Scholarships for Minority Students
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American Chemical Society Scholars Program The American Chemical Society, the largest membership organization devoted to the study and advancement of a single science, sponsors a scholarship program for qualified applicants who want to enter the fields of chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering or other chemically related fields such as environmental science, materials science or toxicology. The program is designed to encourage African-American, Hispanic/Latino, and American Indian students to pursue undergraduate college degrees in the chemical sciences and chemical technology. Amount: Up to $5,000 per academic year Eligibility: ˇ Applicant must be African American, Hispanic/Latino, or American Indian ˇ Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the U.S. ˇ Applicant must be a full-time student at an accredited college, university, or community college ˇ Applicant must be a high academic achiever in chemistry or science (GPA 3.0 or better) ˇ Applicant must be able to demonstrate evidence of financial need according to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) ˇ Applicant must be a high school senior, college freshman, sophomore or junior intending to or already majoring in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering or a chemically-related science and planning a career in the chemical sciences or chemical technology ˇ Applicants majoring in Pre-Med or Pre-Pharmacy are not eligible for this scholarship Deadline: Postmarked no later than March 1, 2008 Contact: Applications are available in USI’s Office of Student Financial Assistance or online at http://www.chemistry.org/scholars. Mail completed applications to: American Chemical Society ACS Scholars Program Department of Diversity Programs 1155 16th Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20036 For additional information, please contact the American Chemical Society at 800/277-5558, ext. 6250 or e-mail scholars@acs.org. Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) was established in 1978 by members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus as a non-profit, non-partisan educational organization dedicated to developing the next generation of Latino leaders. This premier scholarship opportunity is afforded to Latino students who have a history of performing public service-oriented activities in their communities and who plan to continue contributing in the future. Amount: Recipients will receive a one-time scholarship of: ˇ $5,000 to attend a graduate-level academic institution ˇ $2,500 to attend a four-year academic institution ˇ $1,000 to attend a community college or AA/AS granting institution ˇ Undergraduate recipients will also receive a DELL Notebook Computer and Microsoft Package Eligibility: ˇ Applicant must show consistent active participation in public and/or community service activities ˇ Applicant must demonstrate financial need ˇ Applicant must have good writing skills ˇ Applicant must show full-time enrollment in an accredited community college, four-year university, or graduate/professional program during the period for which the scholarship is requested ˇ Applicant must be a U.S. Citizen or legal resident Deadline: Postmarked by April 16, 2008 Contact: Applications are available in USI’s Student Financial Assistance Office or online at http://www.chci.org/chciyouth/scholarship/scholarship.htm. Mail completed applications to: CHCI Scholarship Awards 911 2nd Street, NE Washington, DC 20002 For additional information call 800/EXCEL.DC or 202/543-1771 and ask for Programs Staff. Hispanic College Fund Last year the Hispanic College Fund awarded $2.4 million to over 600 students nationwide. HCF Scholars not only benefit from funding, but also from joining a powerful network of HCF Scholars, corporate executives and government leaders vested in developing the next generation of Hispanic professionals. HCF Scholars include some of the nation's top college students studying business, finance, engineering and the sciences. Through the HCF network, students have started careers at companies like Lockheed Martin, Estee Lauder Companies and Sallie Mae. Amount: $500-$5,000 Eligibility: ˇ Applicant must be Hispanic or of Hispanic descent ˇ Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident ˇ Applicant must be studying at an accredited university in the U.S. or Puerto Rico for the upcoming academic year ˇ Applicant must be (or plan to be) enrolled full-time as an undergraduate student for the upcoming academic year ˇ Applicant must have earned and maintain a cumulative GPA of no less than 3.0 on a 4.0 scale ˇ Applicant must demonstrate financial need Deadline: March 15, 2008 Contact: Applications may be completed online at http://scholarships.hispanicfund.org/applications/. For more information, please call 800/644-4223. Hispanic Dental Association Foundation The Hispanic Dental Association (HAD) Foundation Scholarships are offered to support promising Hispanic students in their academic training and community service requirements. The awarding of these scholarships will obligate the grantees to complete the current year of their dental or dental hygiene program. GlaxoSmithKline Scholarship Amount: $2,000 Eligibility: ˇ Applicant must have completed one year of dental school or a dental hygiene program in the U.S. ˇ Applicant must be of Hispanic origin (at least one parent of Hispanic descent) ˇ Applicant must be a full-time student during the academic year for which he/she is applying ˇ Applicant must show evidence of commitment and dedication to serve the Hispanic community Deadline Passed: (Postmarked no later than July 20, 2007) Procter & Gamble and HAD Foundation Scholarship Amount: $500 and $1,000 Eligibility: ˇ Applicant must be accepted as a full-time, entry-level student in a dental program, undergraduate dental hygiene program, dental assisting program, or dental technician program in the U.S. or Puerto Rico, during the academic year for which he/she is applying ˇ Applicant must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale ˇ Applicant must be of Hispanic origin (at least one parent of Hispanic descent) ˇ Applicant must show evidence of community service, leadership, and/or extracurricular activities Deadline Passed: (Postmarked no later than July 20, 2007) Contact: Applications for both scholarships are available in USI’s Office of Student Financial Assistance or online at www.hdassoc.org. Mail completed applications to: Hispanic Dental Association Foundation c/o Liz Valdivia 7138 S. Avers Avenue Chicago, IL 60629 For additional information, please call 800/852-7921 or 773/284-0312 or e-mail LValdivia@hdassoc.org. Hispanic Scholarship Fund The Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) is the nation's leading organization supporting Hispanic higher education. HSF was founded in 1975 with a vision of strengthening the country by advancing college education among Hispanic Americans-the largest minority segment of the U.S. population. The Hispanic Scholarship Fund has five different scholarship programs to choose from. Successful candidates are selected on the basis of academic achievement, financial need, personal strengths, and leadership. General Eligibility: You can only apply if you meet ALL five general eligibility requirements. ˇ Applicant must be of Hispanic Heritage: persons descended from Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, Dominican, Central American (excluding Belize), South American (excluding Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana), or other Spanish cultures ˇ Applicant must be a US citizen OR legal permanent resident with a valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551 ˇ Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent) ˇ Applicant must be pursuing or plan to pursue your first undergraduate or graduate degree ˇ Applicant must apply for federal financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) College Scholarship Program ˇ Applicant must have completed 12 undergraduate credit hours at a U.S. accredited institution or a full-year (fall & spring) at a U.S. accredited graduate school ˇ Applicant must be an undergraduate or graduate student enrolled full-time in a degree seeking program at a U.S., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands or Guam Please e-mail questions or comments to scholar1@hsf.net. Community College Transfer Scholarship Program ˇ Applicant must be enrolled part-time or full-time at a community college ˇ Applicant must have plans to transfer and enroll full-time in a degree-seeking program at a four-year U.S. accredited institution in the U.S., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands or Guam in the upcoming academic year Please e-mail questions or comments to cctransfer@hsf.net. Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS) ˇ Applicant must be a graduating high school senior ˇ Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or an eligible non-citizen ˇ Applicant must have a minimum un-weighted GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale ˇ Applicant must demonstrate leadership skills, and a significant financial need (Pell Grant eligible) Please e-mail questions or comments to gmsinfo@hsf.net. High School Scholarship Program ˇ Applicant must be a graduating high school senior ˇ Applicant must have plans to enroll full-time in a degree-seeking program at a U.S. accredited institution in the U.S., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands or Guam in the upcoming academic year Please e-mail questions or comments to highschool@hsf.net. Deadline: Deadlines for these scholarships vary from October – January. Students may begin applying to the scholarship programs listed above on August 1. Contact: For more information, you may contact the Hispanic Scholarship Fund by calling 877/HSF-INFO or you may visit www.hsf.net. Indiana Black Expo Scholarships The Indiana Black Expo, Inc (IBE) Scholarship Program is designed to encourage the pursuit of higher education for Indiana residents. The Scholarships are funded by proceeds from the Coca-Cola Circle City Classic Football Game and are payable upon recipient’s full-time enrollment in a post-secondary institution. Eligibility: ˇ High school seniors, undergraduate, and graduate students ˇ Applicant must be accepted into an accredited post-secondary institution that meets the federal default guidelines for the guaranteed student loan program ˇ Applicant must have at least a grade point average of at least 2.0 (“C” average) or its equivalent ˇ Family members of the IBE Board of Directors and staff are not eligible to receive IBE Scholarships ˇ Applicants must submit required documents and letters of reference from knowledgeable persons attesting to the applicant’s personal achievements, talent, and potential Deadline: April 15, 2008 Contact: Applications are available in USI’s Student Financial Assistance Office or online at www.indianablackexpo.com. Mail completed applications to: IBE/CCC Scholarship Program Indiana Black Expo, Inc. 3145 N. Meridian Indianapolis, IN 46208 For additional information, please call 317/925-2702 or visit www.indianablackexpo.com. Minorities in Goverment Finance The Minorities in Government Finance Scholarship is available for award to an upper-division undergraduate or graduate student of public administration, (governmental) accounting, finance, political science, economics, or business administration (with a specific focus on government or nonprofit management). This GFOA Scholarship is funded by Microsoft. The purpose of the Minorities in Government Finance Scholarship is to recognize outstanding performance by minority students preparing for careers in state and local government finance. Amount: $5,000 Eligibility: ˇ Applicant must currently be a full-time or part-time upper-division undergraduate or graduate student in public administration, (governmental) accounting, finance, political science, economics, or business administration (with a specific focus on government or nonprofit management) ˇ Applicant must belong to one of the following groups (as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau): Black or African American, American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, Hispanic or Latino ˇ Applicant must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States or Canada ˇ Applicant must have a recommendation by his/her academic advisor, department chair (undergraduate students), or dean of the graduate program (graduate students) ˇ Applicant must not be a past winner of a scholarship program administered by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada Deadline: Postmarked no later than February 29, 2008 Contact: Applications are available in USI’s Office of Student Financial Assistance or online at http://www.gfoa.org/services/scholarships.shtml. Mail completed applications to: Government Finance Officers Association Scholarship Committee 203 North LaSalle Street Suite 2700 Chicago, IL 60601 For additional information, please contact Carole Colin at the Government Finance Officers Association at 312/977-9700. National Italian American Foundation Scholarships The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) has an education budget of $1,000,000. The NIAF will award scholarships and grants to outstanding students in the summer of 2007 for use during the following academic year. The awards will be made on the basis of academic merit and divided between two groups of students. General Category I: Italian American students who demonstrate outstanding potential and high academic achievements. Area of study: open. General Category II: Those students from any ethnic background majoring or minoring in Italian language, Italian studies, Italian American studies or a related field, who demonstrate outstanding potential and high academic achievements. Eligibility: ˇ Applicant must be enrolled in an accredited institution of higher education for the Fall 2008 ˇ Applicant must have a GPA of at least 3.5 out of 4.0 ˇ Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident alien ˇ Applicant must fit into one of the NIAF scholarship categories mentioned above ˇ For the purposes of the NIAF Scholarship Program, to be “Italian American” the student must have at least one ancestor who has immigrated from Italy Deadline: March 6, 2008 Contact: Applications and additional information may be found online at www.niaf.org. The Sallie Mae Fund Scholarship Programs The Sallie Mae Fund will award over $2 million to college-bound students across the nation. American Dream Scholarship: The American Dream program was developed in partnership with the United Negro College Fund and offers scholarships ranging from $500 to $5,000 to African-American students with demonstrated financial need. Eligibility: ˇ Applicant must be an U.S. citizen or permanent resident ˇ Applicant must have a minimum 2.5 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) ˇ Applicant must meet Pell Grant eligibility criteria ˇ Applicant must be enrolled full-time at an approved, accredited, undergraduate institution Deadline: April 15, 2008 Contact: Applications may be completed online at www.uncf.org. ******** First in My FamilyŽ Scholarship: This program, developed in partnership with the Hispanic College Fund, offers scholarships ranging from $500 to $5,000 to Hispanic-American students who are the first in their family to attend college and have financial need. Eligibility: ˇ Applicant must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident ˇ Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) ˇ Applicant must be enrolled full-time at an approved, accredited, undergraduate institution Deadline: April 15, 2008 Contact: Applications may be completed online at www.hispanicfund.org. ******** Community College Transfer Scholarship: Offered in collaboration with the Hispanic Scholarship Fund, this program provides last-dollar scholarships to Latino students transferring from a community college to an accredited higher education institution. Eligibility: ˇ Applicant must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident ˇ Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) ˇ Applicant must be enrolled full-time at an approved, accredited, undergraduate institution Deadline: March 15, 2008 Contact: Applications may be completed online at www.hsf.net/Scholarships.aspx?id=428.
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