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More Scholarships
1.Ron
Brown Scholarships
The award: Leadership, community service, all fields. The deadline
is usually in January. This is one of most prestigious
scholarships and it's very, very competitive. Details at site.
2.Jackie
Robinson Foundation Scholarship
The award: $6,000 per year. Number of winners about 100. It's
renewable. Academic merit, leadership, community service,
all fields. Deadline is usually in April. Details at site.
3.Project
Excellence Scholarships
The award: $4,000 or higher (to full tuition). Number of winners: at
least 600. Academic merit, leadership, community service, all
fields. Deadline: Feb. 1. Details at site.
4.United Negro
College Fund Scholarships
The UNCF is one of our major scholarship gateways. The awards are of
varying amounts, and there are a great many under
different names and requirements Grandmet, Duracell, for
example). The deadline is usually December. Details at site.
5.Kodak
Scholarships
The award: varying amounts to $5,000. Number of awards: Varies. For
those studying in
film/cinematography at U.S. colleges. Details at site
6.Intel
Science Talent Search
The award is from $5,000 to $100,000. There are approx. 40 awards in
this prestigious competition. You must present a scientific
research project. Deadline: December. Details at site.
7.NACME
Scholarships-(National Action Council For Minorities in
Engineering).
The award amounts to $20,000, and many are awarded. This is our
major engineering scholarship gateway. You
must be an engineering student. The deadline is usually in
February. Go to the website for details, or contact from aid
official at your college.
8.Gates Millennium
Scholarships
The Gates Millennium Scholarship is to promote academic excellence
and to provide an opportunity for thousands of outstanding
students with significant financial need. The scholarship will
cover room, board and tuition for at least 1,000 high school
students a year. Nomination material for 2002-2003 will be
available November 2001. Go to website for details.
9.NSBE
Scholarships-(National Society of Black Engineers).
Award amount: Generally range from $1,500 to $3,000 for members of
NSBE. Number of awards varies. This is primarily for
engineering students, and others majoring in related disciplines.
Deadlines vary. Details at website.
10.American
Institute Of Certified Public Accountants Scholarships (AICPA).
For undergraduates studying accounting at a U.S. college with at
least 30 credits completed. Awards up to $5,000 with about 300
winners annually. Deadline is in July. Go to website for GPA
requirements and details.
11.Developmental
Fund for Black Students in Science and Technology Scholarships
Award amount: $2,000 and renewable. Several Scholarships granted.
This is for science or engineering students at HBCUs. Deadline
is June 15.
12.Coca-Cola
Scholars Scholarships
This is a major competition with hundreds of over 250 awards going
to "scholars," with academic, leadership, and talent
qualities. The award amount is from $4,000 to $20,000. You can apply
on-line. The deadline is October 31.
13.Ambassadorial
Scholarships
This is the prestigious "Rotary" organization scholarship
for students who can speak another language and want to study abroad
in the "host" country of that language. Award amounts are
from $10,000 to $23,000 for a 3 month to full year of study abroad.
You should have completed at least 2 years of college work.
14.Ronald
McDonald USA National Employees Scholarships.
Students must be studying at a HBCU which is a member of the UNCF.
The award is from $1,000 to full tuition. Approx. 60 students are
selected. The deadline is April 1. Go to website for details.
15.Xerox
Technology Minority Scholarship
type in "Scholarship" in the search engine. This is a good
scholarship for strong minority scholarships for students
studying in areas like chemistry, engineering, physics, and
"tech" areas. The award amount is up to $4,000 for
undergraduates and more for graduate students. The deadline is
Sept.15. Go to web location for details.
16.Alpha
Kappa Alpha Scholarships
The above link is to the Chicago headquarters and that gateway of
scholarships. Note that there are over 700 AKA Chapters, and
you would be wise to contact sorors in your local vicinity.
Scholarship opportunities abound. The deadline at AKA headquarters
is Feb. 15. Applications (at the website) must be sent between
Dec. 1st and January 30th each year.
*Note: all of our Greeks (listed in our Black Excel college guide)
offer scholarships, and you should contact your local
chapters.
17.NCAA
Scholarships -(National Collegiate Athletic Association)
This is the major NCAA sport association with which student-athletes
are associated. Awards are given in all sports
categories, amounts from $3,000 to $12,500. Awards are also
available for sports-related study (such as sports journalism).
Deadlines vary, as do the number of awards each year.
18.National
Alliance for Excellence Scholarships
The student competitors can be seniors or already in college. They
must submit an application that can include
recommendations (academics), art (slides), dance (tapes), photographs,
or other materials that point to talent and achievement in all
areas. The awards are for a minimum of one year, and over 100 are
granted. Applications can be
submitted at any time. The selection process is ongoing. Go to the
website.
19.Harry S.
Truman Scholarship
The is one of the most prestigious scholarships, shaped for students
who intend to pursue a career targeted to public service or
government. Graduate study should be a goal, with a portion of the
funds directed there. You must be at least a junior, and your
college must nominate you. A "nomination package" must be
created. The awards can reach as high as $30,000 over the years.
Generally about 80 students are selected. The deadline is February
1st. Go to website for details.
20.National
Association of Hispanic Journalist
Awards from $1000-$5000 Students interested in journalism as a
career can apply. Deadline is Feb 28th. See web site for application
and information.
21.National
Association of Black Journalists
NABJ offers 10 scholarships. It's a $2,500 award. Students should be
attending a four-year university. They must present three letters of
recommendation from a school adviser, dean or a faculty member.
Also, a 500-800 word article on a Black journalist must be
presented. A grade point average of 3.0 is desirable. Eligible
students must be majoring in journalism-print, photography, radio or
television. One of those should be a career goal. Deadline is March
31. Go to website for details.
22.Hispanic
College Fund Scholarships
Major site for Hispanic students majoring in business-related areas,
A to Z (accounting, human resources, communications, and more). The
award amount varies. Over 140 awards granted. Deadline: April.
23.Arts
Recognition And Talent Search Awards
These awards are granted to high school or college students (17, 18
years of age) who show talent in dance, voice, music, art,
photography, jazz, visual arts, writing, or other creative areas.
You must audition or submit a portfolio or tape. The award is to be
used for freshman year in college. Award amounts from $100 to
$3,000. Deadline is June 1 or April 1 (for registration in specific
regions).
24.Society
of Women Engineer Scholarships
These scholarships are targeted for women who are majoring in
engineering or computer science. Award amount are from $200 to
$5,000, and at least 90 are granted. The deadline for students
already in college is February 1st but is May 15 for high school
seniors entering an "accredited" program.
25.McDonald's
USA - Scholarships
With the aid of our franchisees and Ronald McDonald House Charities,
McDonald's is proud to sponsor several education scholarship
programs.
The award: Leadership, community service, all fields. The deadline
is usually in January. This is one of most prestigious scholarships
and it's very, very competitive. Details at site.
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