National Scholarships A-F
A. Patrick Charnon Memorial Scholarship (varies) Students must value tolerance, compassion, and respect for all other people in their community and demonstrate their commitment to these values. Must be enrolled full-time in an undergraduate program in a 4-year US college.
The Center for Education Solutions
P.O. Box 208
San Francisco, CA 94104-0208
WEB: www.cesresources.org
Abraham Lincoln Brigade Archives [ALBA] (July) Annual competition for the ALBA George Watt Memorial essay contest. Entries must be at least 5000 words concerning the Spanish Civil War, the global anti-fascist political or cultural struggles of the 1920s and 1930s, or the lifetime histories and contributions of the Americans who fought in support of the Spanish Republic from 1936-1938. SUBMIT ON-LINE: dczitrom@mtholyoke.edu
Daniel Czitrom, Chair
George Watt, Award Committee
Department of History
Mount Holyoke College
S. Hadley, MA 01075
WEB: www.alba-valb.org/albaeduess.htm
Acenture Foundation Scholarship Program: (November) Scholarships for African American, Hispanic, or Native American students who are permanent citizens of the U.S. and in their third year of course work by fall semester as full time students. Students must be in an engineering program, computer science, information systems, decision or management services, or other programs whose curricula are similar to those listed above.
One Scholarship Way
PO Box 297
St. Peter, MN 56082
Phone: (507) 931-1682 or 1-800-537-4180
WEB: http://www.sms.scholarshipamerica.org/accenture/
Actuarial Scholarships for Minority Students: (varies) Scholarships for students interested in pursuing actuarial careers. Must be African American, Hispanic, or Native American, a U.S. citizen or have a permanent resident visa. Applicants must be attending or planning to attend a school with an actuarial program.
Minority Scholarship Coordinator, Society of Actuaries
475 N. Martingale Rd., Ste. 800
Schaumburg, IL 60173-3500
Phone: (847)706-3500
WEB: www.beanactuary.org/minority/scholarship.cfm
Adelante! U.S. Education Leadership Fund: (July) Combines financial assistance and leadership training for the workplace. Adelante specifically targets Latino junior and senior students attending Hispanic-serving institutions. GPA 3.0. The program helps students who may be in danger of not completing their college education because of financial pressures. Scholarships are offered to students pursuing a degree in business-related fields. A minimum 3.0 GPA is required. Selected students are invited to a four-day leadership institute.
8415 Datapoint Drive, Suite 400
San Antonio, TX 78229
Phone: (210) 692-1971
WEB: www.adelantefund.org
Air Force ROTC Scholarship Program: (December) Must be a U.S. citizen, be a full-time student with a GPA of 2.5 cumulative and term, and pass the physical fitness test. Offers a variety of scholarships with a variety of qualifications.
Regional Director of Admissions
2348 Sijan Drive, Suite 2A44
USAFA, CO 80840-8260
Phone: (719)333-773
E-MAIL: admissions41@afrotc.com
WEB: www.afrotc.com
Airline Pilots Association Scholarship Program: (July) Scholarships for sons or daughters of medically retired, long-term disabled or deceased pilot members of the Airline Pilots Association. Students must be enrolled in a program that will result in a B. A. Student must write to the Association for application:
Attn: Maggie Erzen
Airline Pilots Association
1625 Massachusetts Avenue
N.W. Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (202) 797-4059
E-MAIL: GovBod@alpa.org
WEB: www.alpa.org
Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf: (March) Must be severely or profoundly deaf and use oral communications skills as the customary method of communication. Applicants must have had a hearing loss since birth or before acquiring language. Must be enrolled in a primarily hearing college or university.
3417 Volta Place
N.W. Washington, DC 20007-2778
Phone: (202)337-5220
WEB: www.agbell.org
All-Ink.com College Scholarship: (Dec) Must be a United States citizen or permanent resident with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Apply on line with a 200 word essay on who has had the greatest impact on your life.
E-MAIL: education@all-ink.com
WEB: www.all-ink.com/scholarship.aspx
American Baptist Church: (May) The Baptist church offers a variety of scholarships and grants to students who are active members of the Baptist Church.
Director of Financial Aid
Educational Ministries
American Baptist Churches
USA, PO Box 851
Valley Forge, PA 19482-0851
Phone: 1-800-ABC-3USA, ext. 2067
WEB: www.abc-em.org
American Chemical Society: (March) Scholarship for minority students majoring in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering or a chemically related science (no pre-med of pharmacy majors) who have at least a "B" average and demonstrate financial need. Applicants must be citizens or residents of the U.S.
American Chemical Society Scholars Program-Department of Minority Affairs
1155 16th St.
N.W. Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (202) 872-6240 or 1-800-227-5558
WEB: www.acs.org
American College of Medical Practice Executives (ACMPE): (May) Students must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program that is relevant to the field of medical management or be a female pursuing a career in either the clinical or business side of health care, or a member of MGMA's Society for Physicians in Administration who is undertaking a course of study or project at an undergraduate institution.
American College of Medical Practice Executives 1
c/o Scholarship Program Administrators Inc.
PO Box 23737
Nashville, TN 37202-3737
WEB: www.mgma.com
American Congress on Surveying and Mapping: (Dec) Several scholarships for students of surveying and mapping. Must be a member of American Congress on Surveying and Mapping. Three letters of recommendations required.
ACSM
6 Montgomery Village Ave., Suite 403
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
Phone: 240-632-9716
WEB: www.acsm.net
American Dental Association Assistance Fund: (varies) Must be enrolled in a dental hygiene program and be in the second year. Student must demonstrate a minimum need of at least $2,500 and have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
The ADA Endowment and Assistance Fund
211 East Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60611-2678
Phone: (312) 440-2567
E-MAIL: adaf@ada.org
WEB: www.ada.org
American Dietetic Association: (varies) Various scholarships for those in the fields of health and/or nutrition. See application in folder for details. Scholarship requests may be submitted by phone or e-mail.
216 W. Jackson Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60606
Phone: (800) 877-1600
WEB: www.eatright.org
American Foundation for the Blind, Inc.: (April) Must be legally blind or visually impaired and a U.S. citizen. The AFB offers a variety of scholarships, each with their own specific criteria.
AFB 11 Penn Plaza, Ste. 300
New York, NY 10001
Phone: (212) 502-7661
WEB: www.afb.org/scholarships.asp
American Foundation for the Blind R.L. Gillette Scholarship: (March) Must be a woman who is legally blind and enrolled in a 4-year undergraduate degree program in literature or music. Must be a United States citizen and submit a performance tape not to exceed 30 minutes, or a creative writing sample.
American Foundation for the Blind
11 Penn Plaza, Suite 300
New York, NY 10001
Phone: (800) 232-5463
E-MAIL: afbinfo@afb.net
WEB: www.afb.org/default.asp
American Geological Institute: (March) Must be an ethnic minority student who is enrolled in a geosciences major. Student must be full-time student and U.S. citizen who demonstrates financial need. Offers awards to both graduate and undergraduate students.
American Geological Institute
4220 King St.
Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: (703) 379-2480
WEB: www.agiweb.org
American Hotel and Lodging Foundation: (May) A variety of scholarships for students pursuing an undergraduate degree in hospitality management. All eligible students must be enrolled in hospitality programs. Metro Students should contact the Dean's Office for application.
1201 New York Ave., N.W., Ste 600
Washington, DC 20005-3931
Phone: (202) 289-3181
WEB: www.ahlef.org/scholarships.asp
American Indian Heritage Foundation: (June) Sponsors the Miss Indian USA competition whose winner gains scholarship money for school. To enter, applicants must be a U.S. citizen, Native American (submit a copy of the CDIB card or a letter of sponsorship from a tribe), between the age of 18-26, and a high school graduate. To be eligible for this award, applicants must not have been married or cohabit or have been pregnant.
American Indian Heritage Foundation
6051 Arlington Blvd.
Falls Church, VA 22044-2788
Phone: (703) 538-1585
WEB: www.indians.org
American Indian Science and Engineering Society: (April, June) Several scholarships. See file or visit them online for more information. Applicants must be current members of AISES to apply--see contact information to become a member.
American Indian Science and Engineering Society
PO Box 9828
Albuquerque, NM 87119-9828
Phone: (505) 765-1052
WEB: www.aises.org
American Institute of Architects: (Dec/Jan) Offers a variety of scholarships in the field of architecture.
The American Architectural Foundation
1735 New York Avenue
NW Washington, DC 20006-5292
Phone: (202) 626-7565
WEB: www.aia.org
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants: (April) Must be a minority student majoring in accounting. Must be a U.S. citizen and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and have completed at least 30 hours of semester course work. If you are planning to attend school when applying, you must show proof of your acceptance into the program.
Minority Scholarships Program
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
1211 Avenue of the America
New York, NY 10036-8775
Phone: (212) 596-6270
WEB: www.aicpa.org/index.htm
American Institute Of Chemical Engineers (Aiche)-Minority Scholarship Awards (June)
Applicants must be AIChE national student members at the time of application, undergraduates in chemical engineering during the 2007-2008 academic year, and members of a minority group (i.e. African-American, Hispanic, Native American, or Alaskan Native) that is underrepresented in chemical engineering. The selection of recipients will be based on the applicant's academic record, participation in AIChE student and professional activities, career objectives, and financial need.
3 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10016-5991
Phone: (212) 591-7478
WEB: students.aiche.org
American Meteorological Society: (varies) Offers a variety of scholarships to students in atmospheric or related oceanic and hydrologic sciences. Must be a full-time student with a 3.0 GPA and a U.S. citizen. Some scholarships offered by the American Meteorology Society require demonstration of financial need.
45 Beacon St.
Boston, MA 02108-3693
Phone: (617) 227-2426
WEB: www.ametsoc.org
American Nuclear Society: (Feb/April) Applicants must be enrolled at an accredited institution and be U.S. citizens or possess a permanent visa. Undergraduate scholarships are available for students who have completed one year of study in a program leading to a degree in nuclear science, nuclear engineering, or a nuclear related field who will be sophomores in the upcoming year.
555 N. Kensington Ave.
LaGrange Park, IL 60526-5592
Phone: (708) 352-6611
WEB: www.ans.org
American Physical Society: (Feb) Offers scholarships to African American, Hispanic, or Native American U.S. citizens majoring or planning to major in physics. High school seniors, college freshmen and sophomores are eligible.
American Physical Society One Physics Ellipse
College Park, MD 20740-3844
WEB: www.aps.org
American Planning Association: (April, Dec) Offers scholarships to African American, Hispanic, or Native American students enrolled in 2nd, 3rd, or 4th years of undergraduate study in the fields of planning, community development, environmental sciences, public administration, transportation or urban studies. Variety of scholarships available.
The American Planning Association
122 South Michigan Avenue, Ste. 1600
Chicago, IL 60605
Phone: (312) 431-9100
WEB: www.planning.org/institutions/scholarship.htm
American Sociological Association: (Jan) Fellowship program designed for minority students sufficiently advancing in a Ph.D program. Application must include essay, letters of recommendation, and transcripts. Apply online
Web: http://asanet.org/page.ww?section=Funding&name=Funding+Opportunities
American Statistical Association: (varies) Gertrude M. Cox Scholarship for women. Must be a full time student and a U.S. citizen. Women who are admitted to full-time study in a graduate statistical program by July 1 of the award year or entering the early stages of graduate training (M.S. or Ph.D) are especially encouraged to apply.
Holly B. Shulman, Chai
Gertrude M. Cox, Scholarship Committee
205 College Avenue
Swarthmore, PA 19081
Phone: (610) 690-7331
E-MAIL: hbs1@cdc.gov
WEB: http://www.amstat.org/giving/index.cfm?fuseaction=scholarships
American Veterans Scholarship: (April) AMVETS annually awards scholarships to the sons, daughters or grandchildren of AMVETS members of deceased veterans who would have been eligible for AMVETS membership. Additionally, a veteran who for membership may qualify his/her children or grandchildren by joining AMVETS and enclosing his/her's membership application along with the student's scholarship application. Awarded on the basis of academic excellence and financial need, the scholarships go to deserving high school seniors, high school JROTC, and veterans pursuing a higher education. Scholarships can be download from the web site and sent to
National Programs Department by April 15th.
WEB: http://www.amvets.org/
Dr. Juan Andrade Scholarship for Young Hispanic Leaders (December) Applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal residents, must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as full-time students in a four-year college or university in the U.S. or U.S. territories, and must demonstrate a verifiable need for financial support. In addition, at least one parent must be of Hispanic ancestry.
U.S. Hispanic Leadership Institute
431 South Dearborn Street, Suite 1203
Chicago, IL 60605-1152
Phone: (312) 427-8683
WEB: http://www.ushli.org/student/scholarship.php
Appraisal Institute Minorities and Women Educational Scholarships: (April) This scholarship is awarded to minority and women college students pursuing academic degrees in real estate appraisal or related fields. Eligibility includes minorities identified as a racial, ethnic, or gender group underrepresented in the real estate appraisal profession. Applicants must also be full or part-time students enrolled in real estate courses within a degree granting college/university or junior college/university; have proof of a cumulative grade point average of no less than 2.5 on a 4.0 scale; and demonstrate financial need. Application can be downloaded on the web site and mailed to:
Attn: Wendy Woodburn, Appraisal Institute
550 W. Van Buren St, Suite 1000
Chicago, IL 60607
Phone: (312) 335-4191
EMAIL: wwoodburne@appraisalinstitute.org
WEB: http://www.appraisalinstitute.org/education/scolarshp.asp
Armed Forces Communications & Electronics Association: (varies) Offers a variety of undergraduate scholarships in the fields of electrical engineering, electronics, computer science, physics, and mathematics. Must have a 3.4 GPA and be a member of AFCEA to apply. Contact organization for specific criteria.
AFCEA Educational Foundation
4400 Fair Lakes Court
Fairfax, VA 22033-3899
Phone: 1-800-336-4583, ext. 6149
WEB: www.afcea.org
Army Emergency Relief Scholarship: (March) Applicants must be dependent children, stepchildren, or the legally adopted child of Army soldiers on active duty, retired, or deceased while on active duty. Also applicants must be registered in the Defense Eligibility Enrollment System.
Army Emergency Relief
MG James Ursano Scholarship Fund
200 Stovall St., Rm. 5N13
Alexandria, VA 22332-0600
Phone: (703) 428-0035
WEB: http://www.aerhq.org/
Asian-American Journalist Association: (No deadline) For students in the field of print, broadcast, on-line or photojournalism. Students must have a commitment to the field and show sensitivity to Asian-American issues.
Contact: Nao Vong-Student Program Coordinator
1765 Sutter St.
San Francisco, CA 94115
Phone: (415) 346-2051, ext. 102
Email: programs@aaja.org
WEB: www.aaja.org
Associated General Contractors: (Nov) Offers one scholarship each for sophomores or juniors who are full-time engineering majors and a grant for a student who is a full-time student in a construction, construction engineering, or civil engineering program. Student must email the Associated General Contractors to receive scholarship application.
AGC Education and Research Foundation
2300 Wilson Blvd.
Suite 400
Arlington, VA 22201
Phone: (703) 548-3118
Email: foundation@agc.org
WEB: www.agc.org
ASM Foundation for Education and Research: (May) Candidates must be citizens of the U.S., Canada, or Mexico. Must be a declared or intended major in metallurgy/materials. Candidates must have completed one year of college by June 15th. Some scholarships offered by ASM require that you are a member of the organization.
ASM Materials
Educational Foundation, Scholarship Program
9639 Kinsman Rd.
Material Park, OH
44073
Phone: (216) 338-5151
WEB: www.asminternational.org
Association of Latino Professionals In Finance And Accounting (varies) The Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting (ALPFA) was the first national Hispanic professional association in the United States. Hispanic Scholarship Fund in conjunction with ALPFA, is providing scholarships for undergraduate students pursuing degrees in accounting or finance related fields. Must be of Hispanic heritage, a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident; must have a GPA of 3.0. Must be a full-time student with at least 12 credit hours completed.
ALPFA Scholarship Selection Committee
55 Second Street, 14th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94105
WEB: http://www.alpfa.org/
Association on American Indian Affairs: (June) AAIA offers two scholarships, one for American Indians who are displaced homemakers who wish to complete their education. This scholarship is for men or women who are single parents or displaced homemakers. The second scholarship is for American Indian students who display financial need. Send application to:
Lisa Wyzlic
Association on American Indian Affairs
966 Hungerfound Dr. Suite 12-B
Rockville, MD 20850
Phone: (240) 314-7155
Email: lw.aaia@verizon.net
WEB: www.indian-affairs.org
Association for Women in Science: Kirsten R. Lorentzen Award: (varies) Must be a female student in the sophomore or junior year of college studying physics, including space physics and geophysics or geoscience. Student should excel at her studies as well as outdoor activities, sports, music, or other non-curricular pursuits or other non-academic pursuits or who has overcome significant obstacles. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
AWIS Educational Foundation, Lorentzen Award
7008 Richard Drive
Bethesda, MD 20817-4838
WEB: www.awis.org
ASTRAEA-National Lesbian Foundation for Justice: (Jan, March, June) Must be a lesbian writer of either fiction or poetry, reside in the U.S., and have published at least one piece of your writing in a newspaper, magazine, journal or anthology. Applicants must not have published more than one book and the submitted writing sample must have some lesbian content.
ASTRAEA National Lesbian Action League
116 E. 16th St. 7th Floor
New York, NY 10003
Phone: (212) 529-8021
WEB: www.astraea.org
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest: (Sept) Student must be enrolled in full-time college degree program at the time of entry. Essays are judged on style and content. Winning essays must demonstrate an outstanding grasp of the philosophic meaning of Atlas Shrugged.
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest, Dept. W
PO Box 57044
Irvine, CA 92619
WEB: www.aynrand.org/contests/atlas.html
Jane Austen Society of North America: (May) Students may be part-time or full-time. 6 to 8 page word essay addressing a topic of Jane Austin's work
Joan Klingel Ray, Professor and President's Teaching Scholar Chair, Department of English
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, P.O. Box 7150,
1420 Austin Bluffs Parkway
Colorado Springs, CO 80933-7150
Phone: 1-800-836-3911
WEB: www.jasna.org
Automotive Hall of Fame: (varies) Applicants must have a sincere interest in an automotive related field, must be accepted to an accredited college or university or trade school in the U.S.; must be enrolled full-time and maintain satisfactory academic progress.
Automotive Hall of Fame
21400 Oakwood Blvd.
Dearborn, MI 48124
Phone: (313) 240-1000
WEB: www.automotivehalloffame.org
Blinded Veterans Association: (April) Spouses and dependent children of blinded veterans are eligible for the annual Kathern F. Gruber Scholarship Awards to assist them with their higher education tuition. The scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit through an application process that is evaluated by a committee. Gruber scholarships are for one year only but recipients can reapply and receive the award up to four times.
Blinded Veterans Association
477 H Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001-2694
Phone: (202) 371-8880
WEB: http://www.bva.org/services.html
Board of Higher Education and Ministry United Methodist Church: (varies) Applicants must be active United Methodist Church members, U.S. citizen or permanent resident, admittance to full time degree program in an accredited college or university, and maintain a GPA of 2.5 or above. Mail applications to:
General Board of Higher Education and Ministry
Office of Loans and Scholarships
PO Box 340007
Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: (615) 340-7344
EMAIL:umscholar@gbhem.org
WEB: http://www.gbhem.org/gbhem/loans2.html
Business and Professional Women’s Foundation: (April) Offers a variety of scholarships for women who are U.S. citizens and are 25 or older. Applicant must demonstrate financial need and have established career goals. Preference given to first generation college students who are in a business related field and are graduating within 12-24 months from receiving the scholarship.
2012 Massachusetts Ave.
NW, Washington, DC 20036-1070
Phone: 1-800-525-3729
WEB: http://www.bpwfoundation.org/index.php/about/
Calgon Take Me Away Scholarship: (Feb) Essay required not exceeding 900 words. Apply online. 35 finalist will be chosen and asked to submit another final essay in May.
WEB: http://www.takemeaway.com/scholarship/index.html
Cargill Scholarship Program: (various) Must be a child of an employee or live in a community where Cargill operates. Apply online
EMAIL:cargill_scholarships@cargill.com
WEB: http://www.cargill.com/about/citizenship/scholarships.htm
Carpe Diem Foundation: (May) Scholarship for students who have demonstrated outstanding achievements, exceptional leadership ability and a serious commitment to community service. Priority given to students whose parents are or have been employed in education, government, social service, public health, the administration of justice and the fine arts. Must apply before completion of junior year in college.
Carpe Diem Foundation of Illinois
c/o Gordan V. Levine, Executive Director
PO Box 3194
Chicago, IL 60690
Phone: (312) 641-0400
Email: glevine@carpediemfoundation.org
WEB: http://www.carpediemfoundation.org/
Catching The Dream: (March, April, Sept) Must be an American Indian student of any age from any U.S. tribe and in any U.S. state striving to get an education. All awards based on merit, academic achievement and ambition.
8200 Mountain Rd., N.E. Ste 203
Albuquerque, NM 87110
Phone: (505) 202-2351
WEB: www.CatchingTheDream.org
Center for Education Solutions: (March) Must be a full-time student in an accredited college or university in the U.S. Essay required regarding goals following college studies.
A. Patrick Charnon Memorial Scholarship
The Center for Education Solutions, Box 208
San Francisco, CA 94104-0208
Phone: (415) 668-2957
WEB: www.cesresources.org/charnon.html
Central Intelligence Agency: (varies) Offers internships and fellowships for high school seniors and college sophomores computer science, electrical engineering, economics, foreign language or foreign area studies.
Recruitment Center, PO Box 12727
Arlington, VA 22209-8727
Phone: 800-368-3886
WEB: https://www.cia.gov/careers/index.html
Chairs Scholars Foundation: (Feb) Available to high school seniors and college freshman, physically challenged (but doesn't have to be confined to a wheelchair). Have financial difficulties and as a result, wouldn't be able to attend college without this financial aid. Students must have satisfactory academic performance and also show some form of community service or social contribution in the past.
16101 Carencia Lane
Odessa, FL 33556
Phone: (813) 920-2737
WEB: www.chairscholars.org
The Christopher's Video Contest: (Dec) College students are invited to interpret the Christopher belief that each of us has the ability and opportunity to shape our world! Whether acting alone or with others, one person can make a difference. Using any style or format, express this theme in up to five minutes. Entries must be submitted in standard, full-sized VHS format. Entries that run over five minutes cannot be considered.
12 East 48th Street
New York, NY 10017
Phone: 212-759-4050
E-MAIL: youth-coordinator@christophers.org
WEB: http://www.christophers.org/Page.aspx?pid=273
Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma: (Oct/March) Must be a certified member of the Choctaw Nation working toward an Associate Degree or higher. Award amount varies according to GPA.
Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Drawer 1210
Durant, OK 74702-1210 ext. 2224
Phone: 1-800-522-6170
WEB: www.choctawnation.com
Christian Record Services, Inc.: (varies) Must be legally blind and in an undergraduate program.
Christian Record Services
4444 S. 52nd St.
Lincoln, NE 68516-1302
Phone: (402) 488-0981
E-MAIL: info@christianrecord.org
WEB: www.christianrecord.org
Civitan International Foundation: (Jan) Must be a Civitan or a Civitan's immediate family member, full time undergraduate or part time graduate student, demonstrate satisfactory academic achievement, financial need and professional objectives.
PO Box 130744
Birmingham, AL 35213-0744
Phone :(205) 591-8910
WEB: www.civitan.org/scholarship.doc
Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation, Inc. (Oct) Scholarship awards are based on character, personal merit, and commitment to community service. Scholarship is only available for high school seniors.
WEB: https://www.coca-colascholars.org/
COLAGE Lee Dubin Memorial Scholarship: (varies) Must be a child of a gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender parent. Must be enrolled in an accredited post secondary institution with a minimum GPA of 2.0. Applicants are encouraged to be willing to be named publicly in association with the Family Pride Coalition, COLAGE, and the Lee Dubin Scholarship. Applicants with economic need are encouraged to apply.
COLAGE Scholarship Committee
3543 18th St, #1
San Francisco, CA 94110
Phone: 415-861-5437
WEB: http://www.colage.org/featured/scholarship/
College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP): (May) Freshman students from migrant or seasonal farm working background working in agricultural activities directly related to the production of crops, dairy products, poultry, or livestock; the cultivation or harvesting of trees; or fish farms. Verification required. Must attend a CAMP campus.
CAMP Central Washington University
Hertz Hall, Rm 201
400 E. University Way
Ellensburg, WA
98926
Phone: 1-866-298-4968
WEB: www.cwu.edu/~scholar/inside/collegeassistancemigrantprogram.html
College Photographer of the Year: (Sep) Photography competition for undergraduate and graduate students with scholarship funding for the winner. There are also 6 scholarships for different photography categories. One must demonstrate potential in photojournalism, financial need and academic achievement.
Missouri School of Journalism
105 Lee Hills Hall
University of Missouri-Columbia, Columbia, MO 65211
Phone: (573) 882-4472
WEB: www.cpoy.org
Collegiate Inventors Competition: (June) Recognizes and rewards innovations, discoveries and research by college and university students and their faculty advisors. Students frequently come from science, engineering, mathematics and technology studies, but creative invention can emerge from any course of study. The competition also recognizes the working relationship between a student and his or her advisor. Cash award for student and for advisor.
Ray DePuy, The Collegiate Inventors Competition
c/o The National Inventor Hall of Fame
221 S. Broadway St.
Akron, Ohio 44308-1505
Phone: (330) 849-6887
E-MAIL: rdepuy@invent.org
WEB: www.invent.org/collegiate/
Concerned Media Professionals: (varies) The Tony Villegas Scholarships for Hispanics is open to university or college juniors who are majoring in print or broadcast journalism.
P. O. Box 44034
Tucson, AZ 85733
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute, Inc. (April) Must be a Latino full-time student and a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Must demonstrate financial need, be active in public service-oriented activities and have good writing skills.
504 C Street. NE
Washington, DC 20002
Phone: 1-800.EXCEL.DC
WEB: www.chci.org
The Continental Society Daughters of Indian Wars: (June) Education or social work students enrolled in a degree program who are planning to work on a reservation are eligible. Preference is given to students with junior status with a minimum GPA of 3.0
206 Springdale Dr.
La Grange, GA 30240
Daughters of the American Revolution: (varies) Several scholarships related to history and nursing. Must obtain letter of sponsorship through local chapter.
Office of Committees, NSDAR Scholarships
1776 D. Street
NW Washington, DC 20006-5392
Phone: 202-626-1776
WEB: www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm
Daughters of Penelope: (March) Must be an immediate family member of a Daughter of Penelope.
Daughters of Penelope National Headquarters
1909 Q St. N.W., Ste, 500
Washington, DC 20009
Phone: (202) 234-9741
WEB: www.ahepa.org/ahepa
Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund: (April) Aids people active in movements for social and economic justice. These need-based scholarships are awarded to students who are able to do academic work at the university level and who are active in the progressive movement.
PO Box 7307
New York, NY 10116-7307
WEB: www.davisputter.org
Dow Jones Newspaper Fund: (varies) Offers summer internships for college juniors, seniors and graduate students to work as copy editors at daily newspapers. Students receive scholarship money after their internship.
Dow Jones Newspaper Fund, Inc. PO Box 300
Princeton, NJ 08543-0300
Phone: (609) 452-2820
E-MAIL: newfund@wsjdowjones.com
WEB: https://www.newsfund.org/PageText/Prg_HomePages.aspx?Page_ID=Prg_Scholarship
Educational Foundation for Women in Accounting: (varies) Pursuing a degree in accounting; aptitude for accounting/business; financial need; clear evidence that the candidate has established goals and a plan for achieving those goals, both professional and personal.
PO Box 1925
Southeastern, PA 19399-1925
Phone: (610) 407-9229
WEB: http://www.efwa.org/scholarships.php
Epilepsy Scholarship Award: (varies) Applicants must be under physician's care for epilepsy. Be a high school senior; applying to college; college freshman, sophomore, or junior or a college senior who is applying to graduate school. Also applicant must excel in academic and extracurricular activities.
Intiamed Educational Group
230 Park Ave., South, 10th Floor
New York, New York, 10003
Phone: 800-Award-pf
E-MAIL: into@ epilepsy-scholarship.org
Entomological Society of America Undergraduate Scholarship: (July) Undergraduate students in entomology, zoology, biology or related science. Preference given to students with financial need. Electronic submission only. No paper applications accepted.
Entomological Foundation Headquarters
9332 Annapolis Road, #210
Lanham, MD 20706
WEB: www.entfdn.org
ESA Foundation: (varies) Must be a woman currently enrolled in college or university who is dependent on continuing education to acquire new skills or update present skills. 3.0 GPA. Multiple scholarships available.
ESA Foundation, P.O. Box 270517
Fort Collins, CO 80527
Phone: (970) 223-2824
WEB: www.esaintl.com/esaf
Federal Employee Education and Assistance Fund: (March) Must be civilian federal or postal employee with three years of federal service or a dependant family member. Applicants who are dependants must be full-time students. Applicants who are federal or postal employees may be part-time students. Grade point average 3.0. Applications are available Jan-March each year.
8441 W. Bowles Ave., Suite 200,
Littleton, CO 80123-9501
Phone: (303) 933-7580
WEB: www.feea.org
First Data Western Union Foundation Scholarship Program: (varies) This Foundation is especially interested in assisting individuals who feel they might be overlooked by traditional college assistance programs. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and must currently be living within the U. S. Individuals who exhibit an ability to accept and deal with personal challenges and have a commitment to learn and work hard are encouraged to apply.
First Data Western Union Foundation
Attn: Scholarship Program
3300 S. Parker Rd., Suite 305
Aurora, CO 80014
Phone: (720) 748-7738
WEB:http://www.westernunion.com/foundation/03foundation.html
Fleet Reserve Association & Ladies Auxiliary FRA: (April) Several scholarships. Applicant must be dependant child or spouse or grandchild of active or deceased member of the Fleet Reserve Association.
Fleet Reserve Association
125 N. West Street,
Alexandria, VA 22314-2754
Phone: (703)-683-1400 OR 1-800-372-1924
Foundation of Research and Education: (March, Sept) Offers various scholarships to students who are members of American Health Information Management Association, GPA of 3.0 or higher, full-time students, and U.S. citizens. Must be accepted to program in HIM, HIT, or to IDP of American Health Information Management Assoc.
233 N. Michigan Ave., Ste. 2150
Chicago, IL 60601-5519
Phone: (312) 233-1100
WEB: http://ahimafoundation.org/
Freedom from Religion Essay Contest: (June) A 5-6 page essay on the experiences that made you a free thinker: (atheist, agnostic). First prize-$2000; Second prize-$1000; Third prize-$500; Honorable mention-$100
FFRF, Inc. PO Box 750
Madison, WI 53701
Phone: (608) 256-8900
WEB: www.ffrf.org
Freedom Scientific Technology Award: (April) Must be blind or visually impaired student planning to continue their education. Scholarship awards will be in the form of vouchers to be applied toward the purchase of any Freedom Scientific' products to obtain technology for education and/or career.
AFB 11 Penn Plaza, Ste. 300
New York, NY 10001
Phone: (212) 502-7661
WEB: www.afb.org
Dale E. Fridell (June) Must be a undergraduate student who is not already receiving a full-tuition scholarship from another source. International students may apply. An essay of 500-2000 words demonstrating an exceptional work ethic and a demonstrated commitment to excellence is required. No application form required.
StraightForward Media
ATTN: Scholarship Committee
8088 N. 110th Drive
Peoria, AZ 85345
WEB: www.straightforwardmedia.com/scholarship.html
