November 02, 2011
College Scholarships Foundation Minority Student Scholarship
Qualifications
Candidates for our minority student scholarship must meet the following criteria
U.S. citizen;
3.0 GPA;
Currently attending full-time in post-secondary education (undergraduate or graduate); and
For this scholarship, we define 'minority' as someone of one of the following ethnicities:
Black
Hispanic
Native American
Pacific Islander
Deadline
The deadline for receiving applications is December 24th. The winner will be notified on December 31st.
Submit
Submit application at http://www.collegescholarships.org/our-scholarships/minority.htm
There is a 300 word limit to our essay questions. Generally though, short and interesting is preferred over verbose. Use any of these questions as the basis for your scholarship essay:
How has being a minority affected your pre-college education?
How has being a minority positively affected your character?
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
Contact
Collegescholarships.org
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May 27, 2011
Ohio Minority Engineering Student Scholarship
Qualifications
To be eligible for this scholarship program, applicants must:
- Be an African American student enrolled in an accredited Ohio College or University Engineering program.
- Attain a minimum 2nd year status in an Engineering program at an accredited Ohio College or University.
- Maintain at least a 2.5 GPA at time of selection and during holding of scholarship.
- Maintain reasonable standard of conduct, as defined by the Ohio Minority Student Scholarship Program selection Committee, expected of scholarship students.
Deadline
June 15th
Submit
• Completed scholarship application form.
• Complete a minimum 500 word essay of the need for engineers in today’s workforce and why the applicant intends to practice in this field.
• Official transcripts reflecting a minimum 2.5 GPA overall.
• Three attached letters of recommendation from, but not limited to, former teachers, college administrators, community leaders or other similar persons concerning the academic ability, character, reputation or professional aptitude of the applicant.
• US citizenship.
• A personal or telephone interview.
A printable application can be downloaded at www.ctconsultant.com
Contact Info
Submit application and required documentation to:
Ohio Minority Student Scholarship Program
Ohio Legislative Black Caucus
Branden Smith
340 E. Fulton Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215
614-309-1851 cell
brandensmithone@gmail.com
Questions about this application or the scholarship should be directed to:
Ohio Minority Scholarship Committee
New Visions Group
C/O Derrick Clay
33 North Third Street
Suite 400
Columbus, Ohio 43215
Phone: 614.280.1299
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February 16, 2011
ECCHO Scholarship
Qualifications
ECHHO annually awards six (6) scholarships to deserving students who are currently attending or planning on enrolling at one of our ECHHO member institutions. Named for ECHHO's founder, Dr. Rolando Andrade, the scholarships are awarded based on students' applications and merit.
Deadline
April 1st.
Submit
In order to be considered for one of the Dr. Andrade ECHHO scholarships, students must fill out the scholarship application found on the ECCHO website listed below, and send in the required information.
Contact Info
http://www.echho.org/scholarships.html
Dr. Andrade ECHHO Scholarship Committee
Jamie Vega
Cleveland State University
Undergraduate Admissions
2121 Euclid Ave RW204
Cleveland, OH 44115
For questions about the Dr. Andrade ECHHO Scholarships, please contact our Vice President at: vicepresident@echho.org
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July 07, 2010
Asian Women in Business Scholarship
Qualifications
Candidates for the scholarship must be female of Asian (includes those who can trace their ancestry from Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam) or Pacific Islander ancestry.
Candidates must also fulfill the following criteria to be considered:
* Have at least one or more of the following:
a) demonstrated a leadership role in a community or non-profit endeavor, or b) a record of entrepreneurial achievement
* Enrolled full-time in an accredited four-year undergraduate institution in the U.S. at the time of application and award
* Carry a minimum of 3.0 (out of 4.0) GPA at the time of application
* Provide most recent college transcript; semi-finalists will be required to provide their official college transcript
* Provide at least one professional recommendation
* Fully complete the AWIB Scholarship Application
* Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Deadline
August 1
Submit
You can review our scholarship information and application form at http://www.awib.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=Page.viewPage&pageId=811&parentID=472&nodeID=1
All application materials must be postmarked by August 1.
Semifinalists will be notified in September and winners will be notified in November.
Contact Info
Asian Women in Business
42 Broadway, Suite 1748
New York, NY 10004
T: (212) 868-1368 | F: (212) 868-1373
info@awib.org
http://www.awib.org/
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March 04, 2010
Dr. James K.C. Juan Scholarship
Qualifications
The applicant should be:
• At least 16 years of age at the time of application who resides in NE Ohio
• Of Asian heritage
• A citizen or permanent resident of the United States
• Be able to attend the awards ceremony in late June (location, date and time TBA)
The applicant should demonstrate:
• Academic excellence with a 3.3 GPA or higher
• Leadership in extracurricular activities
• Community service involvement
• Financial need
Deadline
April 1st
Submit
The applicant should furnish the following, paper clipped in the required order below:
• A small face shot photo
• An application for the 2010 Dr. James K.C. Juan Scholarship. Applications can be found at http://www.asiainc-ohio.org/programs/cultural-outreach/dr-james-kc-juan-scholarship-program/
• An additional attachment (if necessary) for extracurricular activities, academic honors, and community service activities (max 2 pages)
• An essay of 500 words on how your achievements both in and out of the classroom embodies the spirit of Dr. Juan, typed, double-spaced
• A 100 word bio
• Information on your proposed post-secondary course of study (major) and associated costs (tuition/room/board from one university you are applying to)
• Transcripts from your high school or post-secondary education
• Two letters of recommendation from those listed as references in the application: (1) one from your high school or college professor, and (1) one from a community service organization (recommendations must be in sealed envelopes)
• Please send the requested information only; do not send additional materials
NOTE: The above application materials must be sent together in one complete package.
Contact Info
Dr. James K.C. Juan Scholarship Committee
Attn: Michael Byun
ASIA, Inc.
730 Carroll Street
Akron, OH 44304
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February 08, 2010
Scholarship Opportunity for Hispanic Students in STEM Fields
Qualifications
Alliance/Merck Ciencia Scholars -High School Seniors: Up to $20,000 in scholarship ($5,000 each of four years of college) and up to $22,500 in summer internship stipends ($7,500 each of three summers) for students who meet the following eligibility criteria:
* A student of Hispanic heritage.
* A senior attending a high school in Brownsville, TX; Elizabeth, NJ; or Los Angeles, CA.
* Have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent).
* In good academic standing in high school.
* Have applied or intend to apply for full-time study at an accredited college/university that grants a bachelor's degree in a STEM field (proof of enrollment will be required before disbursement of scholarship funds).
* Committed to major in a STEM field in college.
Ciencia National Scholarships - College STEM Majors
A $2,000 one-time scholarship for students from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, U.S. territories and Puerto Rico who meet the following eligibility criteria:
· A student of Hispanic heritage.
· In good academic standing and enrolled full-time in an accredited college/university.
· Have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent).
· Are a declared major in a STEM discipline and pursuing a Bachelor's degree in a STEM field including Bachelor's degrees offered in partnerships between community colleges and four-year institutions.
Deadline
February 15th.
Submit
Students can apply online at http://www.alliancescholars.org/ and the For additional information, download this PDF fact sheet about the program.
Contact Info
National Alliance for Hispanic Health
1501 Sixteenth Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
202-387-5000
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February 03, 2010
AICPA Fellowship for Minority Doctoral Students
Qualifications
To qualify, an applicant must:
· Have applied or been accepted into a doctoral degree program with a concentration in accounting
· Have earned a Master’s Degree and/or completed at least 3 years full-time experience in the practice of accounting
· Be a CPA or plan to pursue the CPA credential
· Agree to attend school on a full-time basis until attaining one’s doctoral degree
Deadline
April 1st
Submit
Download and complete and application at: http://www.aicpa.org/download/members/Div/career/mini/Minority-Doc-Fellowship-App.pdf
Contact Info
Email MIC_programs@aicpa.org or call (919) 402-4931
Additional information is available at aicpa.org/diversity.
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December 11, 2009
Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Scholarship
Qualifications
To be eligible students must:
• Apply and be admitted as a first-year freshman for Fall 2010
at Case Western Reserve University.
• Complete and submit the CBCF scholarship application.
Scholarship applicants will be evaluated on their academic performance, leadership and initiative in facing and overcoming challenges. Scholarship recipients will be selected by members/staff from the Congressional Black Caucus, the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, and Case Western Reserve University. Preference will be given to students whose families are economically and/or educationally disadvantaged. African American, Native American, Hispanic and Latino students are encouraged to apply.
Deadline
January 15, 2010
Submit
In addition to the scholarship application at http://admission.case.edu/admissions/finaid/scholarships/cbcf/, students must also apply for admission to Case Western Reserve University by January 15, 2010.
For admission information visit: http://admission.case.edu/admissions/application
Contact
Lisa Dunnigan
Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admission
lisa.dunnigan@case.edu or cbcfscholarship@case.edu
216.368.6572
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November 20, 2009
Minority Nurse Scholarship
Qualifications
The scholarships are open to racial and ethnic minority students who in fall 2010 will be enrolled in either:
• The third or fourth year of an accredited BSN program in the United States
• An accelerated program leading to a BSN degree (such as RN-to-BSN or BA-to-BSN)
• An accelerated Master’s Entry nursing program for students with bachelor’s degrees in fi elds other than nursing (such as BA-to-MSN)
Deadline
The application deadline for the 2010 Minority Nurse scholarships is February 1, 2010.
Minority Nurse will award $5,000 in scholarships:
• One $3,000 Scholarship
• Two $1,000 Scholarships
Submit
To download the application form go to http://www.studentscholarshipsearch.com/cgi/jump2.cgi?ID=1135
Contact Info
Website: http://www.minoritynurse.com/
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November 12, 2009
Vanguard Scholarship Program
Qualifications
To be considered, you must be entering your senior year of college in fall 2010; be a member of a racial minority; be enrolled full-time in a four-year accredited college or university in the United States; be pursuing studies in business, finance, economics, accounting, information technology, or the liberal arts; have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; and be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States.
Deadline
November 30
Submit
Recipients will be required to submit other awards granted and supply their school's financial aid award letters. Scholarship checks are sent directly to your home address, made payable to the school on your behalf. Your scholarship can be used for tuition, fees, books, and supplies.
Contact
Visit http://sms.scholarshipamerica.org/vanguard/ to complete an application.
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November 11, 2009
Study Abroad: Benjamin A. International Scholarship
Qualifications
Program Purpose: The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program aims to broaden the student population that studies abroad by supporting undergraduates who might otherwise not participate due to financial constraints.
The Gilman Scholarship Program aims to support a diverse range of students who have been traditionally under-represented in study abroad, including but not limited to:
* Students with high financial need
* Students interested in studying in diverse countries, especially those outside of Western Europe and Australia
* Students attending community colleges
* Students with diverse ethnic backgrounds
* Students from diverse range of institutions including two-year, four-year, public, private, minority-serving, etc.
* Students with disabilities
All recipients are required to carry out a Follow-on Project that promotes international education and the Gilman Scholarship Program at the students' home institution or in their home community. The Follow-on Project Proposal, Statement of Purpose essay and academic progress are criteria that are closely considered during the selection process.
Deadline
The application deadline for Fall 2010 is April 2010. All Applicants are notified of the status of their application via email. Study Abroad and Financial Aid Advisors will be notified of scholarship recipients via email.
Submit
There are four components to the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Application:
1. Online student section.
2. Online study abroad advisor certification.
3. Online financial aid advisor certification.
4. Three paper copies of the student's transcript/s.
Contact Info
Visit http://www.iie.org/gilman to access more information on the above criteria and to complete the online application.
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September 17, 2009
Battelle High School Scholarship
Qualifications:
Graduating High School Seniors
Resident of the State of Ohio.
Must be a PAID NSBE Jr. Member.
Pursing a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) disciplined degree after graduation.
Deadline:
January 22
Submit:
Completed online scholarship application via applicant’s NSBE Online account.
Paper application will serve as a backup to the online system.
Official transcript (for review of relevant courses taken) – Spring of previous year grades accepted. Applicants will also be able to upload an unoffical copy during the application process.
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September 03, 2009
Johnson and Johnson Corporate Scholarship
Qualifications:
Minimum 3.2 GPA required (on a 4.0 scale)
Current College Sophomore, Junior or Senior NSBE member (Majors: Biomedical, Chemical, Computer, Electrical, Industrial, Material, and Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Biology, Chemistry, Operations/Logistics, and Business majors.
Must be a current, paid NSBE member
Must demonstrate an interest in employment with Johnson & Johnson.
Scholarship applicants must also apply for J&J employment opportunities to be considered. Applicants must complete an online application for J&J employment opportunities at www.jnj.com/careers
Must be willing and able to participate in an internship or co-op (if offer is extended)
Attendance at the National Convention Annual Awards Event in March 2009 is required.
Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident
Deadline:
January 23
Submit:
online application at https://nol.nsbe.org/scholarships/index.aspx
Official (preferred) or unofficial transcript Resume
Scholarship applicants may have the opportunity to be selected to interview for an internship or co-op. All applications will be evaluated and Johnson & Johnson representatives will select the scholarship recipient(s).
Contact:
703-549-2207 scholarships@nsbe.org
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GE Lloyd Trotter African American Forum Scholarship
Qualifications:
Required minimum cumulative GPA: 3.0/4.0 scale
Must be paid NSBE members
Must hold Senior status
Major in Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial or Electrical Engineering, Information Management/Systems or Computer Science
Must attend an accredited university geographically located East of the Mississippi River
All applicants must be a U.S. citizen or hold an official U.S. work authorization
Deadline:
January 22
Submit:
Provide a 300-word or less response to an essay question (part of online application)
Scholarship Applications must also include an Official University/College transcript Applicant will be able to upload an unofficial transcript during the application process.
Current resume submitted via NSBE Online Digital Job Center.
Contact:
(703) 549-2207 or scholarships@nsbe.org
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Fullfilling the Legacy Scholarship
Qualifications:
All NSBE(National Society Black Engineers) undergraduate and graduate student members are eligible to apply. Non-engineering/non-technical majors are ineligible.
Deadline:
January 22
Submit:
Applications must be submitted online via NSBE Online.
Scholarship Applications must also include an Official or unofficial University/College transcript. Incomplete applications will not be processed. Mail Transcripts to:
National Society of Black Engineers Transcripts
205 Daingerfield Road
Alexandria, VA 22314
All applicants must submit one current resume through the NSBE Online Digital Job Center.
Contact:
scholarships@nsbe.org
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ExxonMobil Corporate Scholarship
Qualifications:
Minimum Required GPA: Regional Award – 3.3, National Award – 3.5
College Freshman, Sophomore, or Junior NSBE member
Major in Chemical, Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering
Applicants must submit a 150-word maximum statement in response to the following question: “What advice would you offer fellow engineering students to motivate them to make academic excellence a priority in their college career?”
Applications will be evaluated and the recipient(s) will be selected by NSBE. Only applications submitted for the ExxonMobil Corporate Scholarship program will be considered for the award.
Deadline:
January 22
Submit:
Complete ONLINE application on NSBE Online System
Official transcript – Mail to:
National Society of Black Engineers Transcripts
205 Daingerfield Road
Alexandria, VA 22314 Applicants will be able to upload an unofficial copy during the application process.
Resume (Received from members through NSBE Online System)
Statement – Completed with online application
Contact:
(703) 549-2207 or scholarships@nsbe.org
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Eli Lilly and Co. Corporate Scholarship
Qualifications:
Minimum 3.0 GPA
College Sophomore, Junior, or Senior NSBE (National Society of Black Engineers) member
Major in Chemical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering
Must be a financial NSBE member of Region IV (midwest)
Must demonstrate an interest in employment with Eli Lilly and Company
Applications will be evaluated and the recipient(s) will be selected by NSBE on behalf of Eli Lilly via the NSBE Online system. Only applications submitted for the Eli Lilly Scholarship program will be considered for the award.
Deadline:
January 23
Submit:
Complete ONLINE application on NSBE Online System
Official transcript – Mail to:
NSBE Transcripts
205 Dainger
Resume (Received from members through NSBE Online System)
Contact:
(703) 549-2207 or scholarships@nsbe.org
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Caterpiller Corporate Scholarship
Qualifications:
Minimum 2.8/4.0 Cumulative GPA (no rounding)
College Sophomore, Junior or Senior NSBE ( National Society of Black Engineers)member
Major in Agricultural Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Science or Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, and Applied or Engineering Physics
Must be a financial NSBE member (Required)
Applications will be evaluated and the recipient(s) will be selected by Caterpillar representatives via the NSBE Online system. Only applications submitted for the NSBE Caterpillar Scholarship program will be considered for the award.
Deadline:
January 22
Submit:
Complete ONLINE application on NSBE Online System
Official transcript Mail to :
NSBE Transcripts
205 Daingerfield Road
Alexandria, VA 22314
Applicants will be able to upload an unofficial copy during the application process.
Resume (Received from members through NSBE Online System)
Contact:
(703) 549-2207 or scholarships@nsbe.org
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Bechtel Foundation Scholarship
Qualifications:
Minimum 3.0 GPA
Current College Sophomore, Junior or Senior NSBE (National Society of Black Engineers) member.
Major in Architectural, Civil, Electric, Environmental or Mechanical Engineering.
Applications will be evaluated and scholarship recipients selected by NSBE on behalf of Bechtel Foundation behalf.
Deadline:
June 30,2010
Submit:
Official transcript – Mail to :
NSBE Transcripts
205 Daingerfield Road
Alexandria, VA 22314
Resume (submitted the NSBE Online system)
Contact:
703-549-2207 or scholarships@nsbe.org
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Battelle Collegiate Scholarship
Qualifications:
College Junior or Senior NSBE (National Society of Black Engineers) member
Major in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science or Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineer, Statistics and Applied or Engineering Physics
Must be a financial NSBE member
Applications will be evaluated and the recipients(s) will be selected by NSBE representatives via the NSBE Online system. Only applications submitted for the Battelle Scholarship program will be considered for the award.
Deadline:
January 22
Submit:
Completed online scholarship application via applicant’s NSBE Online account.
Official transcript (for review of relevant courses taken) (You will be able to upload an unofficial copy during the application process.)
Resume (submitted and accessed through NSBE Online System)
Contact:
703-549-2207 or scholarships@nsbe.org
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August 26, 2009
Gates Millennium Scholarship
Qualifications:
Students are eligible to be considered for a GMS scholarship if they:
Are African American, American Indian/Alaska Native*, Asian Pacific Islander American** or Hispanic American
Are a citizen, national or legal permanent resident of the United States
Have attained a cumulative high school GPA of 3.3 on an unweighted 4.0 scale or have earned a GED
Will be enrolling for the first time at a U.S. accredited*** college or university as a full-time, degree-seeking, first-year student Have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular, or other activities
Meet the Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria
Have completed and submitted all three required forms (Nominee Personal Information Form, Nominator Form, and Recommender Form) by the deadline
Deadline:
January 11
Submit:
Online application available at http://www.gmsp.org
Contact:
Gates Millennium Scholars
PO Box 10500
Fairfax, VA 22031
Phone: 1-877-690-4677
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August 24, 2009
Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship
Qualifications:
The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program offers a competition for awards for undergraduate study abroad and was established by the International Academic Opportunity Act of 2000. This scholarship provides awards for U.S. undergraduate students who are receiving Federal Pell Grant funding at a two-year or four-year college or university to participate in study abroad programs worldwide. The Gilman Scholarship Program seeks to diversify the kinds of students who study abroad and the countries and regions where they go. Specifically, the Gilman Program offers scholarships for students who have been traditionally underrepresented in education abroad.
Deadline:
October 6
Submit:
online application at www.iie.org/gillman
Contact info:
email: gilmanadvisores@iie.org
phone : 713-621-6300 ext 16
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August 20, 2009
Alcoa Fund Scholarship
Qualifications:
African-American or Hispanic student or graduate of the Cleveland Metropolitan School District or a Catholic school in Greater Cleveland
Minimum grade-point average of 3.0
Enrolled or currently attending a two- or four-year accredited educational institution within the state of Ohio
Willing to participate in a voluntary mentor program with periodic reporting on academic activity
Deadline:
March 31
Submit:
Submit application available at: http://www.clevelandfoundation.org/uploadedFiles/Scholarships/TCF%20scholarship%20application%20-%202009-10.doc
Contact:
The Cleveland Foundation
1422 Euclid Avenue
Suite 1300
Cleveland, OH 44115
Phone: 216-861-3810Fax: 216-861-1729
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