 spending allowance; Deadline: March 15
The Earl Warren Legal Training, Inc.
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
California Teachers Association (CTA) and Martin Luther King, JR Memorial Scholarship
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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
Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Higher Education Program
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
Leonard Perryman Scholarship
Contact: Mickey Slayden, United Methodist Communications P.O. Box 320 Nashville, TN 37202-0320 , (615) 742-
5400, www.umcom.org; Eligibility: Open to ethnic minority students with either junior or senior status. Community
college students that will transfer to a university as a junior are eligible. Award is only for students studying
journalism or mass communications. Award: Varies; Deadline: March 15
Air Force Aid Society Grant
Contact: Dory Larkin, Educational Department, 1745 Jefferson Davis Hwy., #202, Arlington, VA 22202, (800) 429-
9475 Fax: (703) 607-3064, www.afas.org; e-mail: dvosburg@afas 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
Los Angeles Junior Chamber of Commerce Award
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
World Studio Foundation Scholarships
Contact: Worldstudio Foundation, 200 Varick Street, Suite 507, New York, NY 10014, (212) 366-1317
Fax: (212) 807-0024, e-mail: scholarships@worldstudio.org, www.worldstudio.org; Eligibility: This program is open
to disadvantaged or minority college students who are currently enrolled at an accredited school and majoring in
one of the following areas: advertising, architecture, environmental graphics, fashion design, film/video, fine arts,
furniture design, graphic design, illustration, industrial/product design, interior design, landscape architecture, new
media, photography, surface/textile design, or urban planning. Selection based on a slide p0rtfolio of work, a written
statement of purpose, financial need, and demonstrated commitment to giving back to the community. Award:
Varies; Deadline: March 18
SHELL Legislative Internship Program
Contact: 1122 W. Washington Blvd. 3
rd
Floor LA, CA 90015, (213)7477606 Fax: (213) 747-7664, www.naleo.org;
Eligibility: Undergraduate college student of a 2- or 4-year institution and resident of AZ, CA, CO, FL, IL, NM, NY or
TX of Latino origin. Need not attend college in these states. Participants are offered a summer internship to work for
a state or federal elected official. Must demonstrate leadership potential and possess a sense of commitment to the
Latino/a community. Must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident of Latino/a origin. Award: $1,500; Deadline: March 23
DeVry Inc. Scholarship Program
Contact: 1 Tower Lane, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181, (866)338-7934, www.devry.com, e-mail:
ccollins@devry.com; Eligibility: High school graduates who wish to enroll in a fully accredited bachelors of science
degree program at one of the DEVRY institutes. Must maintain a 2.5 to renew it. Award: Full- and half-time tuition;
Deadline: March 23
Justicia en Diversidad Scholarship Fund, Scholarship For high school students interested in law
Contact: Pablo Tagre, La Alianza at Harvard Law School, Cambridge, MA 02138, (617) 495-4606
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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
National Association of Hispanic Journalists NHSF Scholarship Committee
Contact: Lizette Jenness; send a SASE. 1000 National Press Bldg. Washington, DC 20045; 1-888-346-NAHJ;
www.nahj.org or e-mail: mreyes@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
William B. Ruggles Right To Work Scholarship
Contact: Kathy Jones National Right To Work Committee William B. Ruggles Scholarship 8001 Braddock Road
Springfield, VA 22160 (703) 321-9606 Eligibility: Scholarships are available for students majoring in journalism.
Applicants must submit a 500-word essay which demonstrates their understanding of the "Right To Work" principle.
Write to the address listed for complete details. Award: $2,000; Deadline: March 31
James L. Warner Memorial Scholarship Fund
Contact: Whittier Union High School District, 9401 South Painter Ave., www.wuhsd.k12.ca.us, e-mail:
Robert.Chavez@wuhsd.k12.ca.us
Eligibility: Graduates of schools within the Whittier Union District. Must enroll at one of the following schools:
Pomona College, Stanford University, University of California (any branch), University of Southern California or
Whittier College. Award: $1,260; Deadline: March 31
Youth Opportunities Foundation Scholarships
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
Nashville Association of Black Journalists Minority Scholarship
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
Lagrant Foundation Scholarship
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
Fund for American Studies
Contact: The Fund for American Studies, 1706 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20009
(800)-741-6964, Fax: (202) 986-0390, www.tfas.org/, e-mail: info@tfas.org; Eligibility: Undergraduate, preference
is given to sophomores and juniors majoring in Political Science, Economics, and Journalism. Annual 8-week
summer institute at Georgetown University offering courses, internships, foreign policy lectures, media dialogue
series, site briefings and career days. Write for details. Award: varies; Deadline: March 31
Ebell of Los Angeles/Charles N. Flint Scholarship Fund, The
Contact: Shirley Taylor Haizlip Scholarship Chair 743 Lucerne Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90005-3707 (323) 931-1277
ext.131, www.ebellla.com, e-mail: ebellla@artnet.net Eligibility: Must be a local area undergraduate resident
enrolled in a L.A. County university or college. Award: $2,000 Deadline: March 31 It may vary please contact
Radio/TV News Director Association Foundation Scholarship
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Contact: Scholarship Coordinator 1000 Connecticut Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20036 Eligibility: This open to
undergraduate students who have completed at least one full year of school. Part of the application process
includes sending a videotape and a letter. Please send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the address above
for more information. Award: Varies Deadline: March
Health Professionals Scholarship Program
Contact: VA Regional Office PO Box 8888, Muskogee, OK 74402-8888; 800-827-1000 www.va.gov/
Eligibility: Nursing, nurse anesthesia, occupational therapy, physical therapy, physician assistant training &
respiratory therapy. Must be in their third or fourth year of study. Award: Tuition fees, book allowance & stipend
paid. Deadline: Applications available in March
Summer Programs in Biomedical Research
Contact: Levon Parleer Building 31; Room 8A - 19 Bethseda, MD 20892 (301) 496-5332
www.ninds.nih.gov/eeo/summer.htm; Eligibility: Undergraduate students who wish to do a summer internship and
acquire valuable hands on research training and experience in biomedical research or academic medicine. U.S.
citizen or resident. Must have a 3.0 GPA. Award: Contact for details Deadline: March
American Society of Civil Engineers
Contact: Ping Wei, Scholarship Office, 345 E. 47th St., New York, NY 10017-2398, (800) 548-2723, www.asce.org
Eligibility: Samuel Fletcher Tapman Scholarship requires undergraduate freshmen or juniors pursuing a degree in
engineering. Amount: $2,000; Deadline: March
The Beca Foundation General Scholarship Fund
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
Community College Transfer Program of the Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Contact: Hispanic Scholarship Fund, Attn: Selection Committee, One Sansome Street, Suite 1000, San
Francisco, CA 94104, Tel: (877) HSF-INFO, ext. 33, Fax: (415) 445-9942, e-mail: cctransfer@hsf.net,
www.hsf.net; Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents of at least half Hispanic
background who are currently enrolled in community college and plan to enroll full-time in a four-year degree
program. Requests for applications must be accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope. Award:
$1,000-$5,000; Deadline: March
Falu Foundation Scholarship
Contact: Falu Foundation, c/o Universal Business and Media School, 220 East 106
th
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
Brown Foundation College Scholarships
Contact: Brown Foundation for Education Equity, Excellence and Research, P.O. Box 4862, Topeka, KS 66604
Eligibility: Applicant must be a minority undergraduate in their junior year attending an institution of higher learning
with an accredited program in education with at least a 3.0 GPA. The student must be accepted into a teacher
education program and enrolled at least half-time. Please a send a self-addressed, stamped envelope for more
information. Award: $500 per year (for junior and senior years); Deadline: March
Southern California Edison Award
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
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
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Contact: Rhonda Boozer (Must submit a written request for an application.), Attn: Director, Youth and College
Division Wilkins (Roy) Scholarship, 4805 Mt. Hope Drive, Baltimore, MD 21215, (410) 580-5760, Fax: (410) 764-
7357 www.naacp.org/programs/youth-college/ ; Eligibility: Pursuing a college education and be under age 25 with a
2.5 minimum GPA. A letter of recommendation from a NAACP official is required. Award: $1,000 - $5,000;
Deadline: March
Henry & Chiyo Kuwahara Memorial Scholarships
Contact: Akiko Schelske, Japanese American Citizens League, 1765 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 921-5225 Eligibility: Undergraduate or graduate students of Japanese American descents who are United
States resident. Award: Varies (Contact for more information); Deadline: March-April (Contact for details)
Rudy Acuna Scholarship Fund, California State University, Northridge
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
Chicano/Latino Faculty & Staff Association
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
APRIL
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants: Minority Fellowships
Contact: (212) 596-6270, http://www.aicpa.org/members/div/career/mini/fmds.htm; Eligibility: Eligible applicants
must be a minority that is currently, or will become, a full time student in an accounting doctoral program. The
applicant must have a Master’s degree and three years of full time experience practicing accounting, and aspiring to
become an accounting educator. Recipient must agree to not work full time as a teacher or teaching assistant
during this program. Award: Up to $8000; Deadline: April 1
Jazz Club of Sarasola
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
AAJA General Scholarship and Internship Awards
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
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) Foundation
Contact: Kathy Borunda-Haro, SHPE Scholarships, 5400 East Olympic Blvd., Suite 210, Los Angeles, CA
90022, 13) 888-2080, www.shpe.org; Eligibility: Full-time Hispanic students majoring in the sciences, engineering
or related fields. Award: $5,000- $10,000; Deadline: April 1
Chicano/as for Creative Medicine
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
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Service Leadership Award
Contact: Kaiser Permanente Watts Counseling and Learning Center, 1465 E. 103rd St., Los Angeles, CA 90002
(323) 564-7911, Fax # (323) 569-8527 http://www.kaiserpermanente.org/locations/California/watts/watts-award.html
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 under served 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
San Diego State University
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
Latin Business Foundation Scholarship
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
Cornell University Summer College Program, Jerome H. Holland Scholarships
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
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Scholarship
Contact: Deidra Schuler, 1707 New Hampshire Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20009 (202) 986-2400 ext. 544
Fax: (202) 986-2513, www.deltasigmatheta.org; Eligibility: Members of Delta Sigma Theta sorority. Award: Up to
$2,000; Deadline: April 1
NAHP- Presidential Classroom Scholars
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
The Ana Maria Arias Scholarship
Contact: Alma Rojas, 1725 K. Street- NW, Suite 501, Washington, D.C. 20006, (202) 833-0060, e-mail:
hermana2@aol.com, www.hermana.org; Eligibility: Available to Hispanic women attending a 4-year accredited U.S.
college. Award: Varies; Deadline: April 1
Al-Ben Scholarship
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
TELACU Education Foundation Scholarship
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
TELACU Education Foundation Scholarship
Contact: TELACU Education Foundation, 5400 E. Olympic, Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90022, (323) 721-1655,
www.telacu.com, e-mail: telacu@telacu.com; Eligibility: Latino/a students focusing in Chemical Engineering,
Electronic, Industrial, Mathematics. Area: Regional Award: varies depending on score; Deadline: April 2
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Richard Alatorre Fellowship
Contact: Michael Alvarado, TELACU Education Foundation, 5400 E. Olympic, Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA
90022, (323) 721-1655, Fax: (323) 724-3372, www.telacu.commailto:, e-mail: telacu@telacu.com; Eligibility:
Latinos only concentrating on Public Policy or Law Degree. Award: $10,000; renewable; Deadline: April 3
TELACU Arts Award
Contact: TELACU Education Foundation, Michael Alvarado, 5400E. Olympic, Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90022
(323) 721-1655, www.telacu.com, e-mail: telacu@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: April 3
USC Joel Garcia Memorial Scholarship Fund
Contact: 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
Mary Moy Quan Ing Memorial Scholarship Award
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
Minoru Yasui Memorial Scholarship Award
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
Educational Foundation of the National Restaurant Association
Contact: National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation, 175 West Jackson Boulevard, Suite 1500
Chicago, Illinois 60604-2702, (800) 765-2122, www.nraef.org, e-mail: info@foodtrain.org Eligibility: minimum 2.75
gpa, at least 750 hours of experience and Undergraduate students in the food service area. Award: $2,000;
Deadline: April 8
Reserve Officers of the United States
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
AMVETS National Headquarters
Contact: Beryl Love, 4647 Forbes Blvd., Lanham, MD 20706, (877) 726-8387, Fax: (301) 459-7924,
www.amvets.org, e-mail: amvets@amvets.org Eligibility: High school graduates who are grandchildren, sons or
daughters of American living or deceased veterans and are U.S. citizens. Award: $1,000; renewable for 4 years
Deadline: April 15 application deadline. Request application between Jan 1- Feb 15; call in December.
National AMBUCS Scholarship for Therapists
Contact: National Scholarship Committee AMBUCS Resource Center, PO Box 5127 High Point, NC
27262(336)869-2166, Fax: (336) 887-8451, www.ambucs.com, e-mail: ambucs@ambucs.com Eligibility:
Physical, Occupational, Speech Language Pathology, and hearing audiology Award: Contact for details from $500-
$1,500 per year; Deadline: April 15
Academy Fellowships
Contact: Hydee Diaz, The Greenling Institute, 785 Market St., Third floor, San Francisco, CA 20003,
(415) 284-7200
www.greenlining.org;
Eligibility:
Students must have completed their undergraduate studies
and be enrolled in or preparing for graduate studies in Public Policy or a related field. Award: Contact for details;
Deadline: April 15
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Coca Cola USA
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
Junior State Statesman Foundation (Summer School), The
Contact: 400 South El Camino, Suite 300, San Mateo, Calif. 94402, (800) 334-5353, Fax: (650) 347-7200
www.jsa.org, e-mail: Jsa@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
Holocaust Remembrance Scholarship
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.
Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship in the Department of Pharmacology
University of California, Irvine, Contact: UCI Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships, 102 Administration Building
Irvine, CA 92697-2825, (949) 824-8262, Fax: (949) 824-9096, www.uci.edu; Eligibility: Open to juniors interested in
pursing a Ph.D. in pharmacology. Award: $2,000; Deadline: Early April; (Open to U.S. and non-U.S. Citizens)
AHBAI
Contact: Fred Luster Sr. Education Foundation c/o AHBAI P.O Box 19510 Chicago, Il 60619, Tel: (312) 644-
6610 Fax: (312) 321-5194, www.proudlady.org/scholar/, e-mail: AHBAI@SBA.COM; 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
Duracell/National Urban League Scholarship, The
Contact: Denise Wooten, National Urban League Scholarship Programs, 120 Wall Street, New York, NY 10005,
(888) 839-0467, www.nul.org/scholarships.html or www.thekaul.org/youth.htm; Eligibility: Open to minority students
focusing in engineering, sales, marketing, finance, and business Award: $10,000; Deadline: April 15
(Open to U.S. and non-U.S. Citizens)
Fountainhead Essay Contest
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
United States Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation
Contact: James Forestal Campus, Michael Wolley, PO. Box 3008, Princeton, NJ. 08543-3008, (800) 292-7777,
Fax: (609) 452-2259, www.marine-scholars.org/, e-mail: mcsf@marine-scholars.org; Eligibility: Children of U.S.
Marines or dependent children of former Marines. Must be used for undergraduate or vocational study. Award:
$500-2,500; renewable for 4 years; Deadline: April 15
Business and Professional Women's Foundation
Contact: Scholarships and Loans, 2012 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20036 (202) 293-1200 ext.
169 www.bpwusa.org; Eligibility: Applicant must be a woman, 25 years of age or older and enrolled in an
accredited program. Must be a U.S. citizen. Send self-addressed stamped envelope for application.
Award: $2,000; Deadline: April 15
Sigma Lambda Beta Fraternity: Tau Chapter Scholarship
Contact: CSU-Dominguez Hills, Sigma Lambda Beta Fraternity, 1000 E. Victoria Street, Carson, CA 90747
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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
M.E.Ch.A. Alumni Scholarship
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
Bryce Harlow Scholarship
Contact:1701 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20006 202/654-7812 Fax: 202/638-5178
www.bryceharlow.org; Eligibility: Students must be accepted for admission to a graduate degree program at a
participating university. Applicants must plan to enroll in part-time graduate studies for credit at the participating
university for at least two semesters of the 2007-2008 academic year. Applicants must demonstrate an interest and
strong ability for a career in public affairs, government relations or lobbying. Applicants must be U.S. citizens.
Award: $6,000 Deadline: April 20th
Latino Faculty/Staff and Student Association Scholarship
Contact: Cal State Polytechnic University Pomona, Ernesto G. Rodriguez, 3801 W. Temple Ave., Pomona, CA
91768 (909) 869-3700, www.csupomona.edu, Eligibility: Latino/a undergraduate students. Award: $250-$500;
Deadline: April 21
Association for Women in Architecture Scholarship
Contact: 386 Beech Avenue, www.awala.org or Wendy (310) 893-7231 Eligibility: This scholarship is for females
that have completed at least one full year of college course work. Applicants must be majoring, or planning to
major, in an architecture related field, which includes Interior Design/Architecture, Environmental Design, or
Urban and/or Planning/Design. Award: $250-$1,000; Deadline: April 24
Summer Research Program for Undergraduate Students
Contact: Dick Wise, UCLA, P.O. Box 951419, Los Angeles CA 90095-1419, (310) 206-2182 or (310) 825-4321 ext.
53621, www.ucla.edu; Eligibility: Open to undergraduate students focusing in science and biomedical science.
Award: $300 a week; Deadline: Late April
Tylenol Scholarships
Contact: Citizens' Scholarship Foundation of America, Inc., 1505 Riverview Road, P.O. Box 88, St. Peter, MN
56082 http://scholarship.tylenol.com/ , Tylenol® Scholarship Eligibility: Student must be an undergraduate or
graduate with at least one more year of education remaining. The applicant must demonstrate leadership in their
community and school, and intend on majoring in a health-related field. Awards: Ten $10,000 awards and 150
$1,000 Awards; Deadline: April 30
A.W. Bodine-Sunkist Memorial Scholarship
Contact: Sunkist Growers, INC. Scholarship and Awards Program PO Box 7888 Van Nuys, CA 91409-7888
Eligibility: Student entering any undergraduate grade level. Must have a background in AZ or CA agriculture (you or
someone in your immediate family must have derived the majority of your/their income from agriculture), financial
need, and a minimum 3.0 GPA. Selection is based on test scores, essay and references. Award: $2,000 Deadline:
April 30; Renewable
American Planning Association (3 Scholarships)
Contact: American Planning Association, 1776 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20036, (202) 872-
0611 Fax: 202-872-0643, www.planning.org - first week in January Eligibility: Minority college sophomore, junior
or senior planning to major in (Urban) Planning or of a major closely related (e.g. environmental science or public
administration). Also based on need. Award: $ 2,500; Deadline: April 30
California's Winegrape Growers Foundation Scholarship
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.
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Must submit essay. Award: Two $4,000 four-year scholarships ($1,000 annually). Four $1,000 two-year
scholarships ($500 annually). Deadline: April
Chevrolet Excellence in Education Award
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 must be
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 a
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
Cuban American Teachers Association Scholarship Program
Contact: Alberto Del Calvo,12037Peoria St. Sun Valley, Ca tel ( 818)768- 2669 fax
714) 664-0517Eligibility: 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:
April
Latin Business Association Scholarship
Contact: TELACU Education Foundation, 5400 East Olympic Blvd., Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90022
(323) 721-1655, Fax: (323) 724-3372, e-mail: telacu@telacu.com; Eligibility: This scholarship is open to Latino
undergraduates that are majoring in a business related field, and reside in unincorporated areas of east Los
Angeles, as well as the cities of Bell Gardens, Commerce, Huntington Park, Los Angeles, Montebello, Monterey
Park, or South Gate. Applicants must be a first-generation college student, be from a low-income family, have a
minimum GPA of 2.5 and be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. The student must be attending or planning to
transfer to a university in Southern California. Award: $1,000; Deadline: April
Matthew G. Martinez Scholar Award
Contact: TELACU Education Foundation, 5400 East Olympic Blvd., Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90022
(323) 721-1655, Fax: (323) 724-3372, e-mail: telacu@telacu.com; Eligibility: This scholarship is open to Latino
undergraduate college or university students that reside in unincorporated areas of east Los Angeles, as well as the
cities of Bell Gardens, Commerce, Huntington Park, Los Angeles, Montebello, Monterey Park, or South Gate.
Applicants must be a first-generation college student, be from a low-income family, have a minimum GPA of 2.5,
and a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. The award must be used at a university/college designated by TELACU.
Award: $2,000; Deadline: April
Ramona's Mexican Food Products Scholarship
Contact: 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
East Los Angeles Community Union TELACU Scholarship Fund, The
Contact: 5400 East Olympic Blvd. Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90022, (323) 721-1655, www.telacu.com
e-mail: telacu@telacu.com; Eligibility: Latino/a college students who are residents of Commerce, Los Angeles,
Montebello or Monterrey Park. Must attend ELAC, Cal State Fullerton, Cal State L.A., Cal State Long Beach, Cal
State Northridge, UCLA, UC Irvine, Harvey Mudd College, Loyola Marymount University, Mt. St. Mary's College,
Pepperdine University, Occidental College, Whittier College or USC. Award: $10,000; Deadline: April
Presidential Classroom Scholars Program
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
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American Dental Hygienists Association, Institute for Oral Health Minority Scholarship
Contact: (514) 486-2700 www.oda.org e-mail: dentist@oda.org Eligibility: Full-time under-represented minorities
(Native American, Hispanic, African American, and Asian males) in dental undergraduate hygiene program.
Minimum 3.0 GPA. Showing financial need and accredited program. Call to request more information. Award:
$1,500-$2,000 Deadline: May 1
Graduate Equity Fellowship Award
Contact: Fellowship Coordinator, California State University, P.O. Box 6804, Fullerton, CA 92634 (714) 278-
3125 www.fullerton.edu; Eligibility: All graduate students, especially from underrepresented groups including,
Black, Mexican-American, Puerto Rican, Central or South American, American Indian, Filipino, Pacific Islander,
and men and women in underrepresented majors as well as the disabled, are eligible for this fellowship. Full
time graduate students with graduate degree objectives, residents of California, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and
displaying financial need are welcomed to apply. This award is available throughout the California State
University system. Award: $2500 (14 awards given) Deadline: May 1
Southern California Gas Company
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
Pepperdine University
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
Sears Craftsman Scholarship
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
AAJA National Awards
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
UCLA Latino Alumni Association Scholarship
Contact:. James West Alumni Center Los Angeles, CA 90095--1397 CA 90095, (310) 825-2420,
eligio@uclalumni.net; Eligibility: Applicants must be first year, transfer, or continuing UCLA students with high
academic achievement and community service. Interview and a personal essay will be required. Award: $1,000;
Deadline: May 3
California Association of Realtors Scholarship
Contact: Mary Martinez, 525 S. Virgil Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90020, (213)739-8200, Fax: 213-480-7724
www.car.org; Eligibility: This scholarship is for graduates and undergraduates attending either a two-year or
four-year college or university, pursuing a degree in a real estate related field. Applicant must be a resident of
California. Award: $1,000 for a two-year college and $2,000 for four-year college or university; Deadline: May 7
Another Large Production Creative Excellence Scholarship
Contact: PROMAX Foundation, 9000 W. Sunset Blvd, Suite 900, Los Angeles, CA 90069, (310) 789-1521
Fax: (310) 788-7616, www.promax.tv/main.asp, Eligibility: College sophomores, juniors and seniors, must be
seeking a degree in marketing and promotions, must submit transcript and brief personal statement.
Award: $5,000; Deadline: May 15
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Summer Enrichment Program (not offered every year - please check website for details)
Contact: Yasmin Williams, University of California, Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine, Davis CA 95616, (530)
752-1383, www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu, e-mail: ymwilliams@ucdavis.edu Eligibility: Open to students who have
completed one year of college in sciences. Focus: Interest in Veterinary Medicine Award: Contact for details;
Deadline: May 30 (Open to U.S. and non-U.S. Citizens)
Automotive Hall of Fame Scholarships
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
Educational Communications Scholarship Foundation
Contact: Educational Communications, Inc., 721 N. McKinley Rd., Lake Forest, IL 60045, (512) 440-2300
Fax: (847) 295-3972, www.honoring.com, e-mail: feedback@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 15
th
is last
date to request an application
USC Mexican-American Programs Office Scholarship
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
CLA Scholarship for Minority Students
Contact: Chair of Scholarship Committee California Library Association, 717 20th Street, Suite 200, Sacramento,
CA 95814-3477, (916) 447-8541, Fax: (916) 447-8394, www.cla-net.org/html/yelland.html, e-mail: info@cla.net.org
Eligibility: Minority graduate students pursuing a master’s degree in library and information science at an accredited
CA library school. Award: $2500; Deadline: May 31
Coca-Cola Two-Year Scholarship
Contact: Coca-Cola Two-Year Colleges Scholarship Program, P.O. Box 442, Atlanta, GA 30301-1615, (800)306-
2653 http://www.coca-colascholars.org; Eligibility: This scholarship is open to students that are nominated by a two-
year institution (eligible students should contact their school to express interest). Eligible students must have a
minimum 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale, 100 community service hours completed in the past 12 months that are validated
by their college nominator, and must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Children of Coca-Cola employees are
not eligible to win a prize. Award: Contact for details; Deadline: May 31
USC Mexican-American Alumni Association (USC-MAAA) Scholarship Program
Contact: University of Southern California, Mexican American Programs, Student Union 203, University Park, Los
Angeles, CA 90089-4890, (213) 740-4735, Fax: (213) 740-7250 www.usc.edu/maaa; Eligibility: USC
undergraduate Mexican American/Hispanic/Latino Students, must apply for financial aid. GPA and major are
considered. Available during spring semester, Award: $500-$5000; Deadline: May 31
Bill Coggins Community Leadership Award
Contact: Watts Counseling and Learning Center, 1465 East 103
rd
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
Hispanic Designers Model Search
Contact: JCPenney Company, Inc., Attn: Public Relations, 211 East Chicago , Chicago , IL 60611 e-mail:
smbrown@jcpenney.com, www.jcpenney.com; Eligibility: This program is open to men and women of Hispanic
descent who are between the ages of 16 and 21, currently enrolled in high school or an institution of higher
education, and not professional models. Registrants under 18 must have consent from their parents or legal
guardians to apply. Applications can be picked at JCPenney stores in Los Angeles. Award: Grand Winner:
$2,500 scholarship, $1,000 JCPenney wardrobe, and other gifts. Runners-Up: $1,500 scholarship, $500
JCPenney wardrobe, and other gifts. There are two grand winners and two runner-ups selected nationwide.;
Deadline: May
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Colgate “Bright Smiles, Bright Futures” Minority Scholarships
Contact: American Dental Hygienists’ Association, 444 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 3400, Chicago, IL 60611,
(312)440-2547, Fax (312)440-3526 E-mail: institute@adha.net, www.adha.org; Eligibility: This program is open to
those underrepresented in the dental hygiene profession: Native Americans, African Americans, Hispanics, Asian-
Americans, and males. Applicants must have completed at least one year in a dental hygiene curriculum at the
certificate/associate level, and earned at least a 3.0 GPA. Award: Depends on need to a maximum of $1,250;
Deadline: May
NMJGSA (National Minority Junior Golf Scholarship Association)
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 whoa 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 15
JUNE
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Contact: Minority Scholarship Program, 1211 Ave. of the Americas, New York, NY 10036, (888) 777-7077
www.aicpa.org; Eligibility: Minority students who are citizens or permanent residents. Full-time undergraduate or
graduate student majoring in accounting. For application write to: AICPA Order Department, P.O. Box 2209,
Jersey City, NJ 07303-2209, Product #870110 Award: $ 5,000; Deadline: June 1
Central Intelligence Agency Undergraduate Scholar Program
Contact: Central Intelligence Agency, Attn: Personnel Representative, P.O. Box 12727, Arlington, VA 22209,
(800)368-3886, (800) JOBS-CIA, Fax: (703) 613-7873, Eligibility: This program is open to high school seniors
who either are a member of a ethnic group or have a disability. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, at least 18
years old, achieved 1000 on the SAT or 21 on the ACT, have a high school GPA of at least 2.75, meet the same
employment standards as permanent CIA employees, and be able to demonstrate financial need. Applicant
must also plan to major in computer science, economics, electrical engineering, foreign area studies, or non-
Romance foreign languages. Recipients must be available to work in metropolitan Washington, D.C. for at least
90 calendar days each summer while in college. Award: Interns receive an annual salary and up to $15,000 a
year for tuition, fees, books, and supplies. Summer travel to Washington, D.C. and a housing allowance while
there are also provided; Deadline: June 1
Graduate Equity Fellowship Award
Contact: Fellowship Coordinator, California State University, P.O. Box 6804, Fullerton, CA 92634 (714) 278-
3125 www.fullerton.edu; Eligibility: All graduate students, especially from underrepresented groups including,
Black, Mexican-American, Puerto Rican, Central or South American, American Indian, Filipino, Pacific Islander,
and men and women in underrepresented majors as well as the disabled, are eligible for this fellowship. Full
time graduate students with graduate degree objectives, residents of California, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and
displaying financial need are welcomed to apply. This award is available throughout the California State
University system. Award: $2500 (14 awards given) Deadline: May 1
National Association of Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors
Contact: Gerry Kennedy, NAPHCC Scholarship Program, PO. Box 6808, Falls Church, VA 22046 (323) 725-3970
Fax: 323-725-0316 www.foundation.phccweb.org/scholarships Eligibility: variety of scholarships check website for
more information. Award: varies Deadline: June 1
Latino Healthcare Professionals Project, The
Contact: California State University, Long Beach, 1250 Bellflower Blvd. ASFO-16, Long Beach, CA 90840-4801
(562) 985-5288 www.csulb.edu e-mail: lhpp@csulb.edu Eligibility: Open to all Latino/a bilingual/bicultural university
students with junior standing and focusing on Healthcare. Award: Two years’ tuition Deadline: June 3
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Communications Scholarship Fund
Contact: The Directors Office, MALDEF- Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund, National
Headquarters, 634 South, Los Angeles, CA 90014 (213) 629-2512 www.maldef.org Eligibility: MALDEF offers
scholarships nation-wide to exceptional students pursuing law or communications degrees. To qualify for the
scholarships you must be an exceptional student with financial need willing to serve the Latino/a community.
Award: Contact for details Deadline: June 30
Judge Louis Garcia, The; Memorial Scholarship
Contact: MALDEF, The Directors Office, National Headquarters, 634 South, Los Angeles CA 90014
www.maldef.org Eligibility: Open to First year Latino/a first year Law students. Award: $1,000-$5,000 Deadline:
June 30
MALDEF Law School Scholarship
Contact: Ruth Zunigas, 634 Spring Street, 11th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90014 (213) 629-2512 Fax: (213) 629-0266
www.maldef.org Eligibility: Hispanic graduate student entering the first, second, or third year of law school. LSAT
scores and community service will be reviewed. Award: Contact for details from $2,000 to $6,000 Deadline: June
30
Helena Ruberstein Endowment Scholarship, The
Contact: MALDEF-Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund, The Directors Office, National
Headquarters, 634 South, Los Angeles, CA 90014 (213) 629-2512 www.maldef.org Eligibility: Open to first year law
students focusing in Law or Communications. Award: $1,000-$5,000 Deadline: June 30
William Randolph Hearst Endowment Scholarship
Contact: The Director’s Office, MALDEF, National Headquarters 634 South, Los Angeles, CA 90014 (213) 629-2512
www.maldef.org Eligibility: Open to minority first year law students; Award: $1,000-$5,000 Deadline: June 30
The Matt Garcia Memorial Scholarship
Contact: MALDEF, Director’s office, National Headquarters, 634 South, Los Angeles, CA 90014 (213) 629-2512
www.maldef.org; Eligibility: Open to first year law students. Award: $1,000-$5,000 Deadline: June 30
Valerie Kantor Memorial Scholarship
Contact: Director’s Office, MALDEF, National Headquarters, 634 South, Los Angeles, CA 90014 (213) 629-2512
www.maldef.org Eligibility: Must have completed undergraduate work and be enrolled at a law school. Award:
$3,000-$7,000 Deadline: June 30
Assumption Program of Loans for Education (APLE)
Contact: P.O. Box 419027, Rancho Cordova, CA 95741-9027 Phone: (916) 526-8250 Fax: (916) 526-8002
www.csac.ca.gov Eligibility: This program is for college juniors and seniors majoring in Education. This program will
forgive up to $11,000 in loans in return for agreement that the participant teach in a California public school for three
years. Students must be nominated by their school to apply for this program. Please contact using the information
given above for further details of this program. Award: Up to $11,000 in loans forgiven Deadline: June 30
Swackhamer Peace Essay Contest
Contact: Nuclear Age Peace Foundation, PMB 121, 1187 Coast Village Road, Ste. 1, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
(805) 965-3443 Fax: (805) 568-0466 www.wagingpeace.org Eligibility: Applicant must submit an essay and fulfill the
requirements of the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation. Please contact by phone or visit their website using the
information above. Award: $500-$1,500 Deadline: June
Adelante! U.S. Education Leadership Fund
Contact: Laura Castillo, 8415 Datapoint, Suite 400, San Antonio, TX 78229, (877) 692-1971 Fax: (210) 692-1951
e-mail: jan@adelantefund.org Eligibility: University juniors with a GPA of 3.0 and above. Must be eligible for financial
aid, pursuing a business degree (or a related field). Must attend a paid Leadership Institute and participate in a
business institute. Must provide two letters of recommendation. Award $2,000-3,000 Deadline: June
MAGAF Scholarship
Contact: Scholarship Coordinator, 405 North San Fernando Road, Los Angeles, CA 90031
Eligibility: Applicants must have a minimum of a 2.5 GPA and pursuing a degree in a business related field. College
sophomores, juniors, and seniors may apply. Contact them for further information Award: Varies Deadline: June
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Lena Chang Internship
Contact: Nuclear Age Peace Foundation, 1187 Lena Chang Internships, Selection Committee
PMB 121, 1187 Coast Village Rd., Suite 1 Santa Barbara, CA 93108-2794 Fax: (805) 568-0466
www.wagingpeace.orgm e-mail: wagingpeace@napf.org Eligibility: Awards offered to ethnic minorities currently
enrolled in undergraduate or graduate course work. Selection is based on the applicants’ college transcript, 2 letters
of recommendation, and an essay (3 pages) on ways to achieve peace in the nuclear age and how they hope to
contribute to this end. Award: $2,500 Deadline: Varies
JULY
Tailhook Association
Contact: Jim Carol, Scholarships, 9696 Businesspark Ave, San Diego, CA 92131-1643 (858) 689-9223
www.tailhook.org/ e-mail: thookassn@aol.com Eligibility: A parent who served on an aircraft carrier.
Award: $2,000 (20 winners) Deadline: July 15
Namepa National Minority Scholarship Awards
Contact: Scholarship Chair, Namepa National Scholarship Fund, 1133 W Morse Blvd. #201, Winter Park, FL
32789, (407) 647-8839, www.namepa.org/pages/awards.htm, e-mail: namepa@namepa.org; Eligibility: Awards
for minorities who are incoming freshmen and undergraduate transfer students who are majoring in engineering.
Freshmen must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 and an ACT score of 25 or SAT of 1000. Transfer students must have
a minimum GPA of 3.00. Award: $1,000; Deadline: July 21
Recycling / Resource Center Scholarship for EOP Students
Contact: California State University, San Francisco, 1600 Hollow Ave., San Francisco, CA 94132 (415) 338-
7000 Fax Number: (415) 338-0949 www.sfsu.edu e-mail: finaid@sfsu.edu Eligibility: EOP Students currently
enrolled at SFSU Focus: Resource Conservation. Award: Paid Tuition and $2,500 for Books Deadline: July 30
ADA Endowment and Assistance Fund
Contact: American Dental Association, 211 E. Chicago Ave. Chicago, IL 6061, (312) 440-2500 Fax: (312) 440-
2800 www.ada.org Eligibility: American Indian, Mexican American, African American, or Puerto Ricans accepted to
a dental school in the U.S. Must be a United States citizen and beginning the first year of dental school.
Award: $1,000 - $2,500 Deadline: July 31 – September 15
Mexican American Grocers Association Foundation
Contact: Jackie Solis, 405 North San Fernando Road, Los Angeles, CA 90031 (323) 227-1565 Fax: (323) 227-
6935 www.maga.org e-mail: execoffice@maga.org Eligibility: Must be of Hispanic descent in college, full time
students at, at least the sophomore level with financial need. Applicants must have at least a 2.5 GPA and must be
majoring in business or a business-related field. Send a self-addressed stamped envelope to the above address for
an application. Award: Varies ($2,000 maximum) Deadline: July
AUGUST
American Association of Women Dentists
Contact: American Association of Women Dentists, 330 South Wells Street, Suite 1110, Chicago, IL 60606
(800) 920-2293 www.womendentists.org email: info@womendentists.org Eligibility: Sophomore or junior
enrolled in dental school. Based on financial aid. Award: $ 2,000 Deadline: August 1
Latinas Learning to Lead: Summer Youth Institute
Contact: National Hispana Leadership Institute, Latinas Learning To Lead, 1901 N. Moore Street, Suite 206,
Arlington, VA 22209 (703) 527-6007 Fax: (703) 527-6009 e-mail: NHLI@aol.com www.NHLI.org Eligibility:
Applicant must be a Latina enrolled in an undergraduate program with a minimum 30 semester units by May and a
minimum of 2.50 GPA. The student must be between 17 - 22 yrs with some leadership experience through
volunteer work or other activities, and have a strong commitment to Latina/o issues. See official website. Award:
Cost of airline travel, room and board and all classroom materials are covered by NHLI. Deadline: August 15
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China Times Cultural Foundation
Contact: James N. Tu, 136-39 41 Ave. #1A, Flushing, NY 11355 Phone/fax: (718) 460-4900, e-mail:
ctcfmail@yahoo.com; Eligibility: Undergraduate and graduate students of Chinese ancestry. Award: $10,000;
Deadline: Aug 15
National Medical Fellowships, Inc.
Contact: Jennifer Collins, 110 W 32
nd
Street, 8
th
Floor, New York, NY 10001, (212) 483-8880, www.nmf-online.org
Eligibility: Graduate medical students from African American, Mexican American, Mainland Puerto Rican, and
American Indian descent. Must be U.S. citizen, 1st or 2nd year medical students and have demonstrated financial
need. Award: $2,500; renewable; Deadline: August 31
HACE National Scholarship Program
Contact: Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement, 25 E. Washington St., Suite 1500, Chicago, IL 6060, (312)
435-0498, Fax. 312.435.1494, www.hace-usa.org, Eligibility: Applicants may be undergraduate or graduate
Hispanic students who are enrolled full time (12+ units for undergraduates and 6+ units for graduates) in an
institution of higher learning in the United States. Undergraduates must have completed at least 12 units of
coursework before applying. All applicants must have at least a 2.5 GPA. Award: Contact for more information;
Deadline: August
SEPTEMBER
Xerox Technical Minority Scholarship
Contact: Xerox Corporation, 907 Culver Road, Rochester, NY 14609, www.xerox.com; Eligibility: Minority and
undergraduate/graduate pursuing technical degrees, must display academic excellence Award: $4,000;
Deadline: September 15
HOPI Tribe Grants and Scholarship Program,
P.O. Box 123 Kykotsmovi, Arizona 86039, (800) 762-9630 Ext.520, Fax: (520) 734-2435, e-mail:
IPolingyumptewa@hopi.nsn; Eligibility: Based on financial needs, 2.0 GPA, enrolled in HOPI tribe. Award: $1,000
Deadline: September-July 31
OCTOBER
National Foundation for Advancement of the Arts (NFAA) Recognition and Talent Search
Contact: Dena Willman, 800 Brickell Ave., Suite 500, Miami, FL 33131, (800) 970-ARTS, Fax: (305) 377-1149
www.nfaa.org, e-mail: info@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
WTS Undergraduate Scholarship
Contact: Women’s Transportation Seminar, Attn: National Headquarters, One Walnut Street, Boston, MA 02108,
(202) 496-4340, Fax: (617) 227-6783, www.wtsnational.org, e-mail: wts@engineers.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
National Merit Scholarship Corporation
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
National Hispanic Scholarship Fund, The
Contact: Scholarship Committee or send a self addressed stamped envelope for an application.
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Selection Committee, One Sansome Street, Suite 1000, San Francisco, CA 94104-0728, (415) 445-9930, (415)
445-9936, www.hsf.net , e-mail: info@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
Prudential Spirit of Community Award
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
Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation, Inc.
Contact: Scholarship Committee, 1 Coca Cola Plaza, NW, Atlanta, GA 30313, (404) 237-1300, www.coca-
colascholars.org, e-mail: scholars@coca-cola.com; 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
National Achievement Scholarship Program for Outstanding Negro Students
Contact: School College Counselor, 1560 Sherman, Suite 200, Evanston, IL 60201, (615) 259-8400,
www.mnps.org; e-mail: public@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
United States Senate Youth Program
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, www.hearstfdn.org/ussyp/, e-mail: USSYP@hearstfdn.org; 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
NOVEMBER
Ron Brown Scholar Program
Contact: Michael A. Mallory 1160 Pepsi Place, Suite 206, Charlottesville, VA 22901, (434) 964-1588, Fax: (804)
964-1589 www.ronbrown.org, e-mail: mmallory@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
Stanley E. Jackson Scholarship
Contact: The Foundation for Exceptional Children 1920 Association Drive Reston, VA 22091 (888) CEC-SPED
Fax: (703) 264-9494 www.cec.sped.org/index.html; Eligibility: Disabled, minority students who are gifted in
general intellectual ability, specific academic aptitude, creativity, visual or performing arts, full-time college
student, complete application. Award: $1,000 Deadline: November 1
Junior Summer Institute at the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs, Princeton
University Princeton University from June 12 to August 1 Contact: www.wws.princeton.edu/jsi
Eligibility: Open to students of color in their junior year of undergraduate study with a strong interest in public service
and a career in domestic public policy or international affairs. Award: Will fund entire cost of tuition, housing, meals
and transportation plus $1,000 stipend; Deadline: November 1
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Women and Minority Engineering Program, The
Contact: University of California, Irvine, 111 Engineering & Computing Trailer, Irvine CA 92967-2750, (949) 824-
5011 www.uci.edu; Eligibility: Open to undergraduate minority and female students focusing in engineering.
Award: Contact for details according to program; Deadline: November 1
Minority Science Program, University of California, Irvine
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
Minority Engineering Scholarship Program
Contact: James T. Pippin, Assistant Dean, College of Engineering, University of Tennessee, 103 Eastbrook Hall
Knoxville, TN 37996-2360, www.engr.utk.edu/, e-mail: jpippin@utk.edu, Tel: (865) 974-1956,
Eligibility: African American student attending University of Tennessee with a minimum GPA of 3.0, SAT of 940, and
3.5 units in mathematics. Award: $11,000 stipend guaranteed and co-op position with a major company; Deadline:
November 1
AHBAI Cosmetology Scholarship
Contact: 401 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611, Tel: (708) 633-6328 Fax: (708) 633-6329,
www.ahbai.org/scholar/scholar_new.html, e-mail: ahbai1@sbcglobal.net; 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
National Science Foundation Fellowship
Contact: Oakridge Association University, P.O. Box 3010, Oakridge, TN 37831-3010, (865) 241-4300, Fax: (866)
353-0905, www.orau.org/nsf/nsffel.htm, e-mail: nsfgrfp@orau.gov; Eligibility: Students interested in obtaining a
graduate degree in mathematical, physical, engineering, and social sciences. Must be a U.S. citizen. Award:
$12,300; renewable; Deadline: November 14
Voice of Democracy Scholarship Program, Veterans of Foreign Wars
Contact: Gordon Thorson, Director, VFW National Headquarters, 406 W. 34th St., Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 756-3390, www.vfw.org/yourtown/you_VoiceOf.htm, e-mail: info@vfw.org; 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
American Political Science Association
Contact: Ricky Feaster, 1527 New Hampshire Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20036, (202) 483-2512, Fax: (202) 483-
2657 www.apsanet.org/, E-Mail: apsa@apsanet.org; Eligibility: Fellowship. Chicano and Latino students wishing to
earn a Ph.D. in political science. Amount: $6,000; Deadline: November 30
CSU Fresno Scholarship Fund
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
Supreme Court Fellows Program
Contact: Administrative Director, Supreme Court Fellows Program, Supreme Court of the United States
One First Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20543, (202) 479-3415, www.fellows.supremecourtus.gov
Eligibility: At least one postgraduate degree; two or more years in professional experience with a record of high
achievement; multi-disciplinary training, including familiarity with the judicial system. Amount: $98,000; Deadline:
November
Science Talent Search Scholarship
Contact: Kimberly Stafford, William Saunders, Science Service, Inc., 1719 N. Street, NW , Washington, DC. 20036
www.sciserv.org, e-mail: sciedu@sciserv.org, (202) 785-2255 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
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U.S. Department of Education, Upward Bound Program
Contact: Gabie Watts for CA programs or your high school counselor for programs in your area.
1990 Kay St., N. West 7000, Washinton , 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)
DECEMBER
National Society of Professional Engineers
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
Presbyterian Church USA
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
National Consortium for Graduate Degrees for Minorities in Engineering & Science Inc.
Contact: Valerie Washington, PO. Box 537, Notre Dame, IN 46556, (202) 457-8672, Fax: (574) 287-1486
www.gemfellowship.org, e-mail: gem.1@indie.edu; Eligibility: The GEM Fellowship Programs provide full tuition
fees and stipends per academic year for a masters and PhD program. Paid summer internships with Fortune 500
companies. Must be U.S. citizens. Juniors, seniors and B.S. degree holders can apply. Award: $6,000-$12,000,
Deadline: December 1
National Association of Secondary School Principals – Principal Leadership Award
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
USC Trustee Scholarship
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
National Hispanic Scholarship, University of Southern California
Contact: Scholarship Department, University Park Campus, Los Angeles, CA 90007, (213) 740-2311,
www.usc.edu; Eligibility: Open to designated National Hispanic Scholars. Award: Half Tuition (approximately
$13,000); Deadline: December 10
Scions Scholarship
Contact: University of Southern California, Office of Admissions, University Park Campus, Los Angeles CA
90007, (213) 740-1111, www.usc.edu Eligibility: Must be related to USC Alumnus. See website for details.
Incoming freshman are usually in top 10% of their class and Transfer students typically have a 3.6 GPA Award:
$1,000-$2,000; Deadline: December 10
USC Associates Scholarship
Contact: Scholarship Department, University Park Campus, Los Angeles, CA 90007, (213) 740-2311, www.usc.edu
Eligibility: Open to entering freshman of all focuses. Award: $7,500; Deadline: December 10
Town and Gown Scholarship
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
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Presidential Scholarship, University of Southern California
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
National Merit Scholarship (USC), University of Southern California
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 10
International Freshman, Academic Scholarship
Contact: University of Southern California, Scholarship Department, University Park Campus, Los Angeles, CA
90017, (213) 740-2311, www.usc.edu; Eligibility: This competitive scholarship is available international
freshmen only. Recients ranking top 10% in his/her class. Award: Half Tuition; Deadline: December 10
Deans’ Scholarship
Contact: Scholarship Department, University of Southern California, University Park Campus, Los Angeles, CA
90007, (213) 740-2311, www.usc.edu; Eligibility: Very competitive. Freshmen selected for this award are
usually among the top 5% of their high school graduating class. Transfer students should have at least a 3.6
GPA with 30 transferable units completed prior to the selection process. Award: One – quarter tuition ($6,500);
Deadline: December 10
Alumnae Scholarship Program, University of Southern California
Contact: Office of Admission, University Park Campus, Los Angeles, CA 90007, (213) 740-1111, www.usc.edu
Eligibility: Open to domestic freshman and transfer students. Must have a minimum 3.8 GPA and 1270 SAT
1/29 ACT. Strong emphasis is placed on leadership and academic performance. Award: $5,000-5,500;
Deadline: December 10
Russell Caldwell Neighborhood Scholarship
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
National Achievement Scholarship, University of Southern California,
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
Graduate Opportunity, Fellowship Program
Contact: University of California, Los Angeles Gloria Dial, Chicano Studies Research Center, 1252 Murphy Hall, Box
951419, Los Angeles, CA 90095, (310) 825-3521, www.ucla.edu or www.gdnet.ucla.edu; Eligibility: To qualify for
this program students must be a graduate student currently attending UCLA. For more information please consult
their website. Award: $12,000; Deadline: December 15
Eugene Cota Robles Fellowship
Contact: Toni Crowe, The University of California, Los Angeles, 1252 Murphy Hall, Box 951419, Los Angeles
CA 90095-1419, (310) 825-3521, www.ucla.edu; Eligibility: The Eugene Cota Robles Fellowship requires
applicants to be accepted in a doctorate program. Students must have maintained a 3.0 GPA. For more
information please refer to the website. Award: $12,500; Deadline: December 15
Chancellor Fellowship Program
Contact: University of California, Los Angeles, Gloria Dial, Chicano Studies Research Center 1252 Murphy Hall,
PO Box 951419, Los Angeles, CA 90095, (310) 825-3521, www.ucla.edu or www.gdnet.ucla.edu; Scholarship is
for school fees plus one year out-of state tuition. The field of study is open, but the student must be accepted
into a doctorate program. Award: $16,500; Deadline: December 15
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University of Redlands Achievement Awards
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
Modesto Bee Internship
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
Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics Essay Contest
Contact: The Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity, 529 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1802, New York, NY 10017, (212) 490-
7777 Fax: (212) 490-6066, www.eliewieselfoundation.org, e-mail: info@eliewieselfoundation.org; Eligibility: This
scholarship is open to full-time juniors and seniors in college or university. Check the website above for the annual
essay question. Award: $500-$5,000; Deadline: December
Women's Sports Foundation
Contact: Grant Program, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow, NY 11554, (800) 227-3988,
www.womenssportsfoundation.org, wosport@aol.com; 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
Kaiser Media Internships in Urban Health Reporting
Contact: Penny Duckham Executive, The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation, 2400 Sand Hill Rd., Menlo Park,
CA 94025, (650) 854-9400, www.kff.org, Keyword : internships, e-mail: pduckham@kff.org Eligibility:
Minorities, Graduating Journalism Students, Focus: Health Reporting, Area Served: National Award: $6,000
(minimum); Deadline: December
SPRING DEADLINES
AAJA Lifetime Achievement Award
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
Howard Hughes Undergraduate Science Enrichment Program, The
Contact: University of California, San Diego, Kathy Kennedy, La Jolla CA 92093-0328, (858) 534-3544 or (858) 534-
2230 www.ucsd.edu Eligibility: Open to junior and senior students pursuing a science degree Award: Varies ($350-
$500); Deadline: Spring
Minoru Yasui Memorial Scholarship Award
Contact: AAJA Program Coordinator, Asian American Journalist Association, 1182 Market St. suite 320, San
Francisco CA, 94102 (415) 346-2051, www.aaja.org; Eligibility: Asian American Male Broadcaster Focus: Print,
Broadcast, or Photo Journalism Award: $1,000; Deadline: Spring
MULTIPLE DEADLINES
AAJA Fellowship Program
Contact: Asian American Journalist Association, 1182 Market Street, Suite 320, San Francisco, CA 94102 (415)
346-2051, Fax: (415) 346-6343 Eligibility: AAJA members with at least three years of professional experience
are eligible. Award: Contact for details, Deadline: Last days of March, June and September
Armstrong Foundation
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
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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
Congressional Youth Leadership Council
Contact: Dr. Marguerite Regan, Director of Curriculum, Congressional Youth Leadership Council
1110 Vermont, N.W., Suite 320, Washington, D.C. 20005, (202) 777-4050, www.cylc.org, e-mail:
mregan@cylc.org; Eligibility: Applicant must be an undergraduate student and have a strong interest in political
science, public policy and education. Duration: 4 months Award: Interns work from 20 to 40 hours per week;
scheduling is generally flexible. All interns are paid a stipend of $10.00 per hour. Additionally, academic credit
can be arranged with your school; Deadline: March 30 (summer term), August 30 (fall term), and November 30
(winter-spring term)
Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) National Internship Program
Contact: Ana Esquivel, One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 425, Washington, DC 20036, (202) 467-0893, Fax: (202)
496-9177, www.HACU.net, e-mail: hnip@hacu.net; 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: $ 370-490/week, travel
expenses paid. Deadline: Summer (March 2
nd
), Spring (Nov 17
th
), Fall (June 15
th
)
Indian Health Employees Scholarship Fund., Inc.,
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
Institute of Current World Affairs
Contact: Peter Martin, Executive Director, 4545 42
nd
St. NW suite 311, Washington DC, 20016, (202) 364-4068
www.icwa.org, e-mail: icwa@valley.net, Eligibility: Fellowship. Students under 36, know English, with varied
academic backgrounds. Write for details Duration: Minimum of 2 years Deadline: August 21
National Institute of General Medical Sciences
Contact: Adolphus Toliver, Building 45, Suite 2AS-37, 45 Center Drive MSC 6200, Bethesda, Maryland 20892-6200
(301) 496-7301, www.NIGMS.nih.gov Eligibility: Fellowship. Minority undergraduate and graduate students who
wish to pursue a career in biomedical science. Must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident. Award: Contact for details;
renewable for up to 5 years; Deadline: February 1, July 1 or October 1
National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
Contact: 1776 D Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006-5303, (202) 628-1776, www.dar.org/natsociety/default.html
Eligibility: Undergraduate American Indian with financial need, 2.75 GPA.; Award: Various scholarships; Deadline:
December 1, August 1
SITKA Tribe of Alaska Higher Education
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 1
st
, Winter/Spring is Oct.1
USC School of Engineering- Contact: Ms. Louis Yates, National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering
Scholarship, Los Angeles, CA 90089-1455, (213) 740-2311, www.usc.edu/dept/engineering/; Eligibility: Latino/a or
Black Engineering Students at USC. Requires certain GPA, SAT scores and financial need; Award: Various
Scholarships and Fellowships; Deadline: March and October
Zuni Higher Education and Employment Assistance Program- (Various Scholarships)
Contact: P.O. Box 15910, Santa Fe, NM 87506-5910, (505) 827-7383, Fax: (505) 827-7392, www.nmche.org
E-Mail: highered@che.state.nm.us, Fax: (505) 782-2700 Eligibility: Enrolled as a member of Zuni Tribe, full-time
student at accredited institution of higher-learning, 2.0 GPA, need-base scholarship. Award: Contact for details;
Deadline: April 1 (Summer) June 1 (Fall semester), October 1 (Spring)
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NO DEADLINES GIVEN – please research individually
AAU Youth Excel Program Scholarship, Amateur Athletic Union (AAU)
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
Adolescence and Youth Undergraduate Award
Contact: Grants Program Administrator Adolescent and Youth Undergraduate Award, The Henry A. Murray
Research Center, 10 Garden Street, Cambridge, MA 02138, mrc@radcliffe.edu; Eligibility: Any undergraduate
student proposing a research project using Murray Center data is eligible to apply. Proposals must be approved by
a supervising faculty member before the grant is submitted. Award: $1,000; Deadline: Varies
Alfred P. Sloan Foundation
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
American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
Contact: Aaron Garcia, 1200 Northwest Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20005, (202) 326-6400, www.aaas.org/
Eligibility: Fellowship. MA or Ph.D. in engineering required. Award: Various fellowships; Deadline: Contact for
details
American Consulting Engineers Council Scholarship Program
Contact: 1015 15th St., NW #802, Washington, DC. 20005, (202) 347-7474, Fax: (202) 898-0068
www.acec.org, e-mail: acec@acec.org Eligibility: Undergraduate juniors, seniors and fifth year students enrolled in
a college accredited by the Board of Engineering and Technology. Must be a U.S. citizen. Award: Various
scholarships; Deadline: Contact for details
American Indian Science & Engineering Society Scholarship-
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)
American Legion California Auxiliary Carol Marks Scholarship
Contact: Awards Officer, 401 Van Ness Ave, War Memorial Building, San Francisco, CA 94102 Eligibility: Applicant
must be a college senior residing in California in a vocational/technical program Award: $300; Deadline: Contact for
more information
American Library Association
Contact: Pat Jackson, ALA Scholarship Juries, 50 East Huron Street, Chicago, IL 60611, www.ala.org
(800) 545-2433 Eligibility: Students interested in pursuing a career in library and information science. Academic
excellence, leadership qualities and evidence of a commitment to a career in librarianship. Applicant must be a U.S.
citizen. Award: Contact for details; Deadline: Contact for details
Association of Mexican-American Educators (AMAE) East LA Chapter
Contact: Patricia Bullock, 5123 South Bryon Ave., Bellflower, CA 90706, (562) 262-6513, Eligibility: Hispanic
students in higher education. Award: Contact for details; Deadline: Contact for details
Bank of America: Financial Aid Sweepstakes
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
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the address above. Bank Of America employees and their immediate family members are not eligible. Award:
$1,000; Deadline: No Deadline
Benjamin Gilman International Scholarship
Contact: Institute of International Education, 520 Post Oak Blvd., Suite 740, Houston, TX 77027-9407, (713) 621-
6300 Ext. 25, e-mail:gilman@iie.org, http://www.iie.org/gilman Eligibility: Must be a U.S. citizen enrolled as an
undergraduate receiving Federal financial aid. Must intend to participate in a credit-bearing study abroad program.
Award: $4,000 average; Deadline: Contact the Headquarters
Black Alumni Association/Ebonics Support Group Scholarship University of Southern California
Contact: University of Southern California, Black Alumni Programs, Student Union 202, Los Angeles, CA 90089-
0890, (213) 740-4999, http://www.usc.edu/dept/socialwork/admissions/msw/financialaid/scholarships.php
Eligibility: Currently enrolled USC African-American undergraduate and graduate students are eligible.
Award: Various Scholarships; Deadline: Contact for details
Boy Scouts of America
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
Cal Grant Undergraduate Scholarship Program
Contact: California Student Aid Commission, P.O. Box 419027, Rancho Cordova, CA 95741, (888) 224-7268
Fax: (916) 526-8002, www.csac.ca.gov; Eligibility: Awards available to California residents who wish to pursue
Baccalaureates at an accredited California college or university. Must not already have a degree. Please write to
addresses, or use the email and website addresses. No phone calls are accepted. Award: Contact for details;
Deadline: Contact for details (Open to U.S. and non-U.S. Citizens)
California Community Foundation
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
California Society of Professional Engineers
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
Carole Simpson Scholarship, The
Contact: Radio and Television News Directors Foundation, RTNDA / RTNDF, 1600 K Street, NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20006-2838, (202) 467-5218, www.rtndf.org/, e-mail: rtnda@rtnda.org; Eligibility Full-time
minority undergraduates majoring in electronic journalism, one full year of school remaining and be in good
academic standing, completed application, reference letter, three audio/video VHS tapes showcasing reporting
or producing skills. Must attend foundation conference. Award: $2,000; Deadline: Contact for details
Cerritos Community College District
Contact: Los Hambriados Scholarship, 11110 Alondra Blvd, Norwalk, CA 90650, (562) 865-8185,
www.cerritos.com Eligibility: Latino dental assistant majors or enrolled in at least one multi-cultural studies program
course. Award: Various scholarships; Deadline: Contact for details
Charnon, A. Patrick Scholarship
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 accepted.
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Chicana/Latina Foundation
Contact: 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; Award: $1,500
Eligibility: Must be Chicana/Latina heritage; Deadline: Varies; contact for information
Commonwealth Fund, The/Links to Many Grants and Fellowships
Contact: Andrea Landes, One East 75th St., New York, NY 10021-2692, (212) 606-3800, Fax: (212) 606-3600,
www.Cmwf.org, e-mail: cmwf@cmwf.org, Eligibility: Minority students interested in graduate grants in nursing and
management. Fellowship program in academic medicine. Award: $15,000; Deadline: Contact for details
Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc.
Contact: Dr. Cindy Winston, Director of Education and Interns, 1720 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington, DC
20036, (202) 263-2800, www.cbcfinc.org, e-mail: info@cbcfonline.org; Eligibility: Summer internship.
Undergraduate students, a nine-month fellowship for graduate students interested in Public Policy. The CBCF also
offers the Congressional Black Spouse Scholarship for undergraduates. Amount: Contact for details; Deadline:
Contact for details
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute, Inc.
Contact: 911 2
nd
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
CSU, Long Beach Scholarship Fund
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
CSU, Los Angeles Scholarship Fund
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
CSU Minority Business Graduate Scholarship
Contact: California State University, Sacramento, Walter Perlick, 6000 J St., Sacramento CA 95819-6044
(916) 278-6554 or (916) 278-6082, www.csus.edu; Eligibility: This scholarship is offered to minority CSU
business graduates. For more information please refer to their website. Award: $1,000; Deadline: Ongoing
CSU Minority Engineering Program Scholarship
Contact: California State University, Sacramento, Madeleine Fish, 6000 J St., Sacramento CA 95819-6044
CSUS Scholarship Office, (916) 278-6179, www.csus.edu; Eligibility: These scholarships are for undergraduate
students who are majoring in engineering. This program helps minority students achieve their educational
financial needs. Award: $200; Deadline: Ongoing
CSU National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering (NACME) Grants
Contact: California State University, Sacramento Madeleine Fish, 6000 J St., Sacramento CA 95819-6044
(559) 278-6699 or (559) 278-4240, www.csus.edu; Eligibility: These scholarships are for undergraduate
students. This program helps minority students achieve their educational financial needs. For more information
please refer to the website. Award: $500-$750; Deadline: Ongoing
CSU Scholarship for Future Scholars
Contact: California State University, Fullerton, Mr. Allison G. Jones or Dave Hamlett, (562) 985-2937,
www.fullerton.edu; Eligibility: First time freshmen/first time transfer students that graduated from a California
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high school. Applicants must demonstrate financial need to be eligible. All CSU schools offer this scholarship.
Award: Average of $1,000; Deadline: Ongoing
Cuban American Scholarship Fund
Contact: Victor Cueto, PO Box 6422, Santa Ana, CA 92706, (714) 832-0020 ext. 115, Eligibility: The Cuban
American Scholarship fund is awarded to full time students of Cuban decent. A 3.0 GPA is required. Recipients
must be California residents, enrolled in a college or university or accepted for the fall semester for high school
seniors. Award: Contact for more details; Deadline: Please send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the
above address for more information. (Open to U.S. and non-U.S. Citizens).
Dow Jones Newspaper Fund, The
Contact: Linda Waller, Deputy Director, P.O. Box 300, Princeton, NJ 08543-0300, (609) 452-2820, Fax: (609)
520-5804, djnewspaperfund.dowjones.com/fund/, e-mail: newsfund@wsj.dowjones.com; Eligibility: Internship.
College sophomores the summer before their junior year to work at a local newspaper press. Also, an internship
program for college juniors, seniors, and graduate students to work as copy editors at daily newspapers. Open to
minority and non-minority students. Award: $1,000; Deadline: Contact for details
Development Fund for Black Students in Science and Technology
Contact: 2705 Blandenburg Road, NE., Washington, D.C, 20018, (202) 635-3604,
www.ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/dlhinson/DFBSST.htm; Eligibility: African American students pursuing
a technical undergraduate degree full-time at a predominantly black college or university. Award: Contact for details;
Deadline: Contact for details
East Los Angeles College Chicanos for Creative Medicine Scholarship Program
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
Ebell of Los Angeles/Charles N. Flint Scholarship Fund, The
Contact: Shirley Taylor Haizlip Scholarship Chair 743 Lucerne Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90005-3707 (323) 931-1277
ext.131, www.ebellla.com, e-mail: ebellla@artnet.net Eligibility: Must be a local area undergraduate resident
enrolled in a L.A. County university or college. Award: $2,000 Deadline: Multiple deadlines please contact for details
Edna Yelland Memorial Scholarship
Contact: California Library Association, 717 20
th
St. Suite 200, Sacramento, CA 95811, Eligibility: This
scholarship is for graduates and college seniors pursuing a master’s degree in Library Science. Applicant must
be a minority living in California. Award: $2,000, Deadline: Please contact for details
Ellen & Federico Jimenez Scholarship
Contact: MALDEF, Ellen & Federico Jimenez Scholarship Program, 634 South Spring Street, 11
th
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
Estrada Scholarship Fund
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
Future Teacher Fellowship
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Contact: California Sate University, Sacramento; Diane Cordero de Noriega, 6000 J St., Sacramento, CA 95819
(916) 278-6639, www.csus.edu; Eligibility: To be eligible for these scholarships minority students must be entering
a teaching credential program. Award: $500; Deadline: Ongoing
General Electric LULAC Scholarship
Contact: Lorena Maymi, (202) 835-9646, Tel: (202) 833-6130; Eligibility: Plan on studying business and/or
engineering. Student must have college sophomore status and a 3.0 GPA. Student must also exhibit leadership
involvement. Award: $5,000, Deadline: Contact for details
Ginger & Fred Deines Mexico Scholarship Transportation Clubs International
Contact: 1275 Kamus Dr., Suite101, Fox Island, WA 98333, Send Self Addressed Stamped Envelope (SASE) to
address above. www.transportationclubsinternational.com/scholarships Eligibility: Can be used at institution in
Mexico or the U.S. Must attend a four year institution. Must intend to pursue a career in Transportation career in
logistics, civil engineering, and transportation. Must have finished at least one year of undergraduate studies.
Award: $500-$1,000, Deadline: Contact for details
Gladys Turk Foundation
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
Golden State Minority, Foundation Scholarship
Contact: Golden State Minority Foundation, 1055 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1115, Los Angeles, CA 90017,
smf@earthlink.com Eligibility: Applicants must be a California resident with a minority background attending a
school in California. Applicants must be in their junior or senior year of undergraduate studies, graduate studies
or above in an accredited institution. Applicants must be pursuing a degree in Business Administration or
Economics with a 3.0 GPA. Award: $5,000; Deadline: Please self-addressed, stamped envelope for more
details.
Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, Girls Going Places Award
Contact: 135 W. 50th St., New York, NY 10020, Applications are available through the website: www.glic.com
Eligibility: Nominees must be between the ages of 12 through 16. Nominees should demonstrate entrepreneurship
and/or financial acumen; have taken the first steps toward financial independence; make a difference in their school,
community, or in other people’s lives; and show potential for future success. Girls must be nominated by an adult
who must submit a 1,000-word or less essay. Award: 15 awards total; one of $10,000, one of $5,000, one of $3,000
and 12 awards of $1,000 each. Deadline: Contact for details
Hispanic Engineers National Achievement Awards Conference
Contact: HENAAC Inc., 3900 Whiteside Street, Los Angeles, CA 90063, (323) 262-0997, www.henaac.org
Eligibility: This scholarship is available to undergraduate and graduate students majoring in math, computer science,
material science, or engineering with a minimum overall 3.0 GPA. There is one award for an undergraduate and
one for a graduate student. Award: $5,000; Deadline: Varies
Hispanic Higher Education Scholarship Fund
Contact: Henry Acosta, The Neuman Building, 3575 Quakerbridge Road, Suite 102, Mercerville, NJ 08619, (609)
838-5488, ext. 205, Fax: (609) 838-5489 Eligibility: Applicants must be an undergraduate student who is bilingual
and interested in pursuing a master’s degree in Social Work from a New Jersey university. Award: Varies;
Deadline: Contact for details
Hispanic Outlook Scholarship Fund
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
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HSF College Scholarship Program
Contact: Southern California Regional Office, 125 Paseo de la Plaza, First Floor, Mailing Address: P.O. Box
862252 Los Angeles, CA 90012, (213) 687-4500, Fax: 213-687-1025, www.hsf.net, e-mail: scholar1@hsf.net
Eligibility: Applicant must be of Hispanic heritage with a minimum 3.0 GPA in at least 12 units. Scholarship info
can be downloaded from the HSF website. Award: $1,000-$5,000; Deadline: Varies (October-February)
HSF High School Scholarship Program
Contact: Hispanic Scholarship Fund, 55 Second Street, Suite 1500, San Francisco, CA 94105, www.hsf.net, e-
mail: highschool@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
HSF Gates Millennium Scholars
Contact: Scholarship Fund, 55 Second Street, Suite 1500, San Francisco, CA 94105, www.hsf.net, e-mail:
gmsinfo@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
Inroads, Inc.
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, www.inroads.org, e-mail: info@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
Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Scholarship
Contact: Patty Paglinco, Scholarship Department, Institute of Food Technologists, 525 W. Van Buren, Suite 1000.
Chicago, IL 60607, (312) 782-8424, Fax: (312) 782-8348, www.ift.org, e-mail: pgpagliuco@ift.org
Eligibility: Must be under IFT food science program for undergraduate. For Graduate studies/research needs to be
food-related. Award: $5,000; Deadline: Contact for details
ITT Technical Institute Scholarship
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
Jackie Robinson Foundation, Inc.
Contact: Emma Roberson via writing only, Attn: Scholarship Program, JRF Headquarters, 3 West 35th St.
11
th
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
James S. Bosco Minority, Incentive Graduate Scholarship
Contact: California State University, Sacramento Pamela Milchrist, 6000 J St., Sacramento, CA 95819-6044 (916)
278-6441, www.csus.edu; Eligibility: This scholarship is for students who are a part of underrepresented groups
majoring in health and physical education. Award: $250; Deadline: Ongoing
Kathryn M. Whitten Trust
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
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Kermit B. Nash Scholarship
200 Corporate Point, Suite 495, Culver City, CA 90230-8727, (800) 421-8453, www.sicklecelldisease.org, e-
mail: scdaa@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.
Lambda Theta Nu Sorority, Inc. Latina Scholarship Award
Contact: La Mesa Directiva ,Lambda Theta Nu Sorority, Inc., 1220 Rosecrans 543, San Diego, CA 92106
e-mail: chair@lambdathetanu.org www.lambdathetanu.org 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- $1,000 Multiple scholarships awarded yearly.;
Deadline: Contact for details
Latino Book & Family Festival Scholarship
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.
Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents Grant Program
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.
Leadership for Diversity Scholarship
Contact: California School Library Association, 1001 26
th
Street, Sacramento, CA 95816, (916) 447-2684, Fax:
(916) 447-2695, www.schoolibrary.org; Eligibility: Underrepresented minorities focusing in Library Science
(School Library Media Profession). Must be enrolled in a college library media teacher credential program.
Award: $1,000; Deadline: Contact for details
League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC)
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
Lena Chang Internship
Contact: Nuclear Age Peace Foundation, 1187 Lena Chang Internships, Selection Committee
PMB 121, 1187 Coast Village Rd., Suite 1 Santa Barbara, CA 93108-2794 Fax: (805) 568-0466
www.wagingpeace.orgm e-mail: wagingpeace@napf.org Eligibility: Awards offered to ethnic minorities currently
enrolled in undergraduate or graduate course work. Selection is based on the applicants’ college transcript, 2 letters
of recommendation, and an essay (3 pages) on ways to achieve peace in the nuclear age and how they hope to
contribute to this end. Award: $2,500 Deadline: Contact for details
Leon L. Granoff Foundation
Contact
.O. Box 2148, Gardena, CA 90247-3201 www.laspositascollege.edu Eligibility: CA undergraduateresidents attending CA colleges and universities. Award: Various scholarships; Deadline: Write for details
Leopold Shepp Foundation
Contact: 551 Fifth Ave., Suite 3000, New York, NY 10176, www.sheppfoundation.org Eligibility: Undergraduate
and graduate full-time students. Must be a U.S. citizen. Award: Varies- Please see website; Deadline: Please send
a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the above address for information.
Los Angeles Times Editorial Internships
Contact: Internship Coordinator, Editorial Internship Director, 202 W. 1
st
St., Los Angeles, CA 90053 (800) 283-
6397 ext. 74729, www.latimes.com; Eligibility: Undergraduate or current graduate student in the communications
field interested in doing an internship in any of the following: business, news and sports reporting, photo journalism
and in copy editing and infographics. Summer positions are full time for 11 and 12 weeks in Los Angeles and
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Washington D.C. Spring and fall positions are about 24 hours a week. College credit available. Award: Contact for
details; Deadline: Contact for details
Loyola Marymount University,
Contact: Co-Chairs, MECHA de LMU, 7900 Loyola Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045, www.lmu.edu
e-mail: lmumecha@chicano.org; Eligibility: Open to all Chicano/a & Latino/a students attending Loyola
Marymount University with a commitment to education and community service. Award: Varies, Deadline:
Contact for details
LULAC, GMP Corp./League of United Latin American Citizens
Contact: Marisa Vasquez, 2000 L Street, NW, Suite 610, Washington, DC 20036, (202) 833-6130, www.lulac.org
Eligibility: Minority students majoring in business or engineering, demonstrate academic excellence, leadership
skills, GPA of 3.25, entering freshmen a high school GPA of 3.5, at least 23 on ACT or 970 on SAT. Award:
$5,000 (college), $2,000 (high school); Deadline: Contact for details
MAES Local Chapter Awards
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
MANA-A National Latina Organization, Mexican American Women's National Association
Contact: 1725 K St., NW, Suite 501, Washington, DC. 20006, (202) 833-0060, Fax: (202) 496-0588
www.hermana.org, e-mail: MANAevents@aol.com; Eligibility: Hispanic women admitted to or attending, a junior
college, college, or university, or vocational institution. Award: Scholarship Varies
Maple Creek Willie Scholarship
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.
McDonald’s Scholarship Program
Contact: Ronald McDonald House Charity, (630)623-7048, McDonald's USA National Employee Scholarship
Program, www.mcdonalds.com/usa/good/community/scholarship.html
Migrant Farmworker Baccalaureate 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)
Minority Scholars
Contact: American Chemicals Society Minority Scholars, 1155 16th St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036
(800) 227-5558, www.chemistry.org, e-mail: rwainwright@acs.org Eligibility: African-American, Hispanic/Latino,
American Indian, Alaskan Native and Native Pacific Islander who is a freshmen to senior student in a four or two
year university. Applicants must be pursuing degree in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering or related
chemical science fields such as material science, toxicology and environmental science. Award: $1,500; Deadline:
November- Check website for updates
Muniz Family Scholarship
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
National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering (NACME, Inc.)
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
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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
National Association of Black Journalists Scholarship and Internship
Contact: University of Maryland, 8701-A Adelphi Road, Adelphi, Md. 20783-1716, (301) 445-7100
Fax: (301) 445-7101, www.nabj.org/html/studentsvcs.html, e-mail: carolyn@nabj.org; 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
National Association of Hispanic Nurses
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.
National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) Education Fund – Shell Legislative
Internship Program Contact: Edith Castillo-Kuncewicki, 5800 S. Eastern Ave. Ste. 365, Los Angeles, CA 90040
(800) 34-NALEO, www.naleo.org/TTA/slip.htm, e-mail: ecastillo@naleo.org; Eligibility: Be residents or attend
college in the following states: AZ, CA, CO, FL, IL, NM, NY, or TX. Be current or rising juniors or seniors enrolled in
an accredited four-year institution. Be either a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident of Latino/a origin.
Demonstrate leadership potential. Possess a sense of commitment to the Latino community. Award: Contact for
details; Deadline: Contact for details
National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs, Inc.
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
National Broadcasting Company (NBC) Corporate Internship
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
National Dental Association Foundation/Colgate-Palmolive Company
Contact: N. Roosevelt Breven 1623 West 23
rd
St. Little Rock, AR 72206 (202) 588-1697,
www.ndaonline.org, e-mail: admin@ndaonline.org; Eligibility: Dental assistant, dental hygiene, dentistry and other
post doctoral studies, including public health, administration, research, law, etc. for minorities, 2
nd
year member of
Student Nation Dental Association & first time, full-time dental student, nomination letter by dean of dental institution,
financial transcript and two letters of recommendation, based on academic performance in undergraduate school
and service to community, other restrictions may apply. Award: Varies, see website for details; Deadline: Contact
for details.
National FFA Scholarships Collegiate Program
Contact: P.O. Box 68960, 6060 FFA Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46268-096, (317) 802-6060,
www.ffa.org/programs/scholarships Eligibility: Must be an FFA member Award: Scholarships are given for a
wide variety of experiences, career goals and higher education plans. Different awards may be used at colleges,
universities and postsecondary agricultural programs. See official website for more details.
National Hispanic Scholarship
Eligibility: Latino/a undergraduate students that are currently enrolled in college. Award: Up to $3,000;
Deadline: Contact for details.
National Institute of Health (NIH) Undergraduate Scholarship Program, The
Contact: Office of Loan Repayment and Scholarship, 2 Center Drive, MSC 0230, Bethesda, MD 20892-0230,
(800) 528-7689, http://www.ugsp.nih.gov, e-mail; Eligibility: 10-week summer laboratory experience. After each
year of the scholarship, students will serve for 10 weeks as paid summer research employees in an NIH
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research laboratory. This employment occurs after the receipt of the scholarship award. Each scholar will be
assigned to an NIH researcher and an NIH post-doctoral fellow, who will serve as mentors. Students will also
attend formal seminars and participate in a variety of programs. After graduation, scholarship recipients are
required to serve as full-time employees in an NIH research laboratory, and must serve 1 year of full-time
employment for each year of scholarship. Award: Contact for details; Deadline: Changes from year to year.
Please refer to website for updated information.
National Newspaper Publishers Association Scholarship and Intern Program
Contact: Lizette Jenness, 3200 13th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20010, (202) 588-8764,
www.nnpa.org/news/default.asp; Eligibility: African American college students who are full-time juniors or seniors
pursuing a career in journalism. Must have a 2.5 GPA. Award: Contact for details; Deadline: Contact for details
PFLAG-HATCH Youth Scholarship Program
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
Public Relations Society of America
Contact: See Web page, 33 Irving Place, New York, NY 10003, (212) 460-1474, www.prss.org; Eligibility: Minority
undergraduate full-time juniors pursuing a degree in public relations or communications with a 3.0 GPA. Award:
Contact for details; Deadline: Contact for details
Robert B. Bailey III Minority Student Scholarship
Contact: 205 East 42nd St., New York, NY 10017-5706, Eligibility: Available to Council Study Center (CSC)
applicants only. The applicant must be a U.S. citizen, and self-identified as belonging to an underrepresented
group. Award: $500; Deadline: Contact for details
Ruben Salazar Scholarship Fund
Contact: Nancy Tita, National Association of Hispanic Journalists, 1000 National Press Building 529 14th St.,
NW, Washington, DC 20045-2001, (202) 662-7145, www.nahj.org, e-mail: nahj@nahj.org Eligibility: Must be a
current college sophomore fluent in Spanish, and planning to pursue a career in broadcast journalism. Award:
$5,000; Deadline: Contact for details
Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
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
Signet Classic Student Scholarship Essay Contest
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
Spanish American Institute Scholarship
Contact: P.O. Box 50127, Long Beach CA 90815, (562) 438-5006, e-mail: Sainstitute@cs.com, Eligibility: Open to
full time undergraduate Latino students registered at any U.S college. All focuses may apply. Award: $100-$1,000;
Deadline: E-mail for details
SRP/NGS Navajo Scholarship
Contact: Linda Dawavendewa, SRP/NGS Navajo Scholarship Program, PO Box 850, Page, AZ 8604, (928)
645-6539, e-mail: ljdawave@srpnet.com; Eligibility: Member of Navajo Tribe, 3.0 GPA, Upper Division students.
Award: Contact for details; Deadline: Contact for details
State Farm Insurance Achievement Scholarships
Contact: Contact your high school counselor to obtain the PSAT/NMSQT Student Bulletin.
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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 Student Bulletin.
State Farm Insurance: American Indian College Fund
Contact: American Indian College Fund, 21 West 68th Street, New York, NY 10023, (212) 787-6312
Eligibility: Applicant must be a student that attends a tribal college and pursuing an education degree or training to
become a certified teacher. The application and selection criteria are completed through individual tribal colleges.
For a complete list of participating tribal colleges visit the American Indian College Funds website at
www.collegefund.org, or write to the above address. Award: Please contact for more details,
Deadline: Please contact for more details
Summer Journalism Internship for Minorities
Contact: School of Journalism and Mass Communications, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 29208,
(803) 777-4104, Fax: (803) 777-4103, www.jour.sc.edu/; Eligibility: Minority undergraduate students completing
their junior year and are interested in a career in journalism or mass communications. Starts June 11. Award: Tuition
+ $200 per week stipend; Deadline: Contact for details
Target All-Around Scholarships
Contact: 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
TELACU Scholarship Fund
Contact: Michael Alvarado, 5400 East Olympic Blvd. Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90022, (323) 721-1655
www.telacu.com, e-mail: telacu@telacu.com; Eligibility: Student attending any postsecondary institution
exhibiting outstanding leadership abilities. Available for students in engineering, education, law, or public
administration. Award: $2,500; Deadline: Contact for details
Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund
Contact: TMSF Selection Committees, 100 Park Avenue, 10th Floor, New York, NY 10017, (917) 663-2221
Fax: (917) 663-2988, http://www.thurgoodmarshallfund.org, e-mail: TMSF1@aol.com; Eligibility: U.S. citizens in
college at one of the 38 historically black public colleges and universities as a full-time student; in pursuit of a
bachelor's degree; minimum high school 3.0 GPA; combined minimum SAT score of 1100; and will maintain a 3.0
GPA or better during four years of college. To qualify, the applicant must be admitted to one of the participating
colleges and universities, and then apply through an on-campus TMSF. Students must be recommended as
academically exceptional, and must demonstrate financial need. Award: $2200/semester; Deadline: Contact for
details
UCLA Alumni Association, Dr. Ralph Bunch Scholarship
Contact: James E. West Center, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1397, (310) 825-0947, www.uclalumni.net,
alumni@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)
United Negro College Fund, Inc.
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
United States Air Force ROTC 4-Year Scholarship Program
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
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engineering, mechanical engineering, mathematics or physics. Award can be used at any campus that offers Air
Force ROTC. Award: Varies; Deadline: Contact for details
U.S. House of Representatives Page Program
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
William McMannis and J. Haskell McMannis Educational Fund
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: Varies
Yoshiyama Award for Exemplary Service to the Community
Contact: 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
FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS ONLY
AT&T Engineering Scholarship Program
Contact: AT&T Bell Laboratories, University Relations, 600 Mountain Ave., Room 3D 304, Murray Hill, NJ 07974
www.lucent.com/contact (908) 949-2940 Eligibility: College seniors pursuing a PhD degree in science discipline
may apply for the Cooperative Research Fellowship Program. Award: Provides living stipend of $13,200 and
covers tuition; Deadline: Contact for details
Cooperative Research Fellowship
Contact: AT&T Bell Labs, 1505 Riverview Road, PO Box 297, St. Peter, MN 56082 www.lucent.com, Eligibility:
Women and minority college seniors applying to graduate school pursuing disciplines found on scholarship website.
Award: Full tuition + $18,250 in stipends and allotments; Deadline: Contact for details
Coro Fellows Program in Public Affairs
Contact: S.A. Stone, Program Director, 811 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1025, Los Angeles, CA 90017 (213) 623-
1234 ext. 16, www.coro.org, e-mail: crodriguez@coro.org; Eligibility: A bachelor’s degree or equivalent work
experience, postgraduate experience is desirable. The program is a full time, graduate level program in public
affairs that offers hands on training in setting the public agenda, experiential learning and making creative and
ethical decisions. Award: Contact for details; Deadline: Contact for details
Work Study Program
Contact: Hydee Diaz, The Greenlining Institute, 785 Market St., Third Floor, San Francisco CA 90003, (415) 284-
7200, www.greenlining.org; Eligibility: Open to minorities in Social Welfare, Public Policy, and Urban Planning
Focus: Public Interest Award: Contact for details; Deadline: Contact for details (Open to U.S. and non-U.S. Citizens)
FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ONLY
John C. Santistevan Memorial Scholarship
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
Washington Crossing Foundation
Contact: Scholarship Office 1280 General DeFermoy Road PO. Box 17 Washington Crossing, PA 18977 (215)
949-8841 Fax: (215) 493-6577 www.gwcf.org; Eligibility: High school students planning a career in government
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service who reside in Philadelphia and its surrounding counties of Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery.
Award: $2,500-$10,000 Deadline: January 15
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