SOUTH AND EASTERN STATES AGENCIES
Financial Aid Sources for Native American Students
This is a supplemental resource packet for students researching financial aid opportunities for Native Americans. Included you will find funding sources for both undergraduate and graduate studies.
It is recommended that you directly contact any of the sources you are interested in for updated deadlines, requirements, application materials, etc. This information varies from year to year and certain scholarships may not be currently offered.
Remember that you must always complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to receive any financial aid at Fort Lewis College. Please complete the FAFSA as early as possible and remember to renew it each year that you are applying for aid.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Phone: 1-800-433-3243
www.ed.gov or www.fafsa.ed.gov
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SOUTH AND EASTERN STATES AGENCIES |
Carol Gipp
3701 N. Fairfax Dr., Suite 260
Arlington, VA 22203
(703) 235-3273
(703) 235-3351 fax
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OKLAHOMA AREA |
Jim Baker
4149 Highland Blvd., Suite 380
Oklahoma City, OK 73108
(405) 945-6051
(405) 945-6057 fax
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PUEBLO OF ACOMA HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRAM |
Lloyd Tortalita, Director
Carleen Chino, Higher Education Coordinator
PO Box 307
Pueblo of Acoma, NM 87034
(505) 552-6604 ext. 221 or 222
(505) 552-6600 fax
Deadlines
Fall: March 1 (supporting documents due June 1)
Spring: September 1 (supporting documents due December 1)
Summer: No summer funding available.
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JEMEZ SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM |
Gwendolyn Fraura, Director
Pueblo of Jemez Scholarship Program
PO Box 9
Jemez Pueblo, NM 87024
(505) 834-9171
(505) 834-7331 fax
Deadlines
Fall: April 1 (supporting documents due June 30)
Spring: October 1 (supporting documents due November 15)
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EIGHT NORTHERN INDIAN PUEBLOS COUNCIL, INC. |
Francis Tafoya, Director
PO Box 969
San Juan Pueblo, NM 87566
(505) 753-1808
(800) 750-1808
(505) 852-4835/753-9168 fax
Deadlines
Fall: March 1 (supporting documents due June 30)
Spring: November 1 (supporting documents due December 1)
Summer: Available to seniors only depending on availability of funds
Requirements:
Native American students enrolled in one of the Eight Northern Pueblos (Taos, Picuris, San Juan, Nambe, Santa Clara, San Ildefonso, Pojoaque, Tesuque Pueblo)
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JICARILLA HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRAM |
Rhonda Riley, Acting Director
Lisa Vigil, Counselor
Delvina Garcia, Secretary
PO Box 507
Dulce, NM 87528
(505) 759-3316/3615; (505) 759-9111 fax
Deadlines
Fall: March 1; Spring: October 1; Summer: March 1
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NAVAJO NATION HIGHER EDUCATION |
Regis Clauschee, Program Manager
PO Drawer 1870
Window Rock, AZ 86515
(800) 243-2956
(520) 871-7435/7640
Deadlines
Fall: May 1; Spring: October 1; Summer: April 1 (graduating seniors only are eligible for summer funding)
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MESCALERO APACHE TRIBAL SCHOLARSHIP |
John Shendo, Director
Naomi Saenz, Career Counselor
Rosemary Saenz, Secretary
Mescalero Tribal Education
PO Box 176
Mescalero, NM 88340
(505) 671-4494 ext. 206; (505) 671-4454 fax
Deadlines
Fall: July 1; Spring: October 1; Summer: open
Amount of Aid: $6000.00 per year maximum
Eligibility
Applicants must be members of the Mescalero Apache Tribe
Must have a grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale
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PUEBLO OF COCHITI |
Geri Trujillo, Director
Education Department
PO Box 70
Cochiti, NM 87072
(505) 465-0125; (505) 465-0142 fax
Deadlines
Fall: March 1(supporting documents due July 30)
Spring: November 1 (supporting documents December 1)
Summer: No funding available
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PUEBLO OF ISLETA |
Jeaneatte D. Garcia, Director
Beverly Chewiwi, Secretary
PO Box 1270
Isleta, NM 87022
(505) 869-4107; (505) 869-4236 fax
Deadlines
Fall: July 1; Spring: November 1; Summer: Funding available for seniors only
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PUEBLO OF LAGUNA |
Department of Education
Pauline Jo Abeita, Higher Education Director
Laguna, NM 87026
(505) 552-7182; (505) 552-6398 fax
Deadlines: Contact the program; subject to change each academic year.
Eligibility
Must be a "regular" enrolled member of the Pueblo of Laguna.
Must have a high school diploma or GED certificate.
Must be a "first-time" degree seeking student.
Must be accepted by an accredited college or university.
Must be considered a full-time student by the institution attended each academic term.
Must apply for other financial assistance (FAFSA application)
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PUEBLO OF SAN FELIPE HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRAM |
E. Frances Cherino , Director; Roxanne Candelaria, Secretary
PO Box 4339
San Felipe, NM 87001
(505) 867-5234/5944; (505)867-3383 fax
Deadlines
Fall: February 1 (supporting documents June 15) Spring: November 1 (supporting documents December 1) Summer: March 1 (supporting documents June 1) seniors only if funding is available.
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PUEBLO OF ZIA |
135 Capitol Square Drive
Zia Pueblo, NM 87053-6013
(505) 867-3304; (505)867-3308 fax
Deadlines
Fall: March 1 (supporting documents due June 1)
Spring: September 1 (supporting documents December 1)
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SANTO DOMINGO SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM |
Guadalupe Mina Sr., Director
PO Box 99
Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM 87052
(505) 465-2214 ext. 25
(505) 465-2688 fax
Deadlines
Fall: March 1; Spring: November 1; Summer: March 1
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ZUNI SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM |
Shelly Chimoni, Director
Ms. Marita Sheka, Secretary
PO Box 339
Zuni, NM 87327
(505) 782-4481/2191; (505) 782-2700
Deadlines
Fall: June 1 (supporting documents due July 1)
Spring: October 1 (supporting documents due November 1)
Summer: April 1 (supporting documents due April 30)
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AIA/AAF MINORITY DISADVANTAGED |
Mary Felber
The American Institute of Architects
1735 New York Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 626-7511; (202) 626-7420
Type of Aid: Scholarship
Deadline: Nomination 12/6/99; Application 1/15/00
Duration: 1 year, renewable for 2 additional years
Amount: $500-$2500
Requirements: NAAB- Accredited School of Architecture
Required Field of Study: Architecture
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AIAA/INDUSTRY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM |
Director of Student Programs
AIAA Director of Student Programs
1801 Alexander Bell Drive, Suite 500
Reston, VA 20191
www.aiaa.orgDeadline: January 31
Amount: $1000
Duration: Renewable, not automatically renewed
Requirements:
Applicant must have completed at least one academic quarter or semester of full-time college work.
Must have a college GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university.
Must become a member of AIAA before receiving a scholarship award.
Applicant’s scholarship plan shall be such as to provide entry into some field of science or engineering encompassed by the technical activities of AIAA.
Must submit an essay on career goals.
Three type written letters of recommendation.
Comments: The objective of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics is to advance the arts, sciences, and technology of Aeronautics and Astronautics. The Institute encourages original research, furthers dissemination of new knowledge, fosters the professional development of those engaged in scientific and engineering activities, improves public understanding of the profession and its contributions, fosters education in engineering and science, promotes communications among engineers and scientists as well as other professional groups, and stimulates outstanding professional accomplishments.
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ALL INDIAN PUEBLO COUNCIL, INC. |
Ray H. Trujillo, Director
Higher Education Scholarship Program
PO Box 3256
3939 San Pedro NE #D
Albuquerque, NM 87190
(505) 884-3820; (505) 884-7682 fax
Type of Aid: Scholarship
Deadline: Fall and Summer: March 1; Spring: November 1
Amount: Grant determined by financial needs analysis.
Duration: 1 year renewable
Requirements: Open only to enrolled and verified members of the Sandia or Santa Ana Pueblos. GPA 2.0
Comments: These grants are made available to eligible Pueblo Indian students who, after having explored all other possible sources of funds, are in need of financial aid. Funding for summer session only if funds are available. Seniors graduating at the end of summer term have priority.
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APS CORPORATE SPONSORED SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MINORITY UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS WHO MAJOR IN PHYSICS |
Arlene Modeste
The American Physical Society
American Center for Physics
1 Physics Ellipse
College Park, MD 20740-3844
(301) 209-3232
www.aps.org(see education & outreach)
Type of Aid: Scholarship
Deadline: 1st Friday in February
Duration: Renewable for 1 year
Amount: $2000.00 per year
Requirements: Open to any African American, Hispanic American, or Native American US citizen who plans to major in physics and who is a high school senior or college freshman, sophomore, or junior. The student’s institution must have a physics dept.
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BHP-MINERALS SCHOLARSHIP |
Raymond O. Tsosie
Attn: Human Resources
PO Box 155
Fruitland, NM 87416
(505) 598-5861
(505) 598-4229 fax
Type of aid: Scholarship
Deadline: June 30th of each year
Duration: one year, renewable contingent upon eligibility
Amount: Minimum individual awards of $500.00
Requirements:
Enrolled member of Navajo or Ute Mountain Ute Indian. Certification of Tribal membership is required.
High School senior admitted to college, students currently attending or admitted to a four-year college.
Minimum cumulative B average or 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. GPA must have been attained as a high school senior or from current college performance.
ACT score: 22 or higher
Must be registered as a full-time student and show proof of full-time student status prior to award payment.
College/University: Arizona State University, Colorado School of Mines, Colorado State University, Fort Lewis College, Montana Tech., New Mexico State University, New Mexico Tech., Northern Arizona University, Penn State University, South Dakota School of Mines, University of Arizona, University of Idaho, University of Missouri-Rolla, University of New Mexico, University of Utah, and Virginia Tech.
Required Field of Study: Mining Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering/Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and other engineering disciplines related to mining. Non-engineering mining related disciplines include: Accounting, Occupational Safety, Labor/Industrial Relations and Human Resources.
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COLLEGE AND VOCATIONAL/TECHNICAL SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM |
National Future Farmers of America
Scholarship Office
National FFA Center
PO Box 15160
5632 Mt. Vernon Memorial Highway
Alexandria, VA 22309-0160
Type of Aid: Scholarship
Deadline: February 15
Requirements:
Must be an FFA member.
Must be a high school senior at the time of applying.
Out of school FFA member preparing to enroll in their first year of education beyond high school.
Comments: The National Future Farmers of America offers several scholarships for students in their senior year of high school or first year of college. Typically, students must be interested in pursuing disciplines associated with the agricultural industry. Scholarship recipients are determined by the Scholarship Committee based on detailed qualifications as listed in the agreements between the sponsors and the National FFA. All scholarships are in the form of cash awards issued to recipients. Recipients will be asked to provide a copy of their class schedule for their first term in school to serve as documentation of enrollment and pursuing an education above high school.
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CONTINENTAL SOCIETY, DAUGHTERS OF INDIAN WARS |
Ms. Truth Ashby Gamblin
710 Highland Ave.
Rome, GA 30161-6229
Type of Aid: Scholarship
Deadline: June 15
Amount: $500.00
Duration: One year, renewable
Requirements:
Be a certified tribal member.
Must plan to work (on a reservation) in the field of education or social services. Career goals should involve working with Native Americans.
Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university entering preferably his/her junior year.
Must have a 3.0 average carrying at least 10 quarter hours or 8 semester hours. This allows for a work study program and is required for consideration for renewal.
Comments: While financial need will be considered, dedication and academic standing are more important. To qualify for renewal of the scholarship award, the recipient must submit:
A written statement of financial need and verification of current address.
An official transcript of grades for the last 2 semesters or last 3 quarters of academic work.
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E.C. HALLBECK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM JULIETTE COBB |
Chairperson, Hallbeck Scholarship Committee
1300 L Street, NW
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 842-4268
Deadline: All application and attachments must be submitted in ONE ENVELOPE. It must be received by March 15 prior to graduation and must be postmarked no later than March 1.
Duration: 1 year renewable, 4 years maximum
Amount: $1000 per year
Requirements:
Must be a son or daughter of an active or deceased member of the American Postal Workers Union.
Must be a senior attending high school.
Must take the SAT or ACT no later than Dec. Or Jan.
Must plan to attend an accredited college.
Applications for a scholarship must be made on an official application form or a photocopy of the official application.
Comments: Applications will be judged on the basis of secondary school records, personal qualifications, results of SAT or ACT, and total family income. For more information and applications write to the above address.
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GEORGE BIRD BRINELL AMERICAN INDIAN CHILDREN’S FUND |
Lucille A. Echohawk
1111 Osage Street, Building B
Suite 205A
Denver, CO 80204
(303)892-8313
(303)572-0650 fax
A. Schuyler M. Meyer Jr. Scholarship Fund
Single parent with at least one minor child residing in the household.
Full time undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited four year college/university or full time student at a two year college enrolled in a program leading to an academic degree.
Must be at least ¼ American Indian/Alaskan Native, and/or recognized as a member by tribe.
Must have a minimum of 2.0 cumulative grade point average.
Documented financial need.
B. Al Qoyawayma Award
Must be a full time undergraduate student at accredited four year college/university or full time student at a two year college enrolled in a program leading to an academic degree.
Must be majoring either in science or engineering and have demonstrated outstanding interest and skill in any one of the arts.
Must have documented knowledge of American Indian cultures, including the applicant’s tribe.
Must be at least ¼ American Indian/Alaskan Native, and/or recognized as a member by their tribe.
Must have minimum of 2.0 cumulative grade point average.
Must be current member of American Indian Science and Engineering Society.
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HERCULES MINORITY ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM |
Claire LaMar Carey
Hercules Incorporated
Hercules Plaza
1313 Market St.
Wilmington, DE 19894
(302)594-6030
Types of Aid: Scholarship and Internship
Duration: Throughout undergraduate years.
Amount: $2000 per year with summer internship each year.
Requirements:
Must have complete one semester of university study before applying.
Applicants must apply with the Hercules contact at their university (a participating school).
Applicants must be personally interviewed by the company coordinator.
3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
School or University: Participating schools are related by Hercules Incorporated. The list of participating schools may vary from year to year and students are selected from these schools only.
Required Field of Study: Engineering
Comments: Information concerning contacts at the universities can be obtained by writing to Hercules Incorporated.
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NATIVE AMERICAN SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM |
Scholarship Director
Santa Fe Pacific Foundation Scholarship
American Indian Science and Engineering Society
5661 Airport Blvd.
Boulder, CO. 80301-2339
Deadline: March 31st
Duration: Four years (8 semesters) or until BS degree is granted
Amount: up to $2500 per year, depending on need
Requirements:
Must show proof of tribal enrollment in a federally recognized tribe.
Must reside in AZ, CO, KS, MN, MT, ND, NM, OK, SD, WA, CA.
Comments: Open to high school seniors who are at least ¼ Native American. Award preference being given to the study of any of the science such as medicine, engineering, natural and physical sciences, as well as business education and health administration.
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INTERTRIBAL TIMBER COUNCIL’S TRUMAN D. PICARD NATURAL RECOURCE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM |
Education Committee
Intertribal Timber Council
NE. Halsey Street
Portland, OR 97213
(503)282-4296; (503)282-1274 fax
Deadline: Usually February, day of month varies
Duration: One time, can re-apply
Amount: Varies, usually $1500
Required for Field of Study: Natural Resources
Requirements:
Letter of Application demonstrating interest in Natural Resources, commitment to education, community/culture, academic merit and financial need.
Resume
Three letters of reference (minimum).
Validated enrollment in a federally recognized tribe.
Additionally for Graduating High School Seniors:
Must provide proof of application to an institution of higher education to study in the area of Natural Resources.
Must submit school grades.
Additionally for College Students:
If currently enrolled in a higher education program provide proof of studying in the area of Natural Resources.
Must submit grades.
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INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM (IHSSP) |
Area Coordinator
12300 Twinbrook Parkway
Twinbrook Metro Plaza-Suite 100
Rockville, MD 20852
Students may call (301)443-6197 to find their Area IHS
Scholarship Coordinator:
Be a high school graduate or equivalent and
Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in a full-time study program leading to a degree in a health related professions school within the United States.
Be an American Indian or an Alaskan Native;
Be a high school graduate or equivalent
Have the capacity to complete a health professions course of study;
Be enrolled, or accepted for enrollment, in a compensatory/pre-professional general education course or curriculum;
Have a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 or better as stated on submitted transcript and;
Intend to serve Indian People upon completion of professional health care education as a health care provider in the discipline for which the student is taking preparatory courses.
Be an American Indian or Alaskan Native;
Be a high school graduate or equivalent;
Have the capacity to complete a health professions course of study;
Be enrolled, or accepted for enrollment, in a baccalaureate degree program;
Have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale;
Intend to serve Indian People upon completion of professional health care education as a health care provider in the discipline for which the student is enrolled at the pre-graduate level.
Comments: Please call the area coordinator for application packets and deadline dates. Full time as well as part-time scholarships are available. Part time is a minimum of 6 hours per semester quarter trimester.
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NATIONAL SOCIETY DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION |
American Indian Committee
Mrs. Lyle A. Ross, National Chairman
3738 South Mission Dr.
Lake Havasu City, AZ. 86406-4250
Deadline: Spring-November 1st; Fall-July 1st
Duration: 1 time award
Amount: $500
Requirements:
Must show financial need.
Must be Native American undergraduate student.
Must provide proof of Indian descent.
Applications must be sent with letter giving family history, financial status and aims, an official transcript from previous semester, three letters of recommendation. No ACT or SAT scores required.
GPA: 2.75 (no exceptions made)
Comments: Applications submitted incorrectly will be discarded. Please send a self-addressed, stamped envelope when requesting application! There will be no response to telephone calls. Graduate students will be considered, preference given to undergraduates. Funds are limited by donations received from members of DAR.
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COMPETITIVE SCHOLARSHIP |
Financial Aid Office of the New Mexico public post secondary institution you are interested in attending.
Deadline: Deadlines are set by each institution.
Amount: $100 per semester
Comments: The New Mexico Competitive Scholarship was created to encourage out-of-state students who have demonstrated high academic achievement in high school, to enroll in public institutions of higher education in New Mexico.
Requirements: Must meet certain high school GPA and ACT score requirements.
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NEW MEXICO COMMISSION ON HIGHER ED. ATHLETICS SCHOLARSHIPS |
Athletics Department of the Financial Aid office of the institutions listed above
Phone: 1-800-279-9777, Students helpline
Deadline: SEE CONTACT
Amount: Awards vary, but are applied to tuition and fees. This is a state-funded program.
Comments: The purpose of the New Mexico Athletic Scholarships is to help student athletes have access to a higher education in New Mexico. State-funded athletic scholarships are available through the following post secondary institutions. Eastern New Mexico University, New Mexico Highlands University, New Mexico Junior College, New Mexico State University, University of New Mexico, and Western New Mexico University. Each institution determines their own eligibility requirements, but scholarships are available to both residents and non-residents of New Mexico.
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LEGISLATIVE ENDOWMENT PROGRAM |
Financial Aid Office of any public post secondary institution in New Mexico.
Deadline: Contact the Financial Aid Office of any public post secondary institution in New Mexico.
Amount: Four-year public institutions may award up to $2500 per student per academic year. Two-year public institutions may award up to $1000 per student per year. Part-time students are eligible for pro-rated awards. Must submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Comments: The New Mexico Legislative Endowment Program was created to provide aid for undergraduate students with substantial financial need who are attending public post secondary institutions in New Mexico.
New Mexico residents who are undergraduates attending public post secondary institutions in New Mexico. Qualified applicants must be enrolled at least half-time. Preference is given to returning adult students at two and four year public institutions and transfer students from two-year New Mexico public post secondary institution.
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SCHOLARS PROGRAM |
Contact the Financial Aid Office of any public or selected private non-profit post secondary institution in New Mexico.
Deadline: SEE CONTACT
Amount: The award is a scholarship for tuition, books, and fees and is based on availability of funds. Applicants must have a combined family income of less than $30,000 per year. If 2 or more family members are enrolled in a post secondary institution, the combined family income is not to exceed $40,000. Are required to submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Comments: The New Mexico Scholars Program was created to encourage New Mexico high school students to attend public or selected private non-profit colleges in New Mexico before their 22nd birthday. The selected private non-profit colleges are the College of Santa Fe, St. John’s College in Santa Fe, or the College of the Southwest.
New Mexico residents who are undergraduates attending public and selected private non-profit post secondary institutions in New Mexico who have not yet turned 22. Applicants must have graduated in the top 5% of their high school class or have obtained a score of 25 on the ACT.
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STUDENT INCENTIVE GRANT |
Financial Aid Office of any public or private non-profit secondary institution of New Mexico.
Deadline: SEE CONTACT
Awards: The need-based award varies from $200 to $2500 per year. Part-time students are eligible for pro-rated awards. Applicant is required to submit a FAFSA form.
Comments: The New Mexico Student Incentive Grants were created to provide aid for undergraduate students with substantial financial need who are attending public and selected private non-profit post secondary institutions in New Mexico. New Mexico residents who are undergraduates attending public and selected private non-profit post secondary institutions in New Mexico. Qualified applicants must be enrolled at least half-time.
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3 PERCENT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM |
Contact the Financial Aid Office of any public post secondary institution in New Mexico.
Deadline: SEE CONTACT
Amount: The maximum award is a tuition and required fees waiver. Each applicant is required to submit a FAFSA form.
Comments: The New Mexico 3% Scholarship Program was created to provide aid for undergraduate and graduate students who are attending public post secondary institutions in New Mexico. New Mexico residents who are undergraduates of graduates attending public post secondary institutions in New Mexico. Each post secondary institution establishes its own eligibility requirements.
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VIETNAM VETERAN’S SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM |
New Mexico Veteran’s Service Commission at 1-505-827-6300 or the Financial Aid Office at any New Mexico public or eligible private non-profit post secondary institution.
Deadline: SEE CONTACT
Amount: The maximum award includes tuition, required fees, and book allowances for recipients. This is a state-funded program.
Comments: The New Mexico Vietnam Veteran’s Scholarship Program was created to provide aid for Vietnam veterans who are undergraduate and graduate students attending public or selected private non-profit post secondary institutions in New Mexico. Qualified applicants must be enrolled at least half-time. Applicants must be certified by the New Mexico Veteran’s Service Commission.
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ALLIED HEALTH STUDENT LOAN-FOR-SERVICE |
Applications are available by calling the Commission at the CHE Student Helpline: 1-800-279-9777
Deadline: The annual deadline is July 1st. All application material must be postmarked by that date.
Amount: The award is dependent upon the financial need of the student, but may not exceed $12,000 per year. Part-time students are eligible for pro-rated awards. Each applicant is required to submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This is a state-funded program.
Comments: The purpose of the Allied Health Student Loan-for-Service Program is to increase the number of allied health professionals in areas of the state which have experienced shortages, by making educational loans to students seeking certification or licenser in an eligible allied health field. As a condition of the loan, a student must declare their intent to practice as an allied health professional in a designated health professional shortage are in New Mexico. New Mexico residents who are accepted by or enrolled in the following allied health programs at an accredited New Mexico public post secondary institution: physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, audiology, pharmacy, nutrition, respiratory care, laboratory technology, radiological technology, mental health services, emergency medical services, or a licensed or certified health profession as defined by the Commission.
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NURSING STUDENT LOAN-FOR-SERVICE |
Applications are available by calling the Commission at the CHE Student Helpline: 1-800-279-9777.
Deadline: The annual deadline is July 1. All application materials must by postmarked by that date.
Amount: The award is dependent upon the financial need of the student, by may not exceed $12,000 per year. Part-time students are eligible for pro-rated awards. Each applicant is required to submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This is a state funded program.
Comments: The purpose of the Nursing student Loan-for-Service Program is to increase the number of nurses in areas of the state which have experienced shortages, by making educational loans to students seeking certification or license in nursing. As a condition of the loan, a student must declare their intent to practice as a nurse in a designated health professional shortage are in New Mexico.
New Mexico residents who are accepted by or enrolled in a program of nursing at an accredited New Mexico public post secondary educational institution.
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SOUTHEASTERN NEW MEXICO TEACHERS’ LOAN-FOR-SERVICE |
Applications are available by calling the Commission at the CHE
Student Helpline: 1-800-279-9777.
Deadline: The annual deadline is July 1. All application materials must be postmarked by that date.
Amount: The award is dependent upon the financial need of the student, by may not exceed $1,000 per year. Part-time students are eligible for pro-rated awards. Each applicant is required to submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This is a state-funded program.
Comments: The purpose of the Southeastern Teachers’ Loan-for-Service Program is to increase the number of ethnic minority and physically disabled teachers to serve as role models to K-12 students in New Mexico. As a condition of the loan, a student must be declare their intent to provide teaching service for a specified period of time at a public preschool, elementary or secondary school in a designated county in New Mexico. New Mexico residents who are accepted by or enrolled in an accredited program for teacher credential/license program at a public post secondary institution in New Mexico. Open only to students of Lea, Chaves, Otero, Eddy, and Roosevelt counties.
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CHILD CARE GRANTS |
Apply through the Financial Aid Office of any New Mexico public post secondary institution.
Deadline: Deadlines vary according to institution.
Amount: Awards vary according to the policies of each institutions, but are based on financial need. This is a state-funded program. Awards are to supplement other financial and although recipients are not required to have federal or state financial aid.
Comments: The purpose of the New Mexico Child Care Grants program is to ensure that undergraduate and graduate student-parents have access to a higher education in New Mexico. Recipients must be enrolled at least half time in credit bearing courses. Priority is given to New Mexico residents. Each institution determines specific eligibility requirements and the manner of disbursement to student-parents.
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NEW MEXICO CHILDREN OF DECEASED MILITARY AND STATE POLICE PERSONNEL SCHOLARSHIP |
Applications for the award of $300 are available from the New Mexico Veteran’s Commission at (505) 827-6300. For information regarding the tuition waiver, contact the Financial Aid Office at any New Mexico public post secondary institution.
Deadline: Contact the New Mexico Veteran’s Service Commission at (505) 827-6300 or the Financial Aid Office at any New Mexico public post secondary institution.
Amount: The maximum award amount per student each year is $2300 plus a tuition waiver at any New Mexico public post secondary institution, this is an institutionally-funded program.
Comments: The New Mexico Children of Deceased Military and State Police Personnel Scholarships were created to provide educational opportunities at New Mexico public post secondary institutions for the children of military personnel, members of the New Mexico National Guard, and the New Mexico State Police who have been killed while on active duty. Any surviving child of the personnel listed above between the ages of 16 and 26.
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NEW MEXICO FIRE FIGHTER AND PEACE OFFICER SURVIVORS SCHOLARSHIP |
Contact the Financial Aid Officer at any New Mexico public post secondary institution.
Deadline: SEE CONTACT
Amount: The amount is equal to the amount of tuition charged by the New Mexico public post secondary institution. This is an institutionally funded program.
Comments: The New Mexico Fire Fighter and Peace Officer Survivors Scholarship were created to provide educational opportunities at New Mexico public post secondary institution for the survivors of the New Mexico fire fighters and peace officers who have lost their lives on the line of duty. Must be the spouse of a fire fighter or peace officer killed in the line of duty or an adopted or natural child 21 years of age or under at the time of the fire fighter’s or peace officer’s death.
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NEW MEXICO GRADUATE RESEARCH PROGRAM |
Contact the Dean of Graduate Studies at the New Mexico public four year institution where applicant is enrolled.
Deadline: Closing dates are September 30 and January 30 of each year.
Amount: The maximum award is $500 per recipient per academic year, this is a state funded program.
Comments: The New Mexico Graduate Research Program was created for the purpose of paying some of the costs associated with graduate research projects (i.e. materials, equipment, travel required to collect data or to present research results at professional meetings). Any New Mexico resident who is a graduate student, enrolled in 6 or more credit hours, and working on a research project for his/her degree.
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NEW MEXICO GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM |
Contact the Dean of Graduate Studies at an New Mexico four-year public post secondary institution.
Deadline: Deadlines vary from institution to institution.
Amount: The maximum award amount is $7500 per year. This award may be renewed annually based on academic standing. Recipient must serve 10 hours per week in an unpaid internship or assistantship. This is a state-funded program. Each applicant is required to submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This process is used to determine individual financial need.
Comments: The New Mexico Graduate Scholarship Program was created to increase graduate enrollment at public post secondary institutions, particularly among those students who are minorities and women. New Mexico residents who are graduate students enrolled at a New Mexico four-year public post secondary institution. Preference will be given to students enrolled in business, engineering, computer science, mathematics, agriculture, and American Indian graduate students.
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NEW MEXICO WORK STUDY PROGRAM |
Contact the Financial Aid Officer of any public or private non-profit post secondary institution in New Mexico.
Deadline: SEE CONTACT.
Amount: The award varies depending upon the needs of the student and the availability of funds. Each applicant is required to submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Comments: The New Mexico Work Study Program was created to provide funding for employment opportunities for qualifies undergraduate and graduate students. Employment can be through public post secondary institutions, non-profit educational institutions, state political subdivisions, state agencies, and Commission of Higher Education approved non-profit organizations. New Mexico residents who are enrolled at least ½ time an undergraduate or graduate student at a public or selected private non-profit post secondary institution in New Mexico.
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NEW MEXICO FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS |
By filling a Free Application for Federal Student Aid, a student is applying for the following financial aid programs administered by the State of New Mexico.
NEW MEXICO STATE INCENTIVE GRANT
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For needy, undergraduate students |
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Limited to students seeking their first undergraduate degree |
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Does not have to be repaid |
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Must be a New Mexico resident |
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Annual award: $200 to $1200 as determined by Financial Aid Office. |
STATE WORK-STUDY(NEED AND NO-NEED)
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Part-time employment opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students. |
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Limited to New Mexico residents. |
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A cumulative grade point of 2.0 must be maintained by undergraduate (3.0 by graduate students). |
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Payment (at least federal minimum wage) on an hourly basis. |
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Major portions of wages paid by the State of New Mexico, balance paid by employer. |
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Employer may be the university or a non-profit community agency. |
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A percentage of state work study funds is provided to students who exhibit financial need; the remaining funds are awarded to students who are not eligible for need based funds. |
NEW MEXICO NURSING STUDENT LOAN-FOR-SERVICE PROGRAM
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For undergraduate and graduate nursing students who are residents of New Mexico. |
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To increase the number of nurses in undeserved area in NM upon completion of a nursing education. |
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Student must declare intent to practice nursing within an area of NM designated as a shortage area. |
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Loan amount dependent upon the financial need of student; may not exceed $12000 per year. |
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Services in an undeserved are of the state forgives the loan as follows: accrued interest and 40% of loan is forgiven for the first year of service; accrued interest and 30% of loan is forgiven each year for the second and third year of service. Three years of service are required for complete loan forgiveness. (Subject to adjustment by the NM Commission on Higher Education). |
NEW MEXICO ALLIED HEALTH STUDETN LOAN-FOR-SERVICE
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For undergraduate and graduate students who are residents of New Mexico. |
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To increase the number of allied health professional in undeserved areas in New Mexico upon completion of an Allied Health Profession education. |
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Allied Health Profession programs include physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, audiology, pharmacy, nutrition, respiratory care, laboratory technology, radiology technology, mental health services, and emergency medical services. |
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Student must declare intent to practice as an allied health professional within an area of NM designated as a shortage area. |
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Loan amount dependent upon the financial need of student; may not exceed $12,000 per year. |
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NORTH AMERICAN INDIAN SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM |
The International Order of the King’s, Daughters and Sons Inc.
Mrs. Harry Stuard, Jr.
5451 Cameo Ct.
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(510)847-0105
Deadline: April 15
Duration: One year, renewable
Amount: $500, based on need
Type of Aid: Grant
Requirements:
Must be a Native American undergraduate student.
Must have proof of Indian blood.
Must apply in writing and include a self-addressed stamped business size envelope.
Comments: Scholarships are awarded for vocational, technical and college training. This aid is meant to be supplemental. For undergraduate degrees only.
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PAUL DOUGLAS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM |
Your State Department of Education, Higher Education Office
Type of Aid: Scholarship
Duration: Up to 4 years
Amount: Up to $5000 per year
Requirements:
Must be ranked in top 10% of high school graduating class
Pursue a teaching career at the pre-school, elementary, or secondary level
Must fulfill teaching requirements or pay back scholarship at substantial rate of interest.
Comments: This is a federally funded program to provide college scholarships to outstanding high school graduates to enable and encourage them to pursue teaching careers at the pre-school, Elementary or secondary level. Students need to contact their state department of education to see if they offer the scholarship because some do not.
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ROBERT C. BYRD SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM |
Your State Department of Education, Higher Education Office
Type of Aid: Scholarship
Duration: One year, not renewable
Amount: $1500
Requirements:
Must be a graduate of a public or private secondary school or have the equivalent of a certificate of graduation.
Must have been accepted for enrollment at an institution of higher education.
Must have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement to be eligible to receive a scholarship.
Comments: The purpose of the Robert C. Byrd Scholarship Program is to promote student excellence and achievement and to recognize exceptionally able students who show promise of continued achievement.
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SPECIAL HIGHER EDUCATION FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AWARDS |
United Church of Christ Commission for Racial Justice
Special Higher Education Program
Carmen Williams, Program Coordinator
700 Prospect Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44115
Type of Aid: Grant
Deadline: Fall 1 for Fall, Jan. 1 for Spring
Duration: 1 semester, renewable
Amount: $200 per semester, based on need
Requirements: Open to minority undergraduate students.
United Church of Christ members
Non-United Church Christ members attending United Church of Christ affiliated institutions.
Minority students.
Transfer students who are one of the above.
Comments: The Special Higher Education Program is part of the United Church of Christ Commission for Racial Justice. The goal of the Special Higher Education Program is to assist students of color through placement, funding, referral and counseling. Participants in the program have traditionally been average and below average students, many from low-income families and communities, who posses the potential for academic achievement in a higher learning situation.
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UNDERGRADUATE TRAINING PROGRAM |
ATTN: s232 (UTP)
National Security Agency
9800 Savage Rd., Suite 6840
Ft. George G. Meade, MD 20755-6840
(410) 859-4725
1-800-669-0703
Type of Aid: Scholarship
Deadline: November 30
Duration: Up to four years
Amount: All tuition and fees, income while attending college, work experience during the summer breaks (including travel & housing), full time employment at graduation with professional salaries.
Requirements:
Must be high school senior with a GPA of 3.0 or above and score a minimum 1200 on the SAT or 27 on ACT.
Intend to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the field below.
All employees of NSA must be eligible for high level security clearances.
All applications must satisfy Agency medical requirements and are subject to a full field background investigation. This requires that you and your immediate family must be U.S. citizens.
Must maintain full time college status, major in the fields listed and maintain 2.75 cumulative GPA as a Freshman and 3.0 every semester thereafter.
Required Field of Study: Electrical/Computer Engineer, Computer Scientist, Mathematician or Linguist.
Comments: Participants must agree to continue in the Agency’s employment after completion of the training program for a period of one and a half times the length of training. This will normally equal 54 months. All assignments are with the National Security Agency facilities located between Baltimore and Washington, D.C.
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UNM SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING FRESHMAN SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM |
The University of New Mexico
School of Engineering, Student Programs Office
Elaine Wonsowiez
Parris Engineering Center, Room 157
Albuquerque, NM 87131
(505)277-4354
Duration: 1 year
Deadline: April 1st
Amount: Varies
Required Field of Study: Engineering or Computer Science.
Comments: Please write to the address above for more information.
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AAUW EDUATIONAL FOUNDATION |
2201 N. Dodge St., Dept. 67
Iowa City, IA 52243-4030
(319) 337-1716 ext. 67
(319) 337-1204 fax
www.aauw.orgAMERICAN FELLOWSHIP
Type of Aid: Fellowship
Deadline: Nov. 15, 1999
Requirements:
U.S. Citizen
One year research leave or post doctoral fellowship stipend range; $27,000
Comments: Applicants are evaluated on their scholarly excellence, teaching experience and active commitment to helping women and girls through service in their community profession, or field of research.
DISSERTATION FELLOWSHIPS
Type of Aid: Fellowship
Deadline: Nov. 15, 1999
Requirements:
U.S. Citizen
Stipend-$14,000
Comments: Students holding a fellowship for the writing of a dissertation in the year prior to the AAUW Educational Foundation fellowship are not eligible. This category is open to application in all fields of study except engineering.
SUMMER FELLOWSHIPS
Type of Aid: Fellowship
Deadline: Nov. 15, 1999
Requirements:
U.S. Citizen
Stipend-$5,000
Comments: Postdoctoral research for women faculty at colleges and universities who are excellent teachers and whose teaching loads limit active research. Time must be available for eight weeks of summer research.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT GRANTS
Types of Aid: Grant
Deadline: December 15, 1999
Amount: $1,000-$5,000
Requirements:
Must be a U.S. Citizen and have earned a bachelor’s degree before January 30, 1992.
Must attend a fully accredited two-or four-year college or university, technical school licensed accredited, or approved by the Federal Veterans Administration.
Comments: Special considerations is given to qualified AAUW members, women of color, women pursuing their first terminal degree, and women pursuing degrees in nontraditional fields. Funds available for tuition, fees, books, supplies, local transportation, and dependent care.
ELEANOR ROOSEVELT TEACHER
Type of Aid: Fellowship
Deadline: January 10, 2000
Amount: $1,000-$10,000
Requirements:
Must be a U.S. citizen,
Must be teaching full time in public K-12 school. Part of teaching assignment must be in math be in math, science, or technology.
Comments: Applicants must also plan to teach for at least three years after the fellowship year, if the fellow is a full time teacher, this includes the fellowship year.
SELECTED PROFESSION FELLOWSHIP
Type of Aid: Fellowship
Deadline: January 10, 2000
Amount: Stipend range; $5,000-$12,000
Requirements:
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Comments: The fellowships are divided into two categories: Focus professions group fellowships are awarded to women from historically underrepresented ethnic minorities in business administration (MBA, two-year and executive programs only), law (JD), and medicine (MD or DO). Science and technology fellowships are awarded to women in their final year of a master’s degree (including one-year programs) in architecture, computer/information science, engineering, and mathematics/statistics.
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AGI MINORITY GEOSCIENCE SCHOLARSHIPS |
American Geological Institute
4220 King Street
Alexandria, VA 22302-1507
(703) 379-2480
Type of Aid: Scholarship
Deadline: February 1st, each year
Amount: Undergraduates-up to $10,000/year; Graduates-up to $4,000/year
Requirements:
US Citizen
Geoscience majors (geology, geophysics, geochemistry, hydrology, meteorology, oceanography).
Must be Black, Hispanic or Native American
Undergraduate:
Completed application from
Official academic transcripts (HS, College and SAT)
Award renewable if performance is satisfactory.
Graduate:
Completed application form including a financial profile
Official academic transcript (college).
Standardized test score (GRE)
Three letters of recommendation from current faculty
Award renewable if performance is satisfactory
Comments: Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of academic excellence and financial need, and are judged on their potential for success in Geoscience professions.
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AICPA SCHOLARSHIP FOR MINORITES IN ACCOUNTING |
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
1211 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10036-8775
(212) 596-6270
Deadline: July 1st
Duration: 1 year or semester renewable
Amount: Competitive merit and need based awards of up to $5,000 for outstanding accounting students.
Undergraduate Eligibility
A declared accounting major with an overall and accounting GPA of at least 3.0.
A minority student who has satisfactorily complete at least 30 semester hours, or 45 quarter hours, or equivalent college work, including at least six semester hours.
Enrolled as a full time undergraduate student (12 semester hours or equivalent) at a four year or upper division institution.
Must be a US citizen.
Graduate Eligibility:
A minority graduate student who is in a five year accounting program OR who was an undergraduate accounting major and is presently accepted in a masters based level accounting, business administration, finance or taxation program, OR who had any undergraduate major and is presently accepted in a masters based accounting program; and
Enrolled as a full time student (9 semester hours or equivalent.
Must be a US citizen
Comments: Additional application forms can be obtained only by faxing a request to 1-800-362-5066 or by mailing your request to AICPA Order Department, P.O. Box 3200, Jersey City, NJ 07320-2209. Please refer to Product #870110. All application requests must be made by June 1.
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ALBUQUERUQE VETERINARY ASSOCIATION, INC. |
Dr. Mary Hume, D.V.M.
Hume Veterinary Hospital
3601 Eubank NE
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 291-9280
PRE-VERTERINARY SCHOLARSHIP
Student must be a pre-veterinary student
A grade transcript must accompany the application
Must be a NM resident
GPA: 3.0 or better
Comments: A grade transcript is required
VERTERINARY STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP
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AT&T RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT |
AT&T GRADUATE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM FOR WOMEN (GRPW)
Must a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Must be a female
Must be a senior applying to a graduate school for Ph.D., and 1st year graduate students.
Must submit an application, write to the above address, for more information.
SUMMER RESEARCH PROGRAM FOR MINORITIES AND WOMEN(SRP)
Must be a US citizen or permanent resident
Open to outstanding minority and women
Students must have completed three years of education in the disciplines below.
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A.T. ANDERSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM |
Scholarship Coordinator
American Indian Science and Engineering Society
5661 Airport Blvd.
Boulder, CO 80301-2339
Phone: (303) 939-0023 Ext. 34
Deadline: June 15th
Duration: 1 year, renewable
Amount: Undergraduate: $1000/yr./Graduate: $2000/yr.
Requirements:
Must be an undergraduate or graduate student
Major in the areas of engineering and related disciplines, health science and related disciplines, and business and related disciplines, and the sciences.
Proof of tribal enrollment is required.
Student member of AISES.
Comments: AISES scholarships are for leadership and academic excellence. They are intended to offset unmet need, loans, and/or student work. The student is responsible to assure that reporting requirements to the university are met. Note also that awards will be given within the major degree guidelines of the donor.
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BERGER MEMORIAL |
Dr. Stein
Berger Scholarship Selection Committee
Center for Native American Studies
2-179 Wilson Hall
PO Box 172340
Bozeman, MT 59717-2340
Phone: (406) 994-3881
Type of Aid: Scholarship
Deadline: March 1st
Duration: 1 year graduate; 4 years freshman; 2 years transfers; $1000 per year per student
Requirements: Must be a Native American attending Montana State University and maintain a GPA that is required.
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BROADCAST EDUCATION ASSOCIATION |
1771 N Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036-2891
Phone: (202) 429-5354
Deadline: Request for information/ applicants only between August 15 and December 16.
HAROLD E. FELLOWS:
JAMES LAWRENCE FLY:
WALTER PATTERSON:
BROADCASTING PIONEERS:
SHANE MEDIA:
VINCENT T. WASILEWSKI:
ALEXANDER M. TANGER:
ABE VORON:
Comments: Scholarships will be awarded for a period of one complete scholastic year (2 semesters or 3 quarters), full time degree work at the Junior or Senior year, or Graduate level. Current scholarship holders are not eligible for reappointment in the year following their award. The applicant must, under any scholarship, be pursuing a course of study for a degree in a University or College, which is an Institution member of BEA. They are all based on merit. NOTE: For the HAROLD E. FELLOWS SCHOLARSHIP, the applicant must be (or have been) an employee of NAB member radio or TV stations or networks, OR must be a child of an employee of such stations or networks.
Procedures for Application: The application form asks for personal data, academic, broadcast experience and other activity records, a written statement of goals, and written statements from three references.
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BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S FOUNDATION |
ATTN: Scholarships and Loans
2012 Massachusetts Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (202) 293-1200 ext. 169
Type of Aid: Scholarship
Deadline: April 15
Duration: One year
Amount: $500 to $1000, $2000 for D to cover tuition, fees and school related expenses such as child care and transportation.
BPW CAREER ADVANCEMENT SCHOLARSHIP
Requirements:
AVON PRODUCTS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
Requirements: Must be a woman 25 years or older and must be studying in a business related field such as management, business administration, marketing, sales, accounting, finance, and entrepreneurial education.
NEW YORK LIFE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR WOMEN IN THE HEALTH PROFESSIONS
Requirements: Must be a woman 25 years or older and must be studying in one of the healthcare fields at the undergraduate level.
WYETH-AYERST SCHOLARSHIP FOR WOMEN IN GRADUATE MEDICAL AND HEALTH BUSINESS PROGRAMS
Requirements: Must be a woman 25 years or older, must be studying in one of the following fields: biomedical engineering, biomedical research, medical technology, pharmaceutical marketing, public health and public health policy.
Requirements for A, B, C, D:
Must be a US citizen.
Must be graduating within 12 to 24 months from date of grant.
Must be officially accepted into an accredited program or course of study at a US institution, including institutions in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
Must demonstrate critical need for financial assistance (annual gross income for family of four: approximately $25,000, $30,000 for D.)
Must have definite plans to use the desired training to improve chances for advancement, to train for a new career field, or to enter or re-enter the job market.
Scholarship courses do not cover correspondence courses or non-degree programs.
Comments: Applications are available only from October 1st to April 1st. These scholarships are awarded for full-time or part-time programs of study and may cover academic, vocational, or para-professional courses. To receive additional information, the interested individual must submit a business size, self-addressed, double-stamped envelope to the above address.
BPW LOAN FUND FOR WOMEN IN ENGINEERING STUDIES
Type of Aid: Loan
Deadline: April 15
Amount: Up to $5,000 per academic year
Requirements:
Must be a US citizen.
Must have written notice of acceptance for a course of study in engineering accredited by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology.
Must have academic and/or work experience records showing career motivation and the technical ability to complete course of study.
Must be in their final two years of program.
Must demonstrate financial need.
BPW/SEARS-ROEBUCK FOUNDATION LOAN FUND FOR WOMEN IN GRADUATE BUSINESS STUDIES
Type of Aid: Loan
Deadline: April 15
Duration: Total amount to be loaned to any one recipient may not exceed $5,000
Amount: Up to $2,500 per academic year
Requirements:
Must be a US citizen.
Must have written notice of acceptance for enrollment at a school accredited by the American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business.
Must have academic and/or work experience records showing career motivation and the technical ability to complete course of study.
Must demonstrate financial need.
Required Field of Study: Graduate Business Studies
Comments: Loan applications are only available between October 1 and April 1.
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CHICKASAW NATION EDUCATION FOUNDATION |
Saundra Seeley, Resource Consultant
Department of Education
Chickasaw Nation Headquarters
PO Box 1548
Ada, OK 74820
Type of Aid: Scholarship grant
Deadline: May 1st (applications available January 1st.)
Deadline for Requested Documents: July 15th
Duration: Undergraduate, Graduate, Post-graduate
Amount: $150-$300 per semester
Requirements:
Proof of Chickasaw ancestry (CDIB)
High school diploma or GED
GPA 2.5 or above
Undergraduates must be full-time students
Must apply for Tribal Enrollment (voter registration) upon reaching 18th birthday.
Comments: This is supplemental aid. Students may attend any accredited/university in the US Funding for vocational, paraprofessional, and special one-time educational projects may be considered.
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DAUGHTERS OF THE CINCINNATI |
Scholarship Administrator
Scholarship Program
122 East 58th Street
New York, New York 10022
(212) 319-6915
Type of Aid: Scholarship
Deadline: March 15
Duration: 1 year, renewable (up to 4 years undergraduate)
Amount: up to $1000
Requirement:
Must be a daughter of a commissioned officer in the Army, Air Force, Navy, Coast Guard, or Marine Corps (active, retired, or deceased).
Must be a senior in high school.
Comments: Let us know parent’s rank and branch of service and we will send you an application.
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THE GEM NATIONAL CENTER FOR GRADUATE EDUCATION FOR MINORITIES, INC. |
Betty Jean Valdez
PO Box 537
Notre Dame, IN 46556
(219) 631-7794
Type of Aid: Fellowship and internship for M.S. and Ph.D.
Deadline: December 1st
Duration: M.S.-two years maximum; Ph.D.-one year, renewable for 4 years
Amount: M.S.- tuition and fees plus $6,000 stipend (9 months); Ph.D. tuition and fees plus $12,000 stipend (12 months)
Requirements:
Must be a US citizen and a member of one of the following: American Indian, American Blacks, Puerto Ricans, Mexican-Americans and other Hispanics.
If an undergraduate: must be a senior or junior in an accredited engineering discipline.
College or University: Must attend one of the member GEM universities.
Required Field of Study: M.S. Engineering all disciplines; Ph.D. Natural Sciences (Physical/Biological) or Engineering.
Comments: A summer internship with a member employer is offered with the fellowship.
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GOLDEN STATE MINORITY FOUNDATION |
1055 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1115
Los Angeles, CA 90017-2431
(213) 482-6300, (800) 666-4763, Fax (213) 482-6305
Type of Aid: Scholarship
Deadline: Northern California: August 1-October 1; Southern California: February 1- April 1
Duration: One academic year (must reapply each year).
Amount: $2000 per award for 1 academic year
Requirements:
Attend school or be a resident of California
US citizen or permanent legal resident
Qualified under-represented ethnic minority (African-American, Black, Latino, Native American, Latin-American).
Major in Business Administration, Economics, Life Insurance or related field.
Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Currently enrolled as a junior or above in college.
Employed no more than 28 hours per week.
Full-time status at a four-year college/university
College or University: Any accredited four-year college or university in California, Michigan, or Houston, Texas.
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HELEN GOUGH SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION |
Missy Zarak
PO Box 1980
Fargo, ND 58107
(701) 280-3623, Fax (701) 241-8239
Type of Aid: Grant
Deadline: June 1 for funding in the Fall
Duration: 1 year, renewable
Amount: $500 maximum per year
Requirements:
Must be an enrolled member of the Three Affiliated Tribes (Mandan, Akirara, Hiditsa) Fort Berthold Reservation, New Town, ND 58763.
Must have a high school diploma or a GED
GPA: good standing
Comments: This grant is for graduates and undergraduates with priority given to graduates.
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HOWARD ROCK FOUNDATION |
Sharon Anderson
Scholarship Program
1577 C St., Suite 304
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 274-5400 or AK: 1-800-478-2332
E-mail: avi@ruralak.org
Type of Aid: Scholarship
Deadline: Applications available mid December
Duration: 1 academic year, starting in the Fall of 1998
Amount: Varies from year to year
Requirements:
Must be a full-time student during the entire academic year to be eligible for the total scholarship amount offered; if the student starts the school year later than in the fall, only a partial scholarship will be awarded, unless the student completes the school year by taking a full load during the summer term.
Must be able to prove financial need.
Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
Must be Alaska Native and must be a member of an Alaska Village Initiatives member organization which is current and in good standing.
Must be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program at a college or university.
Must be majoring in fields of study that promote the economic well-being and quality of life for residents of rural Alaska.
Alaska Village Initiatives Board or Directors and staff, HRF Board of Directors and staff, and their immediate families are not eligible for the HRF Scholarship Program.
Required Field of Study: Must be majoring in fields of study that promote the economic well-being for residents of rural Alaska.
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JOHN AND MURIEL LANDIS SCHOLARSHIP AWARD |
Scholarship Coordinator
555 North Kensington Avenue
LaGrange Park, IL 60526
(708)352-6611
Type of Aid: Undergraduate and Graduate assistance
Deadline: March 1
Requirements:
Must be enrolled in a US college or university
Must be a US citizen or possess a permanent resident visa.
Must be sponsored by an ANS local section, division, student branch, committee, member, or organization member.
Candidates must have greater than average financial need.
Include a letter with the following: name of the university you will be attending, letter of commitment from the school attending, year you will be in the fall (freshman, sophomore, junior), and major course of study.
College or University: Any college or university in the US
Required Field of Study: Nuclear science, nuclear engineering or a nuclear related field
Comments: A maximum of eight scholarships are awarded to undergraduate and graduate students. Consideration is given to conditions or experiences that render the student disadvantaged (e.g. poor high school or undergraduate preparation). Qualified high school seniors are eligible to apply for this scholarship.
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MAE LASLEY/OSAGE SCHOLARSHIP FUND |
C/O Marilyn Connor
PO Box 2009
Tulsa, OK 74101
(918) 587-3115
Type of aid: Scholarship
Deadline: April 15
Duration: One year renewable
Amount: $250 -$1,000 a year, based on need
Requirements:
Proof of Osage Indian descent
Must show financial need.
First priority goes to Catholics applying.
Comments: Scholarships are awarded for college/university training. This aid is meant to be supplemental. Apply in January from the above address for a new application.
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MARY TINKER SCHOLARSHIP |
C/O Marion Cass, Superintendent’s Officer
Osage Agency
PO Box 1539
Pawhuska, OK 74056
(918) 287-1032
Type of Aid: Scholarship
Deadline: July 1
Duration: One semester (8 semester limit)
Amount: Varies $20.00-$50.00 per semester
Requirements: Proof of Osage Indian descent
Comments: Scholarships are awarded for college/university training. This aid is meant to be supplemental. Must carry 2.00 GPA To receive funding for continuous 8 semesters, send in a copy of your previous semester grades each new semester.
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AACP-NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS |
NAACP Special Contribution Fund
4805 Mount Hope Drive
Baltimore, MD 21215-3297
(410) 358-8900 Education Division
Agnes Jones Jackson Scholarship
Deadline: April 30th
Amount: $1,500 for undergraduates, $2,500 for graduates
Requirements:
Must be a US citizen.
Must have been a current regular member of NAACP for at least 1 year or be a fully paid life member.
Must not have reached the age of 25 by the April 30th deadline.
Must be a full-time student enrolled at an accredited US college.
Undergraduate students must possess a GPA of at least 2.5, graduate students must possess a GPA of at least 3.0 or B average.
Comments: Write to the above address for more information and applications. No Xerox copies of applications will be accepted.
NAACP WILLEMS SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline: April 30th
Amount: $2,000- Undergraduates: $3,000-Graduates
Requirements:
See 1,2 in part A.
Must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 or B average. The scholarship is renewable if the required GPA is maintained.
Major in Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Computer and Mathematical Sciences.
SUTTON EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline: April 30th
Amount: $1,000-Undergraduates: $2,000-Graduates
Requirements:
Major in Education.
Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or a C+ average. Graduate students must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 or B average.
Must be a member of the NAACP and must be full-time students.
ROY WILKINS SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline: April 30th
Amount: $1,000
Requirements:
Must be a US citizen.
Must be an entering Freshman.
Must be a member of NAACP
GPA: 2.5 or C+ average
Comments: Write to the above address for more information and application.
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NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM/MINORITY LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS |
The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars
Arleen R. Borysiewicz
1101 14th Street, NW, Suite 500
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 336-7562, Fax (202)336-7609
Type of Aid: Scholarships and Fellowships
Deadline: Scholarship applications are available year round. Please call for deadlines.
Duration: One semester for scholarships.
Amount: Scholarship based on financial need and on merit, maximum $2,000. Fellowship valued at $5,000 to cover programs and housing fees.
WOMEN AS LEADERS SEMINAR SCHOLARSHIPS
These scholarships are awarded to Women as Leaders, seminar participants from all states, disciplines and ethnic groups.
NYNEX SCHOLARSHIPS
Students from New York and New England areas interested in working with the Congressional Member’s Office.
NOTE: These scholarships are only for those students who attend the programs. Minority Leaders Fellowship Program is fully funded, nomination process.
Requirements:
An application must be submitted with the program application. The application should include the following:
Original of the program application.
Official transcripts.
College credit must be received for the internship or seminar.
Washington Center scholarship application completed and signed by financial aid officer and campus liaison. (Form is available through campus liaison; it should include itemized budget as well as the list of financial aid awarded by the school for one term; students may also call the Washington Center for scholarship forms).
A student must also be a US citizen or a permanent resident of US, and live in Washington Center housing or no-cost housing for the period of the internship.
GPA: 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
Comments: Minority Scholarships- available to members of the following ethnic or racial groups: Afro-American, Hispanic, Native American, Asian-American, Pacific Islander. Ford Motor Company Scholarships- Minority students interested in congressional internships are eligible for these scholarships. For more information, call, mail, or access through the web to the following: 1-800-486-8921; info@twc.edu; http:\\www.fga.com\twc
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NATIVE AMERICAN EDUCATION GRANT & |
NATIVE AMERICAN SEMINARY SCHOLARSHIPS
Presbyterian Church (USA)
Financial Aid for Studies
Maria Alvarez
100 Witherspoon Street
Louisville, KY 40202-1396
(502) 569-5760 or
475 Riverside Drive, Room 430
NY, NY 10027
Deadline: June 1st of each year
Duration: Annual award, may be renewable
Amount: $200 -$1,500
Requirements:
Must be a US citizen
Must be an Indian, Aleut or Eskimo pursuing a post-secondary education.
Must apply to your college for financial aid.
Must be in good academic standing.
Must be a member of the Presbyterian Church (USA).
Comments: Undergraduate level student who can confirm at least ¼ Native American ancestry.
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NATIVE AMERICAN SCHOLARSHIP FUND, INC. |
Santa Fe Pacific Foundation Scholarship
American Indian Science & Engineering Society
Scholarship Coordinator
5661 Airport Blvd.
Boulder, CO 80301-2339
(303) 939-0023
MESBEC (Math, Engineering, Sciences, Business, Education, and Computers)
Deadline: Fall- April 15; Spring- Sept. 15; Summer- March 15
Duration: Lifetime
Amount: $500- $8,000 per year
Requirements:
All students must be ¼ or more American Indian blood degree and a member of a federally recognized, state recognized, or a terminated tribe.
High GPA.
High test scores.
Exhibit leadership.
Must reside in AZ, CO, KS, NM, OK, or San Bernandino County, CA.
Required Field of Study: Education
Comments: Our programs are designed for leaders of Native American people, students who have a desire to work to improve life for Indian people. Career goals are most important for applicants. Applicants should have taken the proper courses in high school to prepare them for college, if they are freshman. Students must apply for ALL OTHER sources of funds for which they are eligible, to include all private scholarships.
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NORTH DAKOTA INDIAN SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM |
Rhonda Schauer
10th Floor- State Capitol
600 East Boulevard
Bismark, ND 58505
(701) 328-2166
Deadline: July 15th of each year
Duration: No limitations, must maintain full-time student status
Requirements:
Must be ¼ degree Indian blood or an enrolled member of any tribe and a resident of North Dakota.
Must be accepted by an institution of post-secondary education in North Dakota.
Must indicate probable and continuing success as a student.
NORTH DAKOTA INDIAN SCHOLARSHIP
GPA: 2.0
AMOUNT: minimum of $700, maximum of $2000.
MERIT BASED SCHOLARSHIP
GPA: 3.5
AMOUNT: $700, based on need
Required Field of Study: Any full-time graduate or undergraduate course of study offered in a regular academic year by any institution of higher learning or state vocational education program in North Dakota.
Comments: A completed application must include an application form, certification of Indian blood or tribal enrollment, latest transcript, and budget form completed by the financial aid officer at the school the student plans to attend. Undergraduate students will be given priority over graduate students.
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OSAGE TRIBAL EDUCATION COMMITTEE SCHOLARSHIP |
C/O Oklahoma Area Education Office
Ron Ellis, Education Specialist
Susan Obe, Education Technician
4149 Highline, Suite 380
Oklahoma City, OK 73108
(405) 945-6051
Type of Aid: Award
Deadline: July 1-Fall, Dec. 31-Spring, May 1- Summer
Duration: (10 semester limit) Must apply every semester.
Amount: $200-$490 per semester
Requirements:
Proof of Osage Indian descent
Verification of school enrollment
Comments: Scholarships are awarded for Vocational, Technical & college/university training. This aid is meant to be supplemental. Must maintain 2.0 GPA.
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PUBLIC SERVICE SCHOLARSHIPS |
Public Employees Roundtable
Public Service Scholarship Program
PO Box 44801
Washington, DC 20026-4801
(202) 401-4344; Fax (202) 401-4433
Type of Aid: Scholarship
Deadline: May 10
Amount: Full-time students $1000, part-time graduate students $500
Requirements:
Must have completed at least one semester of undergraduate work to be eligible.
Must have minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher.
Must be pursuing a four-year undergraduate degree full-time or a graduate degree. Students enrolled in community colleges are not eligible.
Comments: This program is sponsored by the Public Employees Roundtable and is designed to encourage bright and talented college students to pursue careers in government service. Preference will be given to those candidates with some public service or community service experience (internships, summer employment, etc.). Students planning to work for tribal governments are eligible. To receive an application send a self-addressed stamped envelope to Public Employee’s Roundtable the first of the year. Application is also available at the following website: http://www.patriot.net/users/permail
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SOCIETY OF WOMEN ENGINEERS SCHOLARSHIP |
120 Wall Street, 11th Floor
New York, NY 10005-3902
1-800-666-ISWE; Fax (212) 509-0224
FRESHMAN AND REENTRY SCHOLARSHIPS
Deadline: May 15th (applications available from March through May only.
Comments: Freshman Scholarships: Westinghouse Bertha Lamme, General Electric Foundation, TRW Scholarships, Admiral Grace Murray Hopper, Anne Maureen Whitney Barrow Memorial. RE-entry Scholarships: Olive Lynn Salembier.
SOPHOMORE, JUNIOR, AND SENIOR SCHOLARSHIPS
Deadline: February 1st (applications available from October through January only).
Comments: Northrop Corporation Founders, Dorothy Lemke Howarth, Lillian Moller Gilbreth, Ivy Parker Memorial, David Sarnoff Research Center, MASWE Memorial, Judith Resnik Memorial, Hewlett-Packard, Texaco Foundation Scholarship, Chevron, General Motors Foundation, Microsoft Corporation Scholarships.
GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP: GENERAL MOTORS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline: February 1st (applications available from October through January only).
Requirements: Applicants must have a GPA of 3.5/4.0 or above.
Note: These scholarships are open only to women who are majoring in engineering or computer science in a college or university with an ABET-accredited program of in a SWE-approved school, and who will be in a specified year of study during the academic year the grant payment is made. Scholarship information and applications can be obtained from the Dean of Engineering schools or from SWE Headquarters in New York. Requests to SWE Headquarters must be accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope.
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US ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) TRIBAL LANDS ENVIRONMENT SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP |
American Indian Science and Engineering Society
Scholarship Director
5661 Airport Blvd.
Boulder, CO 80301-2339
Deadline: June 15
Duration: 1 year renewable (must reapply each year)
Amount: $4,000 academic year
Requirements:
Major in the areas of biochemistry, biology, chemical engineering, chemistry, entomology. Environmental economics, environmental science, and related environmental disciplines.
Must be a college junior, senior, or graduate student and enrolled full-time at an accredited institution.
Comments: Applications must be received by AISES by the date shown above. Applicants must be full-time students and maintain a 2.0 GPA or higher.
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USET SCHOLARSHIP FUND |
United South & Eastern Tribes Scholarship Fund
Turia Enloe
711 Stewarts Ferry Pike, Suite 100
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 872-7900; Fax (615) 872-7417
E-mail 102414.1756@compuserve.com
Deadline: April 30th every year
Duration: One year
Amount: $500
Requirements:
Must be a member of one of the USET Tribes.
Must demonstrate financial need.
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THE WOMAN’S AUXILIARY TO THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF MINING, METALLURGICAL AND PETROLEUM ENGINEERS, INC. |
Fourteenth Floor
345 East 47th Street
New York, NY 10017-2304
Type of Aid: Scholarship Loan Fund
Required Field of Study: Mining, Geology, Metallurgy, Petroleum, Mineral Science, Materials Science, Mining Economics and other related fields furthering the interests of the Mineral Industry. Only students who are junior, seniors, and graduate students in college qualify.
Application Process: A student in need of aid contacts a local Section SLF Chairman, who ascertains his or her eligibility, need and qualifications through personal interview and research into character, academic standing, family, and need. The SLF Chairman, with the approval of her Section, then presents the application to the National Scholarship Loan Fund Committee together with supporting letters, recent grade transcript, and her own personal evaluation before March 15th of each year. From these documents the National SLF Committee compiles a resume of each applicant for consideration by the WAAIME National Board of Directors in May. Application forms are not sent before an interview. A student who feels qualified for our program is invited to write for the name of the local Section SLF Chairman. Be sure to give both home and college addresses.
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ANNIE D. WAUNEKA SCHOLARSHIP FUND |
Navajo Education and Scholarship Office
PO Box 2360
Window Rock, AZ 86515
(520) 871-3385
Comments: Scholarships of $1,000 are awarded to Navajo students who are ineligible for Navajo tribal funding. Applicants must be undergraduates with a 2.0 GPA or better; preference is given to applicants near graduation.
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NAVAJO ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY (NECA) SCHOLARSHIP |
PO Box 969
Shiprock, NM 87420
(505) 368-5151
Comments: Scholarships of $1,000 are awarded to Navajo students majoring in engineering, education, science, and nursing. Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA. For consideration, contact the Assistant Director of Financial Aid at NAU.
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THE AMERICAN INDIAN GRADUATE CENTER |
4520 Montgomery Blvd. NE, Suite 1-B
Albuquerque, NM 87109-1291
(505) 881-4585
Deadline: June 1st
Comments: The American Indian Graduate Center offers graduate fellowships to Native Americans pursuing either a masters or doctorate degree at an accredited school in the US. Applicants must be an enrolled member of a federally recognized tribe; all fields of study are encouraged to apply.
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AMERICAN INDIAN ARTS COUNCIL, INC. |
725 Preston Forest Shopping Center, Suite B
Dallas, TX 75230
(214) 891-9640
Deadline: Funding presently suspended; Call Sept. 1, 1999
Comments: The AIAC provides scholarship opportunities to Native American undergraduate and graduate students. Scholarships are awarded annually to students pursuing careers in fine arts, visual and performing arts, communication arts, creative writing, and arts administration and/or management. Applicants must submit the following: completed application, certificate of enrollment at an accredited college or university, copy of certificate of Indian blood, and academic transcripts. A2.5 GPA is required.
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ASSOCIATION ON AMERICAN INDIAN AFFAIRS, INC. |
Box 268
Sisseton, SD 57262
(605) 698-3998 or 1-800-895-2242
Comments: The AAIA has four scholarship opportunities for Native American students:
The Sequoyah Graduate Fellowship
The Emergency Aid and Health Professions Scholarship (undergraduate students)
The Adolph Van Pelt Special Fund (undergraduate or graduate students)
Displaced Homemaker Scholarship (single parent)
Comments: Applicants must submit the following: completed application, copy of certificate of Indian blood, two page essay, budget of educational costs and resources, most recent transcript (unofficial is accepted), and a schedule of classes.
Deadline: Sequoyah Graduate Fellowship, October 1, 1996; Emergency Aid and Health Professions Scholarships, September 1, 1997; Adolph Van Pelt Special Fund, June 1, 1997; Displaced Homemaker Scholarship, September 1, 1997.
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FORD FOUNDATION PRE-DOCTORAL AND DISSERTATION FELLOWSHIPS FOR MINORITIES |
The Fellowship Office
National Research Council
2101 Constitution Avenue
Washington, DC 20418
(202) 334-2872
http://fellowships.nas.eduDeadline: See Website for deadlines, applications, and other funding sources.
Comments: The Ford Foundation offers doctoral fellowships to underrepresented minorities who want to engage in advanced study leading to a Doctor of Philosophy or Doctor of Science degree. Eligible applicants are student who are at or near the beginning of their graduate study (Predoctoral) or dissertation fellows (Ph.D. or Sc.D degree candidates) who have completed all course work, examinations, language requirements, and all other departmental and institutional requirements except for the writing and defense of the dissertation, and who have gained approval of the dissertation proposal.
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NAVAJO GENERATING STATION (NGS) |
Salt River Project (SRP)/NGS Scholarship Program
PO Box W
Page, AZ 86040
Deadline: The SRP/NGS Scholarship Program offers scholarships to Navajo students in either their undergraduate or masters study. Applicants must be a recognized member of the Navajo tribe, reside in either Utah or Northern Arizona, be enrolled in a degree program that is recognized as valuable to developing the Navajo Nation, and a GPA above a 2.5 average. Preference is given to students in their junior or senior years enrolled in business, business management, education, engineering, health, natural resources, or law. Graduate students are encouraged to apply.
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NAVAJO NATION GRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS |
Navajo Department of Education
PO Box 1870
Window Rock, AZ 86515
1-800-243-2956
Deadline: Fall, May 1st; Spring Oct. 1st
Comments: The Navajo Nation Department of Education offers fellowship to Navajo graduate students. Preference is given to fields of study in medicine, law, educational administration, teacher education, and social work. (Students in a Ph.D. program must be sponsored by a Navajo department in order to be eligible). All other fields of study are categorized as "other", and will be considered if funds are available. Fellows receive amounts ranging from $10,000 to $15,000 per academic year based on field of study.
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SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION FELLOWSHIPS |
Smithsonian Institution: Office of Fellowship and Grants
955 L’Enfant Plaza, Suite 7000
Washington, DC 20560
(202) 287-3271
Fellowships are offered by the Smithsonian Institution to provide graduate, pre-doctoral, and post-doctoral students with opportunities to conduct research in association with members of the Smithsonian professional research staff, and to utilize the resources of the Institution. The stipend for graduate students is $300 per 10 weeks, pre-doctoral stipends are $14,000 per annum, and post-doctoral stipends are $25,000 per annum.
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AMERICAN POLITICAL SCIENCE ASSOCIATION (ASPA): PH.D. FELLOWSHIPS FOR MINORITY STUDENTS |
1527 New Hampshire Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20560
(202) 483-2512
Deadline: December 1, 1999
The ASPA Ph.D. Fellowship is offered to Native American, African American, and Latino American students intending to pursue a political science degree at the doctoral level. Fellowships are awarded on an annual basis and funded fellows receive a stipend of $6,000 per year. Candidates must demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and must be a US citizen. Preference is given to those students about to enter graduate school.
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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION (NSF): GRADUATE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS; NSF INCENTIVE FOR EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP PRIZES |
NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program
Oak Ridge Associated Universities
PO Box 3010
Oak Ridge, TN 37831-3010
(423) 241-4300
The NSF Fellowships are offered to underrepresented students including Native American, African American, Latino American and women. The purpose is to provide graduate study leading to research-based masters or doctoral degrees in the fields of science, mathematics, engineering, computer science, chemistry, earth sciences, physics and astronomy, life sciences, psychology, and social sciences. Fellows are awarded $14,000 per annum over a three year period.
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ARCS FOUNDATION, INC. FELLOWSHIPS |
Dr. Henry O. Hooper, Vice President for Academic Affairs
Room 201, Babbitt Administration Center
Flagstaff, AZ 86011-4120
(520) 523-2230
Deadline: Contact Dee Bowman (520) 523-4299
The ARCS Fellowships are available to both undergraduate and graduate students majoring in either natural science, engineering, and medicine. The purpose of the ARCS Fellowship is to support the research of the student’s academic interest. Candidates must have a 3.5 GPA, qualify for financial assistance, and be a US citizen (a doctoral student who has been here for two or more years, the graduate record is acceptable as the GPA) Fellowships include a scholarship of $6,000 per academic year and tuition waivers.
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AMERICAN INDIAN GRADUATE PROGRAM (AIGP) |
University of California at Berkeley
140 Warren Hall
Berkeley, CA 95720
(510) 642-6000
The American Indian Graduate Program at UC Berkeley publishes a guide called the "Educational Assistance for American Indians and Alaskan Natives." The intent of the publication is to inform American Indians and Alaskan Natives of both the educational and scholarship opportunities available to students studying the field of health (dentistry, nursing, predoctoral, postdoctoral fellowships).
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MASSACHUSETTS INDIAN ASSOCIATION |
245 Rockland Road
Carlisle, MA 01741
Provides undergraduate and graduate scholarships. Write for an application.
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AMERICAN INDIAN SCHOLARSHIP FUND |
1508 Crossroads of the World
Los Angeles, CA 90020
Provides scholarships and loans. Write for more information.
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AMERICAN INDIAN PROFESSIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM IN SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY AND AUDIOLOGY |
University of Arizona, Speech Bldg. Room 301
Tuscon, AZ 85721
(602) 621-1969
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AMERICAN INDIAN TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAM |
2424 Springer Drive, Suite 200
Norman, OK 73069
(405) 364-0565
Award: include full tuition and stipend.
Deadline: May
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ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN INDIAN AFFAIRS, INC. |
Scholarship Coordinator
PO Box 268
Sisseton, SD 57262
(605) 698-3998
Contact organization for more information.
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INTERNATIONAL ORDER OF THE KING’S DAUGHTERS & SONS |
34 Vincent Ave.
PO Box 1017
Chautauqua, NY 14722
(716) 357-1951
For enrolled members of any tribe who are majoring in a health field.
Award: $500
Deadline: June
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MINNESOTA CHIPPEWA TRIBE SCHOLARSHIP |
PO Box 217
Cass Lake, MN 56633
(218) 335-8584
For enrolled members of the Fond du Lac or Grand Portage Nations.
Award: up to $3,000
Deadline: none
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NATIVE AMERICAN LEADERSHIP IN EDUCATION (NALE) |
Native American Scholarship Fund, Inc.
3620 Wyoming Blvd., Suite 206
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 275-9788
For enrolled members of any tribe. Awards vary. Write or call for deadlines.
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SENECA NATIONS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION |
Jimerson Town Road
Salamanca, NY 14779
(716) 945-1790
For enrolled members of the Seneca Nation.
Award: up to $4,000.
Write or call for deadline.
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INDIAN EDUCATION AND PSYCHOLOGY FELLOWSHIPS |
US Department of Education
Room 2177, Mail Stop 6267
400 Maryland Ave. SW
Washington, DC 20202
(202) 732- 1924
For enrolled members of any tribe studying psychology, guidance counseling or related areas.
Award: Fellowships range from $600-$24,000.
Deadlines: Various
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BURLINGTON NORTHERN SANTA FE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP |
Attn: Scholarship Department
5661 Airport Boulevard
Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 939-00232
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AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY SCHOLARS PROGRAM |
Attn: Membership Division
1155 16th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 872-6250
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AMERICAN INDIAN HERITAGE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP |
6051 Arlington Blvd.
Falls Church, VA 22044-2788
(703)237-7500
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ARROW GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM |
Arrow, Inc.
1000 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 1204
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 296-0685
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BECHTEL UNDERGRADUATE FELLOWSHIP AWARD |
3 West 35th Street
NY, NY 10001-2281
(212) 279-2626
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BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRAM |
1849 C. St., NW, MS 3530-MIB
Washington, DC 20240
(202) 208-4871
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CERT SCHOLARSHIPS |
American Indian Science & Engineering Society
Attn: Student Services Coordinator
1999 Broadway, Suite 2600
Denver, CO 80202-5726
(303) 297-2378
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COLORADO SOCIETY OF CPA’S ETHNIC DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS |
Attn: Educational Foundation
7979 East Tufts Avenue, Suite 500
Denver, CO 80237-2843
1-800-523-9082; (303) 773-2877
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CULTURALLY DIVERSE INSTITUTIONS UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT FELLOWSHIPS |
Attn: Office of Research and Development
National Center for Environmental Research & Quality Assurance
401 M St., SW
Washington, DC 20460
1-800-490-9194
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EISENHOWER TRIBAL COLLEGES INITIATIVES |
Attn: Federal Highway Administration
National Highway Institute
901 North Stuart Street, Suite 300
Arlington, VA 22203
(703) 235-0538
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EMERGENCY AID AND HEALTH PROFESSIONS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM |
Association on American Indian Affairs, Inc.
Attn: Scholarship Coordinator
PO Box 268
Sisseton, SD 57262
(605) 698-3998
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INDIAN NURSE SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS |
National Society of the Colonial Dames of America
Attn: National Patriotic Service Committee
C/O Mrs. Leslie N. Boney, Jr.
2305 Gillette Drive
Wilmington, NC 20202-6335
(910) 763-6013
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HANA SCHOLARS PROGRAM |
United Methodist Church
Attn: Office of Loans and Scholarships
PO Box 871
Nashville, TN 37202-0871
(615) 340-7344
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HEADLANDS INDIAN HEALTH CAREERS PARTICIPANT GRANTS |
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Basic Sciences Education Building, Room 200
PO Box 26901
Oklahoma City, OK 73190-3040
(405) 271-2250
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INCENTIVE GRANTS PROGRAM; CORPORATE SCHOLARS; PHILLIP D. REED UNDERGRADUATE FELLOWSHIP IN ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING; TECHFORCE PREENGINEERING PRIZE; WILLIAM R. HEARST TECHFORCE ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP; & SUSTAINING FELLOWS AWARDS |
National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering, Inc. (NACME)
3 West 35th St.
NY, NY 10001-2281
(212) 279-2626
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INDIAN FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM |
Attn: Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
Portals Building, Room 4300
600 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202-6335
Indian_Fellowship@ed.gov(202) 260-1683
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JAMES B. BLACK COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS |
C/O Citizens’ Scholarship Foundation of America
1505 Riverview Road, PO Box 297
St. Peter, MN 56082
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MISS INDIAN USA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM |
6051 Arlington Boulevard
Falls Church, VA 22044-2788
(703) 237-7500
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NATIVE AMERICAN JOURNALISTS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS |
Attn: College Scholarship
1433 East Franklin Avenue, Suite 11
Minneapolis, MN 55404-2135
(612) 874-8833
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FALMOUTH INSTITUTE SCHOLARSHIP |
Attn: Scholarship Administrator
3918 Prosperity Avenue, Suite 302
Fairfax, VA 22031
(703) 641-9100
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NORBERT S. HILL, JR. LEADERSHIP AWARD; POLINGAYSI QOYAWAYMA AWARD; ROBERT W. BROCKSBANK SCHOLARSHIP |
AISES Scholarship Department
5661 Airport Road
Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 939-0023
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NSPE MINORITY SCHOLARSHIPS |
1420 King Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 684-2800
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REHOBOTH MCKINLEY CHRISTIAN HOSPITAL AUXILIARY SCHOLARSHIP |
RMCH Auxiliary Scholarship Committee
C/O Rehoboth McKinley County Christian Hospital
1901 Red Rock Drive
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 863-6832
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RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIPS FOR MINORITY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS; RESEARCH EXPERIENCES FOR UNDERGRADUATES |
Attn: Senior Staff Associate for Cross Directorate Programs
1800 G. St., NW
Washington, DC 20550
(202) 357-9549
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SOCIETY OF ACTUARIES SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MINORITY STUDENTS |
Society of Actuaries
Attn: Minority Scholarship Coordinator
475 North Martingale Road, Suite 800
Schaumburg, IL 60173-2226
(847) 706-3543
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THUNDERBIRD FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP |
Red Cloud Indian Art Show
Heritage Center, Inc.
Box 100
Pine Ridge, SD 57770
(605) 867-5491
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TRY SCHOLARSHIP GRANT |
C/O Native American Student Program
University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA 92521
(714) 787-4143
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AMERICAN INDIAN SERVICES SCHOLARSHIP |
American Indian Services
1902 North Canyon Road, Suite 100
Provo, UT 84604
(801) 375-1777
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INTERNET SITES |
www.nebhe.org/diversity/minority_intro.html#anchor564448
THE DAVID AND DOVETTA WILSON SCHOLARSHIP FUND
www.wilsonfund.org/mission.htm
DDWSF awards nine scholarships to deserving high school seniors from across our nation. They are selected without regard to race, creed, or gender. Community service, academic excellence and financial need are the requirements to apply for one of the nine scholarships.
KODAK SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT FUND
www.kodak.com/US/en/motion/programs/student/scholarship.shtml
Kodak offers tuition scholarships for junior, senior and graduate-level students of cinematography at U.S. colleges and universities offering 4-year degree programs in motion picture filmmaking.
THE HENRY J. KAISER FAMILY FOUNDATION
www.kff.org/docs/fellowships/mini.htmlTravel and research grants for print or broadcast journalists and editors interested in Health Policy and Public Health.
SSRC-MELLON MINORITY FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
www.ssrc.org/melfell.htm#otFunded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, this program builds on the Mellon Minority Undergraduate Fellowship (MMUF) Program, established in 1989 as the centerpiece of the Mellon Foundation’s effort to support the development and training of minority scholars. The MMUF program aims to increase the number of African Americans, Latinos, and Native Americans in core fields within the arts and sciences, and to diversify the faculties at colleges and universities by providing support for qualified minority scholars.
THE STEPPINGSTONE FOUNDATION- THE FELLOWSHIP
www.tsf.org/fellowship-ss.htmlThe Steppingstone Fellowship is a two-year teaching and administrative experience designed to expose motivated and talented recent college graduates to several aspects of the education profession. Upon completion of the fellowship, the Steppingstone Fellow will be a candidate who is well-prepared for employment at an independent school, or admission to a graduate program in education or human services.
APA MINORITY FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMS
www.apa.org/mfp/MFP’s goal is to improve the quality of mental health on issues of concern to ethnic minority populations by providing financial support and guidance to individuals pursuing doctoral degrees in psychology and neuroscience.
WALMART GOOD WORKS: OUR EDUCATION
http://compedge.wal-mart.com/wf_scholar.htmlThe Walton Foundation Scholarship is a $6,000 scholarship payable over four years awarded to a college bound high school senior. The recipient must be the child of a Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. associate who is employed full time (28 hours per week or more) for one year as of March 1. Applications are available starting in January from your location’s personnel office. Applications must be postmarked to Wal-Mart Foundation no later than March 1. 100 scholarships will be awarded company wide.
THE JACKIE ROBINSON FOUNDATION
www.jackierobinson.org/Scholars/Prog/Src/lower.htmlThe Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship Program provides comprehensive support services to minority students enrolled at institutions of higher education. The scholarship program consists of: Four-year scholarships of up to $6,000 annually; Personal and career counseling available on a year-round basis; An annual weekend of interaction with other Jackie Robinson scholars from around the country; Assistance obtaining summer jobs and permanent employment after graduation.
AAUW EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION FELLOWSHIPS AND GRANTS
www.aauw.org/3000/fdnfelgra.html#The AAUW Educational Foundation has helped approximately 7,300 women in 125 nations to pursue their personal and professional goals through fellowships.
AWC-DC STUDENT AFFAIRS
www.awic-dc.org/test/scholar_app.shtmlThe Washington, DC area chapter of the Association for Women in Communications (AWC) will award a $1,000 scholarship for a student who meets the following criteria and submits the best application packet: Current junior or senior female student attending a Washington DC-area university or college studying communications, advertising, journalism, public relations, marketing, graphic arts, or a related field. Overall GPA of 3.0 or higher. Work experience in communications or related field. Active in extra-curricular activities including family obligations, volunteer work, club, and organization involvement that show versatility and commitment. Submits a 500-word essay on communications career plans/goals. Submits at least two letters of recommendation.
AT&T ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
www.research.att.com/academic/urp.html
Women, minority in 3rd year of college.
BUNTING FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
www.radcliffe.edu/bunting/apply.htm
GRADUATE FELLOSHIPS-WOMEN
http://cuinfo.cornell.edu/Student/GRFN/list.phtml?category+WOMEN
This is Cornell University’s Notebook on Non-Cornell sources of Financial Aid. Many other links included.
THE CONGRESSIONAL FELLOWSHIPS ON WOMEN & PUBLIC POLICY
www.wrei.org/fellowships/index.html
WREI awards annual fellowships to a select number of graduate students with a proven commitment to equity for women. WREI Fellows gain practical policymaking experience and graduate credit as they work for one academic year as congressional legislative aides in Washington. Fellows receive stipends for tuition and living expenses.
REFERENCE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF THE AMERICAN INDIAN
Author: Barry T. Klein
Location: Fort Lewis College Library
Under the title of Financial Aid, many private scholarship and grant sources are listed for Native American education. Both undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate opportunities are included.